Major Contract Buyout Coming Up for Kent Hughes and the Montreal Canadiens? This Was Seriously Suggested on BPM Sports
As we know, Brendan Gallagher has noticeably slowed down over the past two years.
After two seasons of 30 or more goals between 2017 and 2019, the fiery forward has been hampered by numerous injuries, and some experts are wondering if it's time to trade or simply buy out the veteran's contract.
However, there are still three more seasons left in his deal, earning him $6.5 million per year. Given this price tag, the chances of a trade happening are slim, if not nonexistent.
On the other hand, a contract buyout would be an ideal solution for the Canadiens organization, and Mathias Brunet has some thoughts on this.
Speaking on BPM Sports, the journalist from La Presse mentioned that the Canadiens should wait until the summer of 2025 before buying out Gallaghers contract.
He explained the situation by saying it would be less expensive if Kent Hughes waits another year, and here are the explanations he shared in his article published in La Presse:
Alright, I'm not a numbers expert, but you don't have to be a genius to understand that even though the Canadiens would save money, Gallagher's contract is indeed a burden for the organization.
That said, there's always the option of trading his hefty contract to a team looking to reach the salary floor, any team but the Coyotes, please, but this operation is more complicated than one might think.
Even if Kent Hughes found a trade partner, Habs fans would surely be disappointed to see Gallagher leave after all these wonderful years in Montreal.
Credit: La Presse
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