As this plays out, I kind of think you might be right.

In related news, Beaulieu stood up for Patch on twitter and now Bergevin is "listening to offers". https://twitter.com/ArponBasu/status/776634308119453696?s=09

So. All Galchenyuk needs to do is post on instagram about how he's behind Pacioretty 100% and he will get traded! It's sure to work! (Please let this work.)