Devils Trade Haula, Preds Plan Stability

The Predators just traded Erik Haula, signaling he’s likely headed to free agency after a solid season with 14 goals and 24 assists. The move isn’t about teardown—it’s about upgrading with a younger, higher-upside forward who fits the coach’s system. That means core players like O’Reilly and Stamkos are staying put for now. While no full rebuild is happening this year, the roster could be flipped at the trade deadline next season if things go south. Expect a push to add another defenseman—either via free agency or the draft—to shore up a key weakness, possibly targeting a veteran trade chip or a prospect ready to contribute. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/eead80546f74dfe1