Confirmed with Link: Devils re-sign Erik Haula (3 yrs, $9.4 million total)

[SJinNewJersey]

This goes out to Eric.

 

[Emperoreddy]

Money is more then fair. Would have preferred two years, but three is no deal breaker.

Dude stirs the drink, brings good 3C skills and is great in the locker room

 

[Ripshot 43]

Listen… as long as Haula isn’t one of those paper straws, he will be able to stir the drink for all 3 years.

 

[MartyOwns]

 

[Ripshot 43]

This is aggressive…


… and I approve!

 

[MartyOwns]

This is aggressive…


… and I approve!

i’m just pulling tits lol, don’t take me seriously. i just hope we get end-of-season haula for 3 years, that would make this contract a bargain.

 

[devilsblood]

Count me in the camp who thinks Haula got more then expected.


But much of my reasoning is that he, for whatever reasons, has been underpaid much of his career. Didn’t expect a 32 year old journeyman to get a raise to stay with a good young team. If he was coming off a $4.5 per year deal id probably think this was very fair.

 

[MartyOwns]

Count me in the camp who thinks Haula got more then expected.


But much of my reasoning is that he, for whatever reasons, has been underpaid much of his career. Didn’t expect a 32 year old journeyman to get a raise to stay with a good young team. If he was coming off a $4.5 per year deal id probably think this was very fair.

what adds to the perception that it’s too much is looking at what bratt signed for. same with nico, same with hughes and same with the other hughes someday probably. johnny leadership didn’t really give us a sweetheart deal, at best it was a fair one. and i understand that’s his right, but the precedence set by the actual leadership makes it a little tougher to swallow.

 

[Omar Little]

Great deal. I thought we might sign something with a “2” but this is still a great deal

 

[TF1970]

dont hate the idea of him back on the left side with hughes and bratt in that psuedo-centerman role. In that case, would prefer they go find a 3C - wonder if you could get Christian Dvorak out of Montreal for a reasonable price? Or if Haula goes to 3C, like the idea of Palat on his left and maybe holtz on the other side, then trying to find a LW for hughes.

 

[Guadana]

dont hate the idea of him back on the left side with hughes and bratt in that psuedo-centerman role. In that case, would prefer they go find a 3C - wonder if you could get Christian Dvorak out of Montreal for a reasonable price? Or if Haula goes to 3C, like the idea of Palat on his left and maybe holtz on the other side, then trying to find a LW for hughes.

Dvorak is bad, especially for centering Holtz.

 

[MasterofGrond]

Ultimately all the lines are gonna get blendered anyway.

 

[Aurinko]

Was afraid they would stall this sign... It was smart to get it done early, that is to say the least.

 

[Maine Fan]

I am glad that Fitz got this done, Haula liked being with the Devils and wanted to stay here. His performance improved with the Devils over his play with the Bruins; that is not to say he was terrible in Boston.

Another great job Fitz. I am not in love with Fitz, he just is so much better than Ray Shero. IMO his only mistake is keeping Ruff as coach for the playoffs and hiring Travis Green as associate coach for the playoffs. There is time for change during the regular season. Ruff has done a good job with the Devils but he has taken them as far as he can, and the Devils are ready for round 3 in the second season and he is not the guy to get them into it.

 

[Guadana]

IMO his only mistake is keeping Ruff as coach for the playoffs and hiring Travis Green as associate coach for the playoffs. There is time for change during the regular season. Ruff has done a good job with the Devils but he has taken them as far as he can, and the Devils are ready for round 3 in the second season and he is not the guy to get them into it.

How do you know? I’m not telling this is not truth, but how do you know? Our goaltending will be the same and out defense will be younger and more raw.

Colorado got 48 points with Bednar and after lost in the first round. They were second round team three years in a row after.

 

[BurntToast]

This years FA pool is weak. If you are upset about the deal, step back and look around.

How would you like Barclay Goodrow at 3.65, the guys barely get 30 pts.

Our old friend Blake Coleman rocking a 5.9m avv, only gets 30pts a season.

Remember JG Pageau, hasn’t scored over 20 since his OTT days, rocking a 5 avv, 30-40pts a season.

Jeff Carter 3.15, scores around 30 pts, 80 years old in hockey years.

Let not forget about Palat’s deal…moving on. (Thank TB for raising the price on 3rd liners)

A Fair deal, is a steal on the FA market. We should keep an eye out for O’Reilly’s contract. Someone is going to pay a 32 year old for his past glory.

 

[NjdevilfanJim]

Yeah, I said early on I expected it would be over 3m but the higher it got over 3m the less warm and fuzzy I would feel about it. (This is in no way a claim about guessing his deal, I was reasonably vague lol.)

