New Jersey Devils forward Erik Haula (illness) will make his preseason debut against the New York Islanders on Friday. After catching an illness bug, Haula wasn't able to work in training camp until Wednesday. He had a fever for six days. However, the veteran forward is feeling fine now and looking forward to getting some action in before the team heads to Europe to kick off the 2024-25 regular-season campaign against Buffalo in Czechia next Friday. Haula totaled 35 points (16 goals, 19 assists) in 76 games a season ago with 156 shots and 94 hits.
New Jersey Devils forward Erik Haula (illness) hasn't been available for the first few days of training camp because he is feeling under the weather. Haula is a savvy veteran who can be used throughout the lineup, and he has been posting solid but unspectacular numbers throughout his 11-year NHL career. Last season, the 33-year-old came close to registering his third consecutive 40-point campaign, as he popped up with 16 goals and had 19 assists in 76 contests. Haula should be a decent contributor again for the Devils in 2024-25 as a middle-six piece in the attack.
New Jersey Devils forward Erik Haula (upper body) is on track to return to the lineup Wednesday versus Boston. He was kept out of action on Saturday against Edmonton by an upper-body injury, but it apparently wasn't a very serious issue, and Haula will make a quick return. Overall, health issues have robbed Haula of five games this season. He's done well for the team, scoring seven goals and recording six assists in 21 games while averaging 15:53 of ice time. Haula is expected to play with Dawson Mercer and Alexander Holtz on the third line.
New Jersey Devils forward Erik Haula (undisclosed) won't play Tuesday against the New York Islanders after suffering an injury in Saturday's game. The extent of the injury isn't yet known, but the fact he has already been deemed out for tomorrow isn't a good sign. The injury comes at an unfortunate time for Haula, who has five points in his last six games. If Curtis Lazar is able to return Tuesday, he will likely replace Haula on the third line.
New Jersey Devils left wing Erik Haula (upper body) is expected to be back in practice on Monday. He was forced to sit out his first game of the season Friday night versus the Islanders. Before getting injured, Haula had enjoyed an impressive start to the season, averaging a point per game through three outings. He boasts two goals and one assist with nine shots on goal. Looks like the gritty winger has a good chance to return to the lineup Tuesday against the Canadiens.
New Jersey Devils left wing Erik Haula is battling an unspecified injury and is regarded as day-to-day. According to Devils head coach Lindy Ruff, Haula is carrying a nagging injury. It doesn't appear to be a serious issue, but the ailment could still threaten Haula's availability for the start of the season. New Jersey gets things going Thursday versus Detroit. Haula missed only two games last season and enjoyed his second consecutive 40-point campaign, bagging 14 goals and recording 27 assists. He's played a great supporting role wherever he's been and should continue to do so in 2023-24 on an exciting Devils team.
New Jersey Devils forward Erik Haula has inked a three-year extension with the club only a week before he was set to hit free agency. The versatile Finn earned a $9.45 million deal that has a $3.15 million cap hit. Haula had a solid 41-point campaign in 80 games during his first season in New Jersey. The 32-year-old has posted back-to-back 40-point seasons and should be around the same mark again in 2023-24. Haula has played for seven teams in total in the NHL, tallying 126 goals and 281 points in 614 career games.
Erik Haula Completes Three-Point Game With An Empty-Net Goal
New Jersey Devils forward Erik Haula came up big for the team in Thursday's Game 5 against the Rangers, factoring in three goals in a 4-0 win. He scored the side's second goal on the power play early in the second period, had a short-handed assist in the same frame, and then completed a three-point game with an empty-net goal in the final minutes. Haula became the first Devils player with a three-point game in the playoffs since Taylor Hall in 2018. The Finnish veteran is now tied for the team lead in goals this postseason with three and is averaging a point per game through the first five games.
New Jersey Devils forward Erik Haula contributed two markers in Thursday's 5-4 overtime victory over the Washington Capitals. Haula was a plus-2 and also had five shots on goal. The speedy winger has been reliable all season for the Devils, logging 15 goals and 27 assists in 80 games. He also carries a plus-13 rating and averages just under 17 minutes of total ice time per game. New Jersey finishes the season with two straight wins heading into the playoffs.
New Jersey Devils forward Erik Haula missed Saturday's morning skate with an illness and is a game-time decision for a clash with the Flyers. The 31-year-old is in danger of missing his first contest of the campaign. Haula has quietly had an effective and productive season as a bottom-six forward with the Devils, posting 26 points in 58 games with 120 shots on net, 71 hits, 46 blocks and a plus-11 rating. If he can't play on Saturday, Haula has a good chance to make a quick return to the lineup, as the next game won't come until Wednesday and he will have plenty of time to get healthy again.
Boston Bruins left-winger Erik Haula will not start on Sunday in the bottom-six. He will be getting the night off as Trent Frederic enters the lineup. Haula has just a goal and two assists in 17 games for Boston while playing 14:28 a night. He has only two points in his previous 16 contests and was seeing fourth-line ice time at times (less than 12:00 twice) in the last week or so. His offense had already slumped off but defensively Haula made several mistakes on Friday against the New York Rangers. It was enough to cause him to ride the pine for Sunday.
Erik Haula Signs For Two Years with the Boston Bruins
Erik Haula became a member of the Boston Bruins on Wednesday afternoon. The forward signed a two-year contract worth $2.375 million AAV. He has bounced around a few times in the past several years. For the Nashville Predators, Haula scored nine times and had 21 points in 51 games. Injuries have been more frequent the past few seasons. Some wonder if he can ever get close to that breakout 29 goals, 55 point year with Vegas during their expansion season. Haula can play around 15-16 points a night and produce a point every other game typically. His speed may not be quite what it is used to be but the forward is still a threat. He is good middle-six depth for Boston and can play on the top lines when needed.
