Facing salary cap pressure, Montreal’s TSN 690 announced late Tuesday it is trading afternoon host Mitch Gallo to Calgary’s Sportsnet 960 in exchange for morning host Matt Rose and a second-round pick in the 2027 sports radio host entry draft.

Gallo, who punched me in the face when I asked for his height and weight, has been at TSN 690 for just under 20 years now, and has become a key part of the schedule.

“It sucks to see him go like this,” said Sean Campbell, Gallo’s linemate. “He’s been a really strong presence in the dressing room. I know he’ll do great in Calgary.”

Gallo said the news came as a shock, but there were three takeaways from the trade brought to you by Snap Bar Sportif in Rigaud, the best place off the island to speculate about the future of on-air personalities.

TSN general manager Shad Prill said the trade is a win for both sides and he thinks Rose has a lot of potential with a change of scenery.

“I’m not sure about the draft pick yet,” he said. “Does Bob McKenzie have any other kids?”