It is understood that Brendan Gallagher’s contract is not favorable for the Canadiens.
The veteran no longer produces as much as he did before because his body is damaged and he earns too much for what he brings to the ice.
Luckily he is appreciated in the locker room and has great leadership qualities…
Georges Laraque spoke about the main person concerned today on his show, making particular reference to the Blue Jackets’ salary situation.
For Georges Laraque, the opportunity would be perfect to send Gallagher’s contract to Columbus because Don Waddell is looking to add forwards to his team.
But it’s mostly the fact that the team has to respect the salary floor after Johnny Gaudreau’s contract was removed from the pool that plays a role in Laraque’s idea…
Brendan Gallagher has three years left on his contract, which sees him earn an average of $6.5 million per season.
That said, if the Canadiens want to send him elsewhere, chances are they’ll have to add a sweetener for a team to agree to take on the veteran’s contract.
Yes, even if Kent Hughes keeps part of his salary…
Basically, Georges Laraque’s idea on paper is logical.
The Jackets have a young team, Gallagher is a good veteran, Waddell is looking for forwards and the team needs to add salary before being punished by the National League.
But on the other hand, is management in Columbus really interested in the idea of making a similar transaction?
Gallagher is a good veteran and he scored 16 goals last season… But we know he doesn’t have much left to give on the ice.
Because while it may make sense on paper, it also takes two partners to dance.
And if Don Waddell isn’t ready to get out his flip-flops…we’ll have to forget about Gallagher ending up in Columbus.
In a burst
– It’s going to be cool:
– Effectively.
– A great battle is expected.
– Classic.
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