Brendan Gallagher<\/a>‘s situation is progressing well, to the point where a baseball analogy was used to illustrate where the Canadiens veteran’s situation currently stands.<\/p>\nA colorful way of saying that things are moving in the right direction.<\/p>\n
The context is now clear.<\/p>\n
We know that Gallagher will leave the organization this summer, as he has expressed his desire to turn the page.<\/p>\n
We also know his preferred destination.<\/p>\n
The veteran likes Vancouver, and the Canucks have shown interest in him.<\/p>\n
It was Nicolas Cloutier of TVA Sports who provided the latest update.<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
This is a collaborative effort.<\/p>\n
Agent Gerry Johansson is working alongside general manager Kent Hughes to find a new team for Gallagher.<\/p>\n
Kent Hughes has already hit a single and reached second base in his efforts to trade Brendan Gallagher<\/p>\n
If Gallagher is already on second base, it means Hughes has likely already recorded his first hit.<\/p>\n
In other words, the groundwork has been laid.<\/p>\n
The hardest part-getting the process started-would now be behind both sides, which suggests things are moving along nicely.<\/p>\n
The next step is bringing the runner home.<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
All signs point to steady progress.<\/p>\n
Given how quickly things appear to be advancing, the conclusion of the Gallagher saga may arrive earlier than many expect.<\/p>\n
Previously on Montreal Hockey Fanatics<\/p>\n
POLL<\/p>\n
2 HOURS AGO|128 ANSWERS<\/p>\n
Kent Hughes takes a major step toward completing a Brendan Gallagher trade<\/p>\n
Will Brendan Gallagher be traded to the Vancouver Canucks?<\/p>\n
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