Three Players Surface as Canadiens Open to a Temporary Fix at Second-Line Center
For months, the Montreal Canadiens' quest to find a true second-line center has sparked endless discussion.
But according to the latest comments from BPM Sports, Habs management might not be against the idea of going with a short-term solution.
I have to admit-I'm part of it too... In Montreal, the debate about that famous second-line center has become a real ritual, almost a daily one.
Everyone knows it: it's the team's biggest need.
But that kind of player isn't easy to find-especially in a league where many teams are looking for the same type of profile.
As Félix Forget of DansLesCoulisses reported, the Canadiens are not closing the door on a temporary solution-or as Marco D'Amico (disguised as Mario) put it, a "band-aid second-line center."
I really like that expression!
The Montreal Canadiens open to a "band-aid" solution while waiting for Michael Hage
The concept is quite simple: find a player capable of filling that role on a transitional basis, until a young player like Michael Hage is ready to make the jump.
According to D'Amico, the Habs aren't opposed. They know that a long-term, established player like Tage Thompson is practically unattainable right now-especially at a reasonable price.
That's why the organization isn't ruling out bringing in a veteran who can stabilize the team without necessarily being there for five years.
Names like Pavel Zacha, Nazem Kadri, or even Phillip Danault have come up in discussions, each offering valuable experience to support Nick Suzuki.
"The CH wouldn't be against the idea of going after a band-aid as a second center. For me, Zacha would be a better fit!"
- Marco D'Amico
- Marco D'Amico
I have to say, this approach makes a lot of sense to me.
I wouldn't be against it at all!
And honestly, if the organization sees Michael Hage as the future second-line center, he needs to be given time to develop.
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