“The Habs need to explain to Brendan Gallagher that he can’t play every game anymore”

Brendan Gallagher is having a difficult season. The veteran has just one goal in 24 games and doesn't look like he's about to be unbanned.

And, of course, it’s not because he’s relaxing: the veteran is as tense as ever, but…

Unfortunately, Gally There's not much left in the tank. While he has been injury-free this season, his impact on the ice has been very limited.

All of this led to an interesting conversation between Tony Marinaro and Eric Bélanger today on Sick Podcast… and according to both men, something has to change with Gallagher.

And in their opinion, it's up to the Habs to go to Gally and explain that he can't play every game anymore. This is discussed around the 42nd minute, for those interested.

Overall a positive journey for the Canadiens | The Sick Podcast with Tony Marinaro, December 1, 2025 https://t.co/vBpyfQ6lR9

– Tony Marinaro (@TonyMarinaro) December 1, 2025

As we saw against the Avalanche, the sequence of two games in two nights on the road (with jet lag) was especially difficult for Gallagher. And this is what led Marinaro and Bélanger to wonder whether, for example, a club should ensure that Gally no longer plays two games in 24 hours.

And we know Gallagher won't do it alone: ​​if the Habs want this to happen, someone on the inside is going to have to talk to him.

Because yes, it really can help. Gally survive an 82-game season. If his workload is limited, he will be able to push harder when he is fit, making him more efficient.

And if the Habs want to try to squeeze some value out of their $6.5 million-per-year player until the end of next season, this could be the way to do it…especially since the injured will eventually return: There will be quite a few forwards in town when that happens.

The club has to play 13 games in 22 days. And for Gallagher, all of this will most likely be quite a colossal test.

Let's see if the club takes action.

After a while

– I love it.

Mike Matheson offered one of the most beautiful answers this morning. An answer that will resonate with many parents.

“A few weeks before the signing, I said to my wife: “Is another 2-3 million really worth more than the stability we can offer… pic.twitter.com/5luy9rSwMS

– Anthony Martineau (@Antho_Martineau) December 2, 2025

– Martin Saint-Louis defends Alexandre Carrier.

Habs coach Marty St. Louis today on Alex Carrier, who admitted he was personally dissatisfied with his season:

“I would just tell him to keep going. Alexander hasn't forgotten how to play hockey. When your confidence drops a little, your understanding of the game becomes less… pic.twitter.com/40T2tedRYr

– /r/Habs (@HabsOnReddit) December 2, 2025

– Kirby Dach’s speed is surprising.

Which Habs player has the best top speed this season?

I would be very surprised if you guessed the answer. https://t.co/VnFl3ARsBP

– Nicolas Cloutier (@NCloutierTVA) December 2, 2025

– Best goaltending duos this season: The Habs are ranked 28th. [The Athletic]

– Nice to read.

Alex Karmanov is 7'1″, 7'3″ on skates.

The lifelong project of McDavid coach Gary Roberts.

In recent months he has been trying to turn a Moldovan woman into a ballerina.

“This is stupid, the slightest touch makes the guys fall ” https://t.co/970lH6tvVH

– Nicolas Cloutier (@NCloutierTVA) December 1, 2025

– Devin Williams joins the Mets.

In the Bronx, a guy changed the beard rule and went to another club in the city. https://t.co/fP6xAVV8gK

– Passion MLB (@passion_mlb) December 2, 2025

– Oops.