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Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Nicolas Hague (14) plays against the Nashville Predators during the second period of an NHL hockey game on March 29, 2025, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey, File)

Predators acquire, sign Hague to 4-year deal in trade sending Scissons, Lauzon to Vegas: AP source

A person with knowledge of the deal tells The Associated Press that the Nashville Predators have traded for defenseman Nicolas Hague in a deal with the Vegas Golden Knights.

Ottawa Senators' Claude Giroux plays during an NHL hockey game Tuesday, March 11, 2025, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Bruins re-sign Geekie to 6-year, $33M contract. Giroux back with Senators, Fabbro stays in Columbus

Vancouver Canucks' Brock Boeser, right, celebrates after scoring past St. Louis Blues goaltender Jordan Binnington, left, during the third period of an NHL hockey game, March 20, 2025, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson, file)

NHL free agency frenzy: Salary cap jump fuels an unpredictable market

Porter Martone, second from right, puts on a jersey next to NHL commissioner Gary Bettman, right, after being drafted by the Philadelphia Flyers during the NHL hockey draft Friday, June 27, 2025, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes)

Are the Broad Street Bullies coming back? Flyers go big at the NHL draft

Simon Wang speaks to the media after the San Jose Sharks selected the defenseman with the 33rd overall pick in the NHL draft in Los Angeles on Saturday, June 28, 2025. (AP Photo/Greg Beacham)

Simon Wang becomes highest-drafted player born in China, going 33rd to Sharks in NHL draft

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The Florida Panthers won their second straight NHL Stanley Cup championship on Tuesday night, defeating the Edmonton Oilers. Fans and players could be seen celebrating into the morning in Fort Lauderdale. (AP Video/Daniel Kozin)

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Florida Panthers' Sam Bennett (9) celebrates his goal against the Edmonton Oilers with Matthew Tkachuk (19) and Eetu Luostarinen (27) during the second period in Game 3 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup finals in Sunrise, Fla., Monday, June 9, 2025. (Nathan Denette/The Canadian Press via AP)

Sam Bennett says he’s staying in Florida with hopes Panthers turn into a dynasty

Anaheim Ducks goaltender John Gibson (36) plays during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Nashville Predators, Thursday, March 20, 2025, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV, File)

Red Wings acquire goalie John Gibson from the Ducks in a trade at the NHL draft

James Hagens walks to the stage after being drafted by the Boston Bruins during the NHL hockey draft Friday, June 27, 2025, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes)

With Adam Sandler announcing his pick, Boston College’s James Hagens happy to be drafted by Bruins

Meredith Gaudreau, widow of Johnny Gaudreau, speaks during the NHL hockey draft Friday, June 27, 2025, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes)

Emotional tribute to ‘Johnny Hockey’ as Meredith Gaudreau announces Blue Jackets’ 1st-round picks

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Florida Panthers' Sam Bennett holds up the Conn Smythe Trophy during the NHL hockey team's Stanley Cup championship celebration, Sunday, June 22, 2025, in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. (AP Photo/Michael Laughlin)

Playoff MVP Sam Bennett agrees on 8-year, $64 million contract to stay with Florida Panthers

Matthew Schaefer, drafted first by the New York Islanders, middle, stands between Michael Misa, drafted second by the San Jose Sharks, left, and Anton Frondell, drafted third by the Chicago Blackhawks, during the NHL hockey draft Friday, June 27, 2025, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes)

Islanders’ No. 1 pick Matthew Schaefer pays tribute to late mother with a kiss and a promise

FILE- Toronto Maple Leafs center John Tavares (91) skates during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Buffalo Sabres Tuesday, April 15, 2025, in Buffalo, N.Y. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes, File)

Maple Leafs re-sign Tavares, Oilers keep Frederic around long term and NHL trades get rolling

From left to right, Ron Hainsey, NHLPA Assistant Executive Director, Marty Walsh, NHLPA Executive Director, Gary Bettman, NHL Commissioner, and Bill Daly, NHL Deputy Commissioner, pose for photos after a joint press conference before the NHL hockey draft Friday, June 27, 2025, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes)

An 84-game season is among the changes coming to the NHL as part of the new labor deal

Utah Hockey Club right wing Josh Doan (91) carries the puck away from Anaheim Ducks defenseman Drew Helleson (43) during the second period of an NHL hockey game, March 12, 2025, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Alex Goodlett, File)

Sabres newcomers Josh Doan and Michael Kesselring eager to end Sabres’ 14-season playoff drought

Canada forward Calum Ritchie, left, celebrates after his goal with defenseman Matthew Schaefer during third-period IIHF World Junior Hockey Championship pretournament action, Dec. 21, 2024, in Ottawa, Ontario. (Adrian Wyld/The Canadian Press via AP, file)

Islanders new GM eager to place stamp on team, projected to take D Schaefer No. 1 in NHL draft

CHL prospect Michael Misa (66) battles for the puck with USA prospect Asher Barnett during the third period of the CHL-USA Prospects Challenge game in Oshawa, Ontario, Nov. 27, 2024. (Chris Young/The Canadian Press via AP, file)

Top NHL draft prospect Michael Misa welcomes the chance to put his new team first

