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Four 1st round picks and Michael Hage for Sidney Crosby: Martin Biron would do it

Speculation surrounding Sidney Crosby and the Montreal Canadiens took on more imposing, but equally speculative, proportions when the Pittsburgh Penguins fired head coach Mike Sullivan last week.

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Michael Hage wants to gain muscle this summer

Michael Hage’s season in the NCAA is over and it’s now time for him to take stock. Last week, we explained that he would like to improve his work in the face-off circle, but that’s not the only aspect he wants to work on.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / March 27

Being better in the faceoff circle: the challenge of Michael Hage

Michael Hage had a first season in the NCAA that could be described as exceeding expectations by many. He quickly established himself as an important player for Michigan.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / March 26

Michael Hage confirms he will not play in Montreal next year

It was an open secret, and it’s now confirmed: Canadiens prospect Michael Hage will be back with Michigan.

Connor Bedard receives strong warning about potential Blackhawks contract extension

Top Boston Bruins insider hints at possibility of a Jeremy Swayman trade

Maple Leafs' depth in crease takes potential hit as goalie injury rears its ugly head

Evander Kane shocks at practice after discouraging report from GM Stan Bowman

Canadiens receive multiple pieces of bad news amid heated playoff chase

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The 'NHL Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz

The NHL began awarding the Conn Smythe Trophy to the most valuable player of the postseason beginning in the 1965 season. How many of the past winners can you name in six minutes?

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / March 18

Hage is the rookie of the year (Big Ten): One more argument to keep him… or trade him?

It’s done. Michael Hage has won the freshman of the year title in his conference with 34 points (13 goals) in 33 games. A nice recognition for the one who was selected 21st overall in the last draft.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / March 17

Second center: Michael Hage could move in a trade, but not David Reinbacher

This summer, Kent Hughes’ mission #1 will be to get a second center. With the club ready to move to the next level and Ivan Demidov arriving in town, it will take help behind Nick Suzuki.

Montreal Canadiens News / Habs Fanatics / March 15

NHL Scout Believes Canadiens Hit Not One, But Two Home Runs in the 2024 Draft

Everyone is talking about Ivan Demidov, whom the Montreal Canadiens managed to draft 5th overall in 2025. It's clear that this could be an incredible home run, but there's another pick that might turn out to be a total steal..

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / March 13

Michael Hage : a Western club had him on their list before Tij Iginla

Since Kent Hughes and Jeff Gorton took control of the Canadiens’ hockey operations, there have been several prospects they’ve drafted who are getting a lot of attention despite not being first-round picks.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / March 12

Michael Hage is a candidate for the title of rookie of the year in his conference

Did Michael Hage dominate in his first NCAA season? Not necessarily. But that doesn’t mean he didn’t have a good year anyway. In fact, the Canadiens’ prospect – in his 18-year-old season – collected more than a point per game.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / March 10

Michael Hage does not know if his season is over

It was an important weekend for Michael Hage and the University of Michigan. They were facing Penn State University in the quarterfinals of their conference tournament in the NCAA… But it didn’t go as planned.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / March 3

Michael Hage could be involved to get a guy like Dylan Cozens

The injury of Kirby Dach in recent days has changed things in Montreal. In fact, more than ever, we realize that the second center seat on the team in the long term is, at the moment, a big question mark.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / February 28

'At 150 %, Michael Hage needs another season with us'

The Canadian, in the coming years, wants to make room for young people. But they won’t all arrive at the same time. In 2024-2025, it was the full-time arrival of Lane Hutson in Montreal.

Montreal Canadiens News / NHL Trade Talk / February 16

Canadiens News & Rumors: Laine, Hage & Roy

While the 4 Nations Face-Off is underway, I want to use this edition of Montréal Canadiens News & Rumors to share some news items from the Canadiens’ organizational pipeline.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / February 16

Michael Hage carries the puck 200 feet to score a beautiful goal

While all eyes were glued to the match of the century at the Bell Centre between Canada and the United States, there was also action in other hockey leagues.

