Here’s the latest I can share based on recent public reporting.
Brendan Gallagher is a long-time Canadiens forward. Recent widely covered items focus on personal family matters that emerged in early 2024, including his mother Della Gallagher’s battle with glioblastoma and the family's fundraising efforts on her behalf. Subsequent reporting through 2024 and into 2025 highlighted Brendan speaking about the impact of his mother’s illness on his life and play, and later tributes related to his family’s experiences. More recent coverage through 2025-2026 has continued to mention him in the context of his NHL career and Canadiens’ news, with updates occasionally referencing his family circumstances.
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Brendan Gallagher is loved by many, and hated by many others, but all must respect his unwavering passion for the sport of hockey.
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www.nhl.comAs the start of the season nears, we’re seeing an increasing number of Montreal Canadiens flock back to town and return to the CN Sports Complex in Brossard, on top of those who have been there all summer. Ivan Demidov, Nick Suzuki, Patrik Laine, Noah Dobson, and Juraj Slafkovsky are all in town already and regularly skating on the south shore.
thehockeynews.comThe family of Montreal Canadiens forward Brendan Gallagher has shared some very sad news.
www.hockeyfeed.comBrendan Gallagher spoke publicly for the first time about a terrible tragedy that is profoundly impact his family.
www.hockeyfeed.comLatest Brendan Gallagher news from EP. Explore the latest insights, in-depth analysis, and stories of Brendan Gallagher
www.eliteprospects.comShortly after welcoming the birth of his daughter, Montreal Canadiens’ alternate captain, Brendan Gallagher, had to make a different kind of announcement. The longest-tenured Hab took to his Instagram account to put out a heartfelt tribute to his mother, Della Gallagher, who lost her battle with brain cancer.
thehockeynews.comCanadiens' Brendan Gallagher: Will not play Thursday
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