The Toronto Maple Leafs are reportedly finalizing a one-year, $1.47 million deal with veteran defenseman Jani Hakanpaa, who previously played for the Dallas Stars and was rumored to be joining the Leafs as early as July 1. The contract was never signed, but the Leafs have done some other business, reworked the deal, and finalized…
The Toronto Maple Leafs were busy reshaping their blue line during NHL free agency and made headlines with some of their signings. As the dust has settled, the narrative surrounding one of the players signed has shifted. The signing of veteran defenseman Jani Hakanpaa is being questioned, with some wondering if the Maple Leafs just…
The Toronto Maple Leafs have bolstered their defense by signing Jani Hakanpaa to a two-year, $3 million contract, as reported by Elliotte Friedman. Known for his physicality and penalty-killing prowess, Hakanpaa brings size and toughness to the Leafs’ blue line. Standing at 6-foot-7 and weighing 222 pounds, Hakanpaa averaged 18 minutes and 39 seconds of…
