Canucks acquire Brendan Gallagher from Canadiens ahead of free agency
ESPN NHL • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 29, 2026, 6:30 PM
Last updated Jun 29, 2026
Vancouver Canucks have acquired veteran forward Brendan Gallagher from the Montreal Canadiens in a trade announced on Monday. Gallagher, a respected leader with 14 years in Montreal, will have 50% of his $6.5 million contract retained by the Canadiens. This move comes as both teams prepare for the upcoming free agency period. Canucks GM Ryan Johnson expressed confidence that Gallagher's experience will benefit the team's younger players. In a separate trade, the Canucks dealt Nils Hoglander to Nashville for future considerations.
- •Gallagher spent 14 seasons with the Canadiens.
- •Montreal retains 50% of Gallagher's salary for his final contract year.
- •Canucks finished last in the standings last season.
- •Nils Hoglander traded to Nashville for a 2029 third-round pick.
- •Gallagher is known for his leadership and role in the locker room.
- 7:49 PMESPN NHL — Gallagher parts with Habs, traded to Canucks
- 6:30 PMYahoo Sports — Rebuilding Canucks acquire veteran forward Brendan Gallagher in trade with Canadiens
"Gallagher is a respected leader and valuable role player in spending 14 seasons in Montreal.
"Brendan Gallagher was traded to Vancouver on Monday in exchange for future considerations.
Sources
External links- ESPN NHLJun 29, 2026, 7:49 PMGallagher parts with Habs, traded to Canucks
Brendan Gallagher was traded to Vancouver on Monday in exchange for future considerations.
- Yahoo SportsJun 29, 2026, 6:30 PMRebuilding Canucks acquire veteran forward Brendan Gallagher in trade with Canadiens
Gallagher is a respected leader and valuable role player in spending 14 seasons in Montreal.
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