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Brendan Gallagher‘s situation is progressing well, to the point where a baseball analogy was used to illustrate where the Canadiens veteran’s situation currently stands.
A colorful way of saying that things are moving in the right direction.
The context is now clear.
We know that Gallagher will leave the organization this summer, as he has expressed his desire to turn the page.
We also know his preferred destination.
The veteran likes Vancouver, and the Canucks have shown interest in him.
It was Nicolas Cloutier of TVA Sports who provided the latest update.
The baseball analogy was shared with him in recent hours to describe the progress being made, and I think it sums up the situation quite well.
This is a collaborative effort.
Agent Gerry Johansson is working alongside general manager Kent Hughes to find a new team for Gallagher.
Kent Hughes has already hit a single and reached second base in his efforts to trade Brendan Gallagher
If Gallagher is already on second base, it means Hughes has likely already recorded his first hit.
In other words, the groundwork has been laid.
The hardest part-getting the process started-would now be behind both sides, which suggests things are moving along nicely.
The next step is bringing the runner home.
Completing a trade remains the final hurdle in this situation, and based on everything being said, I would not be surprised if it happens sooner rather than later.
All signs point to steady progress.
Given how quickly things appear to be advancing, the conclusion of the Gallagher saga may arrive earlier than many expect.
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