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Brendan Gallagher is now a member of the Vancouver Canucks. The small forward, who spent most of his career in Montreal, was traded to the West this summer.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / October 19

‘Important to stay together’: Gallagher leaning on togetherness amid Canucks’ losing streak

As the Vancouver Canucks return home from their two-week road trip, the team finds themselves with as many wins as when they hit the road: two. That’s right, they dropped all six contests during their trip out East.

Vancouver Canucks News / Dose.ca / October 12

Top 3: Brendan Gallagher Finally Scores His First Point with the Canucks

Last night, there wasn’t much action in the NHL. That’s typical for a Sunday night. In fact, there were only three games on the schedule. But there are still a few things worth noting from today's three games in the Bettman league.

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Vancouver Canucks News / Dose.ca / October 8

Brendan Gallagher, benched tonight (even though he’s healthy)

Brendan Gallagher has played four games for the Canucks since the start of the season. And… things haven't been going too well for him so far. He's having a rough start with his new team and has (already) been criticized for his performance in Vancouver.

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The biggest draft bust for every NHL team

People love a good mid-round draft pick that pans out, and in the NHL you used to see those fairly often, but that’s obviously partially luck. If the Red Wings thought Nicklas Lidstrom was going to become a top-five defenseman in history, they wouldn’t have waited until the 53rd pick to take him.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / October 8

Scenes from morning skate: Canucks healthy scratch Schenn and Gallagher against Stanley Cup champs in Carolina

The Vancouver Canucks (2-2) face the reigning Stanley Cup champion Carolina Hurricanes (2-1-1) at Lenovo Center in Raleigh. Puck drop is set for 4 pm PT. It’s the opener of a six-game road trip that will continue with three games in the New York area and conclude with two games in Florida.

Vancouver Canucks News / Dose.ca / October 7

Brendan Gallagher Struggles in Vancouver (and Gets Cheered On by the Fans)

Last June, Brendan Gallagher was traded to the Vancouver Canucks in exchange for future considerations. The Habs did the veteran a favor by sending him closer to home (while retaining 50% of his salary to facilitate the trade).

Vancouver Canucks News / Dose.ca / September 5

'It was tough': Brendan Gallagher opens up about his last few months with the Habs

For the first time since the 2012-13 season, the Canadiens are preparing to start a season without Brendan Gallagher. Earlier this summer, the veteran was traded to the Vancouver Canucks.

Vancouver Canucks News / The Hockey Writers / September 2

Canucks News & Rumours: Schenn, Gallagher, Mynio & A Trade That Came Full Circle

Training camp prep is underway for the Vancouver Canucks, and while most of the attention this week has gone to the young guys getting their first real look at NHL speed, there’s a story buried in the details that’s actually pretty interesting.

NHL News / Dose.ca / September 1

Brendan Gallagher Explains Why the Canadiens’ Rebuild Worked

In recent years, the Canadiens have been rebuilding. The team hit rock bottom for a few years after reaching the finals in 2021, and that allowed them to draft some talented young players.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / August 24

A scoring rebound and mentorship role are the goals for Canucks’ Brendan Gallagher in 2026-27

Brendan Gallagher is back where his hockey story began, looking to prove there is still plenty left in the tank after 14 seasons with the Montreal Canadiens.

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The defining figure for every NHL franchise

People will talk about the “Mount Rushmore” for a franchise, which is to say the four people, usually four players, that most define the franchise. Not always the four-best players, but the four that evoke the essence of the franchise.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / August 19

Canadiens Have Brendan Gallagher’s Successor in Zachary Bolduc

Replacing Brendan Gallagher was never going to be about replacing a stat line. It’s about replacing a pulse. For over a decade, Gallagher served as the steady heartbeat of the Montreal Canadiens.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / August 15

Remembering Brendan Gallagher’s Best Moments With the Canadiens

In the wake of a gutsy run to the Eastern Conference Final that saw the Montreal Canadiens come out on the winning end of two seven-game series, the team’s brass has been hard at work this offseason.

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Vancouver Canucks News / The Hockey Writers / August 8

Canucks News & Rumours: Two Very Different Questions Facing Vancouver

With the Vancouver Canucks, there are still a couple of pretty interesting questions left. Elias Pettersson‘s future remains one of them, even if it looks increasingly likely that he’ll start the season in Vancouver.

NHL News / Dose.ca / August 4

Brendan Gallagher will play hockey with several Canadiens players tonight

As you probably know, the 3-on-3 league in Montreal (LSHL) has been in full swing for several years now. Both men and women compete in three-on-three games.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / July 16

Canadiens’ 5 Worst Contracts for 2026-27 Season

Seeing as the Montreal Canadiens retained salary upon trading Brendan Gallagher to the Vancouver Canucks, he technically could be eligible for consideration on this list of the Habs’ worst contracts for 2026-27.

NHL News / Canucksarmy / July 13

What fans should expect from Brendan Gallagher and where he fits on a young Canucks squad

Brendan Gallagher’s seven-goal season makes it easy to view the Vancouver Canucks’ newest winger as a fading veteran whose best years are behind him. And that is probably true.

Montreal Canadiens News / Field Level Media / June 29

Canadiens trade F Brendan Gallagher to Canucks for future considerations

The Montreal Canadiens traded veteran forward Brendan Gallagher to the Vancouver Canucks for future considerations on Monday. Gallagher, 34, was a cornerstone of the Canadiens for 14 seasons but had slipped down the lineup in recent years.

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 29

Vancouver Canucks Acquire Brendan Gallagher

First reported by Rick Dhaliwal, Brendan Gallagher is being traded to the Vancouver Canucks. Both teams have since confirmed the trade. The Montreal Canadiens will retain 50% of the salary, per Puckpedia, meaning the Canucks will only pay $3.25MM of that cap hit.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / June 10

What a Brendan Gallagher Trade From the Canadiens to Canucks Could Look Like

Brendan Gallagher‘s future with the Montreal Canadiens has become one of the more intriguing storylines of the offseason. After spending his entire NHL career in Montreal and becoming one of the most beloved players of his generation, there are legitimate questions about whether his time with the organization is coming to an end.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / June 9

'It’s On Their Desk': Gallagher Trade to Canucks Close?

Reports are surfacing that the Vancouver Canucks have a legitimate interest in acquiring veteran forward Brendan Gallagher from the Montreal Canadiens.

Montreal Canadiens News / Daily Faceoff / June 7

Canadiens will explore trade market with Gallagher before buyout

The Montreal Canadiens saw just what a Stanley Cup run can do to the city this season, advancing to the Eastern Conference finals for the first time in

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / June 5

5 Trade Destinations for Canadiens’ Brendan Gallagher

After 14 seasons and over 900 games in a Canadiens uniform, the Brendan Gallagher era in Montreal is coming to an end. Following an emotional end-of-season press conference where Gallagher made it clear he would be moving on, his agent Gerry Johansson has reportedly been granted permission to speak with other teams to facilitate a possible trade.

Montreal Canadiens News / Daily Faceoff / June 3

Report: Brendan Gallagher’s agent granted permission to speak with teams to facilitate trade

Just days after openly admitting that he would likely be leaving the Montreal Canadiens this offseason, Brendan Gallagher and his agent, Gerry Johansson, have reportedly been granted permission to speak with other teams to facilitate a possible trade.

Montreal Canadiens News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 1

Brendan Gallagher Expecting Move Away From Canadiens

The Montreal Canadiens held their exit interviews on Monday. Through a wave of insightful interviews, it was winger Brendan Gallagher who caught attention as he discussed his future with the club.