
A seventh-round pick who defied expectations, Erik Haula is the definition of a dependable, two-way forward. Trusted with significant ice time, he's a complementary offensive force who creates more often than he finishes, while always remaining a positive presence on the ice. He's the veteran who brings quiet reliability and smarts to every shift.
Cooling: 31 after the game against EDM, 11 now — still hotter than 20% of forwards (average forward 27).
Now 11 · −32 over these 13 games
1 point and 1 goal in 5 games — below his own pace (1.9 per 5).
| LAST 5 GAMES | HIM | HIS USUAL · PER 5 GAMES | AVERAGE FORWARD | VERDICT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 1 | 0.8 | 1.1 | ▲ 1.3× his usual |
| Assists | 0 | 1.2 | 1.5 | ▼ 0.0× his usual |
| Points | 1 | 1.9 | 2.5 | ▼ 0.5× his usual |
| Shots | 7 | 9 | 8 | ▼ 0.8× his usual |
| Shooting % | 14.3% | 8.3% | 13.6% | ▲ 1.7× his usual |
| Plus/minus | 0 | −0.4 | −0.2 | his usual |
| Ice time a game | 14:40 | 15:31 | 14:51 | ≈ 0.9× his usual |
| DATE | OPPONENT | RESULT | G | A | POINTS | SOG | +/- | TOI | HEAT AFTER |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 31 | vs | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 11:44 | 11 |
| Oct 29 | vs | W | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 13:41 | 11 |
| Oct 27 | @ | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:00 | 10 |
| Oct 26 | @ | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | +1 | 16:44 | 10 |
| Oct 24 | @ | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | −1 | 16:11 | 0 |
The bar runs from zero to the league's best forward; the white tick is the average forward.
No category in the top quarter yet. Below the middle: plus/minus (45th), goals (45th).
On pace for 32 points over 82 games, against his best season so far: 55 in 2017–18.
| SEASON | TEAM | GP | G | A | PTS | POINTS PER GAME | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026–27 · now | 13 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 0.38 | −1 | |
| 2025–26 | 81 | 14 | 24 | 38 | 0.47 | −15 | |
| 2024–25 | 69 | 11 | 10 | 21 | 0.30 | −6 | |
| 2023–24 | 76 | 16 | 19 | 35 | 0.46 | −1 | |
| 2022–23 | 80 | 14 | 27 | 41 | 0.51 | +13 | |
| 2021–22 | 78 | 18 | 26 | 44 | 0.56 | +19 | |
| 2020–21 | 51 | 9 | 12 | 21 | 0.41 | +4 | |
| 2019–20 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0.29 | 0 | |
| 2019–20 | 41 | 12 | 10 | 22 | 0.54 | +1 | |
| 2018–19 | 15 | 2 | 5 | 7 | 0.47 | +1 | |
| 2017–18 · best | 76 | 29 | 26 | 55 | 0.72 | −16 | |
| 2016–17 | 72 | 15 | 11 | 26 | 0.36 | +5 | |
| 2015–16 | 76 | 14 | 20 | 34 | 0.45 | +21 | |
| 2014–15 | 72 | 7 | 7 | 14 | 0.19 | −7 | |
| 2013–14 | 46 | 6 | 9 | 15 | 0.33 | +14 |
Erik Haula's current stretch isn't a hot streak or a cold spell, but rather a consistent, albeit quiet, presence on the ice. He's not lighting the lamp, but the one assist in his last five games suggests he's still contributing to offensive sequences, and his ice time remains steady, indicating the coaching staff trusts his role. While the lack of goals might make him less of a "must-watch" for fantasy managers seeking immediate point production, his reliable minutes mean he's a player to monitor for potential breakthroughs as the season progresses.