Rumor: "Zero progress" in talks between Vegas and Nicholas Hague
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BringTheReign
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Doubt they'd trade with one another given the whole divisional playoff competition thing, but the Kings have an abundance of young, cheap signed defenseman and would love a LHD with size. Bjornfot or Durzi could be part of the deal.
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Henry, you're our only hope!
He's asking for more than he's worth, which isn't much given the comparables in Durzi and Sandin.
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Don't know, but it's pretty safe to assume Vegas has offered something in the same ballpark that Durzi and Sandin have gotten.
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I’d probably do that tbh Vlasic is a better fit being pure defensive assuming you’re talking about the Vlasic off of Chicago.
If that’s an offer I’d also prefer him to Hague
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Hague should be worth a little more then Durzi and Sandin, considering the fact that he is the only defender out of the 3 to play 2nd pairing minutes and is also the only defender out of the 3 that can play a shutdown role while still putting up points.
Sandin and especially Durzi are more offensively oriented which is why they garner more praise from the HF community.
I would take the 6’6” 230lbs behemoth Nic Hague over Sandin and Durzi.
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Not only is just as good or better, he's also a big dude. I would want to lock him up. It's easier to find 6'0 190 puck movers out there. Much different trying to find trees that can do the same thing.
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Maybe he is asking for a NMC, i would if i were playing for Vegas.
Agreed, although they did send Schmidt to Vancouver so who knows. Would love Hague in LA though. He is worth an overpayment IMO.
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Believed since day one, Hague will sign when the LTIR kicks in. The fact they aren’t even talking says something.
There would obviously be interest in Hague. He’s better than Sandin and players people have compared him to on here. Still likely becomes a dependable, minute eating #4. Ottawa or Detroit would be smart to add him to their core for the next 6-10 years. They both can make a deal without blinking.
Now, maybe Vegas has something up their sleeve, like making a move for a Bertuzzi. They need a top 6 wing and can grab Bertuzzi for less than $2.5 million this year. He’s the one player, they can move on, and not worry about fitting under the cap this year. With the expected increase next year, they should be able to sign him.
Now he’s going to cost more than Hague. Whether that’s Hague and Brisson, or Hague and something else, who knows. Vegas has been rumored to be up to something though and my first guess would be on a player like Bertuzzi. Brings a different element to the team, makes them harder to play against, and after so many decisions fans weren’t happy about, trading for a player that will immediately become a fan favorite, who makes you a much better hockey club, would help a lot.
There would obviously be interest in Hague. He’s better than Sandin and players people have compared him to on here. Still likely becomes a dependable, minute eating #4. Ottawa or Detroit would be smart to add him to their core for the next 6-10 years. They both can make a deal without blinking.
Now, maybe Vegas has something up their sleeve, like making a move for a Bertuzzi. They need a top 6 wing and can grab Bertuzzi for less than $2.5 million this year. He’s the one player, they can move on, and not worry about fitting under the cap this year. With the expected increase next year, they should be able to sign him.
Now he’s going to cost more than Hague. Whether that’s Hague and Brisson, or Hague and something else, who knows. Vegas has been rumored to be up to something though and my first guess would be on a player like Bertuzzi. Brings a different element to the team, makes them harder to play against, and after so many decisions fans weren’t happy about, trading for a player that will immediately become a fan favorite, who makes you a much better hockey club, would help a lot.
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they’d be asking for Samuelson in return….not doing that.
they would want an nhl ready ELC Dman in return.
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That hasn’t stopped them before.
He isn’t eligible for one yet. Only available for nmc years.edit. Should say UFA years. My bad.
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AddyTheWrath
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Call me crazy but I think Hague is the more attractive asset than Chychrun and the same teams would be in the market for both.
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