The Montreal Canadiens parted with their longest-serving player on Monday, sending forward Brendan Gallagher to the Vancouver Canucks for future considerations.
The Canadiens retain 50% of Gallagher's $6.5-million cap hit as part of the trade. He's entering the final season of a six-year contract.
Gallagher notched seven goals and 16 assists in 77 games this season. He was a healthy scratch for all but three of Montreal's 19 playoff games.