New Jersey Devils: 5 Montreal Canadiens Players To Consider
By Nick Villano
Brendan Gallagher
Brendan Gallagher is most well known for getting his jaw broken in the Flyers series on a rogue cross-check. However, he had a pretty good season in Montreal. The 28 year old brings a certain amount of grit to the top six and also netted 21 goals this season. The Devils have a major hole in their lineup at right wing. Gallagher would be an interesting choice to fill it.
He’s got one year left on his deal, paying him $3.75 million. If the Devils liked how he fit immediately, the Devils could extend his contract at the time of the trade.
Gallagher was actually having a down season at the time of the pause. He’s coming off two-straight 30-goal seasons. It’s clear he’s hitting his prime at the right time, and an injury setback forced him to miss a few games this season and hurt his stats.
Gallagher may be a little older than some Devils fans want, but his skills cannot be ignored. He’s a leader in the Canadiens locker room and backs it up on the ice. The Devils could use some grit in the top six. Gallagher could be the leader while the Devils young players learn how to play in this league. The Devils could offer us some really talented young forwards that are ready to play in the NHL right now, helping the Canadiens get even younger and cheaper while still adding skill.