Erik Haula sets a very unfortunate record for futility against one team

[Negan4Coach]

A bit of perspective; the Canes only gave Haula 2 days off after his wife had to have a still-borne miscarriage, which soured his relationship with the team.

What a villain.

Yeah this ain't Europe. You're not getting a year of paternity leave and IDK how many days one needs off work when your wife has a miscarriage (I needed precisely zero), but two seems pretty reasonable.

 

[crazy8888]

The absolute kicker for this is that Haula was a member of the Hurricanes 4 years ago and was not at all pleased with his treatment here going so far as to embrace the role of self proclaimed villain whenever his teams played the Canes.

And every year since, as a Pred, Bruin, and Devil, he's ended his season shaking the hand of his former team in defeat.

 

[Hockeyholic]

Corey Perry been worse. Lost in three finals with three different teams.

Would love to know if that has ever happened before.

Three straight Finals
Three different teams
All losses

 

[stl76]

Yeah this ain't Europe. You're not getting a year of paternity leave and IDK how many days one needs off work when your wife has a miscarriage (I needed precisely zero), but two seems pretty reasonable.

What a weird comment. Sorry you and your wife had to go through that.

 

[Perfect_Drug]

I'm quit smoking five years ago. Smoking is bad for you. And were did I said that he doesn't have cup? Still lost in three finals

Brian Propp lost in the Finals 5 times.

 

[Negan4Coach]

What a weird comment. Sorry you and your wife had to go through that.

It sucked, but tbh it is quite common. Odds are any couple who gets married in their 30's and starts having kids late in life will endure it.

The thing is we've taken the normal trials and tribulations of a human life and made them into something that has to be internalized and categorized and examined rather than something that should be quietly endured.

 

[DRW895]

He is still in NHL after many injuries. Rest of things doesn`t matter

 

[PK]

One of the better Devils this playoffs.

 

[NYRfan85]

It's karma for him leaving the Canes!

 

[Bounces R Way]

Well that's pretty funny, especially considering their history.

Would love to know if that has ever happened before.

Three straight Finals
Three different teams
All losses

Brian Propp lost in the Finals 5 times.

Wasn't three straight but Rhett Warrener lost in the finals with the Panthers, Sabres, and Flames. Imagine it wasn't uncommon before expansion.

 

[Perfect_Drug]

Well that's pretty funny, especially considering their history.




Wasn't three straight but Rhett Warrener lost in the finals with the Panthers, Sabres, and Flames. Imagine it wasn't uncommon before expansion.

Considering his career basically overlapped the Islander Dynasty, Oiler Dynasty, and Mario's 2 cup wins. Wasn't much wiggle room if he wasn't on one of those 3 teams.

 

[Pandaman11]

So basically, what you're saying is that if my Jackets pick up Haula, we'll make the playoffs next year?

With the kind of luck the Blue Jackets are having, the Hurricanes will miss next year

 

[Viqsi]

With the kind of luck the Blue Jackets are having, the Hurricanes will miss next year

I wish I had a good counterargument for this, I really do.

 

[Avs2022]

I feel like Haula and Corey Perry must be related.

 

[Beige Van]

Hossa ended up on the losing side of both Wings/Pens finals in '08 and '09. 3rd time was the charm in '10 with the Hawks though