NHL commissioner Gary Bettman, left, speaks as NHL Players Association executive director Marty Walsh listens during a Hockey Fights Cancer announcement ahead of Game 1 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup final series between the Edmonton Oilers and Florida Panthers in Edmonton, Alberta, Wednesday, June 4, 2025. (Darryl Dyck/The Canadian Press via AP)

NHL and NHLPA close to agreeing on 4-year CBA extension including an 84-game season, AP sources say

Dallas Stars' Jamie Benn (14) skates during the first period in Game 7 of a first-round NHL hockey playoff series against the Colorado Avalanche, Saturday, May 3, 2025, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez, File)

Dallas Stars captain Jamie Benn signs a 1-year deal to stay with his only NHL team

San Jose Sharks defenseman Marc-Edouard Vlasic (44) celebrates with teammates against the Anaheim Ducks during the third period of an NHL hockey game in Anaheim, Calif., on April 1, 2025. (AP Photo/Alex Gallardo, File)

Sharks are buying out the final year of Marc-Edouard Vlasic’s contract

Columbus Blue Jackets goaltender Daniil Tarasov (40) watches the puck against the Carolina Hurricanes during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Raleigh, N.C., on Jan. 23, 2025. (AP Photo/Karl DeBlaker, File)

Panthers get goalie Daniil Tarasov from Blue Jackets, Wild trade center Freddy Gaudreau to Kraken

Buffalo Sabres right wing JJ Peterka (77) chases the puck past Washington Capitals right wing Tom Wilson (43) during the second period of an NHL hockey game, March 30, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass, File)

Buffalo Sabres trade Peterka to Utah Mammoth for Kesselring and Doan

NHL commissioner Gary Bettman, left, hands the Stanley Cup to Florida Panthers captain Aleksander Barkov (16) after defeating the Edmonton Oilers in Game 6 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Final Tuesday, June 17, 2025, in Sunrise, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

NHL and the players’ union have discussed going to an 84-game season in CBA talks, AP source says

Vegas Golden Knights right wing Reilly Smith (19) skates during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Colorado Avalanche Tuesday, April 8, 2025, in Denver. (AP Photo/Geneva Heffernan, File)

Vegas Golden Knights are re-signing Reilly Smith, AP source says

Swedish teammates Victor Eklund, left, and Anton Frondell address reporters while attending the NHL pre-draft combine in Buffalo, N.Y., June 6, 2025. The two played together for Djurgarden, in Sweden Tier 2 pro league, and both projected to be first-round picks in the NHL draft this weekend. (AP Photo/John Wawrow)

Victor Eklund’s persistence won out, as he and Swedish teammate Anton Frondell enter NHL draft

A screen is seen before the NHL hockey draft Friday, June 28, 2024, at the Sphere in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Steve Marcus, file)

NHL’s first decentralized draft is a logistical challenge to make the event fit for TV

Edmonton Oilers' Evander Kane pauses while speaking during a news conference for the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Finals. Thursday, June 5, 2025, in Edmonton, Alberta. (Darryl Dyck/The Canadian Press via AP)

Oilers trade Evander Kane to the Canucks, clearing salary cap space for next season

Boston College forward James Hagens (10) reacts after scoring a goal during the third period of an NCAA hockey regionals game against Bentley on March 28, 2025, in Manchester, N.H. (AP Photo/Greg M. Cooper, file)

The New York Islanders have the top pick in the NHL draft: Who will they choose?

Dallas Stars' Mason Marchment (right) and Edmonton Oilers' Brett Kulak (left) battle for the puck during first period NHL Western Conference final playoff action, in Edmonton on Tuesday, May 27, 2025. (Jason Franson/The Canadian Press via AP)

New Kraken forward Mason Marchment excited for fresh start

New York Islanders' Matt Martin (17) plays against the Pittsburgh Penguins during an NHL hockey game, March 29, 2021, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic, File)

Matt Martin retires, leaving the NHL with just a few visor-less players

Finnish hockey team Jokerit's Martti Jarventie, left, and Toronto Maple Leaf's Alexander Mogilny compete for the puck during their friendly ice hockey match played in Helsinki, Finland, Sept. 16, 2003. (Tor Wennstrom/Lehtikuva via AP, File)

Mogilny finally gets the call as the Hockey Hall of Fame elects him as part of the class of 2025

Mathieu Darche speaks as he is introduced as the new General Manager of the New York Islanders at UBS Arena in Elmont, N.Y., Thursday, May 29, 2025. (Howard Schnapp/Newsday via AP)

Will the Islanders bring James Hagens home? GM Mathieu Darche weighs his options in the NHL draft

Chicago Blackhawks head coach Luke Richardson points to his players during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the San Jose Sharks in San Jose, Calif., Thursday, Oct. 31, 2024. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar, File)

Nashville Predators hire former Blackhawks coach Luke Richardson as assistant

Oshawa Generals defenseman Haoxi "Simon" Wang handles the puck during a match against Brampton March 30, 2025, in Oshawa, Ontario, Canada. (Alex Cotterill/OHL Images via AP)

Wang’s journey from Beijing to Canada sets him to become 3rd Chinese-born player picked in NHL draft

Anaheim Ducks center Trevor Zegras (11) plays during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Nashville Predators, Thursday, March 20, 2025, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV, file)

Anaheim Ducks trade Trevor Zegras to Philadelphia Flyers for Ryan Poehling and draft picks