Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Nicolas Hague (14) warms up before a game against the Anaheim Ducks at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-Imagn Images [https://deweb-519a7.b-cdn.net/post-images/c76aedb8-1ed6-4149-8d9e-ad08d3649cae.jpeg] Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Nicolas Hague (14) warms up before a game against the Anaheim Ducks at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-Imagn Images Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Nicolas Hague could be available in a trade this offseason and is beginning to garner plenty of interest, now coming from the Pittsburgh Penguins [http://thn.com/pittsburgh] and the Montreal Canadiens [http://thn.com/montreal], according to Nick Kypreos. The Philadelphia Flyers [http://thn.com/philadelphia] were the first team linked to Hague [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/vegas-golden-knights/latest-news/golden-knights-nicolas-hague-garnering-interest-from-flyers], and with three first-round picks in this year's draft, they seem like the best fit. The Canadiens have multiple first-round picks this year as well, and the Penguins have just one, but both teams have the resources to pull off a trade. With the recent report about Alex Pietrangelo's health coming into question for the 2025-26 season [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/vegas-golden-knights/latest-news/a-level-of-uncertainty-regarding-golden-knights-alex-pietrangelo-health-for-the-2025-26-season], it might change what General Manager Kelly McCrimmon's plan was for Hague. The 26-year-old was drafted by the Golden Knights in 2017 and made his debut in the 2019-20 season. Hague is a pending restricted free agent this offseason and could command a healthy pay raise, which is why the Golden Knights have floated the possibility of trading the 6'6 defender. Reports have stated that they aren't actively looking to move him, but if a team calls, they'll at the very least entertain it. [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/vegas-golden-knights/latest-news/golden-knights-reportedly-entertaining-calls-on-nicolas-hague] "Speaking of Vegas, the Golden Knights have just over $9.6 million in salary cap space and a few decent holes to fill. Word on the street is they are entertaining calls on defenceman Nic Hague, who is set to become a restricted free agent July 1 and is due for a solid paycheck," said Pagnotta in his recent "Start of Silly Season" article. [https://www.thefourthperiod.com/pagnotta/start-of-stanley-cup-final-means-start-of-silly-season] "Multiple sources indicated this week that Vegas has already started to engage in trade discussions involving Hague, who brings size, accountability and a championship pedigree to any club looking to strengthen their defensive corps. Several teams will be poking around, and this should be something to keep an eye on leading up to Draft weekend." Tough decisions will need to be made regarding Hague and the organization's pursuit of another star forward. Stay updated with the most interesting Golden Knights stories, analysis, breaking news and more! Tap the star to add us to your favourites on Google News [https://news.google.com/publications/CAAqBwgKMK-q0gsw7sXpAw/sections/CAQqEAgAKgcICjCvqtILMO7F6QMwiNvfCA?hl=en-CA&gl=CA&ceid=CA%3Aen] to never miss a story.
