Brendan Gallagher<\/a> is beginning to take shape, as Arpon Basu has identified the most likely options for the Canadiens veteran.<\/p>\nThe journalist spoke with the man himself.<\/p>\n
A conversation with number 11 that sheds light on Gallagher’s priorities moving forward.<\/p>\n
One thing became very clear.<\/p>\n
Gallagher wants to play somewhere that allows him to take care of his family.<\/p>\n
That criterion significantly reduces the number of options.<\/p>\n
Brendan Gallagher changes his mind and expands his options<\/p>\n
Arpon Basu summed up the situation simply.<\/p>\n
Brendan Gallagher’s next destination will either be near Montreal or in Vancouver.<\/p>\n
The logic behind those choices is clear.<\/p>\n
His wife is from Montreal, while Gallagher himself is from Vancouver.<\/p>\n
Vancouver emerges as the leading destination for Brendan Gallagher<\/p>\n
That reality makes things a little more complicated for the Canadiens.<\/p>\n
The list of teams located near Montreal or Vancouver is not unlimited.<\/p>\n
A few markets fit those criteria.<\/p>\n
Notably Ottawa, Toronto, Buffalo, Calgary, Seattle, and Edmonton come to mind.<\/p>\n
But one destination remains the most logical.<\/p>\n
The Vancouver scenario therefore remains the preferred one.<\/p>\n
You can watch Basu’s interview with Gallagher here:<\/p>\n
Where will the veteran ultimately end up?<\/p>\n
We can’t wait to find out!<\/p>\n
At 34 years old and nearing the end of his career, Gallagher clearly wants to finish things the right way.<\/p>\n
And between Vancouver and a market near Montreal, his choice appears to be made.<\/p>\n
Previously on Montreal Hockey Fanatics<\/p>\n
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