According to the majority of experts, Kent Hughes and the Montreal Canadiens had a solid first round of the draft by adding Ivan Demidov and Michael Hage.
Often, fans who have seen these prospects play less frequently like to have concrete comparisons to get a better idea of the type of player the Habs have just added.
Notably, Ivan Demidov has been compared to players like Nikita Kucherov, Jack Hughes, and Kirill Kaprizov.
But what about Michael Hage, who is even less known than Demidov?
An analyst believes the Canadiens acquired a Jordan Kyrou by selecting Michael Hage
Indeed, several experts compare Hage’s playing style to that of Kyrou, also adding that the Montreal Canadiens’ 21st pick is even more hardworking and spirited.
In Jordan Kyrou, we’re talking about a player who scored 67 points this season, 73 points last season, and 75 points the season before.
Kyrou was a 35th overall pick.
As for Michael Hage, he just recorded 75 points in 54 games in the USHL. He will be an interesting name to watch in the coming years for the Habs fans.
«They added two of the best forwards in the draft, one of whom is an elite player and the other is a center with excellent skating (Hage is one of the best skaters in the draft), offensive skills (he receives high marks in this class here too), and a profile that I love.
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And Hage could be my favorite prospect in the draft. I think he has every chance to lead a long career as a top player. I’ve compared him to Jordan Kyrou, and I think that’s within reach.»
– Scott Wheeler
And it should be noted that Scott Wheeler is probably the most respected expert in the entire NHL on the matter.
It’s really exciting to read.
Credit: Marqueur
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