2025 NHL draft: Erik Haula returns to Nashville as Predators' rebuild for title defense

The Nashville Predators have reacquired veteran forward Erik Haula from the New Jersey Devils in exchange for defense prospect Jeremy Hanzel and a 2025 fourth-round pick. Haula, with a $3.15 million cap hit, returns to Nashville after a stint in 2020-21, bringing experience and depth to the Predators' roster as they aim for playoff contention.