NHL: Vegas Golden Knights Trade Nicolas Hague to Nashville Predators in 3-Player Deal

The Vegas Golden Knights traded defenseman Nicolas Hague to the Nashville Predators in exchange for defenseman Jeremy Lauzon and center Colton Sissons. Hague signed a four-year, $22 million contract with the Predators, freeing up salary-cap space for the Golden Knights ahead of the free-agency period. The Golden Knights are expected to pursue Toronto Maple Leafs forward Mitch Marner, who is a top target for NHL teams this offseason.

The Vegas Golden Knights have traded defenseman Nicolas Hague to the Nashville Predators in exchange for defenseman Jeremy Lauzon and center Colton Sissons. This move aims to free up salary-cap space ahead of the upcoming free-agency period, which begins on Tuesday. According to multiple media reports, Hague signed a four-year, $22 million contract with the Predators [1].

Hague, a 26-year-old second-round pick in the 2017 NHL Draft, has played six seasons with the Golden Knights, accumulating 83 points (20 goals, 63 assists) in 364 games. He played 22 games in the 2023 Stanley Cup run, contributing six points (two goals, four assists). Hague joins Nashville's star-studded defensive unit, which includes Roman Josi and Brady Skjei on the left side.

The Predators acquired Lauzon, a seven-year veteran with 45 points (14 goals, 31 assists) in 316 games, and Sissons, who has 221 points (95 goals, 126 assists) in 620 games. Both players are unrestricted free agents next summer. Lauzon's cap hit for next season is $2 million, while Sissons' cap hit is $2,857,143 [1].

Meanwhile, the Golden Knights are expected to pursue Toronto Maple Leafs forward Mitch Marner, one of the top targets for NHL teams this offseason. Marner, a 28-year-old two-time All-Star, is coming off a career-high 102-point campaign. The San Jose Sharks are also reportedly interested in Marner, with an estimated $40 million in cap space and rookie standout Macklin Celebrini [2].

The Golden Knights' pursuit of Marner signals their ambition to bolster their roster and compete for a Stanley Cup title. The trade of Hague, while providing salary-cap relief, also opens up opportunities for the team to target high-profile free agents like Marner.

References:
[1] https://www.reuters.com/sports/reports-knights-trade-d-nicolas-hague-preds-3-player-deal-2025-06-30/
[2] https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/nhl/news/sharks-eye-mitch-marner-with-bold-interest-amid-40m-free-agency-flex/articleshow/122073292.cms