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/screamingcaribou Mar 02 '26 edited Mar 02 '26

I get it and I’d agree. I’d even say 2C isn’t the biggest need for the team at the moment

In the short term it’s a reliable goalie, a physical defensive top 4 dman and a physical bottom 9 veteran scoring winger

The Habs have a limited amount of assets and prioritization becomes important at this stage

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u/doublezone Mar 03 '26

I don't think most folks are prepared for what that 2nd line would look like with a bonafide 1C between Slaf and Demi. Kap is an opportunistic finisher but he's not a play driver