Confirmed Signing with Link: [MTL] Brendan Gallagher signs extension (6 years, $6.5M AAV)

[Legend123]

Decent deal. Was hoping for 6M but obviously he didn't get the 7 to 7.5 like some fans were saying he would... Only concern is that all these LT contracts are forcing the Habs to contention and I still firmly believe we're not anywhere close to winning. Seems like the Habs are content with stuck in no man's land or just barely making the playoffs to cash in those profits. But regardless decent deal with gally. Obv we had to extend him.

 

[MarkhamNHL]

Lol Canucks fans thinking they had a chance for 24 hours

Kind of like habs fans with Hall and pretty much every big name free agent they think they will land lol

 

[Leafs at Knight]

I would agree that the biggest concern is his playing style may produce a lot of wear and tear when he gets into his 30s. Then again, Marchand hasn’t fallen off yet.

Then again there's players like Simmonds who's play has fallen off.

 

[TheBeastCoast]

It isn't a steal of a contract. Pretty close to market value which is fine.

 

[From The Couch]

Wowzers! When that contract is up he’ll be 36? Don’t see it aging well tbh.

He'll be 35. That't not bad at all.

 

[K Fleur]

Looks like a good deal to me. Gallagher is an awesome player.

 

[HuGo Sham]

Hmm: so there is enough money for him? Makes sense it is the end of Tatar given Anderson.

this deal will set the tone for a few players including Hoffman: does Hoffman reasonably think that’s he better? How costly is the one year time difference?

Definitely enough money for him. They’ll move on from Tatar, weal and I suspect maybe Armia or Byron. They have enough picks to apply sweeteners if necessary and they’ll rely on young guys like poehling and Evans to step up

 

[Maitz]

Omg I love Gallagher but that’s worse than Anderson’s contract. He is so injury prone.

 

[A Loyal Dog]

Poor Vancouver can’t get him for a cap dump and a pick anymore.

 

[le_sean]

Kind of like habs fans with Hall and pretty much every big name free agent they think they will land lol

I won’t disagree with you there. At least the Canucks hope only lasted one day. Ours lasts much longer and the pain is much larger

 

[sansabri]

Kind of like habs fans with Hall and pretty much every big name free agent they think they will land lol

i don't think most Habs fans thought they had a chance of landing Hall

 

[Love]

Yesss I’m so glad we’re not trading for him

 

[Gaylord Q Tinkledink]

I love Gallagher as a player but I'd be shocked if his body isn't completely broken down by year 5 and possibly even year 4 of that contract. AAV is fine.

This is my thoughts, too. Depending in money, he might be a LTIR to a internal cap team in those years like Callahan.

 

[themelkman]

Thats the right deal. Probably about what he would get on the market. Really dont know why they signed Toffoli though

 

[HuGo Sham]

The thing people are missing is that if Anderson works out, he removes much of the heavy lifting off of Gallagher. Imagine that combo disturbing opposing forwards. It will give Gallagher’s body a break

 

[wonton15]

A girthy contract, but he is probably worth that amount and length

 

[Grand Admiral Thrawn]

Exactly what I said. Clickbait crap news from TO media because TO have done nothing interesting this offseason.

I had said 5 x 6.5, it's 6 years.

Still a good deal.

 

[FreeMcdavid]

Congrats to Gallagher! great kid! he got paid!!

Having said that, with his stlye of play and his body size, this contract will not age well. You can already see signs of Brendan breaking down physically.

He has been playing this style of game since his days with teh Vancouver Giants.

He wont change though, thats just the way he is and what has made him succsessfull and rich!

 

[violaswallet]

Definitely enough money for him. They’ll move on from Tatar, weal and I suspect maybe Armia or Byron. They have enough picks to apply sweeteners if necessary and they’ll rely on young guys like poehling and Evans to step up

I guess say a 5-6M deal won’t kill Montreal but having Drouin, Anderson, and Gallagher all over 5M will make it tough When the young guys are up for UFA if Danault get a lot term?

 

[Theodore450]

Colour me shocked

 

[Hunter368]

Trade off between cap hit and term always........that's a bit much IMO for a guy his age and style/size.......could start to look ugly by year's 5 & 6. But then again Habs are trying to win now before their aging core fades away so those last few years might not matter at that point. I don't love it or hate it.....its just ok contract IMO. Best part of the deal no trades restrictions listed on cap friendly.

 

[Stive Morgan]

But I thought contract talks broke off and he was going to Vancouver

 

[Master P]

The drama from the Montreal media was all for nothing?

 

[Hitemwith4]

LOL @ HF Boards

 

[Gaylord Q Tinkledink]

Thats the right deal. Probably about what he would get on the market. Really dont know why they signed Toffoli though

Depth.

Danault probably gets Gallagher and this way Suzuki and Kotkaniemi get an experienced winger at least on the right side, unless Anderson can play left. I've never looked into it.