The Montreal Canadiens draft Michael Hage in the 1st round, and that's not all
Kent Hughes and the Montreal Canadiens drafted a solid young player with the 21st overall pick acquired via trade from the Los Angeles Kings.
Welcome, Michael Hage!
«Blackjack! With the 21st overall pick, the Canadiens select Michael Hage!» - Canadien de Montreal
That's not all. He grew up as a fan of the Montreal Canadiens and speaks French extremely well.
«General Manager Kent Hughes says that Michael Hage was the player the Habs were targeting when they traded up to the 21st pick earlier in the day.» - Priyanta Emrith
I feel that the fans are going to love this young player!
«Hage can score, he can pass, and he already has an interesting frame.
Above all: he had a very solid season despite a horrible tragedy: the death of his father last summer.
Quite a selection by the Canadiens.» - Anthony Martineau, TVA Sports
Hage, 18, is the 21st overall pick by the Habs in 2024. He amassed a solid 75 points in 54 games this season in the USHL, including 33 goals with the Chicago Steel.
He added 4 points in 2 playoff games, along with 19 penalty minutes.
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