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4 Canadiens Prospects Competing at World Junior Summer Showcase

With the 2026 World Junior Championship a couple months away, national teams have started assembling some of their best under-20 talent at the annual World Junior Summer Showcase.

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WJSS: Michael Hage shines with Canada

Michael Hage was not invited to represent Canada at the World Junior Championships last year. Should he have been invited? Probably, considering the team’s disappointing quarter-final loss to the Czech Republic.

Michael Hage News / Dose.ca / July 28

Michael Hage: there’s reason to believe he’ll play a big role with ÉCJ

Michael Hage is one of the Canadiens’ elite prospects. In the eyes of many, he’s behind the top line (Demidov, Fowler and Reinbacher, in order or out of

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / July 25

Tony Marinaro: 'I think Michael Hage will be a 2nd center in Montreal'

Ah… the famous subject of a 2nd center in Montreal. We’ve been talking about it for a long time, after all. And to this day… there haven’t really been any answers to these questions.

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Montreal Canadiens News / Breakaway on SI / July 17

Canadiens Shouldn't Trade Michael Hage

Michael Hage has been a polarizing prospect since, and before being selected 21st overall in the 2024 NHL Draft by the Montreal Canadiens. The forward is polarizing due to his personal life, passion for hockey and a mutual love for the Canadiens, all backed by an exciting package that fuels an elite prospect.

Montreal Canadiens News / Breakaway on SI / July 9

Canadiens Top Prospect Poised for Big Sophomore Season

Montreal Canadiens top center prospect Michael Hage impressed at the teams' recent development camp, and one thing that stands out with the Michigan University sophomore is how fluid he is on the ice.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / July 6

'If the Habs are in a playoff race, I don’t see Michael Hage joining the club.'

Michael Hage showed great things at the rookie development camp. Many believe he’s the solution to the Habs’ second-center problem. Hage surprised many in his rookie season with the University of Michigan when he scored 34 points, including 13 goals, in 33 games.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / July 4

'The Canadiens aren’t even sure Michael Hage will play center in the NHL'

Over the past few days, Michael Hage has been stealing the spotlight at the Habs’ development camp. That’s not necessarily a surprise, given that he was (by far) the biggest name at the camp, but it did attract attention.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / July 3

No need to find a second center: Michael Hage will be one soon enough

Ahh, the famous search for the second center. When will it end? A lot of rumors and ideas have been floating around for a while. Guys like Evgeni Malkin, Mason McTavish, Trevor Zegras and many more have been linked to the Habs.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / July 2

Michael Hage receives invitation to Junior Team Canada summer camp

Michael Hage didn’t take part in the last World Junior Championship. And he wasn’t even invited to Canada’s training camp for the tournament… That said, there’s a good chance we’ll see him defend the Unifolié colors next winter.

New York Rangers News / The Hockey Writers / June 28

Rangers Draft Malcolm Spence 43rd Overall

With the 43rd pick in the 2025 NHL Entry Draft, the New York Rangers select Malcolm Spence from the Erie Otters of the Ontario Hockey League (OHL). Spence started to gain notice in the 2022-23 season, when he scored 16 goals and tallied 42 points in 64 games.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / June 16

Crosby in Montreal: 'yes, if we don’t touch Demidov, Hage and Reinbacher'

The more the days go by, the slimmer the chances that Sidney Crosby will stay in Pittsburgh. After all, he doesn’t have many seasons of good hockey left, and his team isn’t going anywhere.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / May 31

Michael Hage will be (really) better surrounded in the NCAA this year

Michael Hage had a very solid first campaign in the NCAA. The CH prospect, drafted in the first round of the last draft, has been so good that some already see him as a future second center for the Habs.

NHL News / Dose.ca / May 22

2nd center: if the Habs believe in Michael Hage, Mikael Granlund is an interesting option

When you look at the Dallas Stars’ roster, you see that the club doesn’t really have any weaknesses. An already (very) solid line-up was able to capitalize on the addition of Mikko Rantanen… and suddenly, it looks like a monstrous hockey machine.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / May 17

'Michael Hage would be very close to the top-10 in the next draft'

At the last draft, the Canadiens selected Michael Hage 21st overall. The club, which liked the young forward very much, took advantage of his slight fall in the draft to select him.

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NHL News / Dose.ca / April 29

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.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / March 31

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 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.

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Montreal Canadiens News / Habs Fanatics / March 22

Michael Hage Can Now Make the Jump to the Montreal Canadiens After Being Eliminated from the NCAA

Many are hopeful that Michael Hage will become the next second-line center for the Montreal Canadiens. These people are also very eager to see him make the jump to professional hockey.

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 / 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