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

[dackelljuneaubulis02]

Man he looked like a poor man's Will Smith with some of those dishes in tight.

I think the one thing I see in those highlights is balance. When he makes those crazy dekes, his centre of gravity seems off at times. But at 21?!? Mama Mia.

It's crazy to have such upside with our 5 and 21 picks, with so little bust and question marks. From what I can see at least. Amazing.

Best 1-2 punch since Galchenyuk and Collberg!

 

[Kudo Shinichi]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1807040652741349725

 

[McGuires Corndog]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1807040652741349725

Not remotely surprised. Super high character, just a fantastic person.. Plays a valuable position and has a fantastic skills game.

I believe they are right to have Hage above CE

 

[dackelljuneaubulis02]

Not remotely surprised. Super high character, just a fantastic person.. Plays a valuable position and has a fantastic skills game.

I believe they are right to have Hage above CE

Yeah Eiserman would just feel like a novelty pick. Hage has some pretty great upside and doesn’t seem to have crazy question marks.

 

[Habsfan18]

McKeen’s is very high on Hage. They had him ranked 12th in their draft guide and compare him to a Nico Hischier type.

 

[bleuetbio]

Again, I think we have to focus a bit on the circumstances of the tragedy and the way he has bounced back with 51 pts on the last 30 games, a 1,7 PPG on the last stretch which it the best PPG ratio you can find on USHL for a 17yo. We cannot say that he could do that all season long but theses numbers on that specific stretch is better than 17yo PPG Fantilli, Connor, Boeser, Schmaltz, Sillinger, Brink, Drury.

 

[red devil]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1807077421394354685

 

[Favster]

Kinda reminds me of Charlie Coyle when he played for the sea dogs in the Q. Looks promising

 

[red devil]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1807029808750280999

 

[JianYang]

That's the perfect answer to that question

I wish I had that kind of wisdom as a teenager.

 

[Slew Foots]

I’m pretty certain his parents are originally from Lebanon, Montreal family on top of it.

Love the pick.

His folks are actually Egyptian
Repêchage de la LNH | Michael Hage : une sélection comme un baume

First DEMIDOV and now a fellow EGYPTIAN MONTREALER???

THIS IS THE GREATEST DAY OF MY LIFE

 

[Habs Halifax]

The more I look into this kid, the more I like! Not sure if he is a true center type but it’s possible. Dach insurance at center.

Great pick. I think he’s a warrior but will skill

 

[Tyson]

The more I look into this kid, the more I like! Not sure if he is a true center type but it’s possible. Dach insurance at center.

Great pick. I think he’s a warrior but will skill

Determined to succeed comes to mind

 

[CDN24]

His folks are actually Egyptian
Repêchage de la LNH | Michael Hage : une sélection comme un baume

First DEMIDOV and now a fellow EGYPTIAN MONTREALER???

THIS IS THE GREATEST DAY OF MY LIFE

Yes Egyptian or his mom at least. I worked with his mom in Mtl about 25 years ago.

 

[Captain97]

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

What's with the hate for sudbury? Michigan is the better program but Sudbury is a nice place.

 

[Pompeius Magnus]

What's with the hate for sudbury? Michigan is the better program but Sudbury is a nice place.

As I said afterwards, I was mostly joking. It's a pretty nice place for an old mining town Just a tad boring for a young adult.

 

[417]

Sorry if this has been covered before but is he on the radar for the WJC?

 

[HuGo Burner Acc]

What's with the hate for sudbury? Michigan is the better program but Sudbury is a nice place.

Listen I grew up in Toronto and central Ontario. Sudbury was only live 2 and a half hours away. I wouldn't even want to live there. Besides the science centre, it's so dull. The only positive is there are so many Francophones that he could stay brushed up with his french

 

[Gaylord Q Tinkledink]

Anyone know where his interview with Sportsnet would be posted ?

 

[red devil]

Anyone know where his interview with Sportsnet would be posted ?

https://x.com/i/web/status/1806870203973751017

 

[SlafySZN]

Very good feeling about this kid.

I think we’ve good a real good top 6 guy.

 

[Kimota]

Yes Egyptian or his mom at least. I worked with his mom in Mtl about 25 years ago.

I am watching the Mummy right now. That shit is destiny.

 

[WentWughes]

Sorry if this has been covered before but is he on the radar for the WJC?

My understanding of the situation is he should be talent wise but due to politics and going the USHL and college route instead of CHL it is unlikely he will be in consideration. Pretty ridiculous if you ask me and someone correct me if I am wrong.

 

[BenchBrawl]

Good thing for him is he's coming with no pressure relative to most 1st round picks for Montreal because Demidov steals all the light.

Really like what I see though.

 

[SlafySZN]

Good thing for him is he's coming with no pressure relative to most 1st round picks for Montreal because Demidov steals all the light.

Yes, very different than all of our picks in that range from years past. Now he can become what he is supposed to without some unrealistic expectations.