Michael Hage’s arrival in the NHL: “I’d try him on the first line”

Michael Hage is one of the Canadiens' top prospects.
The forward is having a stellar season in the NCAA… and he could join the Habs once his NCAA campaign comes to an end. But one question remains: if the young player joins the Canadiens, what will his role be within the Montreal lineup?
If Nicolas Cloutier (Sick Podcast) were the team's coach, Hage would have the opportunity to quickly prove himself on the team's first line. And you know what? I agree with the TVA Sports reporter. We need a player to line up with Caufield and Suzuki because I'd like to see Slaf return to the second line, even though things have been going really well for him lately. And we know Hage has the talent to take on an important role fairly quickly.

Nicolas Cloutier: “I would try Hage on the first line”#thesickpodcast @TonyMarinaro @NCloutierTVA pic.twitter.com/apQWaWJrA9
— The Sick Podcast with Tony Marinaro (@thesickpodcasts) March 13, 2026

When Cole Caufield made the jump to the pros, he quickly made an impact on the team. He played well in the 2021 playoffs, and people were already talking about him as a key player.
I have a feeling it could be the same with Michael Hage. That would be interesting, at least, because the Habs have worked hard in recent months to improve their top six. Kent Hughes tried to find a partner to pair him with to add some offensive punch to the team, but it didn't work out in the end. But the solution might be found within the organization (and it might be named Michael Hage).
Obviously, that would put a lot of pressure on the kid's shoulders… but hey. We saw at the World Junior Championship that he's capable of stepping up in big moments, and that, too, could be interesting for the Canadiens in a way.
Michael Hage on the first line when he arrives in the National Hockey League—I don't hate that idea. Let's give the kid a chance, as they say so well in Quebec slang…

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