Brendan Gallagher announces departure from Canadiens after 14 seasons
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 1, 2026, 11:52 PM
Last updated Jun 1, 2026
Brendan Gallagher announced to Montreal media that his time with the Canadiens is ending after 14 seasons. The 34-year-old forward, who has one year left on his contract with a salary of $6.5 million, recorded his least productive season last year with 23 points in 77 games. Gallagher's emotional farewell highlights his legacy as a dedicated player in Montreal, while also facing criticisms from Ottawa Senators fans due to past rivalries, particularly regarding comments made about Tim Stützle in April 2022. The nature of Gallagher’s departure could involve a trade, buyout, or retirement, but specifics remain uncertain.
- •Gallagher spent 14 seasons with the Canadiens.
- •He recorded 23 points in 77 games last season.
- •Gallagher's contract is worth $6.5 million for one more year.
- •Senators fans remember Gallagher as a fierce rival.
- •Past comments on Tim Stützle fueled rivalry between teams.
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"Canadiens fans will remember Brendan Gallagher as a heart-and-soul player. Senators fans remember a fierce rival who was never afraid to stir the pot.
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