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Brendan Gallagher Traded to the Canucks

Originally posted on Dose.ca | Last updated Jun 29, 2026 2:47 PM ET

A new chapter begins.

According to Eric Engels, the Vancouver Canucks have finally reached an agreement with the Canadiens on the terms of a trade involving veteran Brendan Gallagher.

The Canucks were the top contender in the race for his services. He's now moving closer to his family.

Brendan Gallagher being traded to the Canucks

— Eric Engels (@EricEngels) June 29, 2026

After several minor trades (including the one sending Joshua Roy to Utah ), Kent Hughes has completed his first major trade of the offseason.

And he didn't have to buy out Gally's contract to trade him. But he did have to retain 50% of his contract and accept (only) future considerations in return to make it happen.

The #habs are retaining 50% of Brendan Gallagher's remaining salary/cap hit in the trade to Vancouver

— Chris Johnston (@reporterchris) June 29, 2026

After being benched for most of the playoffs, the veteran realized his future was no longer with the Canadiens. So he asked to be traded.

The Habs sent him home, which was the right thing to do. #Respect

Even though he no longer had a place in the team's lineup, he was a respected veteran. The guys liked him in the locker room, and the fans respected his effort.

One day, he'll be honored by the Habs, once the dust has settled. But for now, he still sees himself making an impact in the National Hockey League, and it'll happen right here in his home region.

Details to follow…

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