In our series of 2026-27 Los Angeles Kings season player previews, we're now taking a look at some of the new free-agent signings this summer. First up on the list is former Nashville Predators veteran center Erik Haula, who spent this past season in the Music City before Los Angeles signed him this offseason in unrestricted free agency.
A recent addition to the Los Angeles Kings this offseason was the signing of free agent Erik Haula. The 5-foot-11 Finnish forward was added to the group for depth and his strong two-way play.
With training camp just around the corner, we are previewing each player on the LA Kings roster. Up next: Erik Haula! Birthdate: March 23, 1991 Birthplace:
How many of the 22 players in NHL history with at least 600 career goals can you name in five minutes?
With training camp just around the corner, we are previewing each player on the LA Kings roster. Up next: Erik Haula! Birthdate: March 23, 1991 Birthplace:
People love a good mid-round draft pick that pans out, and in the NHL you used to see those fairly often, but that’s obviously partially luck. If the Red Wings thought Nicklas Lidstrom was going to become a top-five defenseman in history, they wouldn’t have waited until the 53rd pick to take him.
The Los Angeles Kings are the first team to add to start free agency. They first signed forward Erik Haula to a two-year deal with a $3.6 million AAV. Then they added forward Mats Zuccarello along with defenseman Erik Gustafsson.
The Los Angeles Kings have lost in the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs in five consecutive seasons. Once again, they head to NHL Free Agency looking to take a step forward.
The Los Angeles Kings have found their veteran center depth, signing free agent Erik Haula to a two-year contract worth $3.6 million annually. An excellent role player in the NHL, the Kings are hoping Haula can bring added depth to their roster.
According to Kevin Weekes of ESPN, Erik Haula, one of three free agents on the Nashville Predators set to become unrestricted on July 1, wants to remain in Tennessee.
According to Elliotte Friedman, the Nashville Predators have been permitted to speak to Colorado Avalanche general manager Chris MacFarland regarding a front office role, as initially reported by Pierre LeBrun of The Athletic.
People will talk about the “Mount Rushmore” for a franchise, which is to say the four people, usually four players, that most define the franchise. Not always the four-best players, but the four that evoke the essence of the franchise.
Now that the Olympics are over, it’s time for fans to turn their attention to the next big event on the hockey calendar; March 6th’s NHL trade deadline.
A disappointing end to Nashville Predators general manager Barry Trotz's long run with the organization could be the perfect opportunity for a much-needed reset.
The 2024-25 season ended for the New Jersey Devils after their first-round exit in the playoffs at the hands of the Carolina Hurricanes. The Devils made
The Nashville Predators have acquired 34-year-old forward Erik Haula from the New Jersey Devils in exchange for 22-year-old defenseman Jeremy Hanzel and a 2025 fourth-round pick (#99 overall), the teams announced on June 18, 2025.
For the second time in three years, the New Jersey Devils were eliminated by the Carolina Hurricanes in the playoffs. After their elimination, Devils GM Tom Fitzgerald noted there will be changes coming to the club this offseason.
On Sunday afternoon, New Jersey Devils forward Erik Haula banged a rebound shot past Philadelphia Flyers netminder Ivan Fedotov. The goal – which became the game winner – was Haula’s first goal in 29 games.
Erik Haula of Team Finland was not happy with the officials on Monday afternoon for a missed call during their 4 Nations Face-Off game against Canada. Team Finland took on Canada at the 4 Nations Face-Off on Monday in what was a must-win for both countries with a place in the championship game on the line.
New Jersey Devils left winger Erik Haula is set to return to the lineup after being activated off the injured reserve Tuesday. Sidelined for the past 12
He only has 11 points on the year to match, a far step down from his point totals over the last three seasons.
On Monday, the New Jersey Devils announced that forward Erik Haula is day-to-day with an ankle injury and is expected to undergo further testing. However, after an optional morning skate, head coach Sheldon Keefe told the media that Haula could miss a few weeks due to an ankle sprain.
For the second time in as many days, Erik Haula took to the ice for morning skate with the New Jersey Devils. He wasn’t the only somewhat new face at the rink, as injured defenseman Brett Pesce joined the group Friday morning as well.
Three practices and one game later, the New Jersey Devils still haven’t seen or heard from Erik Haula or Brett Pesce. The Devils explained at the beginning of training camp both of their situations.
New Jersey Devils Erik Haula missed Sunday’s contest with an upper-body injury. However, it looks like he’ll be good to go tonight against the Boston Bruins.
The Game 7s aren't done just yet! The last first-round matchup concludes this evening between the New York Rangers and New Jersey Devils, and we're celebrating with a Same Game Parlay.
It's been a fun week for NHL betting, and we aim to keep the good times rolling tonight with a few shots on goal props. Simplicity continues to be the key to success, rolling with just two plays tonight.
After officials disallowed not one, not two, but three New Jersey Devils' goals on Wednesday night, fans showed their displeasure by pelting the ice at the Prudential Center with trash, briefly halting the game in the third period.
The Boston Bruins went from down one goal to leading by one against the Florida Panthers after a pair of goals that were only six seconds apart.
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