Brendan Gallagher and wife Emma Fortin welcome second child

Brendan Gallagher and his wife, Emma Fortin, have announced the birth of their second child, a daughter named Ella. The couple shared the news via social media on August 24, 2026, posting a photo of the newborn alongside their first daughter, Everly.

The arrival follows Gallagher’s recent professional transition; after 14 seasons with the Montreal Canadiens, he was traded to the Vancouver Canucks in June 2026. The family is currently based in Vancouver as Gallagher prepares for the upcoming training camp and the 2026–27 season.