Confirmed Signing with Link: [TOR] D Jani Hakanpaa signs with the Maple Leafs (1 year, $1.47M)

[serp]

There was some speculation and reporting Hakanpääs injury was/is so bad he may never be able to play again.

 

[Golden_Jet]

How does Dallas let Hakanpaa walk for 1.5 million and sign Libushkin for over double that?

Jesus.

He’s injured, does he play again is the question.
Not sure of validity but

Leafs' Jani Hakanpaa reportedly to never play in the NHL due to injury

The Toronto Maple Leafs only just acquired Jani Hakanpaa, but now, an interesting report has revealed that he may never take to the ice again.

www.hockeypatrol.com

 

[serp]

This isn't just a Steve Simmons thing by the way. We've heard that rumor during the playoffs that Hawk may be done for good and his injury his similar to what Bishop had. Now Bish said when he retired if he was a skater he could still play but almost no muscle in your knee and bone on bone can't be good as a skater either.

 

[behemolari]

exactly what leafs needs, good sign

 

[Commander Clueless]

Dallas playing it smart. Let Hakanpaa walk to Toronto knowing he was injured and that the Leafs would be forced to trade for Lyubushkin again, then sign Lyubushkin.

Free picks.

With him, Reaves and Domi, the Leafs are going to be shorthanded constantly.

He can replace Bert's dumb penalties per 60.

Not sure who will replace the scoring though....

 

[BlueBaron]

Weird summer. We have 3 rh shots now. Guess he's 3rd pair or 7 but more size and hits are welcome. Our system should insulate him a bit. Cautiously optimistic.

 

[Ratbath]

Nice to see another contract for jani. Definitely thought he was going to have to retire

 

[Oilslick941611]

Doesn't this guy have bad injury issues?

How does Dallas let Hakanpaa walk for 1.5 million and sign Libushkin for over double that?

Jesus.

one can play games while the other is in the trainer room

 

[starsfan86]

I'm laughing at all the comments not knowing who he is. Clearly don't watch or know anything about the half the league that plays after Bedtime...

This is a very good and underrated signing.

He is better than OEL at this stage.

No, he’s really not. Stars fans wanted to fire him to the sun this past season.

 

[sittler rules!!!]

Wow, a nice grab!

Hey Aki
Aki berg was a big deal once lol

Aki Berg......the Finnish Bobby Orr

 

[Kahvi]

This isn't just a Steve Simmons thing by the way. We've heard that rumor during the playoffs that Hawk may be done for good and his injury his similar to what Bishop had. Now Bish said when he retired if he was a skater he could still play but almost no muscle in your knee and bone on bone can't be good as a skater either.

Was there a single incident where he injured his knee, or was it slowly just getting worse and to the point he couldn't play anymore?

 

[serp]

Was there a single incident where he injured his knee, or was it slowly just getting worse and to the point he couldn't play anymore?

It happened at some point in 22-23 and got worse during that season to the point he was just awful during the 23 playoffs. In the offseason he didn't get any surgery on it done but completely conservatively . At the start of last season he looked fine for about 1 month or 2 afterwards he game fell of incredibly badly . Barely able to move anymore almost stationary. Which lead to him getting shut down in March and he has not played since. At first it sounded like oh don't worry "he's coming back" . First it was supposedly before the playoffs started , then at the start of the playoffs and then during the WCF but he never did and afterwards it was revealed he was not coming back at any point. During the playoffs that rumor about him beeing done with hockey was floated by some Stars beat writers.

 

[The Shadow]

This would be the second in 2 years - Dallas player the leafs signed that ended up being injured - if true

 

[Spargon]

Dallas playing it smart. Let Hakanpaa walk to Toronto knowing he was injured and that the Leafs would be forced to trade for Lyubushkin again, then sign Lyubushkin.

Free picks.



He can replace Bert's dumb penalties per 60.

Not sure who will replace the scoring though....

Considering Bert was a complete plug until Matthews and Domi dragged him to 20g late in the season when the line got formed, I think we will be fine.

 

[TheNumber4]

What’s with the reports that his knees are completely done and he won’t play?

Why sign someone this injured? Then there’s Tanev. And an old OEL. That blue line carries a TON of risk. Like if it doesn’t go perfectly, the Leafs season could tank.

 

[M88K]

What’s with the reports that his knees are completely done and he won’t play?

Why sign someone this injured? Then there’s Tanev. And an old OEL. That blue line Carrie’s a TON of risk. Like if it doesn’t go perfectly, the Leafs season could tank.

Hakanpaa is low risk, if he doesn't play again they put him on LTIR, if he does, then he's decent-ish in a #6 role

 

[TheNumber4]

Hakanpaa is low risk, if he doesn't play again they put him on LTIR, if he does, then he's decent-ish in a #6 role

Sure, buriable. But sounds from some reports it’s almost a for sure Hakanpaa is done. Still a weird signing.

But I guess the Leafs signed broken down Murray and thought they could fix him. I think Toronto thinks their medical staff are literal miracle workers or something.

 

[M88K]

Sure, buriable. But sounds from some reports it’s almost a for sure Hakanpaa is done. Still a weird signing.

But I guess the Leafs signed broken down Murray and thought they could fix him. I think Toronto thinks their medical staff are literal miracle workers or something.

maybe they poached some of the staff from Vegas

 

[TheNumber4]

maybe they poached some of the staff from Vegas

Wouldn’t be surprised. Actually Leafs are up there with the LtIr f***ery as much as Vegas with their whole Robidas island thing.

 

[Kahvi]

Hakanpaa is low risk, if he doesn't play again they put him on LTIR, if he does, then he's decent-ish in a #6 role

If his knee is as bad as some reports say, he won't be LTIRed, but the contract will be voided because of failing a physical. Happened to Joel Kiviranta with Avs the past season or the one before.

 

[TimeZone]

Doesn't this guy have bad injury issues?


one can play games while the other is in the trainer room

He's confirmed to be done?

Wow that sucks, Bush is still terrible.

 

[seanlinden]

Wouldn’t be surprised. Actually Leafs are up there with the LtIr f***ery as much as Vegas with their whole Robidas island thing.

Not really.

The Leafs bury their problem-children on LTIR... once they go on LTIR, they seemingly never return.

Vegas has used LTIR as a means to stack a playoff roster.

 

[TheNumber4]

Not really.

The Leafs bury their problem-children on LTIR... once they go on LTIR, they seemingly never return.

Vegas has used LTIR as a means to stack a playoff roster.

They both do it for Cap relief. For roster building reasons.

 

[seanlinden]

Hakanpaa is low risk, if he doesn't play again they put him on LTIR, if he does, then he's decent-ish in a #6 role

Interesting to note that as of right now, the Leafs signings (OEL, Mermis & Tanev) are all appearing on the Leafs roster, but Hakanpaa does not.

Perhaps this might suggest that the Leafs and Hakanpaa's team have simply agreed to terms, without actually registering a contract?

 

[Jumptheshark]

did he pass his physical?