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You could retain 50% on Gallagher's deal and the Avs would still say No.
Contrary to your earlier comment, I don't think you've fully grasped the Avs' roster and cap situation for next season. Burakovsky, Kadri and Nichushkin are all expiring, as well as both goalies, and no one with more than a $2 million hit is coming off the books for sure. All of those players are much more attractive to the Avs than a half-price Gallagher even without discussing his injury and current production issues.
Look at the situation this way: Colorado has about $26.5 million in cap space with 12 roster slots filled. Four of those 5 players mentioned above are going to aggregate at least $16 million, either themselves or to obtain same-quality replacements even if Gallagher at $3.25 million is one of them. That doesn't leave much left over for 6 or 7 skaters plus a back-up goalie. And you want to add Lehkonen, who's due a raise on a new contract, too.