NHL News: Brendan Gallagher lists top priority with Canadiens stint ending

By all indications, it appears as though the time of longtime Montreal Canadiens forward Brendan Gallagher with the franchise is coming to a close. He implied as much during their locker-room cleanout in late May, and he very well might be wearing a different jersey next season.

Now, Gallagher is highlighting the importance of prioritizing his family as he considers what his future will bring.

“First and foremost the priority is my family. So that’s No. 1 always. I’ve got a daughter that’s going to be under 2 and a newborn. She can’t be doing that alone,” Gallagher said, referring to his wife, Emma Fortin. “So we need to be in a position where we’re generally close (to family) and we can get some help. And then after that, I want to be in a position where you have purpose. You’re always trying to win, that’s always the goal. But that’s one thing I’ve kind of learned this year: when purpose is taken away from you, it affects me as a person. I think it would affect anyone in their job.

“You just don’t feel like you’re yourself. I think any day in life, it’s what motivates you to do what you need to do. And if you don’t have that purpose, you lack that motivation and it’s just not that enjoyable. This is the best job in the world for us to do, but the day you’re not enjoying it, things need to change. I think it’s one of the crucial things in life that everyone needs, and if you don’t have it, I think you need to find it.”

Taken with the 147th overall pick by Montreal in the 2010 NHL Draft, Gallagher has skated in 911 career games and has scored 246 goals with 241 assists.

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