Nicolas
Hague
D · NSH · Limited · Very poor
- PAL
- 8
- WAR
- -0.5
- Value
- 6
- PTS
- 15
2025-26№ 300 / 325
Nicolas Hague (Nashville Predators) stats and profile: offensive production, ice time, advanced stats, WAR and PAL rating.
Nicolas Hague
HEIGHT : 198 cm · WEIGHT : 111 kg · SHOOTS : L
Born : December 4, 1998 · Kitchener, Canada
Drafted : 2017 · VGK · round 2, pick #34
Contract : $5,500,000 · 2025-26 → 2028-29 · Standard Contract (Extension) · UFA · Signing bonus $3,000,000
NHL record
| Year | Team | GP | G | A | PTS | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-27 | Nashville Predators | 13 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 17 |
| 2025-26 | Nashville Predators | 62 | 3 | 12 | 15 | 47 |
| 2024-25 | Vegas Golden Knights | 68 | 5 | 7 | 12 | 40 |
| 2023-24 | Vegas Golden Knights | 73 | 2 | 10 | 12 | 43 |
| 2022-23 | Vegas Golden Knights | 81 | 3 | 14 | 17 | 51 |
| 2021-22 | Vegas Golden Knights | 52 | 4 | 10 | 14 | 38 |
| 2020-21 | Vegas Golden Knights | 52 | 5 | 12 | 17 | 31 |
| 2019-20 | Vegas Golden Knights | 38 | 1 | 10 | 11 | 32 |
| NHL totals | 439 | 23 | 76 | 99 | 299 | |
Playoffs
| Year | Team | GP | G | A | PTS | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | Vegas Golden Knights | 11 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 9 |
| 2023-24 | Vegas Golden Knights | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022-23 | Vegas Golden Knights | 22 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 37 |
| 2020-21 | Vegas Golden Knights | 10 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 6 |
| Playoff totals | 44 | 3 | 7 | 10 | 52 | |
Honours
- 🏆 Stanley Cuponce · 2022-23
Nicolas Hague: our analysis
2025-26 season: 62 GP, 3 G, 12 A, 15 PTS, -10 +/-, 19:38 TOI. WAR -0.5 (300th of 325) · PAL 8, very poor.
In 2025-26, Nicolas Hague, 27, posts a PAL Rating of 8 out of 100 (very poor), and his WAR of -0.5 ranks 300th among 325 regulars, in the bottom quarter.
On the other hand, discipline (11, among the weakest in the league) and possession (18, well below average) hold him back.
Breaking down his WAR (goals above average), his biggest contribution: finishing (+0.2); his biggest cost: penalties (-2.0).
A marked decline: his PAL was 17 in 2024-25, against 8 now; his WAR went from 0.2 to -0.5.
Contract-wise, his Value score of 6 (very poor return) weighs his output against what he costs: 50 is what that salary should buy.
Nicolas Hague's story
Born in Kitchener, Ontario, Nicolas Hague made his early steps in Ontario hockey before drawing attention as a junior defenceman. Selected in the second round of the 2014 OHL Draft by the Mississauga Steelheads, he developed into an offensively capable blueliner over his junior years.
Vegas signed Hague to a three-year entry-level deal on 29 September 2017 and brought him to training camp that autumn. He was returned to Mississauga for 2017–18, and that season he led the Steelheads in scoring while setting a team single-season points mark for a defenceman with 78 points.
Those numbers earned him the Max Kaminsky Trophy as the OHL's top defenceman. After Mississauga were eliminated from the 2018 OHL playoffs, the Golden Knights assigned Hague to their AHL affiliate, the Chicago Wolves, on 8 April 2018, where he began his professional career. He eventually reached the NHL full time, and on 21 January 2020 he netted his first NHL goal against the Boston Bruins and goaltender Jaroslav Halák.
Hague played a notable role in Vegas's run to the 2023 Stanley Cup, standing out as the only player drafted by the organization to appear in the Final and scoring in the series-clinching Game 5 against the Florida Panthers. On 30 June 2025 he was traded to the Nashville Predators along with a conditional 2027 third-round pick in exchange for Jeremy Lauzon and Colton Sissons; he then signed a four-year, $22 million extension with Nashville.
On the ice, Hague is known for his offensive contributions from the back end — generating scoring chances and quarterbacking plays from the blue line — traits that first surfaced during his standout OHL campaign.
Facts drawn from Wikipédia, told in our own words.
