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The Montreal Canadiens are reportedly among several NHL teams showing interest in Michigan Wolverines forward TJ Hughes — but what kind of player is he, and does he make sense for the Habs?
In this episode, Shaun Starr and Marco D’Amico break down Hughes’ game, his production at Michigan, and what he could bring to Montreal’s prospect pool. As a teammate of Canadiens prospect Michael Hage, could familiarity play a role in the Habs’ interest?
We dive into:
TJ Hughes’ skillset, strengths, and NHL projection
How he fits within the Canadiens’ current rebuild
Possible role in Montreal’s system
Timeline to the NHL and development path
The connection with Michael Hage and why it matters
Could Hughes be a sneaky addition to the Canadiens’ future core?
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22 Comments
Interesting coverage . Thanks for this I was unaware of this guy.
There once was a man named Shaun Starr
To say he was a good person would be subpar
He knew how to bring Habs fans together, even the bizzare
He was the best Habs host in the internet, by wide and far.
Then Shaun realized he needed a partner, he needed a hero
After many Moons of search, he found himself a weirdo
This community would not be the best it is without Marco
A bon-vivant that knows the game and is sweet like a cannolo
🐎
You guys should make a video on the Habs' unsigned prospects and which prospects could get signed soon (or have their rights relinquished) vs which prospects still have deals with European clubs (e.g., Zharovsky, Koivu, Eriksson).
Grew up with TJ in the hammer. Great guy and would fit right in with the Habs culture
Big Time Vouch!!!
Jake Evans type?
I sincerely doubt we're in interested in him. He's older than most of our core and hasn't played above the NCAA level, I'd be very shocked if he has anything to bring at the NHL level.
At 24 he should join a team that can give him 4th line minutes at least. He pretty much at his peak for role players. Doing 1-2 years in the ahl and trying to join a team at 27-28 looks so much worse.
How much would he get paid a season
Does Hughes project to the wing? And what’s his face off percentage?
Age and experience are not negatives. Think of it as being a aged fine wine …Hugo do their homework on skill, character and team culture fits. The prospect pipeline should never end.
Habs need to seize up forwards included.
Colin graf has 41 points in 72 games…….working out fine….began playing as a shark at age 22
Is a younger Danualt? He was kinda a late bloomer and two way?
relevant, as always.
cheers.
jean-marc
Bobby McMann was college free agent at 24
Role Center.. Beck Florian Evans Danault Kapanen Newhook Dach Paupanekis, I mean how many is too many
Habs should try to get Pavol Regenda, age 26 pos LW,RW shot l, h 6'4", w 216lbs into the 3-4 attack – anyone who saw his performance at the Olympics knows what I'm talking about….I think he's refusing to sign with the Sharks – they're letting him sit, they can't send him down…he'll be UFA-Group6 in a few days
Marco why does a player like him not sign a contract earlier?
Tyler Bozak in Toronto was the same age when he started I think, and he did pretty good in the NHL. Won a cup
You ask D'AMICO a question about hockey, expect a Wikipedia page answer!
Certainly got me interested in TJ HUGHES. If he's saying what he's saying about him? I want him in MTL!
Don’t forget at 24 burning the league, he’s not developing as much playing down there. But he’s ripe for growth in the NHL with a bunch of pros and pro coaches and staff etc.
The only hickup that I see with T.J Hughes is that he's another right side forward/center which Habs a lot as it is.