Canucks demand Canadiens pay to shed Gallagher

The Montreal Canadiens and Vancouver Canucks remain deadlocked over a potential trade involving veteran forward Brendan Gallagher, with Vancouver unwilling to absorb his contract without Montreal adding an incentive. According to NHL insider Pierre LeBrun, the Canucks have agreed to take on Gallagher’s contract but are not offering any assets in return. Instead, Vancouver is reportedly demanding Montreal include a ‘sweetener’—a side deal such as a draft pick or prospect—to finalize the transaction.