Skip Bayless
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It feels like he's on a mission, much more goal scoring driven than I expected. He put the team on his shoulders.
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Prospect Info: [2024 - 21st] Michael Hage, Chicago Steel (USHL), Committed to U of Michigan
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It feels like he's on a mission, much more goal scoring driven than I expected. He put the team on his shoulders.
I would not be the least bit surprised if he turns pro next season. It’s early, but the way he’s playing thus far indicates it’s a possibility. Time will tell if that’s the right thing for his development.
WeThreeKings
Demidov is a HAB
If he continues this pace - I think he might transition to the AHL next year.
That's a big if, but like think about the points that Leonard and Smith put up last year, but they were playing together with Perrault.
Hage is doing this with a very weak supporting cast, his best winger is Moldenhauer which is a mid round pick by the Leafs.
Picaroon
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That cut back at the blue line was a thing of beauty. What a skater this guy is!
Hannibal
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WeThreeKings
Demidov is a HAB
It's crazy how much he looks like Eichel on the ice.
Much better looking though, Eichel looks like Marv from Home Alone
WeThreeKings
Demidov is a HAB
not hard when you make millions...
Redux91
I do Three bullets.
Would be difficult to do with Demidov AND Hage looking for offensive minutes in a stacked top 6, especially with Laine having a year left on the deal.
I say leave him in the NCAA next season, let him grow his offensive game, another shot at the U20 (my guess is he gets an invite this Dec)
Next year we can focus on Demidov, 26-27 will be Hage’s time.
Redux91
I do Three bullets.
Ey,How’s Phil Kessel making out in that department btw?
Whatever happens between Kessel and his hotdogs is Kessel and those hotdogs's business okay??
It’s too early to make a decision one way or the other, but the AHL may be a good option for Hage next season.
montreal
Go Habs Go
It's a long season so we'll see how it goes, Hage needs to work on getting stronger, adding mass and his defensive game needs some work as well as more consistent effort.
The skating/speed combo though is just plus plus, as he clearly has NHL level skating and speed, his vision and playmaking to go along with his shot and the confidence to pull off these moves, you have the makings of a high end prospect.
The skating/speed combo though is just plus plus, as he clearly has NHL level skating and speed, his vision and playmaking to go along with his shot and the confidence to pull off these moves, you have the makings of a high end prospect.
KevSkillz4
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He have skillset of a top 10 player in 2024 draft, for sure.
Even Bobrov don't believed that he would be there at 21 after the trade lol.
Even Bobrov don't believed that he would be there at 21 after the trade lol.
Estimated_Prophet
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Whatever happens between Kessel and his hotdogs stays between his buns.
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The jump from NCAA to NHL top 6 is quite drastic, don't see an issue with him being on the 3rd line with PP time. That being said, it's more likely that he needs another year and AHL would also be a good place.
dackelljuneaubulis02
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I’d say so. McDo was probably the best of the lot.
Patches is a tough one. In a way he surpassed expectations by being one of the best goal scorers in the league in his prime but still kind of underwhelmed compared to how he looked pre-Chara incident. And he was playoff doo doo.
PK was great but didn’t quite have the career he could’ve. Whether it was injuries or him just not caring near the end.
Demi and Hage have enormous potential. It’s crazy how good Demidov is and somehow Hage isn’t that far behind
CristianoRonaldo
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WeThreeKings
Demidov is a HAB
Demidov and Hage. Demidov upside is too massive.
MasterD
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I think Demidov's game breaking potential is much higher than Slaf's. In the same draft year, Demidov >>> Slaf.
As far as Have vs Hutson, hard to compare, they're are completely different players at completely different players.
I think Demidov+ Hage had higher potential for the Habs because we're so starved for offense. But it's close.
However your comparison is unfair. Slaf + Mesar vs Demidov + Hage?
PavelBrendl
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I wanted Greentree at 21 but was alright with the Hage pick based on limited viewings. Despite Greentree's insane start to his D+1, I gotta say I was sleeping on Hage, he's disgusting.
