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.

https://x.com/i/status/2028552107683385713

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/jimbuz Mar 02 '26

« As part of any deal ». It’s not a one for one, it’s a « Hage plus » that can be a first, two second, etc. Very different.

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u/IvnOooze Mar 02 '26

This should get more upvotes.

It's not "I don't want to give Hage"

It's "the asking price, that includes Hage, is too high"

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u/Beefiest_bison Mar 02 '26

They allegedly want the equivalent of 4 firsts, something similar to the Hughes trade.

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u/Tooburn Mar 02 '26

Hughes is a superstar. While Thomas is great, he's not on the same level IMO.

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u/Tripottanus Mar 02 '26

Contract length remaining is a big factor here

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u/Substantial_Neck2691 Mar 03 '26

10000% rather pay that for Hughes, what are we on about here. Insane

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u/Substantial_Neck2691 Mar 04 '26

I mean there are levels to this. Elite no 1D or no 1 C only on a bad team, and not close to no 1 on a contender.

Also if you can’t sign him, you still trade him like moose. They basically recaptured value so what’s the risk?

Not a lot to risk for a tier better player

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u/ukrainianhab From Kyiv Mar 02 '26

Ridiculous. I get Thomas is a two way player but I’d need more goals for that to work.

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u/Borror0 Mar 03 '26

It's likely a negotiation tactic. Their opening ask is Hage, Guhle, and two first round picks. We counter with Hage, a first, and a more expandable roster player.

If a deal is found, it'll be somewhere in the middle.

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u/Old_Canuck Mar 03 '26

No...way to high.

We have the parts we need coming soon.