D Nicolas Hague - Missisauga Steelheads, OHL (2017, 34th, VGK)

[Auston mcdavid]

Hague is a future nhl star defencemen so much potential

 

[42]

What are the weaknesses in his game that would prevent him from playing in the NHL next season? Is his skating good enough?

 

[Auston mcdavid]

Yes absolutely guranteed nhl star potental could be a better version of paryoko possibly the next Shea Weber I maybe overhyping him but he could be that good

 

[Jtown]

the Knights hit it out of the park with this draft class.

 

[42]

the Knights hit it out of the park with this draft class.

Yep. Glass, Suzuki, Brannstrom. Hague. As good or better draft than any team.

 

[Dominance]

Yep. Glass, Suzuki, Brannstrom. Hague. As good or better draft than any team.

Everything seems to be working out for them. It’s incredible. I still don’t see anything more than a bottom-third team when I look at their roster but here they are, a top cup contender and ready to surpass the highest single-season point total of my 100 year old Maple Leafs in their first season.

 

[tony d]

Yeah, Vegas is quite the story for sure. A guy like Hague could be their first home grown star defenseman and probably is in the NHL next season.

 

[MichaelFarrell]

Vegans drafted some guys that look like they could be great. Out of the guys they drafted, who seems to have the higher ceiling?

At the beginning of the year I’d absolutely say Glass, but nearly everybody they drafted has preformed above expectations and looks great. Nick Suzuki got 100pts and what’s even more impressive is he was first on his team in points by 31! He definitely didn’t play for a team like the Greyhounds. Nic Hague May have had the most impressive season though out of players drafted by Vegas. 35 goals this season and by most accounts was the best defenseman in the OHL and might be the best defensive prospect playing major junior right now. Oh, and he’s an absolute monster at 6’6”.

It seem like Glass is probably the most NHL ready out of the players they drafted, but I’m not sure if he has the higher ceiling overall. I think Hague might have the highest ceiling in terms of impact he could make in the NHL.

 

[bossram]

Yep. Glass, Suzuki, Brannstrom. Hague. As good or better draft than any team.

Elvenes is looking like a nice pick too. That's what happens when you have a lot of picks. You might find some diamonds.

CC: Jim Benning.

 

[absolute garbage]

Hague made his pro debut last night in AHL. 1 assist, +2 and 7 PIM (boarding+fighting). Quite an impact right away!

 

[Artorius Horus T]

Hague made his pro debut last night in AHL. 1 assist, +2 and 7 PIM (boarding+fighting). Quite an impact right away!

Indeed.

 

[Frolov 6'3]

Yep. Glass, Suzuki, Brannstrom. Hague. As good or better draft than any team.

You mean looks to be a very good draft.

And with 3 first rounders and another early 2nd rounder, you should have a good draft.

 

[MMC]

 

[Wings4Life]

Looked a little overwhelmed at times in his own zone for the Wolves. Had a very nice regular season in the OHL though.

In a redraft I'd have him in the mid 20s. He went about 10 picks too low. Vegas got away with essentially four 1st round picks last year (I said as much at the time on here), which is absolutely crazy considering the season they just had.

 

[The Winter Soldier]

Liked him a full year before his draft year watching him play in Mississauga. I think there is a thread before this one actually where I first posted about him. IMO definitely went too low last year. He's going to find a way to the NHL. Just needs to refine his skating. Love his size, smarts, and shot.

 

[derriko]

From what ive read and seen through highlights, his skating is a plus considering the size.

He needs to clean up his defensive zone play and he will be an NHL’er.

 

[The Winter Soldier]

From what ive read and seen through highlights, his skating is a plus considering the size.

He needs to clean up his defensive zone play and he will be an NHL’er.

I think he needs refining on pivots, quicker stop and starts. Which for most lanky tall players is usually the issue. I don't want people to confuse what I observe. Hague is not a bad skater, nor is he a slow skater. Hockey is not about being the fastest skater in a straight line. It encompasses skating in all directions. Plenty of time for him to work on this, since speed is not a problem. It's harder to teach a player speed, close to impossible than to teach a player lateral mobility.

 

[Skinnyjimmy08]

Cant wait to see how this guy does next season. Seems like he could be the real deal.... I wish his thread was longer though so i could read up on him more from fans that watched him alot

 

[CupInSIX]

Very promising game for Hague tonight. He scored a great goal on the PP from the sounds of it (wasn't televised)
almost 27 minutes time on ice

Gallant was praising how much he's improved his skating over the summer

 

[Artorius Horus T]

Ive been saying it for quite a long time now , Vegas hit the jackpot with their 34th pick.
And i still say (even if i was alone with this ) he has Chris Pronger all over him, career wise.

 

[Balls Mahoney]

I absolutely love this kid. My favorite prospect in the league right. This kid just oozes potential and for him to be in the system of a team like Vegas is just awesome. Should be a superstar for them for the next decade.

 

[lakai17]

And i still say (even if i was alone with this ) he has Chris Pronger all over him, career wise.

That's some big shoes to follow or fill. ..

 

[CupInSIX]

Ive been saying it for quite a long time now , Vegas hit the jackpot with their 34th pick.
And i still say (even if i was alone with this ) he has Chris Pronger all over him, career wise.

 

[Artorius Horus T]

 

[Mrb1p]

Hague is really good, but, like, slow down, Max.