Predators Acquire Hague, Sign to Four-Year Deal

The Vegas Golden Knights traded defenseman Nicolas Hague to the Nashville Predators in exchange for defenseman Jeremy Lauzon and forward Colton Sissons. Hague, a 26-year-old key contributor to Vegas' 2023 Stanley Cup victory, was immediately signed by Nashville to a four-year, $22 million contract extension with a $5.5 million annual cap hit. Hague recorded five goals and 12 points in 68 games last season and has 83 points in 364 career NHL games. Sissons, having spent his entire 11-year career with Nashville, produced 21 points in 72 games last season, while Lauzon was limited to 28 games due to injury. Both Lauzon and Sissons are on expiring contracts, providing Vegas with valuable salary cap flexibility. The trade positions Nashville with a younger, defensively solid blue line as both teams adjust their rosters ahead of NHL free agency.