He was offered to represent Canada at the World Hockey Championships, but declined (by phone) in order to protect his health and allow his body to recover.
He acknowledged that his medical bills could be substantial.
Despite scoring just seven goals this season, Gallagher was invited to play for Team Canada, which speaks something about the player and the views of professional officials.
q>"Brendan Gallagher declined Canada's offer to compete in the World Hockey Championships in Finland." - Renaud Lavoie Lavoie, Renaud
Gally stated that he hopes to return better next year and recapture his outstanding offensive productivity from the previous two seasons.
For a complete list of his media appearances:
POLL | ||
Was it a mistake for Gallagher to reject the offer to play in the World Hockey Tournament? | ||
Yes | 67 | 38.7 % |
No | 106 | 61.3 % |
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