Kent Hughes picks a solid player and it's a robbery
The famous journalist Scott Wheeler, who is probably the best in his field at evaluating prospects, has good news for fans of the Montreal Canadiens organization.
According to him, Kent Hughes pulled a rabbit out of his hat with the acquisition of forward Michael Hage, even though the Habs had the 21st overall pick in the 2024 draft.
For more than obvious reasons, Michael Hage did not have the spotlight on him during the amateur draft, and there is a reason for that. That reason is named Ivan Demidov. The young Russian sensation was on everyone's lips in Montreal as soon as he was selected by none other than Céline Dion.
Michael Hage, a near-guaranteed second-line player for the Montreal Canadiens?
Wheeler has an optimistic view of Hage. In the game of predictions, Wheeler admitted that he believed Hage is still one of the top 15 players drafted this year. It is understood that he should have been a top-15 pick, but he was apparently overlooked by several teams.
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Beyond his drive and tenacity on the ice, Michael Hage is described as a player with excellent skating, good physicality, a good shot, good vision, and good hands, but it is above all his strength of character that commands respect.
At 18 years old, Michael Hage stands at 6 feet 1 inch and weighs 187 pounds. He amassed 75 points in 54 games last season, including 33 goals, with the Chicago Steel in the USHL.
Credit: DansLesCoulisses
«If Michael Hage doesn't become a second-line center, he will be a second-line winger»
| POLL | ||
According to you, what was the ranking of Michael Hage at the draft? | ||
| Top-10 | 57 | 20.4 % |
| 11 to 15 | 107 | 38.4 % |
| 16 to 20 | 71 | 25.4 % |
| 21 or over | 44 | 15.8 % |
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