Predators Forward Signs With Los Angeles Kings

Erik Haula leaves Nashville to join his eighth franchise.

Apr 13, 2026; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Nashville Predators left wing Erik Haula (56) passes the puck during the third period of their game against the San Jose Sharks at Bridgestone Arena. Mandatory Credit: Alan Poizner-Imagn Images / IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect

The Los Angeles Kings have signed former Nashville Predators forward Erik Haula to a two-year contract worth $7.2 million with a $2 million signing bonus. Haula leaves the Predators after one season and joins his eighth NHL franchise as he enters his 14th season in the league.

The #LAKings signed 35 y/o F Erik Haula to a 2 year $3.5M cap hit contract

Yr 1: $1.6M Salary, $2M Signing Bonus
Yr 2: $3.6M Salary

Full NTC Yr 1, 10 team NTC in Yr 2

Rep'd by Allain Roy @rsghockey https://t.co/lXF0APcLUR

— PuckPedia (@PuckPedia) July 1, 2026

Haula signed a one-year contract with the Predators ahead of the 2020 season. He played 51 games in the shortened season, scoring nine goals and tallying 21 points before leaving to sign a two-year deal with the Boston Bruins.

He returned to Nashville in June of 2025 as part of a trade with the New Jersey Devils and played in 81 games last season, scoring 14 goals with 24 assists in his second stint with the franchse.

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