"This undersized defenseman has made tremendous improvements to his overall game throughout the year. Although he lacks body mass and some strength, he has become one of Belleville’s most reliable rearguards. He plays consistently against the other teams’ best forwards and is currently a plus-12 on a mediocre Belleville team. He makes good decisions with the puck and knows how to keep the game simple. His time spent on the power play has also illustrated his offensive tendencies. The inability to bulk up may be more of a genetic issue, but he certainly doesn’t lack in work ethic, and he’s a coach’s favorite. Pageau came from the Tier 2 ranks in Hamilton last year and was projected to be a fourth or fifth D-man, but his play has him rising up our rankings very quickly. "