Haula Brings Depth to Kings' Center Rotation | Los Angeles Kings News

The LA Kings just landed veteran center Erik Haula in free agency, bringing physicality, two-way play, and playoff experience to their middle. After a solid 38-point season with Nashville — where he anchored special teams and represented Finland internationally — Haula slots into a committee alongside Byfield and Laughton, stepping in as Kopitar’s successor without trying to replace him. Signed for $7.2M over two years, he’s expected to thrive on the second line with Zuccarello and Fiala, focusing on responsibility and consistency. The goal? Repeat his point-per-game output while trimming penalty minutes — a breakout year could mean 15 goals and 40 points. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://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/a382ad3bf40003b0