Inside the NHL’s Biggest Contract Blunders of 2025: Shocking Surprises from Huberdeau to Provorov
I understand that size is at a premium for defenders and that Hague is worth more than the market value shown above because of it. But if a smart team such as Vegas is getting rid of him, there’s probably a good reason.
Advertisement
Hague could be the next Brenden Dillon, one of his top comps, who did become a solid second-pair defenseman at the same age. But the more likely scenario is that Hague is what he’s always been: the next Andrej Sustr, Ben Harpur or Shane O’Brien. Bigger doesn’t always mean better — especially not when a team is paying a hefty price for it.
Post Comment