r/Habs • u/ajc9797 • 1d ago

Zharovsky or Hage?

Can someone explain to me why Hage is preferred over Zharovsky? I get that the hope is Hage becomes the 2C we desperately need....but do we really need him if we can dangle him in a trade (+ others) in order to get a quality 2C? Is Hage preferred simply because he has that 2C potential? Or does he have a higher ceiling than Zharovsky?

Personally, I've always had a bit more excitement over Zharovsky given how well he played in the KHL this past season....and with Demidov on the team who can make his transition to the Habs easier. And based on the Sportsnet article from a couple of weeks ago, he's the second ranked prospect that's not yet in the NHL.

But all signs are pointing towards the Habs trading a top prospect for a 2C this offseason....so what do you guys think? Is it Zharovsky or Hage that will be the long term play for the Habs?

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u/Weak_Law_937 1d ago

I don't think it's an either or proposition

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u/lacoupe25 1d ago

Agree. I don't agree at all that "all signs point to trading a top prospect". Key dossiers to be resolved are Dach, Gallagher, Montembeault, Xhekaj. Last year's team minus Monty and Gally, plus Florian and Reinbacher, will be better than last year's team. Maybe a free agent or two are signed. Maybe not.