Brendan Gallagher<\/a>, traded by the Montreal Canadiens in June, is already being criticized by Vancouver Canucks fans after only four games.<\/p>\nWe find it really unfortunate because we love Gallagher. But he’s clearly having trouble keeping up with the pace of today’s NHL, and it’s tough to read.<\/p>\n
The 34-year-old veteran has no points since the start of the season, with a -1 rating.<\/p>\n
His role is also very limited. He’s playing on the fourth line and, in the last game, his ice time was just 7:34.<\/p>\n
The Canadiens sent him to the Canucks in exchange for future considerations, retaining 50% of his salary to help facilitate the trade.<\/p>\n
Brendan Gallagher’s limited role in Vancouver could put his lineup spot at risk<\/p>\n
In Vancouver, some people now want to see him in the press box or even placed on waivers.<\/p>\n
That’s harsh, no question.<\/p>\n
The Canucks, who are beginning a rebuild, are 2-2-0 and allowing 4.5 goals per game. It’s not an easy situation for a player expected to bring energy.<\/p>\n
He’ll turn 35 in May, and it wouldn’t be surprising to see Gally hang up his skates. Unfortunately.<\/p>\n
Martin St-Louis wasn’t making a bad assessment of his player, then, when he took him out of the lineup.<\/p>\n
If the trend continues, his ice time could remain minimal in Vancouver.<\/p>\n
The Canadiens will face the Canucks on February 1 in Vancouver, then again on March 6 in Montreal. By then, we’ll know whether the veteran has found his stride again.<\/p>\n
In the meantime, the Canucks will be in Carolina tomorrow night at 7 p.m., and his ice time will be worth watching.<\/p>\n
See you March 6 at the Bell Centre.<\/p>\n
Previously on Montreal Hockey Fanatics<\/p>\n
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Canucks fans are already turning on Brendan Gallagher after just four games<\/p>\n
Did the Canadiens make the right decision by letting Brendan Gallagher go?<\/p>\n
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