Advanced stats
- TOI/GP
- 16:34
- PP TOI/GP
- 0:01
- SH TOI/GP
- 0:33
- Pts/GP
- 0.08
- EV points
- 0
- Hits
- 16
- Blocks
- 16
- Takeaways
- 4
- Corsi % (SAT)
- 42.7 %
- Off. zone starts
- 26.7 %
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2026-27 projection
Projected points
12between 3 and 20 (80% range)
- Goals
- 3
- Assists
- 10
- Games
- 66
So far: 1 pts in 13 games. The team has played 17 of 84 games. Projected pace: 0.22 pts per game (last season: 0.24).
Three straight seasons of growth. Since 2018, of 97 players in that spot, 23 kept improving the next season; on average, their pace fell back to 90% of their best season.
The projection follows last season's pace. Tested on 2,265 player seasons (2022-23 to 2025-26): average miss of 9 points over 82 games; for players at 0.9 points per game and up, it ran 5 points high on average.
Trend
Stable
- Points per game: 0.16 in 23-24, 0.24 in 25-26
- PAL Rating: 17 → 8
Outlook, age included
→ StableAge 27: prime years
This is only a projection. It knows nothing about injuries, trades or role changes; one player in five finishes outside the range.
Player ratings, 2025-26
All ratings →Fourteen ratings from 0 to 100 drawn from data, never by hand: 75 = established NHL player, 95+ = elite.
OV · OverallConfidence 84 %
63
Depth
- SK
- Skating
- 61
- Confidence 73 %
- ST
- Strength
- 97
- Confidence 86 %
- EN
- Endurance
- 72
- Confidence 80 %
- DU
- Durability
- 74
- Confidence 77 %
- CK
- Checking
- 80
- Confidence 86 %
- FG
- Fighting
- 89
- Confidence 64 %
- DI
- Discipline
- 71
- Confidence 86 %
- FO
- Faceoffs
- —
- PA
- Passing
- 62
- Confidence 84 %
- SC
- Scoring
- 67
- Confidence 84 %
- DF
- Defense
- 70
- Confidence 81 %
- PS
- Penalty shot
- 76
- Confidence 0 %
- EX
- Experience
- 81
- Confidence 100 %
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SK — Skating61
- Top speed (35 %)34.9 · 67
- Bursts > 20 mph /60 (30 %)0.984 · 59
- Distance /60 (20 %)13.8 · 63
- Speed consistency (15 %)33.5 · 61
ST — Strength97
- Contact absorbed /60 (50 %)6.579 · 86
- Body mass (50 %)2.65 · 96
EN — Endurance72
- Ice time per game (45 %)18.4 · 72
- Total ice time (20 %)1,197 · 72
- Shift length (15 %)47.9 · 77
- Lowest recent ice time per game (15 %)16.8 · 71
- Special-teams time per game (5 %)1.815 · 65
DU — Durability74
- Share of games played (100 %)0.809 · 74
CK — Checking80
- Hits /60 (70 %)4.336 · 80
- Lowest seasonal rate (20 %)3.659 · 80
- Season volume (10 %)4.344 · 79
FG — Fighting89
- Fights per 82 games (100 %)1.757 · 89
DI — Discipline71
- Net penalty value /60 (50 %)-0.051 · 71
- Penalties taken /60 (30 %)0.664 · 74
- Penalties drawn /60 (20 %)0.362 · 73
PA — Passing62
- Primary assists /60 (40 %)0.259 · 62
- Secondary assists /60 (20 %)0.334 · 65
- Offensive creation (RAPM) (20 %)-0.079 · 65
- Power-play points /60 (10 %)4.217 · 78
- Assist consistency (10 %)0.137 · 62
SC — Scoring67
- Goals /60 (25 %)0.181 · 70
- Individual xG /60 (20 %)0.167 · 66
- Finishing (goals − xG per shot) (20 %)0.179 · 74
- High-danger chances /60 (15 %)0.054 · 62
- xG per shot (10 %)0.033 · 66
- Shot attempts /60 (10 %)9.427 · 73
DF — Defense70
- RAPM defense /60 (35 %)-0.024 · 70
- Relative xG against (20 %)0.093 · 67
- On-ice xG against /60 (15 %)2.654 · 73
- Penalty kill /60 (10 %)-0.084 · 66
- Takeaways − giveaways /60 (10 %)-1.427 · 88
- Shot attempts against /60 (5 %)60.1 · 63
- Blocked shots /60 (5 %)3.857 · 67
PS — Penalty shot76
- Shootouts (60 %)32.7 · 76
- Penalty shots (40 %)26.7 · 76
EX — Experience81
- Career regular-season games (65 %)85
- Career playoff games (25 %)72
- NHL seasons (10 %)71
OV — Overall63
- DF · Defense (30 %)70
- PA · Passing (22 %)62
- SK · Skating (12 %)61
- SC · Scoring (12 %)67
- EN · Endurance (9 %)72
- ST · Strength (6 %)97
- DI · Discipline (5 %)71
- CK · Checking (4 %)80
| Season | OV | SK | SC | DF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 63 | 61 | 67 | 70 |
| 2024-25 | 63 | 57 | 68 | 70 |
| 2023-24 | 70 | 65 | 60 | 75 |
| 2022-23 | 74 | 69 | 65 | 74 |
The bars show confidence (sample size), not player quality. — : not enough data, not a zero. Engine version 1.0.
