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| Regular Season | 0 | 0 | -1 | 14:05 | 0 |
Top Jani Hakanpaa News
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Maple Leafs' Jani Hakanpaa: Undergoes minor procedure
Head coach Craig Berube announced Thursday that Hakanpaa recently underwent a procedure on his knee that should allow him to resume skating soon, David Alter of The Hockey News reports.
Hakanpaa hasn't played since Nov. 16 due to a lower-body injury that appears to be related to the knee injury that sidelined him earlier this season, and he was officially placed on injured reserve Monday. It's not yet clear when the 32-year-old will be able to return to game action, but the Maple Leafs seem hopeful that he'll be back on the ice in the near future.
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Maple Leafs' Jani Hakanpaa: Placed on injured reserve
Hakanpaa was placed on injured reserve due to a lower-body injury Monday, retroactive to Nov. 16.
Hakanpaa missed the start of the regular season due to a knee injury, and he made just two appearances for the Maple Leafs after being activated from injured reserve in mid-November. He logged four blocked shots, a hit and a minus-1 rating while averaging 14:05 of ice time, but he hasn't appeared in games over the past few weeks and will now head back to injured reserve. It's not yet clear whether Hakanpaa's current ailment is related to his previous knee injury, and a timetable for his return isn't yet known.
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Maple Leafs' Jani Hakanpaa: Ready to play Wednesday
Hakanpaa (knee) has been taken off long-term injured reserve and is expected to draw into the lineup Wednesday versus Washington, per James Mirtle of The Athletic.
Hakanpaa hasn't played yet for the Maple Leafs after signing a one-year, $1.47 million contract with Toronto in September. He underwent arthroscopic knee surgery in the spring. Hakanpaa had two goals, 12 points, 33 PIM, 196 hits and 123 blocks over 64 regular-season outings with Dallas in 2023-24. The 32-year-old will likely serve on the third pairing in his Leafs debut.
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Maple Leafs' Jani Hakanpaa: Practices with NHL club
Hakanpaa (knee) rejoined the Maple Leafs for practice Monday, David Alter of The Hockey News reports.
Hakanpaa spent over a week with AHL Toronto on a conditioning assignment, but his return to practice with the Maple Leafs signals that he's likely nearing a return to game action in the NHL. His next chance to suit up for the Maple Leafs will be at home against the Senators on Tuesday, but the team could monitor how he feels after Monday's practice session before determining his status.
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Maple Leafs' Jani Hakanpaa: Given conditioning assignment
Hakanpaa (knee) will link up with AHL Toronto on a conditioning assignment, the Leafs announced Friday.
According to Chris Johnston of The Athletic, Hakanpaa will be eligible to spend six days and play in up to three games with the minor-league club, though the Marlies have just one contest on the schedule over that six-day period. After suiting up for AHL Toronto against Cleveland on Saturday, don't be surprised to see Hakanpaa recalled to the NHL roster.
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Maple Leafs' Jani Hakanpaa: Nearing return
Head coach Craig Berube said Thursday that Hakanpaa (knee) is close to returning, Darren Dreger of TSN reports.
Hakanpaa underwent arthroscopic knee surgery last spring and began the regular season on long-term injured reserve. While it's not yet clear exactly when he'll be able to return to action, he appears to be closing in on being cleared. It wouldn't be surprising to see him sent to the AHL for a game or two to work on his conditioning before he suits up for the Maple Leafs.
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Maple Leafs' Jani Hakanpaa: Put on LTIR
Hakanpaa (knee) was placed on long-term injured reserve Monday.
Hakanpaa underwent arthroscopic knee surgery in the spring but joined the Maple Leafs on a one-year deal in September. However, he'll have to wait to make his team debut while he continues his recovery process. The 32-year-old has recently practiced in a no-contact jersey, but it's not yet clear when Toronto expects him to return to game action.
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Maple Leafs' Jani Hakanpaa: Making progress
Hakanpaa (knee) could practice with the Leafs' main group for the first time next week, reports Terry Koshan of the Toronto Sun.
Hakanpaa has been working his way back from arthroscopic surgery this past spring and has been wearing the red no-contact jersey while skating with the Marlies-bound third group. Hakanpaa played 64 regular-season games with Dallas in 2023-24, scoring two goals and 10 assists while averaging 18:39 of ice time.
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Maple Leafs' Jani Hakanpaa: Inks one-year deal
Hakanpaa (knee) signed a one-year, $1.47 million contract with Toronto on Wednesday.
Hakanpaa had reportedly secured a two-year deal back in July but that contract was never officially announced by the team, leading to speculation regarding the severity of his knee issue. It seems the two sides were finally able to come to an agreement on a one-year deal instead. The blue line in Toronto is pretty packed, from veteran Oliver Ekman-Larsson to youngster Conor Timmins. As such, Hakanpaa is far from a lock to suit up for Opening Night against Montreal on Oct. 9.
