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Michael Hage and his mother’s advice

Originally posted on Dose.ca | Last updated Mar 26, 2026 3:16 PM ET

Right now, Michael Hage is a name that's drawing quite a bit of attention. After all, he's just days or weeks away from wrapping up his college career.

Because yes, we're assuming that once his season at Michigan is over, the young man will sign a contract to finish his career in Quebec, with the Canadiens organization.

It remains to be seen whether that will be in Montreal or Laval… but I think his chances of playing with the Canadiens by the end of the regular season are pretty good.

Michael Hage heading straight to Montreal to finish the season?

Not so fast, according to the Snake!#lesickpodcast @TonyMarinaro @alavoiemartel pic.twitter.com/CySVTDUYF6

— The Sick Podcast with Tony Marinaro (@thesickpodcasts) March 25, 2026

When we talk about Hage, this is what comes to mind, in March 2026.

But let's not forget, as you know, that Hage has quite a life story. ESPN reporter Emily Kaplan has actually painted an interesting portrait of the young man.

Written feature on Michael Hagehttps://t.co/y7ABEmWjgs

— Emily Kaplan (@emilymkaplan) March 26, 2026

The journalist noted that the young man lost his father a few years ago. Everyone remembers his story and the fact that his father was a huge Canadiens fan.

But now we're learning the advice his mother gave him when he returned to Chicago, where he was playing, after his father's death.

Don't move on: keep moving forward.

The idea isn't to forget his father, but rather to be able to move on with his life and not hold himself back. And clearly, judging by his performance since the draft, he continues to improve.

And in a few weeks, he should play a game for his father's club.

In a nutshell

– Well done.

#NYR season-ticket prices will not be raised for 2026-27, according to an email obtained by The Post.

It's a longstanding MSG practice not to do so when a team misses the playoffs. https://t.co/pGAFfxPhVw via @nypostsports

— Mollie Walker (@MollieeWalkerr) March 26, 2026

– The Blue Jackets haven't forgotten.

Always there for the team, even on the road. pic.twitter.com/r6mG9iZAB0

— Anthony Martineau (@Antho_Martineau) March 26, 2026

– Oh yeah?

Not everyone is going to like this. https://t.co/LqwBt6eBIy

— Passion MLB (@passion_mlb) March 26, 2026

– Great news.

A first major league game for Trois-Rivières native Sacha Boisvert! pic.twitter.com/o7Erm4CdJG

— RDS (@RDSca) March 26, 2026

– At least that's something: Jake Sanderson is making progress.

Jake Sanderson will join the #Sens on the Florida road trip. He's skating.

Thomas Chabot had surgery today on his forearm. He'll be out for a while—at least four weeks.

Dennis Gilbert will be out another 3 weeks. Lassi skated today. Out for a while.

— Julian McKenzie (@jkamckenzie) March 26, 2026

This article first appeared on Dose.ca and was syndicated with permission.

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