Unfortunately, there will be a couple of members of the Gallagher clan who'll miss out on the fun this time around. Both of the seven-year NHL veteran's sisters - Erin and Breanne - have previous commitments back home.
"My older sister, I believe she couldn't get time off work. My little sister, she's got soccer playoffs, so she couldn't. They got replaced, though. We're all over them for the lack of commitment. They've got to get their priorities in order. Obviously, this trip should be the most important thing they're doing," joked Gallagher, before listing off the designated substitutes. "I'm bringing a buddy and my brother, Nolan, is bringing a friend as well. There's also Ty Smith, a New Jersey Devils prospect who's living with me this summer. He's also coming. But, he has to prove himself. I don't know how loyal a Jays fan he is. He might not be invited next year if he doesn't support them."
So what prompted the Gallaghers to make Houston their stop this year?
"We just want to see some of the best players in the world. It's also more so the team. They've been so special the last few years. They have so many good players that you want to watch them," mentioned Gallagher, who is looking forward to observing some of the Blue Jays' young studs battle the top squad in the American League West. "Hopefully we get to see Vladdy. [Cavan] Biggio is also a guy I'm excited to watch. There are a lot of young players, so hopefully they can hang in there."