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Was Michael Hage Team Canada’s BEST Forward at the World Juniors?

Montreal Canadiens prospect Michael Hage turned heads at the World Junior Championship, and scouts across the hockey world are taking notice. In this episode, we break down Hage’s performance for Team Canada, what stood out in his game, and whether he was truly Canada’s most effective forward in the tournament.

We dig into what scouts are saying about Hage’s skating, puck skills, hockey IQ, compete level, and offensive upside—plus the areas that still need improvement before he’s NHL-ready. Is his game translating the way the Canadiens hoped when they drafted him? And how close is Hage to making the jump to the NHL?

We also discuss Michael Hage’s realistic NHL timeline, where he fits in the Canadiens’ long-term plans, and why this tournament may have significantly boosted his stock inside the organization.

👀 Topics covered:
• Was Michael Hage Team Canada’s best forward?
• Scout reactions from the World Juniors
• What stood out in Hage’s game
• Areas he still needs to improve
• NHL projection & Canadiens timeline

👇 Drop your thoughts in the comments — did Michael Hage impress you more than anyone else on Team Canada?

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