I knew some people were hoping his public declarations of wanting to stay meant he agreed to be human trafficked by Fitz, and he was going to take a deal with little term and a very minor raise.

But he was already dirt cheap, due to a bit of dip in production while being shipped around and signing with the tight-fisted Boston early in the frozen cap era.

Despite his brutal cold streak he performed well on his bargain 2 year/2.375m deal. He was projected at 3.5m. He wasn’t going to get a raise of a few 100k with the cap going up.

I’m not thrilled with a 3 year term, but again, he’s still a UFA and getting any sort break on the price is very helpful. There aren’t many centers on the market and we have no depth at that position.

With Haula wouldn't let 3rd year be a downer he is a very versatile player for us and can play up or down...Not to mention his bartender skills and as we saw he raises his level of play come playoff time

This years FA pool is weak. If you are upset about the deal, step back and look around.

How would you like Barclay Goodrow at 3.65, the guys barely get 30 pts.

Our old friend Blake Coleman rocking a 5.9m avv, only gets 30pts a season.

Remember JG Pageau, hasn’t scored over 20 since his OTT days, rocking a 5 avv, 30-40pts a season.

Jeff Carter 3.15, scores around 30 pts, 80 years old in hockey years.

Let not forget about Palat’s deal…moving on. (Thank TB for raising the price on 3rd liners)

A Fair deal, is a steal on the FA market. We should keep an eye out for O’Reilly’s contract. Someone is going to pay a 32 year old for his past glory.

LOL on the Carter line....

 

[BurntToast]

With Haula wouldn't let 3rd year be a downer he is a very versatile player for us and can play up or down...Not to mention his bartender skills and as we saw he raises his level of play come playoff time


LOL on the Carter line....

He reminds me a lot of one my fav Devils utility guys, Dainius Zubrus. Barista and DJ by day and hockey player by night.

 

[Maine Fan]

How do you know? I’m not telling this is not truth, but how do you know? Our goaltending will be the same and out defense will be younger and more raw.

Colorado got 48 points with Bednar and after lost in the first round. They were second round team three years in a row after.

History

 

[Guadana]

History

History worked for Trotz for a long time. And than it was a different history.

 

[Guttersniped]

History worked for Trotz for a long time. And than it was a different history.

That historical study:

 

[AfroThunder396]

I think the deal is fair, as in reasonable for both sides and not overly team-friendly. Love the player, he is a great fit for this team. His versatility alone bring value. Look at guys like Brylin, Zubrus, etc and how value they are due to the fact you can slot them literally anywhere in the lineup.

You can argue if he's overused, but Haula will never hurt you with bad play. His work ethic, intelligence, and modicum of skill will make him a contributor for a long time. It's not like we need to worry about him losing his fast ball, his game is based on fundies and that will be relevant for the duration of this deal.

Really solid player, happy to have him for a few more years. What a time, guys not only want to come to New Jersey but they also want to stay in New Jersey.

 

[Guttersniped]

A Erik Haula Photo Drop Extravaganza

Spoiler: Our Excitable Boy

Official Assistant Rags Fan Taunter

Looking good in these sweet unis

These happened too.

Very normal hockey play.

I hope Erik checked for ticks, Lyme disease is no joke.

Raising the leg is a sign of dominance.

Sure Haula will fight when he has to, but he’s all about the love…

That’s his son Henrik.

Here with Schmedo the Torpedo

 

[Maine Fan]

History worked for Trotz for a long time. And than it was a different history.

I am sorry I thought we were discussing Head Coach Lindy Ruff of the NJ Devils.

 

[Maine Fan]

How do you know? I’m not telling this is not truth, but how do you know? Our goaltending will be the same and out defense will be younger and more raw.

Colorado got 48 points with Bednar and after lost in the first round. They were the second-round team three years in a row after.

Lindy has had 900 wins entering the postseason, the Most Successful NHL coach NEVER to have won a Stanley Cup. In 132 playoff games that he coached his record is 71-61; .538 winning percent.

Here is his record including on the right playoff performance:

Lindy Ruff Coaching Record, Awards and Honors | Hockey-Reference.com

Check out the Lindy Ruff coaching record, awards, honors and more on Hockey-Reference.com

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Since 2008 he has only had 1 more wins than losses, playoff season, that was in 2015-16 13 games 7-6, I will say he hasn't had that many opportunities since 2009-10 he has only had 5 playoff series with only 1 with more wins than losses. Playoff games: 6 2-4; 7 3-4; 6 2-4; 13 7-6; &
12 5-7.

I rest my case. Thanks for asking.