A very surprising trade proposal has surfaced involving the Montreal Canadiens and the Arizona Coyotes

According to many, Kent Hughes should explore ways to unload Gallagher's hefty contract through a trade. In that regard, here is the proposed transaction:

Hughes would be paying a second-round pick to rid himself of Gallagher's $6.5 million contract for the next four seasons.

Honestly, we would not make this trade. Gallagher can be worth much more, especially with a strong and healthy start to the season.

There is a similar proposal circulating involving Mike Hoffman, and we would prefer the one involving Hoffman. Why?

Because Gallagher brings so much to the locker room and team culture, particularly for a young team going through a critical transition phase (unlike Hoffman, unfortunately).

What do you think?

Would you trade Gallagher for a 2nd-round pick? Would you trade Hoffman for a 2nd-round pick?

Personally, we are confident that if he desires, Kent Hughes could obtain something in return for Gallagher, even with his hefty contract, at the trade deadline (perhaps a 4th or 5th-round pick?).

The salary cap is about to increase, and he can truly assist a playoff-bound team. Imagine, for example, Gallagher with the Colorado Avalanche.