Brendan Gallagher says he is ready to leave Canadiens

Brendan Gallagher says he is preparing to move on from the Montreal Canadiens after 14 seasons with the team. The veteran winger made the comments during lockerroom cleanout after Montreal’s thirdround playoff exit on June 1, 2026. Gallagher became emotional as he reflected on the support the organization gave him after the death of his mother, Della, last season. He said his role has changed on a younger Canadiens roster and that he now needs to “find a new home” in the NHL. The Edmonton native was selected by Montreal in the 2010 NHL draft and went on to play 911 regularseason games and 79 playoff games for the club. He also helped the Canadiens reach the Stanley Cup Final in 2021. He has one year left on his contract.