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 -1.9 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% | 2.7 | 0.1 | -1.9 | -0.33 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| -0.7 | -0.3 | -0.1 | +0.2 |
League percentile rank: points 33th, GAR 15th, WAR 15th (100th = league leader).
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 62 | 3 | 12 | 15 | -1.9 |
| 2024-25 | 68 | 5 | 7 | 12 | 1.4 |
| 2023-24 | 73 | 2 | 10 | 12 | -0.6 |
| 2022-23 | 81 | 3 | 14 | 17 | 2.5 |
| 2021-22 | 52 | 4 | 10 | 14 | 0.6 |
| 2020-21 | 52 | 5 | 12 | 17 | 3.1 |
| 2019-20 | 38 | 1 | 10 | 11 | 3.2 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Nicolas Hague has been worth -1.9 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 15th percentile leaguewide.
His value is driven primarily by shorthanded defense (+0.2 GAR), while his even-strength offense grades below replacement (-0.7).
Across 7 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 3.2 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 -1.9 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 15th percentile of NHL players.
What is Nicolas Hague's WAR this season?
Nicolas Hague has been worth about -0.3 Wins Above Replacement (WAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 15th percentile of NHL players. WAR converts GAR to wins at roughly 5.57 goals per win.
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 15th percentile among NHL skaters by GAR (-1.9) in the 2025-26 season.
What is Nicolas Hague's career GAR?
Across 7 NHL seasons tracked by Hockey Alchemy, Nicolas Hague has accumulated 8.5 career GAR and 98 points.
When was Nicolas Hague drafted?
Nicolas Hague was drafted in 2017 — Round 2, Pick 34 — VGK.