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Patrik Laine hated Brendan Gallagher

Originally posted on Dose.ca | Last updated Mar 19, 2025 4:58 PM ET

Brendan Gallagher has been playing in the National Hockey League (NHL) since the 2012-2013 season.

His reputation is well-established, and in Montreal, we know what he can bring to the ice.

The Habs fans love him… but fans of other teams hate him. A bit like Brad Marchand! #Pest

Because he is capable of bothering his opponents, because he is a bit of a pest, because he has a smile on his face when he is annoying other teams… Gally is also a player who is not very well-liked by other NHL players on the ice.

Patrik Laine said it, after all: he hated Brendan Gallagher before arriving in Montreal.

But since he’s been playing with him… he loves him. Laine had never met him off the ice:

#Habs Laine on Brendan Gallagher: “I hated him for about 8 years before I got here. I always hated him on the ice; I never had met him off the ice so. I think he’s awesome! He’s one of those heart & soul players that you know every time he jumps out there what you’re getting”

— Priyanta Emrith (@HabsInHighHeels) March 19, 2025

It makes you realize how lucky we are to have a guy like Gallagher in Montreal.

Because even at 32, he hasn’t changed. He continues to be just as disliked by everyone because he plays his role as a pest to perfection.

It’s hard not to appreciate this player in town!

Gallagher is a demanding guy with his body. (Credit: Screenshot/Twitter)

Laine praised Gally, but he also took the time to speak well of his captain.

The Finn made a point to mention that Suzuki has been excellent since the end of the 4 Nations tournament.

And he also referred to the fact that Suzuki is a great leader for the group. The Habs are in an important period right now, and #14 has risen to the occasion:

Patrik Laine today on Habs captain Nick Suzuki:

“He’s been awesome all year. After the 4 Nations break, he’s stepped it up even more than he was. It’s huge for the group that your leader is playing the way he’s playing, especially at a crucial time of the year. You need… pic.twitter.com/b8iumhe6bi

— /r/Habs (@HabsOnReddit) March 19, 2025

The Habs players never hesitate to praise their teammate, and it really shows that the group in Montreal is united.

We know the guys are close, after all. And it shows when we see them giving it their all for each other on the ice, like they have been for a few weeks now.

It’s beautiful to see, especially.

Overtime

– Nick Suzuki, as a captain, is in the same category as Bob Gainey and Serge Savard. [ Bob Hartley – BPM Sports]

– Absolutely.

Josh Anderson’s long journey back to his identity is driving Canadiens’ culture at perfect time https://t.co/x6ksPZHzjB

— Arpon Basu (@ArponBasu) March 19, 2025

– Well done.

Meredith Gaudreau and Madeline Gaudreau have officially launched the John and Matthew Gaudreau Foundation.

“Your support will promote and expand youth ice hockey opportunities, help hockey families facing tragedies, as well as help families that are unfortunately also affected… pic.twitter.com/HQG5cVSOgM

— TSN (@TSN_Sports) March 19, 2025

– Good read.

Quelles sont les vôtres? https://t.co/g1KBJl6aSR

— Passion MLB (@passion_mlb) March 19, 2025

– Maxime Truman has news about today’s CF Montreal practice:

#CFMTL this (Wednesday) morning at Nutrilait:

Laurent Courtois is absent for the third consecutive day. He is still sick, we are told. Is his trip to Nashville in jeopardy?

Piette, Neal, and Opoku with the group.

Herbers, Synchuk, and Vrioni inside.…

— Maxime Truman (@MaximeTruman) March 19, 2025

This article first appeared on Dose.ca and was syndicated with permission.

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