Gallagher Sounds Ready to Close Canadiens Chapter

Brendan Gallagher is not leaving much to the imagination, and that is usually a sign the clock is already ticking in Montreal. The veteran winger is heading toward UFA territory, and his tone suggests both sides understand where this is going before the paperwork catches up. That does not make the exit any less meaningful for a Canadiens group that has leaned on his edge, mileage, and reputation for years.