{"id":447756,"date":"2026-02-01T19:33:10","date_gmt":"2026-02-01T19:33:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/447756\/"},"modified":"2026-02-01T19:33:10","modified_gmt":"2026-02-01T19:33:10","slug":"he-has-a-lot-more-skill-than-i-do","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/447756\/","title":{"rendered":"‘He has a lot more skill than I do’"},"content":{"rendered":"


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\nKent 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.<\/p>\n

The Flames\u2019 top prospect is about to receive a golden opportunity with the big club.<\/p>\n

He took advantage of the moment to heap praise on one of the Canadiens\u2019 rising gems.<\/p>\n

The statement reported by Marco D\u2019Amico shows the immense respect between the two young prodigies.<\/p>\n

Parekh didn\u2019t hesitate to say that Hage “has a lot more skill” than he does himself.<\/p>\n

That\u2019s a major compliment coming from a defenseman specifically known for his elite offensive flair.<\/p>\n

He also highlighted Hage\u2019s ability to play the game at a very high pace. The Canadiens prospect clearly left a lasting impression on his former teammate.<\/p>\n

The devastating chemistry between the two prospects on the power play<\/p>\n

Hockey fans know pure talent when they see it described. Parekh shared a jaw-dropping statistic about their time playing together in the past.<\/p>\n

He believes their power-play success rate was close to 52% when they were on the ice together.<\/p>\n

That\u2019s an absolutely ridiculous number that shows next-level hockey IQ.<\/p>\n

Parekh added that it was simply \u201cincredible\u201d to watch Hage operate on the ice. This kind of testimony comes at a perfect time for Montreal\u2019s management.<\/p>\n

“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.”<\/p>\n

– Parekh on Hage<\/p>\n

Parekh\u2019s comments are a reminder of why Kent Hughes considers his prospect untouchable.<\/p>\n

You don\u2019t move a player who can generate that much offense so effortlessly.<\/p>\n

Previously on Montreal Hockey Fanatics<\/p>\n

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