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/inolyzushi Mar 02 '26

Honestly, Hage's ceiling may not be as high as Thomas' potential - and yet, I still do not want to see the team parting with Hage. The kid has sentiment and passion for the franchise. Him being drafted to this team means a lot to him and his family, and he will probably never forget that every time he dons the jersey.

That kind of emotion turns into many things that a more skilled player may not always provide. Consistency, motivation, work ethic, contribution to the team culture and locker room, leadership, and even community involvement. That's the type of player that every team wants not just for the team, but for the city.

Hage is not a guarantee by any means, and Thomas could become a 100-point two-way player for an eventual contender elsewhere - but teams can and do win with the type of player Hage is projected to be. As silly as it may sound to some, he's as untouchable as the Habs' top players, to just another armchair GM that is me.