Rumor: Contract talks between Gallagher and the Habs break down

[TheDoldrums]

I'm wondering if the Josh Anderson deal may have changed his demands.

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[Iggys Dome]

If Anderson got 5.5M then Gallagher can demand 7.5M+ based on what he brings to that team. Such a dumb contract by Bergevin. He at least should’ve made it a one or two year “prove it” deal.

 

[CupInSIX]

Can't imagine why he'd be mad that they essentially replaced him and gave a guy with 1g most of his money for 7 years...

If Bergebin had waited on signing Edmunson & Anderson like he did with Toffoli he could have had Schmidt, Anderson and Toffoli for a song.

 

[Kranix]

Wrong attitude.

 

[OVO16]

Josh Anderson's contract definitely has something to do with it

 

[TOGuy14]

I’m guessing he wants the Anderson deal +1-2M AAV for not only being a better player but also for his longevity and impact to the franchise.
Bergevin should have locked him up before Josh, now he has created this issue

 

[David Suzuki]

If Anderson got 5.5M then Gallagher can demand 7.5M+ based on what he brings to that team. Such a dumb contract by Bergevin. He at least should’ve made it a one or two year “prove it” deal.

And then he's a UFA and can leave lol. I agree it's a bad deal, but a 1 or 2 year deal could have been even worse.

 

[Filthy Dangles]

 

[BB88]

Gallaghers next contract is going to be scary

Just run with Caufield, Toffoli, Anderson at Rw

 

[ToDavid]

If Anderson got 5.5M then Gallagher can demand 7.5M+ based on what he brings to that team. Such a dumb contract by Bergevin. He at least should’ve made it a one or two year “prove it” deal.

It's a risky deal but Bergevin didn't exactly have many options. Anderson was a year from UFA and reportedly informed the Habs he was only taking 1 year or 7.

 

[Rabid Ranger]

Well, we keep getting told by the HF hive mind that there are no such things as "hurt feelings" in locker rooms. They are millionaires and will get over it. Once you step foot on the ice all ill will dissipates about dumb *** contracts your GM gives to unproven players who scored one (ONE!) goal the previous season. It's all good. Gallagher, one of the true warriors in this game will get over it.

 

[kb]

Like Danault, doesn't like that he's now treated like the third wheel among RW as far as respect goes.

 

[CupInSIX]

Like Danault, doesn't like that he's now the third wheel among RW as far as respect goes.

Paging Burkie

(yes he still uses a pager)

 

[Roadhouse]

Well, we keep getting told by the HF hive mind that there are no such things as "hurt feelings" in locker rooms. They are millionaires and will get over it. Once you step foot on the ice all ill will dissipates about dumb *** contracts your GM gives to unproven players who scored one (ONE!) goal the previous season. It's all good. Gallagher, one of the true warriors in this game will get over it.

...and also brings in right hand shot Toffoli into the top 9.

Suddenly Gallagher, with prior injuries to both his hands, looks like he's 3RW ahead of just Joel Armia (who on some nights transforms into a 1/2RW for a period and a half).

He might be legit pissed.

 

[Iggys Dome]

And then he's a UFA and can leave lol. I agree it's a bad deal, but a 1 or 2 year deal could have been even worse.

True, just weird logic by Bergevin though. It’s either 4d chess or an absolute brain fart, I respect the balls though.

 

[SpeakingOfTheDevils]

Pretty ironic how a guy nicknamed Bargain Bin went out and blew his load on contracts that now look inflated, given the benefit of hindsight.

Perhaps the plan all along was to replace Gallagher with Anderson, but I find that hard to believe. Bergevin backed himself into a corner by signing that Anderson deal before locking down Gallagher.

 

[Cenzo_]

Habs and Gallagher will go for 6x5 years and everyone will be happy

 

[Rabid Ranger]

Habs and Gallagher will go for 6x5 years and everyone will be happy

Yeah, everyone except Gallagher.

 

[ToDavid]

Gallaghers next contract is going to be scary

Just run with Caufield, Toffoli, Anderson at Rw

Montreal is a team that struggles to finish and Gallagher is by far their best goal scorer. IMO walking away from him would be a mistake.

 

[mikeg]

I don't know where to stand with this one. Brendan is a heart and soul player who is part of the core of the team. He deserves every penny he will get for his next contract. But, he is not getting any younger and I don't know how long his body can take the kind of punishment he takes in order to be successful. A long term contract in the 5-6 year @ 6.5 Mil is what I think he deserves but I don't know if that is a smart investment considering the depth at RW and Caufield in the pipeline for the Habs. If I was Bergy now would be the time I would trade him for something I need, like a RD, but I am not even sure what his value is to be honest. Could he fetch a good return?

 

[CupInSIX]

Montreal is a team that struggles to finish and Gallagher is by far their best goal scorer. IMO walking away from him would be a mistake.

The thing is, he has been quoted a few times as saying he'd take less to be part of a winner. Maybe he wasn't even approached with a serious offer until now.

 

[Iggys Dome]

Montreal is a team that struggles to finish and Gallagher is by far their best goal scorer. IMO walking away from him would be a mistake.

Not to mention his leadership qualities, I’d take him on the Flames in a heartbeat. Absolute warrior and one of my favourite players since the world juniors a while back.

 

[Canes]

The thing is, he has been quoted a few times as saying he'd take less to be part of a winner. Maybe he wasn't even approached with an offer yet.

Yeah but Montreal isn't a winner, so maybe he was talking about once he hits UFA.

 

[waitin425]

He's pissed because the team brought in some other players? I doubt it. He may very well change his contract demands, but what does he actually have to be pissed about? Competing? yeah no.

I'm okay with this development. If Toffoli and Anderson are looking solid early on, we have the luxury of trading Gally if we are looking like crap again. It would hurt to lose him, but the return would be excellent. If all three are lights out and Gally is the star again, well then we can sign him in the off-season and make the necessary moves we need to keep him.

 

[BB88]

Montreal is a team that struggles to finish and Gallagher is by far their best goal scorer. IMO walking away from him would be a mistake.

In the past sure

But their 2 best players in the playoffs were Kotka& Suzuki and top prospect is goal scoring Rw.
Add Toffoli and Anderson

They aren’t desperate to give an anchor contract to Gallagher