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

[Saundies]

I was on the Eiserman train if he reached us (and I think Kent and Co. were too to be honest, no matter what they want to say) but reading this kid's story and hearing him speak, I'm all in on this guy.

Very happy with the pick. Cherry on top of the night, for sure.

 

[Zilo44]

Never thought Eiserman would have been an option at 21 (so it’s pointless to be disappointed). Starting at 15 with Detroit I was hoping all along Hage was falling on our lap

 

[Whalers Fan]

Never thought Eiserman would have been an option at 21 (so it’s pointless to be disappointed). Starting at 15 with Detroit I was hoping all along Hage was falling on our lap

I was okay with Eiserman not being there. Watched him a lot the past two seasons, as we have US NTDP season tickets. I was excited to see how he would progress this season after a very promising U17 season, but he was a disappointment. After returning from a brief injury, he seemed more focused on getting the program's career scoring record than playing a team game. Numerous times he would take the puck end to end and head straight for the goal, ignoring his teammates. I can understand why he dropped so much in the draft.

As for Hage, I saw him play three times for Chicago here at USA Hockey Arena last season. I don't remember much about him, though, as he only scored one goal in the 3 games.

 

[Clearedwaivers]

Love his story and his potential. I’ve already mistakenly called him Nicholas Hage a couple times. I wonder how long that will take to work out.

 

[MeanMugging91]

Any chance he goes OHL over NCAA?

Would be pretty awesome for us Sudbury guys wouldn't it?

 

[Whalers Fan]

Any chance he goes OHL over NCAA?

Anything's possible, but it's unlikely. He was playing in the USHL for a reason -- to keep his NCAA eligibility.

 

[WeThreeKings]

Michigan is such a good program. Way better than Sudbury.

 

[Pompeius Magnus]

Michigan is such a good program. Way better than Sudbury.

Imagine having to freaking live in Sudbury. God help this kid Ann Arbor is the place to go in that scenario, no question there.

 

[skidcells]

I’m still on an emotional honey man from both of the picks last night. I can’t believe he’s listed at 190 and still looks so slim. There’s so much potential with Hage especially with his physical development.

 

[Miller Time]

The kid has been through a lot the past 2years... lost season due to injury and the passing of his father... That he navigated these major blows, as a teen, and seems to have not only kept his head on straight, but also stayed laser focused on his goals while making considerably progress says a lot about him as a person.

Will be very interesting to see what kind of steps he takes in the next two years. Could very well push himself to the top tier of this draft class by the time he hits the NHL.

Future is bright

 

[MarkovsKnee]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1806923106407059726

Great answer.

 

[badfish]

Michigan is such a good program. Way better than Sudbury.

Imagine having to freaking live in Sudbury. God help this kid Ann Arbor is the place to go in that scenario, no question there.

Well excuse me

But you're probably right

 

[Pompeius Magnus]

Well excuse me

But you're probably right

I'm mostly teasing For an old mining town, it's pretty nice. Just not super exciting for an 18 year old !

 

[Ezpz]

Don't wanna read through all the pages but are there some profile or evaluation links about the kid?

Due to toddler plus pregnant wife I only really read up on forwards and a couple d who were in the top five range.

 

[Seb]

Don't wanna read through all the pages but are there some profile or evaluation links about the kid?

Due to toddler plus pregnant wife I only really read up on forwards and a couple d who were in the top five range.

Prospect Info: - Michael Hage, 21st Overall, 2024 NHL Draft

Wow. Speaks French too! Yeah but can he fight!? What an amazong back story and apparently equally amazing player. S tier first round, GG KH and co.

forums.hfboards.com

 

[Habsfan18]

Michigan is such a good program. Way better than Sudbury.

100%.

 

[Beaker]

Kent saying they would’ve traded if he didn’t drop and that they were exploring moving up further. They must really believe in this kid.

 

[Treb]

Don't wanna read through all the pages but are there some profile or evaluation links about the kid?

Due to toddler plus pregnant wife I only really read up on forwards and a couple d who were in the top five range.

Michael Hage

June 2024 - Hage was selected 21 overall by the Habs. Pat Quinn April 2024 - Hage is another riser on many boards, as he has found more and more consistency in leveraging his elite tools to create sustained offense at the USHL level as the season has progressed. His powerful and agile skating

dobberprospects.com

Michael Hage : In-Depth Scouting Report

Michael Hage : In-Depth Scouting Report - TSLH -

www.toutsurlehockey.com

Getting to know Montreal Canadiens 21st overall pick Michael Hage

The Canadiens get a a highly skilled puck-carrier in Hage, with the potential to see him blossom into a lot more.

www.habseyesontheprize.com

 

[MD thaivuN]

When's the last time we drafted a non-smurf center that is highly skilled in the 20s range? Lmao

 

[BLNY]

Imagine having to freaking live in Sudbury. God help this kid Ann Arbor is the place to go in that scenario, no question there.

 

[Zilo44]

Is Hage playing in Michigan this year?

 

[Whalers Fan]

Is Hage playing in Michigan this year?

Yes.

 

[Ozmodiar]

A lot of mocks had him in the 15-18 range.

Sam cosentino (on the SN panel) mocked him at 12.

 

[KevSkillz4]

A lot of mocks had him in the 15-18 range.

Sam cosentino (on the SN panel) mocked him at 12.

Great value pick by Habs.

He have high offensive talent, can't wait to see him with Michigan!

 

[dackelljuneaubulis02]

Great answer.

Yep. Perfect answer.