Thursday Habs Headlines: Is a bounce-back season in the cards for Brendan Gallagher next year?

Brendan Gallagher could have a bounce-back season next season — wherever he ends up. [Ottawa Citizen]
There’s a 95% chance that Jake Allen will be suiting up to take on the Dallas Stars tonight. [NHL]
Allen hopes to remain a Hab once the trade deadline dust settles. [NHL]
Tanking may not have the outcome Canadiens fans are expecting — just ask the Buffalo Sabres. [Montreal Gazette]
Martin St. Louis came to the defense of Jeff Petry after he was directly involved in the Arizona Coyotes’ first goal on Tuesday. [RDS]
One reason to stay tuned into the remainder of the Habs season is Cole Caufield. [Montreal Gazette]
Caufield’s teammates are happy to see his swagger and competitiveness return. [Montreal Gazette]/

The best and most likely outcomes for all seven Canadian teams come trade deadline time. [Sportsnet]
Everything you need to know as we near the NHL Trade Deadline. [Sportsnet]
The San Jose Sharks signed Tomas Hertl to an eight-year contract extension. [The Hockey News]
Tyler Seguin compares Jason Robertson to a… rattlesnake?/

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