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Jani Hakanpaa: Reportedly still unsigned
Hakanpaa (knee) remains unsigned according to reports, with Leafs general manager Brad Treliving telling reporters Wednesday, "We're working through it," per Lance Hornby of The Toronto Sun.
Multiple reports indicated Toronto signed Hakanpaa to a two-year, $3 million contract back in July, but the organization never officially announced the move, and the blueliner isn't listed on the official roster, per the NHL media site. Speculation has been circling that the lack of an official deal is tied to the FInn's knee injury, though the Maple Leafs have yet to comment anything beyond Treliving's brief statement Wednesday.
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Maple Leafs' Jani Hakanpaa: Gets two-year contract
Hakanpaa (knee) signed a two-year, $3 million contract with the Maple Leafs on Monday, according to Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet.
Hakanpaa had two goals, 12 points, 196 hits and 123 blocked shots in 64 regular-season outings with the Stars in 2023-24. He didn't play past March 16 due to his knee injury, which required an arthroscopic procedure. Provided Hakanpaa is healthy, he'll probably serve on Toronto's third pairing.
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Stars' Jani Hakanpaa: Recovering from knee injury
Hakanpaa's lower-body injury is a knee issue that required an arthroscopic procedure, Mike Heika of the Stars' official site reports Friday.
Hakanpaa didn't play past March 16 because of the injury. He had two goals, 12 points, 33 PIM, 196 hits and 123 blocks in 64 regular-season outings in 2023-24. Although there isn't a specific timetable for Hakanpaa's recovery, he's not expected to need further knee procedures.
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Stars' Jani Hakanpaa: Unavailable Sunday
Hakanpaa (lower body) won't be an option for Game 6 against Edmonton on Sunday, per Stars radio host Owen Newkirk .
Hakanpaa will miss his 32nd straight contest, including his 19th consecutive playoff outing. It remains unclear when he will be ready to return to the lineup. Hakanpaa registered two goals, 12 points, 56 shots on net, 196 hits and 123 blocked shots in 64 regular-season outings during the 2023-24 campaign.
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Stars' Jani Hakanpaa: Unlikely for Game 5
Hakanpaa (lower body) is not expected to play in Friday's Game 5 versus the Oilers, Mike Heika of the Stars' official site reports.
Hakanpaa will miss his 31st straight game, though his absence is a bit more noticeable now with Chris Tanev (lower body) questionable for Game 5. Hakanpaa has been considered day-to-day throughout his absence, though he has not regularly skated during the playoffs.
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Stars' Jani Hakanpaa: Won't play Wednesday
Hakanpaa (lower body) isn't expected to play in Game 4 against Edmonton on Wednesday, per Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet.
Hakanpaa hasn't been in the lineup since March 16, and it's unclear when he might be able to return. He had two goals, 12 points, 196 hits and 123 blocks in 64 appearances during the regular season.
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Stars' Jani Hakanpaa: Unavailable Monday
Hakanpaa (lower body) will not be available Monday against the Oilers, Mike Heika of the Stars' official site reports.
Hakanpaa has not played since March 16 and there's been little update on his return status. The 32-year-old tallied 12 points in 64 games during the regular season.
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Stars' Jani Hakanpaa: Won't return Saturday
Hakanpaa (lower body) isn't available for Game 2 against the Oilers on Saturday, per Lia Assimakopoulos of The Dallas Morning News.
Hakanpaa hasn't been in the lineup since March 16. He had two goals, 12 points, 33 PIM, 196 hits and 123 blocks in 64 regular-season contests in 2023-24. Although coach Pete DeBoer classified Hakanpaa on Monday as day-to-day, according to Assimakopoulos, the 32-year-old defenseman hasn't been practicing, so he likely isn't close to returning.
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Stars' Jani Hakanpaa: Out of action Thursday
Hakanpaa (lower body) will not be in the lineup for Game 1 against Edmonton on Thursday, Stars radio host Owen Newkirk reports.
Hakanpaa will miss his 27th straight game, including the last 13 games of the regular season. The defenseman was a force on the blue line when he was in the lineup, blocking 123 shots and picking up 196 hits in 64 regular-season games. He has not been practicing and there remains no timetable for his return.
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Stars' Jani Hakanpaa: Still day-to-day
Hakanpaa (lower body) didn't practice Monday and remains day-to-day prior to Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals on Thursday, according to Lia Assimakopoulos of The Dallas Morning News.
Hakanpaa has missed the last 26 contests, including Dallas' first 13 playoff outings. It is still unclear when he will be available to return. If Hakanpaa can't play Thursday, Alex Petrovic or Nils Lundkvist will be in the lineup against Edmonton or Vancouver.
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Player Bio
| HT/WT: 6-6, 220 lbs |
| Birthplace: Kirkkonummi, Finland |
| Age: 32 |
| Experience: 5 |
| Shoots: Right |