Value of: Signing UFA Erik Haula

[thewookie1]

3 all time, Valterri Filppula, Ville Leino and Teemu Pulkkinen.

So Filppula twice, a man who deserves no name, and Teemu Pokémon. Not a long list for Finns on a Original 6 franchise

 

[LMFAO]

At this point he probably should sign a deal with Ottawa

Play on the first line with Tkachuk and Dadonov, get a 50-60 points pace and cash in next off season.

 

[LEAFANFORLIFE23]

I'm surprised he's still out there.

 

[themelkman]

I'm surprised he's still out there.

Hes got offers, hes probably holding out for a desperate team to offer what he wants

 

[Gurglesons]

I'm surprised he's still out there.

I'm surprised he has essentially been given away three times.

Judging by Friedman and how he calls himself "Hauallstar" or whatever, I'm sure there are question marks there.

 

[Morbo]

Surprised, but maybe the knee was worse than people thought.

 

[CanadienShark]

I'm surprised he has essentially been given away three times.

Judging by Friedman and how he calls himself "Hauallstar" or whatever, I'm sure there are question marks there.

I think it was "Haulafamer."

 

[Gurglesons]

I think it was "Haulafamer."

That’s why he plays hockey and I post on HF Lolol.

 

[Leafs87]

Leafs would be wise to trade Kerfoot for picks and sign Haula. He brings much more of what the leafs need than Kerfoot

 

[57special]

Please...it's Haula Fama. So named because of his cocky goal celebrations. Name was ironic, because back in the early days he was in a checking role and didn't score many.

 

[hotcabbagesoup]

I don't know, man, cocky goal celebrations should'nt get you in the Haula Fame. He should've gone with Haulstar. I think the song 'Allstar' by Smash Mouth would have suited him better:

Somebody once told me the world is gonna roll me
I ain't the sharpest tool in the shed
She was looking kind of dumb with her finger and her thumb
In the shape of an "L" on her forehead

Hey now, you're a Haulstar
Get the show on, get paid
Hey now, you're a Haulstar
Get the show on, go play
And all that glitters is gold
Only shooting stars break the mold

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Actually it's eerily prophetic.

 

[Aurinko]

Please...it's Haula Fama. So named because of his cocky goal celebrations. Name was ironic, because back in the early days he was in a checking role and didn't score many.

After short google, it looks like Mike Yeo came up with that nickname, which isn't very nice since he played a big part leading to Erik never seeing PP time or more ice time.

I remember a funny interview from maybe ~2015-2016 where, I think it might have been Dubnyk, said in an interview that "Believe me, nobody knows Haula's stats better than Haula!"

 

[Beville]

I'm surprised he's still out there.

Same reason Hoffman, Duclair etc are out there still, because they’ve asked for too much and teams don’t have the money.

 

[57special]

After Dumba55 made the switch to #24, some wags suggested that Haula switch from his #56 to #55.

 

[hotcabbagesoup]

My gosh everything about this guy is just so douchey. No wonder he keeps getting let go by teams

 

[Mick Jagr]

Teams like Pittsburgh, Nashville, Vegas, Minnesota and Florida could use a player like Haula but I don’t see a return to Minnesota, Vegas or Florida for Haula.

He would need to take peanuts to play for the Pens. I don't think he's gonna do that though

 

[Number1RedWingsFan52]

So Filppula twice, a man who deserves no name, and Teemu Pokémon. Not a long list for Finns on a Original 6 franchise

Agree, Even though Detroit is starting to draft more Finns now. Pretty sure in the past 3 drafts we've drafted about 6 Finns twice the number in any previous time in the teams history.

 

[Vitto79]

I bet this guy was getting 5x5 if that f***in covid never happened

thats why they are all signing 1 yr deals for cheaper and waiting it out

 

[Gospel of Prospal]

At this point he probably should sign a deal with Ottawa

Play on the first line with Tkachuk and Dadonov, get a 50-60 points pace and cash in next off season.

Or he could sign with New York and possibly center a line with Panarin and his fellow countryman, Kakko, or a line with Lafreniere and Gauthier.

 

[Gurglesons]

Or he could sign with New York and possibly center a line with Panarin and his fellow countryman, Kakko, or a line with Lafreniere and Gauthier.

I thought NYR was f***ed on cap because of bonuses?

 

[Mrfenn92]

I thought NYR was f***ed on cap because of bonuses?

Pretty sure they are

 

[Henkka]

Pretty sure they are

They are not.

Think it's all in control, pretty much only Lafreniere can reach the maximum.

 

[Mrfenn92]

They are not.

Ok

 

[SpeakingOfTheDevils]

Dallas is probably the best fit, especially with Seguin out for a while. Pittsburgh also makes sense.

 

[Aurinko]

C'mon now! Any news on Haula?

Expecting a 1-3M$ & 1-3yrs contract to a contender.