Can Alex Galchenyuk be salvaged?

[Filthy Dangles]

At the very least, I think he needs a change of scenery, unless Montreal can aquire a #1 Center for him to play with. I think it's established he isn't a top 6 center in this league. He scored 30 goals in this league a couple years back so talent has to be there. It's been 6 years now (crazy!) since he's been drafted and he hasn't panned out yet.

He's signed for 2 more years at 4.9 after this year. What do you see for him in the future?

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[East Coast Icestyle]

Incoming habs fans to say that he will be a star at centre.

 

[Eric Robson]

Any other team as a 2c and your'e laughing. He still has a great ability to be more tho

 

[Oilers Propagandist]

Trade him to someone who needs a rw and has a good centre. Profit.

He's young and can be salvaged imo

 

[Muston Atthews]

I’ve seen him play 3 on 3 I think 3 or 4 times this year and he’s an absolute wizard with the puck. Dangle after dangle.

 

[Stephen]

Yes, but not in Montreal.

 

[The List Of Jericho]

At the very least, I think he needs a change of scenery, unless Montreal can aquire a #1 Center for him to play with. I think it's established he isn't a top 6 center in this league. He scored 30 goals in this league a couple years back so talent has to be there. It's been 6 years now (crazy!) since he's been drafted and he hasn't panned out yet.

He's signed for 2 more years at 4.9 after this year. What do you see for him in the future?

Needs a fresh start, talent is there

 

[M.C.G. 31]

He's been pretty good this season now that he's been moved up again. It was rough to start, but whatever Julien did worked because the guy is hustling, putting in a lot of effort and still has the natural talent and skill to go with the work now. It's fun to see. Obviously more production would be better, but our leading scorer only has 37 points and Galchenyuk has 34.

Hopefully next season we actually keep him and stop trying to trade him and he keeps this up. Unfortunately, considering the contract he signed that takes him to UFA (I believe) I think he gets traded and flourishes with his new team.

 

[Filthy Dangles]

He's been pretty good this season now that he's been moved up again. It was rough to start, but whatever Julien did worked because the guy is hustling, putting in a lot of effort and still has the natural talent and skill to go with the work now. It's fun to see. Obviously more production would be better, but our leading scorer only has 37 points and Galchenyuk has 34.

Hopefully next season we actually keep him and stop trying to trade him and he keeps this up. Unfortunately, considering the contract he signed that takes him to UFA (I believe) I think he gets traded and flourishes with his new team.

Yes he will be a UFA after his current deals up despite only being 26 when it is.

 

[BananaSquad]

This is the same management that thought subban needed to be moved? Yeah Gally is a top 6 centre , just this management doesn’t see it apparently. Not sure how you don’t keep developing him in the middle, but that’s montreal for you.

 

[BigRangy]

Yes, absolutely, 100%

Whoever inevitably buys low on him will get a great player

If Montreal is lucky, they'll can their management before they thtow him away.

 

[TT1]

"salvaged"

yes he can be salvaged for your 7th round pick!

 

[Legend123]

dude i know his numbers are low this year but hes been a wizard with the puck and one of the best forwards (first or second after Gally). The whole team cant score, its only normal his numbers are low as well.
He can go back to 50 to 60 points and even more with MTL as long as the GM is fired and is given a legit chance at C with good wingers, like Zadina/Svech/BK and Scherback or Drouin (at wing).

 

[Juicy Pop]

Put the guy on a team with an actual 2C caliber talent and watch him tally 30 every year.

 

[Jozay]

he's still young and very talented.

Maybe needs a change of scenery to reach his potential.

 

[JT Kreider]

Montreal has destroyed the poor kid. I can't think of a more unfavorable situation for any player in the league. They should have been doing everything in their power to make sure he became their franchise center. Instead of burying him on the 4th line with AHL scrubs like Ott and King.

Once he gets traded and out of that toxic situation I wouldn't be surprised to see him push for 60+ points

 

[Canovin]

The Oilers could do something around Galchenyuk and Lucic

 

[JT Kreider]

Yes, absolutely, 100%

Whoever inevitably buys low on him will get a great player

If Montreal is lucky, they'll can their management before they thtow him away.

Agreed. He's the next Seguin.

 

[NobleSix]

He's been one of the Habs best forwards since November. He's been playing good hockey for a team that just doesn't produce. People act like he sucks lol. So not true.

There is no 'salvaging'. If another team trades for him, they will be getting a good player.

 

[Thrive]

I’d welcome him on the Bruins with arms wide open (and Creed playing in the background). Come to safety Gally, come to safety!

 

[rynryn]

i mean he's not ideal as a 3rd overall pick but as a generally useful player no salvaging needs to be made in my opinion.

 

[Rebels57]

Fresh start as a 2C behind a legit 1C and he will flourish.

 

[Panda Bear]

Montreal has destroyed the poor kid. I can't think of a more unfavorable situation for any player in the league. They should have been doing everything in their power to make sure he became their franchise center. Instead of burying him on the 4th line with AHL scrubs like Ott and King.

Once he gets traded and out of that toxic situation I wouldn't be surprised to see him push for 60+ points

You're making Edmonton blush.

 

[Jyrki Lumme]

Yes. Not as a star, or even a legit 1st liner. But he can certainly be a good 2nd liner. It ain't gonna happen in Montreal though

 

[Uncle Scrooge]

I think so. He's been a productive player in the past, so i don't see why he wouldn't be able to at least get back to that in a better environment.

As any other player who loves to play with the puck and put the puck in the net he thrives on confidence. Playing with good players both even strength and special teams, on a team that's competitive, in an offensive role there's no reason why he couldn't be a ~60 pts guy.