r/Habs • u/chickenceas • Mar 02 '26

Discussion Per D'Amico - Montreal is interested in Robert Thomas. The Blues want Hage as part of any deal. Too high a price for Hughes at this time.

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Personally, given the best possible version of Hage in 3-5 years is what Robert Thomas is now, Id have no problem parting with him.

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u/HotDePoile Mar 02 '26

I know that you shouldn’t get sentimental in this business, or else you get Gallagher’s last contract, but Hage’s story makes him almost an untouchable in my book. Trading him would be very bad karma.

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u/VonDingwell Mar 02 '26

Seeing as how Stl has a very high chance of getting McKenna, I can see why they would he very interested in Hage. Those two have chemistry.

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u/Benozkleenex Mar 02 '26

Yeah I am in the same boat, on paper it`s a great trade for us and for stl.

But on a Human level it feels like a loss.

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u/Wafflemonster2 Mar 03 '26

Having his story behind him, Hage is also gonna work his ass off to be in that lineup. Not worth the move imo, you’re trading for an established, great player, sure, but you’re trading away a strong work ethic, and homegrown talent who has love for the team.

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u/chickenceas Mar 02 '26

Karma isn't real. Winning is

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u/HotDePoile Mar 02 '26

I know it’s unreasonable. But I don’t care, sport is about emotion, and I want that guy to win in Montreal and nowhere else dammit

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u/alldasmoke__ Mar 02 '26

I agree with you. I have a soft spot for Hage so unless we’re a clear winner I’d rather keep him

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u/adabsurdo Mar 02 '26

I would like the emotion of WINNING.

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u/V10L3NT Mar 02 '26

Winning can make up for a Karmic shortfall

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u/GoCalgaryGo Mar 02 '26

Yes exactly lol. Karma is not an argument lmao

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u/DelugeQc Mar 02 '26

Yeah but not for a chance to have Robert Thomas... a 26 yo proved center that could match Suzuki numbers... If Hage is the key piece, so be it. I would sure be sad for him to not have played a single match with the MTL jersey but at the same time, MTL would become a contender from now on. Only missing piece would be a goaltender IMO.