Habs discuss Gallagher trade, review Texier and Demidov impacts

The Montreal Canadiens are actively working on a trade for Brendan Gallagher, granting permission to his agent to engage with other teams. The assessment of Gallagher's trade value indicates that the Canadiens may not need to heavily subsidize a deal. Newcomer Alexandre Texier is exceeding expectations, showing impressive performance metrics compared to Juraj Slafkovsky. Meanwhile, captain Nick Suzuki expressed support for rookie Ivan Demidov, who is in line for a contract extension, contributing positively to the team's dynamic. Looking ahead, the Canadiens have opportunities to clear cap space for further acquisitions if Gallagher is traded.

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