Prospect Info: [2024 - 21st] Michael Hage, Chicago Steel (USHL), Committed to U of Michigan

[Frank Drebin]

That is a horrendous comparison.....he is nothing like Bennett at all.

It was posed as a question
So he’s nothing like bennett
Who is he like?

 

[The Gr8 Dane]

Prime Mike Ribeiro

 

[Miller Time]

It was posed as a question
So he’s nothing like bennett
Who is he like?

Eichel

 

[Whalers Fan]

So, with the latest rule change in NCAA, Hage could join the training camp next year, right ?

The new rule has little to do with Hage's situation. It has a big affect on the CHL, though, as NCAA teams can now poach players from that league. It will probably also have a major affect on the USHL, as players who are interested in going the NCAA route now have another option over that league.

 

[DrBizz4r3]

Is he injured?

 

[montreal]

Is he injured?

he was but he should be back for tomorrow nights game.

 

[Estimated_Prophet]

The new rule has little to do with Hage's situation. It has a big affect on the CHL, though, as NCAA teams can now poach players from that league. It will probably also have a major affect on the USHL, as players who are interested in going the NCAA route now have another option over that league.

The rule helps the CHL and they are happy that it is being introduced as they were losing so many top prospects to other junior leagues because the kids did not want to ruin their NCAA eligibility.

The CHL will have all of the top Canadian kids as well as many top American juniors who would rather be in the CHL than the weaker USHL now up until they are 18-20. Some will leave at that point and some will stay but the net effect will be undeniably a positive one for the CHL.

The USHL is the league that is really going to suffer as they lost their only advantage over the CHL as an option for top junior aged players with NCAA aspirations.

 

[Whalers Fan]

The rule helps the CHL and they are happy that it is being introduced as they were losing so many top prospects to other junior leagues because the kids did not want to ruin their NCAA eligibility.

The CHL will have all of the top Canadian kids as well as many top American juniors who would rather be in the CHL than the weaker USHL now up until they are 18-20. Some will leave at that point and some will stay but the net effect will be undeniably a positive one for the CHL.

The USHL is the league that is really going to suffer as they lost their only advantage over the CHL as an option for top junior aged players with NCAA aspirations.

While the rule will help the CHL recruit 16 year olds who are interested in going the NCAA route, they will lose those top players earlier than currently happens. The net effect will be that the CHL will become a younger league - - albeit with more high end younger talent. So, there are advantages and disadvantages for the CHL.

There is really no positive aspect for the USHL, though. That league can only get weaker due to this new rule.

 

[HuGort]

Was it his shoulder again?

he was but he should be back for tomorrow nights game.

 

[yianik]

Prime Mike Ribeiro

Except a much better skater, plays defense , has about 20 pounds on Ribiero and strikes me as a guy who will be serious and hard working and likely a decent human being.

 

[Mrb1p]

Thank you for your contribution.

He's not lying though. He's nothing like Bennett. He's a Waterbug skater with elite skills. Eichel is a high bar and he's not as good but style wise, it could be. I also have Stutzle.

 

[HabsCode]

He's not lying though. He's nothing like Bennett. He's a Waterbug skater with elite skills. Eichel is a high bar and he's not as good but style wise, it could be. I also have Stutzle.

What are his weaknesses then? With a ceiling that interesting, why was he not picked top 10? Just asking.

Is this accurate?

Concerns around his compete level have been raised by scouts as a potential impediment to his NHL future. At times, a lack of urgency has been noted in his game, something that can lead to him leaving opportunities on the table. Passivity can be disappointing to see when you know the player is capable of such dynamic displays, so the hope is that he can develop more of a killer instinct, and really take the bull by the horns while playing in the NCAA.

His defensive game was almost universally noted to have improved throughout last season, but this is something he’ll need to continue working hard at if he wants to play centre as a professional.

 

[Sam I Am]

he was but he should be back for tomorrow nights game.

Great news. Where did you hear this?

 

[WeThreeKings]

Great news. Where did you hear this?

He was back at practice early in the week.

 

[Mrb1p]

What are his weaknesses then? With a ceiling that interesting, why was he not picked top 10? Just asking.

Is this accurate?

Concerns around his compete level have been raised by scouts as a potential impediment to his NHL future. At times, a lack of urgency has been noted in his game, something that can lead to him leaving opportunities on the table. Passivity can be disappointing to see when you know the player is capable of such dynamic displays, so the hope is that he can develop more of a killer instinct, and really take the bull by the horns while playing in the NCAA.

His defensive game was almost universally noted to have improved throughout last season, but this is something he’ll need to continue working hard at if he wants to play centre as a professional.

Yes, very. Note that I haven't seen him this year. He was much better down the line at all of it. With that said I think it's the main thing that will keep him from being "the guy" because the skills are there.

I'll also say that while he has a good frame and all, hes not a physical forward and sometimes shies away. Don't think he projects as a two-way forward either, but he does have the skill set if he wants it.

Why did he fall? The start of his season. The quality of the draft. Don't forget Eiserman was drafted one spot ahead of him. This was a deep, deep first round.

I'd say he does have Barzal-itis going sometimes too. He should trust his shot a lot more. He also suffers from a lot of things kids suffer from, he tries to do it all himself or defers to teammates a bit too much. He's hard to judge overall.

Overall though he's a fantastic gamble.

 

[Andy]

Random thought: He looks like Phil Lynott from Thin Lizzy. I can't unsee it.

 

[SlafySZN]

I'm not so sure about Hage playing in the top 6 (yet). If Demidov can be traded to another KHL. I would have loved to see him play at center. His play making skill is insanely high.

Dach-Demidov-Martone combo will be better.

Hage has all the tools and skills to play in a top 6. He’s not gonna be a 3rd line guy.

 

[montreal]

Was it his shoulder again?

I never heard, the only thing that was said was that he took several hits in the game. I have all the hits he took in the last vid I made, if anyone hasn't seen it.

Great news. Where did you hear this?

I saw a pic of him at practice.

 

[Estimated_Prophet]

While the rule will help the CHL recruit 16 year olds who are interested in going the NCAA route, they will lose those top players earlier than currently happens. The net effect will be that the CHL will become a younger league - - albeit with more high end younger talent. So, there are advantages and disadvantages for the CHL.

There is really no positive aspect for the USHL, though. That league can only get weaker due to this new rule.

The CHL will end up with many players who play up through their D+1 as it is common for good prospects to play another year in the USHL and/or in other Canadian junior leagues. This will be even more prominent now as the CHL is a much better league than the USHL and other Canadian junior leagues where the players will be much more likely to play their 19 year old season before heading to the NCAA. They will also retain many of the top players that they have always retained who are not interested in the NCAA.

The CHL has been pushing for this as well and are on the record as being very happy with the decision.

Except a much better skater, plays defense , has about 20 pounds on Ribiero and strikes me as a guy who will be serious and hard working and likely a decent human being.

Lol so nothing like Ribeiro.......some truly awful comparisons being made here.

 

[red devil]

Hage centering the 2nd line

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