Colton Sissons Heads to Vegas in Bold Golden Knights–Predators Deal
Wow—what a shake-up in the NHL world today! If you're a fan of either the Nashville Predators or the Vegas Golden Knights, buckle up, because this trade just sent ripples through both organizations. The Golden Knights have traded defenseman Nicolas Hague to the Predators, and in return, Vegas is acquiring not just Jeremy Lauzon, but long-time Nashville forward Colton Sissons. Yeah, you heard that right—Sissons is officially leaving Smashville.
Let’s break this down. Nicolas Hague, a towering 6-foot-6 defenseman, is heading to Nashville and immediately signed a four-year, $22 million extension. That’s $5.5 million a year—big money and a big statement from Nashville's front office. Hague is only 26 and has already helped the Golden Knights secure a Stanley Cup in 2023. With 20 goals and 83 points over 364 career games, he’s more than just a shutdown D-man—he brings championship experience and a serious physical presence.
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But let’s talk about the real headline here for Vegas: Colton Sissons. This guy has been a Predator through and through. Drafted 50th overall by Nashville back in 2012, Sissons has played his entire career there—13 seasons, nearly 700 games, and over 220 points. He’s the kind of player who does the dirty work, shows up every night, and gives you grit, leadership, and stability down the middle. Last season alone, he logged 21 points in 72 games—still producing, still grinding.
For Vegas, adding Sissons means bolstering that forward depth with someone who brings experience and work ethic. It’s not flashy, but it’s smart—especially as the Golden Knights aim to stay competitive after some cap juggling and roster changes in recent years.
As for Jeremy Lauzon, he’s more of a depth piece on defense—only played 28 games last season, but he’ll add some coverage and flexibility on the blue line.
It’s always wild to see a franchise player like Sissons move on, especially after spending his entire career in one city. You can’t help but imagine what that locker room goodbye looked like in Nashville. But from a hockey standpoint, this deal makes a lot of sense for both sides. Nashville gets a younger, top-four defenseman locked in long term, and Vegas gets a veteran forward who knows how to win, lead, and dig in when the games really matter.
So yeah—this one’s going to take some getting used to. Seeing Colton Sissons in a Golden Knights jersey? That’s going to feel weird at first. But as always in the NHL, change is constant—and this change might just help both teams get where they want to go.
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