Habs Michael Hage TRADE BAIT For 2C?!
From The Starr & D'Amico Show by Shaun Starr
April 23, 2026 · 27 min
About this episode
The episode discusses Michael Hage's decision to return to college and its implications for his future with the Montreal Canadiens, alongside trade speculation involving Nico Hischier.
Michael Hage is heading back to Michigan — but what does that mean for his future with the Montreal Canadiens? In this episode, Shaun and Marco break down Hage’s decision to return to college and whether it changes how the Canadiens view one of their top prospects. Should Montreal be concerned that Hage isn’t making the jump to the NHL like other young stars? We compare his path to players like James Hagens and Porter Martone, who left college earlier to turn pro — and ask the big question: is Hage falling behind, or staying on the right track? Plus, we dive into some major trade speculation! Could the Canadiens consider using Hage as a key piece in a blockbuster deal with the New Jersey Devils for star center Nico Hischier? Is this the kind of move that accelerates Montreal’s rebuild… or is it too soon to give up on Hage? 🔥 Let us know in the comments: Would you trade Michael Hage for Nico Hischier? 👍 Don’t forget to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and turn on notifications for more Canadiens coverage, trade talk, and live shows! #montrealcanadiens #nhl #hockey Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
People in this episode
Host: Shaun Starr
Guest: Marco
Topics covered
- Michael Hage
- Montreal Canadiens
- NHL trade speculation
- college hockey
- player development
- rebuild strategy
Keywords
- Michael Hage
- Montreal Canadiens
- Nico Hischier
- NHL
- trade bait
- college hockey
- player comparison
- rebuild
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Montreal Canadiens, New Jersey Devils
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