Gallagher is hopeful that will be the case at some point down the road.
"The way Karl handled everything, I know as teammates we really appreciate it. It didn't go unnoticed that he continued to work hard right through everything. In and out of the lineup, he didn't change his attitude," praised Gallagher. "Hopefully, he remains a part of this team going forward and I still think he's going to be a part of our group."
Alzner has played just eight games so far this season, collecting just one assist and amassing a plus-2 differential.
Another chance for Kulak to prove himself
No doubt Kulak is pleased to be sticking around with the big club.
Now, it's up to him to make the most of his opportunity as Julien and the rest of the staff continue to assess his performance.
"It feels good. For me, the trade at the start of the season was different. I'd never been traded before, so coming to a new organization was different," said Kulak, on the October 1st transaction that brought him over from the Calgary Flames. "Everyone has their own ways of doing things, so adjusting in Laval and then coming up here a few days ago, you get to know a bunch of new guys and new teammates and how they do things day by day. I'm just taking things day by day and trying to adjust, as well as keep working on my game and stay focused on myself and making sure I'm bringing my best for these guys."