If Michael Hage doesn’t become a 2nd line center, he’ll be a 2nd line winger.’

With the 21st selection in the 2024 draft, many Montreal Canadiens fans were hoping that maverick Cole Eisermann would still be available, but he ended up going 20th.

When the Habs finally set their sights on Michael Hage, we quickly got to know the Ontarian, who gave an interview in French following his selection.

Immediately, he struck a chord with many fans.

Some experts, including the renowned Scott Wheeler, saw Hage emerging in the top-15.

Wheeler has high hopes for the Tricolore’s new prospect, as we learned during his recent

He’s not only impressed by everything he’s overcome in his young career, including the death of his father, but also by his skating stroke and natural physique.

He has a good shot, good vision and good hands. He’s not the best defensively, but he’s not completely lost in his defensive zone and will put on muscle mass over the years.