Gallagher’s Montreal Exit Turns Ugly at the Mic

Brendan Gallagher’s time in Montreal has hit the kind of public breaking point that usually tells you the private one came long before. The blunt confirmation, followed by the emotional press conference scene, gives this story the feel of a veteran player and a franchise reaching the end of a long, worn-out road. Gallagher has been one of those guys teams say they value until the bill comes due, and this one sounds like it has come due in a big way.