WAR and PAL ratings, 2025-26
How we rate →PAL Rating scores performance from 0 to 100 against players at the same position (50 = average player), starting from the player's strength, offensive or defensive. Value Rating compares that performance with what the player costs: 50 means paid what the play is worth.
WAR
-0.5
wins above replacement
300 of 325
PAL Rating
8/ 100
Performance · Very poor
228 of 250 at the position
Value Rating
6/ 100
Very poor return
5.50 M$ · expected PAL 66
ProfileLimitedBelow average at both ends
- Offense
- 23
- Defense
- 22
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- Offense
- 30
- Creation
- 34
- Shooting
- 40
- Possession
- 18
- Defense
- 30
- Discipline
- 11
- Power play
- 37
- Penalty kill
- 24
From 0 to 100; 50 is the average player at the same position, adjusted for ice time.
| Season | Team | WAR | PAL | Value | Cap hit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | NSH | -0.5 | 8 | 6 | 5.50 M$ |
| 2024-25 | VGK | 0.2 | 17 | 13 | 2.29 M$ |
| 2023-24 | VGK | -0.0 | 42 | 32 | 2.29 M$ |
| 2022-23 | VGK | -0.3 | 30 | 23 | 2.29 M$ |
Hockey IQ, 2025-26
Rankings and method →The quality of the player's decisions with and against the puck at 5-on-5, against regulars at the same position (50 = average). PAL measures output; IQ measures how the player plays.
Overall IQ
49/ 100
Average
better than 49% of defensemen, offense and defense combined
Offensive IQ
35/ 100
Below average
passing, shots, puck
Defensive IQ
57/ 100
Average
takeaways, discipline, own zone
Overall IQ isn't an average of the two scores: it's the player's rank with offense and defense combined, 114 of 225 defensemen.
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Offense
- Playmaking passes
- 30
- Shot selection
- 39
- Penalties drawn
- 18
- Puck management
- 86
Defense
- Takeaways
- 54
- Discipline
- 45
- Safe zone exits
- 68
Percentiles: 80 means better than 80% of regulars at the same position. Play without the puck (positioning, coverage) isn't measured: the NHL doesn't publish that data.
| Season | Team | IQ | Off. | Def. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | NSH | 49 | 35 | 57 |
| 2024-25 | VGK | 46 | 24 | 69 |
| 2023-24 | VGK | 28 | 19 | 44 |
| 2022-23 | VGK | 59 | 39 | 76 |
WAR, 2025-26
How it's calculated →Wins added to the team, compared with a replacement-level player called up from the AHL.
-0.5
wins above replacement
-1.3 to 0.2 — 90% interval
300 of 325 defensemen
-2.6 goals above replacement
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- EV offense
- -2.0
- EV defense
- -1.1
- Power play
- 0.0
- Penalty kill
- -0.3
- Shooting
- +0.2
- Penalties
- -2.0
- Average → replacement
- +2.5
In goals.
| Season | Team | GP | WAR | 90% interval | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | NSH | 63 | -0.5 | -1.3 to 0.2 | 300/325 |
| 2024-25 | VGK | 68 | 0.2 | -0.6 to 1.0 | 155/314 |
| 2023-24 | VGK | 73 | -0.0 | -0.7 to 0.4 | 205/316 |
| 2022-23 | VGK | 81 | -0.3 | -1.3 to 1.1 | 271/334 |
Player tracking (NHL EDGE)
League EDGE leaderboards →Speed, shot power, distance covered, time by zone: measured by chips in the puck and shoulder pads. 90th percentile = better than 90% of players.
