Erik Haula Named NHL’s 2nd Star of the Week

Jagr, Haula and Anderson named ‘Stars’ of week Panthers forward takes top honor for week ending Feb. 21 by NHL Public Relations @nhl / NHL.com  1:02 PM  SHARE NEW YORK – Florida Panthers right wing Jaromir Jagr, Minnesota Wild center Erik Haula and Ottawa Senators goaltender Craig Anderson have been named the NHL’s “Three Stars” for the week ending Feb. 21. FIRST STAR

Grigorenko Sticking with Sabres

RP – Original Story by: Mark Zwolinski BUFFALO—The Buffalo Sabres ended overwhelming speculation Tuesday morning when they confirmed the club would be keeping teenager Mikhail Grigorenko at the NHL level. “Two things, really, that went into the decision … its his development in conjunction to his ability to help us win hockey games,” GM Darcy

Football-playing father finds joy in Haula’s success with Wild

RP by: MICHAEL RUSSO , Star Tribune Wild rookie Erik Haula didn’t follow in his father Tomi’s footsteps. And that’s worked well for all involved. Tomi Haula’s son might be a hardworking hockey-playing rookie for the Wild, but Tomi grew up playing American football. Erik Haula’s dad played and coached in the Vaahteraliiga, a semipro