Michael Hage<\/a> next season<\/p>\nThe KHL schedule partly explains the decision, as its season begins too early to allow for an immediate transition.<\/p>\n
According to HFTV, Gorton was much more vague when discussing Michael Hage.<\/p>\n
In Hage’s case, it is far less certain that he will not be with the Canadiens at the start of next season.<\/p>\n
You can see Gorton’s comments relayed here:<\/p>\n
“And he was pretty unequivocal with Zharovsky going back to Russia, but he was very vague with Hage.”<\/p>\n
– HFTV<\/p>\n
We will continue to monitor the situation closely.<\/p>\n
His return to the KHL pushes expectations back by one year, but it does nothing to diminish his long-term potential. For Canadiens fans, patience remains the key with this promising young talent.<\/p>\n
Previously on Montreal Hockey Fanatics<\/p>\n
POLL<\/p>\n
2 HOURS AGO|217 ANSWERS<\/p>\n
Jeff Gorton confirms another Canadiens prospect will not join Montreal next season<\/p>\n
Are the Canadiens making the right decision by letting Alexander Zharovsky develop for another season in the KHL?<\/p>\n
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