Projected Canadiens lineup has Michael Hage in a prominent role
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Marc-Olivier Beaudoin proposes a full Montreal Canadiens lineup ahead of Michael Hage’s signing.
Many fans are trying to find the perfect combination to maximize his talent.
Marc-Olivier Beaudoin suggests placing Michael Hage directly at center on the team’s second line.
This unit would be completed by Alex Newhook on the left wing and Ivan Demidov on the right wing.
Bringing together Michael Hage and Ivan Demidov represents a very exciting plan for the future of the Montreal Canadiens.
These two players have the hockey sense needed to complement each other perfectly.
Ideal timing for Michael Hage’s Canadiens debut and projected lineup structure
The ideal scenario would be to see Michael Hage play the final two games of the regular season.
In this situation, the Montreal Canadiens may have already secured their spot in the playoffs.
Starting his career without the heavy pressure of the standings would greatly ease young Hage’s transition.
For the rest of the lines, Beaudoin’s proposal brings Phillip Danault back as the third-line center, while the fourth line would feature Alexandre Texier, Jake Evans, and Josh Anderson.
On the first unit, the trio of Cole Caufield, Nick Suzuki, and Juraj Slafkovsky remains intact.
Which gives us this scenario:
Caufield-Suzuki-Slafkovsky
Newhook-Hage-Demidov
Kapanen-Danault-Bolduc
Texier-Evans-Anderson
Gallagher
Michael Hage, 19, is a 6-foot-1 forward who was selected in the first round by the Montreal Canadiens in 2024.
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Projected Canadiens lineup has Michael Hage in a prominent role
Should Michael Hage play alongside Ivan Demidov on the same line as early as this season?