Nicolas Hague — Stats & Advanced Analytics
Nicolas Hague is an NHL defenseman for the Nashville Predators. In the 2025-26 season Nicolas Hague has 3 goals, 12 assists and 15 points in 62 games, worth -2.3 Goals Above Replacement.
Player Overview
Nicolas Hague is a large defenseman for the Nashville Predators, currently enduring a challenging season. In 62 games, the 27-year-old has registered 15 points from 3 goals and 12 assists, resulting in a GAR of -2.8. This marks his seventh season, having played 426 career games and totaling 98 points.
His most notable contribution this season, albeit small, comes from his shorthanded defense, providing +0.1 GAR. Hague's peak GAR was 3.2 in 2020-21, suggesting a more impactful role in previous seasons than his current performance indicates.
Player Profile
| Position | Defenseman |
|---|---|
| Team | Nashville Predators |
| Shoots / Catches | L |
| Height | 6'6" |
| Weight | 245 lb |
| Draft | 2017 — Round 2, Pick 34 — VGK |
2025-26 Season Stats
| GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | Shots | S% | TOI/GP | CF% | xG | Game Score | GAR | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 62 | 3 | 12 | 15 | -10 | 47 | 56 | 5.4% | 19:38 | 46.7% | 3.2 | 0.2 | -2.3 | -0.42 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| -0.4 | +1.8 | -0.1 | +0.1 |
League percentile rank: points 33th, GAR 22th, WAR 22th (100th = league leader).
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 62 | 3 | 12 | 15 | -2.3 |
| 2024-25 | 68 | 5 | 7 | 12 | -0.9 |
| 2023-24 | 73 | 2 | 10 | 12 | -1.5 |
| 2022-23 | 81 | 3 | 14 | 17 | 2.9 |
| 2021-22 | 52 | 4 | 10 | 14 | -0.1 |
| 2020-21 | 52 | 5 | 12 | 17 | 3.1 |
| 2019-20 | 38 | 1 | 10 | 11 | 3.1 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Nicolas Hague has been worth -2.3 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 22nd percentile leaguewide.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength defense (+1.8 GAR), while his even-strength offense grades below replacement (-0.4).
Across 7 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 3.1 in 2019-20.
All figures are model outputs from Hockey Alchemy. Learn how the value metrics are built on the methodology page.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Nicolas Hague's GAR this season?
Nicolas Hague has been worth -2.3 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 22nd percentile of NHL players.
How many points does Nicolas Hague have this season?
Nicolas Hague has 3 goals and 12 assists for 15 points in 62 games this season.
Is Nicolas Hague a good defenseman?
Nicolas Hague ranks in the 22nd percentile among NHL skaters by GAR (-2.3) in the 2025-26 season.