As the NHL world buzzes with activity, the Montreal Canadiens are once again at the center of attention. Fresh off a headline-grabbing trade for Noah Dobson, the team’s front office, led by Kent Hughes, shows no signs of slowing down. In a stunning twist, veteran forward Brendan Gallagher has suddenly become the focus of intense trade speculation, with his name circulating widely among insiders and executives in Los Angeles.

The news has taken many by surprise, sparking a wave of excitement and uncertainty among fans and analysts alike. With multiple sources confirming that Gallagher is now being discussed as a potential trade piece, all eyes are on Montreal to see if another major move is on the horizon. The possibility of a beloved veteran leaving the team adds a dramatic new layer to what has already been an eventful draft day, and the hockey world waits anxiously to see what happens next.

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Things are heating up today for Kent Hughes and the Montreal Canadiens.

There’s a lot of action happening live from Los Angeles, even after the Noah Dobson trade, and now two sources have thrown us a major curveball.

Brendan Gallagher’s name is being talked about a lot in Los Angeles right now. Wow.

A trade rumor involving Brendan Gallagher is circulating

I really didn’t see this one coming.

“Habs veteran Brendan Gallagher’s name has been out there in LA.”

– David Calabretta, The Fourth Period

This is indeed part of some major last-minute info from the well-connected David Pagnotta.

“Solid start to Draft Day with the Dobson trade, and there’s more to come.

Here’s some noise I’m hearing from LA:

– Habs and Islanders aren’t done
– Gallagher is out there
– Canucks, CBJ and Kings all shopping
– 2nd overall in play
– Knies talks
+ lots more

– David Pagnotta, The Fourth Period

So don’t be surprised if Gallagher is traded in the coming minutes or hours.

“But after speaking with other teams around the League, I’ve been told that Montreal has made veteran winger Brendan Gallagher available.

It’s still unclear if a trade involving Gallagher is imminent, but sources from multiple teams have confirmed his name is circulating seriously.”

– David Pagnotta

Wow! We’re truly looking at a legitimate trade rumor involving Gallagher-possibly to clear cap space.

At 33 years old, Brendan Gallagher recorded 38 points in 82 games this season, including 21 goals, and added 2 points in 5 playoff games in 2025.

Stay tuned!