so Gallagher got traded with half of his current cap hit being retained for future consideration.
I should note there was NO draft pick sent with Gallagher to Vancouver.
Because Montreal ate half the cap hit. If Vancouver took the whole contract, Montreal would have to pay for it. We’ve seen the Leafs do it with Marleau and Mrazek. Or maybe only the Leafs are the retarded franchise that pays a 1st (Seth Jarvis + Sam Rinzel) to take a bad contract.