# Canadiens Pass on Wright, Stick with Hage | Montreal Canadiens News

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Podcast: [Montreal Canadiens News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/montreal-canadiens-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7536826)
Published: 2026-07-20T21:02:54+00:00
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Montreal Canadiens are focused on adding proven, high-performing forwards—not risky reclamation projects. Despite rumors linking them to young talent like Shane Wright, insiders confirm they’re passing on him. Why? They’re banking on their own rising star, Michael Hage, to take over the second-line center role soon. With a thin free agent market and a preference for certainty, GM Kent Hughes is prioritizing seamless integration over gamble-worthy prospects. They even passed on Wright in 2022, choosing Juraj Slafkovsky instead—whose development they’re now reaping the rewards of. Montreal’s strategy? Patience and precision. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/1f546c51bf38f776

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