Haula has one year left on his deal at a $3.15 million cap hit. The 34-year-old Haula had 21 points in 69 games this past season, and he returns to the team with which he spent the 2020-21 season.

The Devils could buy out Haula, but that would only create $1.6 million in cap space. Trading him then becomes the best solution. A full trade would save over $3 million in cap space.

Haula is in the final year of a three-year contract he signed with New Jersey in 2023. He is owed $3.15 million for the 2025-26 season, after which he will be an unrestricted free agent.

The New Jersey Devils made a notable move on June 18, trading forward Erik Haula to the Nashville Predators. Haula had been in the rumor mill with the summer here, and now the Devils have ...

In 69 regular season games with the Devils this past season, Haula posted 11 goals and 10 assists for 21 points. For the Finnish center, the trade is a return to a familiar team, as Haula spent ...

Haula, 34, scored 21 points (11 goals, 10 assists) in 69 games with the Devils this season. He scored 97 points (41 goals, 56 assists) over his three seasons with New Jersey.

With the Devils trading Haula for Hanzel, it is clear they are building towards the future. Hanzel has yet to play for an NHL team, spending the 2024-25 season in the American Hockey League (AHL ...

It's been a few days since the New Jersey Devils traded Erik Haula to the Nashville Predators. Obviously, there's still more work that needs to be done. Author: 9news.com Published: 8:53 PM MDT ...

After their elimination, Devils GM Tom Fitzgerald noted there will be changes coming to the club this offseason. One of those changes should be to trade away Erik Haula.

Nashville reacquired forward Erik Haula from the New Jersey Devils for defenseman Jeremy Hanzel and a 2025 fourth-round pick. In 759 career NHL games, Haula has 337 points (153 goals, 184 assists).