Brendan Gallagher

Brendan Gallagher
Gallagher during his time with the Montreal Canadiens on January 2, 2015
Born (1992-05-06) May 6, 1992 (age 34)
Edmonton, Alberta
Height 5 ft 9 in (175 cm)
Weight 185 lb (84 kg; 13 st 3 lb)
Position Right wing
Shoots Right
NHL team
Former teams		 Vancouver Canucks
Montreal Canadiens
National team  Canada
NHL draft 147th overall, 2010
Montreal Canadiens
Playing career 2012–present

Brendan Gallagher (born May 6, 1992) is a Canadian professional ice hockey right winger. He currently plays for the Vancouver Canucks of the National Hockey League (NHL). He has also played for the Montreal Canadiens.

Career

Before playing in the NHL, Gallagher played four seasons with the Vancouver Giants of the Western Hockey League (WHL). He had a successful time with the Giants. He was named to back-to-back First All-Star Teams and played in back-to-back Subway CHL Canada/Russia Series.

He was drafted 147th overall by the Montreal Canadiens of the 2010 NHL entry draft. On November 16, 2011, Gallagher signed a three-year, $2.145 million entry-level contract to join the Canadiens. He was sent down to play for their AHL-affiliate Hamilton Bulldogs.

On January 22, 2013, the Canadiens called him up and Gallagher made his NHL debut in a 4–1 win against the Florida Panthers. During the second period, he recorded his first NHL point after assisting on a Alex Galchenyuk goal. On January 27, Gallagher scored his first NHL goal against Martin Brodeur in a 4–3 overtime win against the New Jersey Devils. On November 29, 2014, Gallagher signed a six-year, $22.5 million contract to stay with the Canadiens. On February 21, 2019, he recorded his first NHL hat-trick in a 5–1 win against the Philadelphia Flyers.

On October 14, 2020, Gallagher signed a six-year, $39 million contract to stay with the Canadiens. The next season, the league fined him $2,500 for the roughing New York Rangers player Barclay Goodrow.

On June 29, 2026, the Canadiens traded Gallagher to the Vancouver Canucks in exchange for future considerations.

Personal life

Gallagher was born in Edmonton, Alberta and was raised in Tsawwassen, British Columbia.

References

  1. ↑ "Gallagher Named Western Conference All-Star". Vancouver Giants. Retrieved October 31, 2026.
  2. ↑ "2012 WHL West All Stars & Award Finalists". Western Hockey League. Retrieved October 31, 2026.
  3. ↑ "Team WHL Rosters Announced for 2010 SUBWAY® Super Series". Canadian Hockey League. Retrieved October 31, 2026.
  4. ↑ "WHL Announces 2011 SUBWAY® Super Series Rosters". Canadian Hockey League. Retrieved October 31, 2026.
  5. ↑ "Habs ink Brendan Gallagher to a 3-year deal". Montreal Canadiens. Retrieved October 31, 2026.
  6. ↑ "Giants stalwart Brendan Gallagher has successful debut with Habs, including setting up a goal". The Province. Retrieved October 31, 2026.
  7. ↑ "Brendan Gallagher's first NHL goal". CBC Sports. Retrieved October 31, 2026.
  8. ↑ "Canadiens sign forward Brendan Gallagher to a six-year contract extension". Montreal Canadiens. Retrieved October 31, 2026.
  9. ↑ "Brendan Gallagher nets 1st career hat trick as Habs easily beat Flyers". CBC Sports. Retrieved October 31, 2026.
  10. ↑ "Canadiens sign forward Brendan Gallagher to a six-year contract extension". Montreal Canadiens. Retrieved October 31, 2026.
  11. ↑ "Gallagher fined $2,500 for actions in Canadiens game". National Hockey League. Retrieved October 31, 2026.
  12. ↑ "Canucks acquire Brendan Gallagher from Montreal". Vancouver Canucks. Retrieved October 31, 2026.
  13. ↑ "Ex-Giant captain Brendan Gallagher hopes first NHL goal is Hab-it forming". Vancouver Sun. Retrieved October 31, 2026.

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