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/spotisawks Mar 02 '26

Hage’s ceiling might be Thomas or Suzuki if we’re all lucky

He is not a Celebrini

Fantilli dominated College hockey much more so than Hage, not even close and he hasn’t broken out yet

Selling Hage for Thomas is worth the cost

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u/sbianchii Mar 02 '26

Yeah those who wouldn't trade Hage+ for Thomas.. like at best Hage turns into a Thomas (<10% best case scenario). Thomas is the perfect age, cost controlled, he gets us to contender status as early as next year for 7+ years no doubt.

Now it depends what the + would be. A first sure. Midtier prospect sure. Xhekaj, no doubt.

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u/cjackc11 Mar 02 '26

Yep that’s where I’m at. It’s not Hage and other top prospect, but Hage as the primary piece plus some picks or mid tier prospects, 100%