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Monday Habs Headlines: Dale Hunter impressed by Michael Hage’s complete game

In today’s links, Hage’s successful showcase, praise for the Habs’ young defence corps, what 2025-26 has in store for the Sabres, Bill Guerin says it’s time for Team USA to win, and the importance of sleep for hockey players.

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

  • Dale Hunter believed Michael Hage’s 200-foot game made him one of Canada’s best players at the World Junior Summer Showcase. [Journal de Montreal]
  • Montreal’s defence corps gets a glowing review from former NHL defenceman Thomas Hickey:

Around the league and elsewhere

  • How the Buffalo Sabres recover from the loss of JJ Peterka is the biggest concern going into the season. [NHL.com]
  • The top prospects in the Sabres organization. [NHL.com]
  • Bill Guerin says Team USA has to find a way to break a 30-year best-on-best gold drought on the men’s side. [NHL.com]
  • Former NHL referee Justin St-Pierre held a camp for officials on the weekend. [Radio-Canada]
  • NHL players have come to understand that the best thing they can do for their health is get plenty of deep sleep. [The Athletic]

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