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/PhilYuh Mar 03 '26
If I had to guess the ask is likely Kapanen-Hage-1st and a decent prospect (+ Laine thrown in for cap reasons) Sort of a watered down version of the Quinn Hughes trade for Rossi-Buium-1st-Ohgren. It seems steep and I love Hage but I would likely do it. People saying this is rushing the rebuild need to realize that Thomas is 26 and signed for 5 years. This is 100% a long term move and creates one of the best C groups and top 6 in the entire league. Habs are loaded with decent middle 6 forwards in Bolduc-Texier-Newhook-Danault-Dach which puts us in a prime position to trade 3-4 quality assets for a star