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Friday Habs Headlines: A childhood dream come true for Michael Hage

In today’s links, Michael Hage talks about being picked by the Canadiens, Lane Hutson as a potential Calder candidate, and the NHL’s 10 worst contracts.

Jun 28, 2024; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Michael Hage is selected by the Montreal Canadiens with the 21st overall pick in the first round of the 2024 NHL Draft at The Sphere. | Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-USA TODAY Sports

Montreal Canadiens news and notes

  • Catching up with first-round selection Michael Hage. [Montreal Canadiens]
  • Comparing the contracts of Juraj Slafkovsky and Quinton Byfield. [RDS]
  • The Canadiens will trade Josh Anderson… and two more bold off-season predictions. [The Hockey Writers]
  • Is Lane Hutson a potential Calder candidate? [ESPN | RDS]
  • Justin Barron seems to be competing with Logan Mailloux for a place with the Habs to start the season. [The Hockey Writers]
  • Sam Harris wants another NCAA title. [Montreal Gazette]
  • Dominique Ducharme and Joel Bouchard talk about Pascal Vincent at Ducharme’s charity golf tournament. [La Presse]
  • Daniel Jacob’s return to Laval was fueled by family. [La Presse]

Around the league and elsewhere

  • All eyes on John Tavares and Mitch Marner: Identifying the top 25 UFAs in 2025. [Sportsnet]
  • The NHL’s 10 worst contracts, 2024 edition. [The Athletic]
  • Ranking the suffering of all 32 NHL fanbases. [Daily Faceoff]
  • McDavid vs. Crosby: Which generational talent had the better career by 27? [Daily Faceoff]
  • The Toronto Maple Leafs have hired Mark Leach, who has worked the last 11 seasons with the Dallas Stars Amateur Scouting staff, as Director of Amateur Scouting. [Toronto Maple Leafs]

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