{"id":473203,"date":"2026-02-26T15:47:13","date_gmt":"2026-02-26T15:47:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nhl\/473203\/"},"modified":"2026-02-26T15:47:13","modified_gmt":"2026-02-26T15:47:13","slug":"predators-receiving-increased-interest-in-erik-haula","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nhl\/473203\/","title":{"rendered":"Predators Receiving Increased Interest In Erik Haula"},"content":{"rendered":"

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The Nashville Predators<\/a> are sitting within striking distance of a Wild Card spot, but that won’t stop the league from circling their roster ahead of the March 6 deadline.\u00a0According to David Pagnotta of The Fourth Period<\/a>, trade discussions involving Nashville are expected to pick up, and veteran forward Erik Haula is emerging as one of the players drawing increasing interest as contenders look for under-the-radar help.
\nFourth Period Expects Erik Haula Interest to Rise<\/p>\n

Pagnotta reported that the Predators were already working on potential deals prior to the Olympic break, and those conversations are expected to intensify now that the season has resumed.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Haula is a logical trade candidate. The 34-year-old is in the final season of a three-year contract carrying a $3.15 million cap hit and can become an unrestricted free agent on July 1. He also holds a six-team no-trade list, but his expiring status makes him one of Nashville\u2019s most movable assets if the team decides to sell.<\/p>\n

ERIK HAULA OLYMPIC BRONZE MEDALIST \ud83e\udd49#WinterOlympics<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/0JKICh8NEB<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Nashville Predators (@PredsNHL) February 21, 2026<\/a> <\/p>\n

Nashville is hovering on the playoff bubble, but the organization is open to reshaping parts of its roster while also preparing for a front-office transition. If the Predators lean toward moving expiring veterans, Haula is near the top of the list of players expected to generate calls.<\/p>\n

Olympic Performance Boosts Haula\u2019s Trade Value<\/p>\n

Haula\u2019s stock may have gotten a late-season boost thanks to his play at the Milano Cortina Olympics.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Skating for Finland, he recorded six points in six games and finished among the team\u2019s leading scorers, showing he can still contribute against elite competition.<\/p>\n

#Preds<\/a> Head Coach Andrew Brunette says Juuse Saros and Erik Haula got back to Nashville last night. They\u2019ll be reassessed tomorrow on their status for the game against Chicago tomorrow night.<\/p>\n

\u2014 Brooks Bratten (@brooksbratten) February 25, 2026<\/a> <\/p>\n

This season, Haula is pushing toward the 40-point mark (9 goals, 29 points) for the fourth time in his career while continuing to handle penalty-kill duties and multiple lineup roles.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Over a 13-year NHL career that includes stops with the Vegas Golden Knights<\/a>, Boston Bruins<\/a>, New Jersey Devils<\/a>, and others, he has built a reputation as a reliable playoff performer and adaptable depth piece. He’s recorded 162 goals and 366 total points across 816 games played.<\/p>\n

Photo Credit:\u00a0David W Cerny\/Reuters via Imagn Images<\/p>\n