Montreal Canadiens News / Habs Fanatics / February 13

Montreal Canadiens Acquisitions: Kent Hughes Pulled Off a Jackpot by Landing Young Michael Hage

Guillaume Lepage, from the NHL, shared some great info and taught us a lot about Michael Hage, one of the Montreal Canadiens' top prospects. At 18 years old, he is having a stellar season with the University of Michigan in the NCAA.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / February 2

Overview of the hopes of the CH: three points for Michael Hage

Honestly, I never would have thought that a rebuild would be so easy to live through when we were in 2021 after the Stanley Cup Final. Yes, it’s difficult to see the Montreal Canadiens lose and be far from the playoffs for a few years, but seriously, following the prospects of the Habs makes it all so much easier to digest.

Montreal Canadiens News / Habs Fanatics / January 25

Michael Hage's Coach Discusses NCAA Success and Hints at Timeline for Joining the Canadiens

Many are eagerly awaiting the arrival of young Michael Hage in the Montreal Canadiens organization. According to the Canadiens' Player Development Director, Rob Ramage, and Hage's current head coach in the NCAA, Brandon Naurato, it is not something to expect anytime soon.

Montreal Canadiens News / Habs Fanatics / January 22

Exciting Announcement About Top Prospect Michael Hage That Fans Will Love

Well, the first one isn't really surprising because he has been completely dominant this season and has historic stats, but goaltender Jacob Fowler is officially nominated for the Hobey Baker Award.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / January 20

Michael Hage: A second NCAA year is not to be ruled out.

Michael Hage is doing well in his first year in the NCAA. He has accumulated 24 points (eleven goals) in his first 21 games of the season, proving that the Canadiens do not look crazy for selecting him with the 21st pick in the last draft.

Montreal Canadiens News / Daily Faceoff / January 10

Why Canadiens fans are going to fall in love with Michigan’s Michael Hage

When you’re watching hockey, it usually doesn’t take long to figure out who the best player on the ice is. They’re dangerous on every shift, hunting for loose pucks, able to score every time the puck is on their stick, with skating that puts them in the best position to succeed at all times.

Montreal Canadiens News / Habs Fanatics / December 3

Several Reasons Emerge for Michael Hage's Snub from Team Canada's World Juniors Roster

In the past few hours, Hockey Canada revealed the list of players invited to the selection camp for the upcoming World Junior Championship. Many were surprised to see that Canadiens prospect Michael Hage was not included in the selection, despite playing outstanding hockey with the University of Michigan in the NCAA.

Montreal Canadiens News / Montreal Hockey Now / November 24

Canadiens Prospect Michael Hage Setting NCAA On Fire

Most fans were quite happy when the Montreal Canadiens landed Michael Hage with the 21st overall pick at the 2024 NHL Entry Draft. He was considered a great-value prospect in that range, which is why the team pounced on the opportunity to add him to an already impressive roster of eventual NHL hopefuls.

Montreal Canadiens News / Habs Fanatics / November 12

Prodigy James Hagens Speaks Out on the Possibility of Joining the Canadiens, Confirming His Interest

With a tough start to the season, the Montreal Canadiens are in a surprisingly good position to win the lottery for the next NHL draft. The draft, set

NHL News / Montreal Hockey Now / October 7

Habs Prospect Report: Hage Dominant, Demidov Decreasing TOI

Most of the attention following the 2024 NHL Entry Draft focused on the Canadiens prospect who was picked fifth overall, rather than Michael Hage, who ended up joining the Canadiens with the 21st overall pick.

Montreal Canadiens News / Montreal Hockey Now / July 5

Canadiens Prospect Highlights: Hage, Xhekaj, & Thorpe Standout

The players taking part in the 2024 Montreal Canadiens development camp took to the ice on Friday morning for a pair of scrimmages between Team White and Team Red.

Montreal Canadiens News / Montreal Hockey Now / July 5

Canadiens Top Prospects: Michael Hage’s Road To The NHL

The Montreal Canadiens made news when traded to move up five spots a few hours before the 2024 NHL draft, securing the 21st overall pick. After much debate about the goal of the trade, the Habs used the pick to select forward Michael Hage, a player Kent Hughes said was their target all along.