- Hardest shot
- 146.6 km/h69th percentileleague avg. 139.7 km/h
- Top skating speed
- 33.8 km/h42nd percentileleague avg. 34.0 km/h
- Bursts over 20 mph, season
- 435th percentileleague avg. 8
- Offensive zone time
- 38.6 %13th percentileleague avg. 42.4 %
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- Total distance, season
- 48.6 km39th percentileleague avg. 56.1 km
- Distance, single-game high
- 4.75 km38th percentileleague avg. 4.98 km
- Offensive zone at 5v5
- 38.6 %7th percentileleague avg. 42.8 %
- Neutral zone time
- 19.2 %94th percentileleague avg. 16.9 %
- Defensive zone time
- 42.2 %27th percentileleague avg. 40.8 %
Shooting
| Shots on goal | Goals | Shooting % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1037th percentile | 049th percentile | 0.0 %27th percentile |
| High danger | 051st percentile | 084th percentile | 0.0 %0th percentile |
| Mid range | 020th percentile | 073rd percentile | 0.0 %0th percentile |
| Long range | 864th percentile | 077th percentile | 0.0 %67th percentile |
Shots on goal by zone
2026-2027 regular season. Measured by puck and player tracking chips; the percentile ranks the player within the league.
Game log, 2026-27
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MINNicolas Hague: frequently asked questions
How many goals does Nicolas Hague have in 2026-27?
Nicolas Hague has 0 goals and 1 point (1 assist) in 13 games in 2026-27.
How old is Nicolas Hague?
Nicolas Hague is 27 years old: he was born on December 5, 1998.
How tall is Nicolas Hague, and how much does he weigh?
Nicolas Hague is 6'6" (198 cm) and weighs 245 lb (111 kg).
Where is Nicolas Hague from?
Canada: Nicolas Hague was born in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada.
What team does Nicolas Hague play for?
Nicolas Hague plays for the Nashville Predators in the NHL, at D, wearing number 41.
Is Nicolas Hague injured?
No: Nicolas Hague is not on the latest NHL injury report. This answer is updated throughout the season.
How good is Nicolas Hague?
Nicolas Hague produced -0.5 wins above replacement (WAR) in 2025-26, 300th of 325 players at his position in the NHL. His PAL rating is 8 out of 100: very poor for his position.
How much does Nicolas Hague make?
Nicolas Hague earns $5.5M for the 2025-26 season. His Value Rating is 6 out of 100 (very poor return): it measures the on-field return for that salary, compared with players at his position.
When does Nicolas Hague's contract end?
Nicolas Hague's contract runs through the 2028-29 season; he will then be an unrestricted free agent.
Is Nicolas Hague overpaid?
Yes, his output falls short of what his salary should buy. His Value rating is 6 out of 100 (very poor return), where 50 is the output expected for his salary, compared with players at his position.
Is Nicolas Hague a top-10 player at his position?
No: by WAR, he ranks 300th of 325 players at his position in the NHL in 2025-26. Our comparison tool puts him side by side with any other player.
Is Nicolas Hague getting better?
No, he is slipping: his PAL rating went from 17 in 2024-25 to 8 in 2025-26 (out of 100, 50 = average player at his position).
How has Nicolas Hague played lately?
Over his last 10 games, Nicolas Hague has 1 point (0 goals, 1 assist).
What are Nicolas Hague's career stats?
Over his NHL career, Nicolas Hague has 439 games, 23 goals, 76 assists and 99 points. His best season: 2022-23, with 17 points in 81 games.
Where was Nicolas Hague drafted?
Nicolas Hague was drafted 34th overall (round 2) by Vegas Golden Knights in 2017.
Is Nicolas Hague better at home or on the road?
At home: in 2026-27, he averages 0.13 points per game at home (1 in 8 games) and 0.00 on the road (0 in 5 games).
How does Nicolas Hague perform in the playoffs?
In the playoffs, Nicolas Hague has 44 games and 10 points in his career. His pace (0.23 points per game) is similar to his regular-season pace (0.23).
Which player is most similar to Nicolas Hague?
Zach Bogosian: he is the player at his position whose PAL profile (the 0-to-100 dimensions) is closest to his in 2025-26.
Zach Bogosian's page →Is Nicolas Hague a good fantasy pick?
Probably not, except in deep leagues: our projection has him at 12 points in 2026-27, or 0.18 points per game.
What is Nicolas Hague's nationality?
Nicolas Hague is Canadian.
What awards has Nicolas Hague won?
Max Kaminsky Trophy (OHL Most Outstanding Defenceman) — 2018.
How many championships has Nicolas Hague won?
1: Stanley Cup with the Vegas Golden Knights — 2023.
Where did Nicolas Hague play before turning pro?
Drafted by the Mississauga Steelheads (OHL) in the second round of the 2014 OHL Draft; rejoined the Steelheads for the 2017–18 season and set a single‑season scoring record for a Steelheads defenceman (78 points)..
How many points is Nicolas Hague projected to score in 2026-27?
Our projection has him at 12 points in 66 games in 2026-27 (3 to 20 points, 80% interval), based on his recent seasons, age and role.
See also: his Nashville Predators teammates
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