Rumor: Contract talks between Gallagher and the Habs break down

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Paying 13 million for Anderson and Gallagher would be a disaster seeing the young players coming off elc's in that time.

Gallagher absolutely deserves 6.5++ in light of Anderson's deal.

Tldr, Bergy screwed up big time.

 

[Mogo]

Must be Toronto bound

 

[Advanced stats]

Straight up for Nylander...

Lol, Toronto hangs up laughing

 

[RealityHurts]

Paying 13 million for Anderson and Gallagher would be a disaster seeing the young players coming off elc's in that time.

Gallagher absolutely deserves 6.5++ in light of Anderson's deal.

Tldr, Bergy screwed up big time.

6.5 for Gallagher isn't that bad. We'll see if Anderson's deal was worth it or not within 2-3 years

It's too early to say he screwed up. IIRC, Berg had 1-2 days left prior to Andersson being susceptible for offer sheets. He also couldn't approach UFAs without knowing how much cap he had left..

 

[devilsfan35]

Gallagher plays a style of game that won’t age well. He probably wants a long term deal but that could be a disaster in the long run

 

[yianik]

Gallagher's comp would be Chris Kreider's contract in my view, which is 7 years at AAV $6.5M. That is pre-Covid, but I still think thats the best contract with which to compare.

 

[Clark4Ever]

For the sake of Habs fans, I hope that Anderson's contract doesn't have the same type of ripple effect on your RFAs that Tavares' contract had on ours.

 

[Captain97]

More likely than not I think Gally gets resigned but if he doesn't habs preferably need a left handed winger in return.

 

[WingsMJN2965]

No shit. He saw that Anderson contract and told them to back up the BRINKS truck.

 

[These Are The Days]

Hey Habs fans! Want Alex Killorn and Cedric Paquette for free provided MB trades Gallagher out?

 

[dm1371]

Gallagher is a nice player to have on your team but I wouldn't give him more than 5.75 x 5 type of deal

 

[DropTheGloves]

Outside of Draisaitl and McDavid obviously, what would the Habs want from the Oilers? Gally would be a dream on McWing, and I bet he'd take a bit less than market value to sign in his hometown long-term.

 

[Be a Hab]

I hope Habs and Gallagher will get things figured out but I don’t expect it to get done before next June.

His next contract will be his most important contract of his career. It’s normal that his going to fight for a wage he believes he deservers.

 

[Wats]

Paying 13 million for Anderson and Gallagher would be a disaster seeing the young players coming off elc's in that time.

Gallagher absolutely deserves 6.5++ in light of Anderson's deal.

Tldr, Bergy screwed up big time.

The thing is, Montreal has 2 guys coming off ELC that are worth while. Suzuki (will likely get 4-6M depending on how well he progresses) and Kotkaniemi (had horrible season and needs to break 50 points if we are going to see any significant contract).

IF Kotkaniemi and Suzuki play so well they need 5+M raises, Montreal would be a really good team. They also have Allen making 4.3M coming off books and few other UFAs. There's a lot of cap to work with next season believe it or not. Even if Gallagher gets 6.5M and Danault gets 5M.

 

[habs03]

I have no problem dealing him... You know he'll get more than he is worth in a trade because of "what he brings to the room".

Anderson/Toffoli/Armia and Claufield next year..

 

[lamp9post]

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

This is how I see it, and how I hope Bergevin sees it as well.

 

[Avalanche2133]

 

[Clint Eastwood]

I've always liked Gallagher even as a Bruins fan. Would love to see him leave the Habs

 

[Just Linda]

Gallagher's contract is still a season away from being due, I'm not worried about things being unresolved now.

 

[Donkeyz]

Professional sports are soap operas for men.

 

[Captain Mountain]

Outside of Draisaitl and McDavid obviously, what would the Habs want from the Oilers? Gally would be a dream on McWing, and I bet he'd take a bit less than market value to sign in his hometown long-term.

Considering Gallagher has a cap hit of just 3.75 mil, has a base salary of just 1 mil and Montreal doesn't have to move him, probably something substantial.

 

[Bouboumaster]

Gallagher is my favorite Habs, with Price and Suzuki.

With that said, we can't loose him for nothing. It can't happen.

I'd rather trade him to get max value at the deadline.

 

[mikeg]

Is a deal around Jesse Puljujärvi + a pick for Gallagher realistic or ridiculous?

 

[A Loyal Dog]

Is a deal around Jesse Puljujärvi + a pick for Gallagher realistic or ridiculous?

 

[odishabs]

I don't see Gally leaving. Most likely a power play from the player's agent. I think at some point we see a 6 million AAV over 6 years