Kent Hughes pulled off a confirmed home run for the Canadiens: ‘He has a lot more skill than I do’
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Zayne Parekh delivered a spectacular quote about his good friend Michael Hage that will surely make Canadiens fans smile.
The Flames’ top prospect is about to receive a golden opportunity with the big club.
He took advantage of the moment to heap praise on one of the Canadiens’ rising gems.
The statement reported by Marco D’Amico shows the immense respect between the two young prodigies.
Parekh didn’t hesitate to say that Hage “has a lot more skill” than he does himself.
That’s a major compliment coming from a defenseman specifically known for his elite offensive flair.
He also highlighted Hage’s ability to play the game at a very high pace. The Canadiens prospect clearly left a lasting impression on his former teammate.
The devastating chemistry between the two prospects on the power play
Hockey fans know pure talent when they see it described. Parekh shared a jaw-dropping statistic about their time playing together in the past.
He believes their power-play success rate was close to 52% when they were on the ice together.
That’s an absolutely ridiculous number that shows next-level hockey IQ.
Parekh added that it was simply “incredible” to watch Hage operate on the ice. This kind of testimony comes at a perfect time for Montreal’s management.
“He has a lot more skill than I do, and he just plays such a high-tempo game. When we would go out on the power play together, I think our success rate was like 52%. It would just be incredible to watch him go.”
– Parekh on Hage
Parekh’s comments are a reminder of why Kent Hughes considers his prospect untouchable.
You don’t move a player who can generate that much offense so effortlessly.
Previously on Montreal Hockey Fanatics