Hakanpaa agreed to terms on a one-year contract with Finnish club Karpat on Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

Hakanpaa was sidelined by a knee injury for much of the 2024-25 campaign, logging just two regular-season games with the Maple Leafs. His season-long deal with Karpat does include an NHL clause, which would allow him to be released should a team come calling.

Hakanpaa (knee) won't participate in the upcoming 4 Nations Face-Off.

EDGE Analysis

Hakanpaa has appeared in two games this season due to a knee problem, earning two shots on goal, four blocked shots and one hit. He has been skating, but there isn't a timeline for his return to the lineup. Finland needs two defense replacements for the 4 Nations Face-Off because of injuries to Hakanpaa and Miro Heiskanen (knee).

Hakanpaa (knee) has no timeline to return, Mark Masters of TSN reports Friday.

EDGE Analysis

It's quickly becoming a lost season for Hakanpaa, who is not on the Maple Leafs' four-game road trip prior to the 4 Nations Face-Off break. The 32-year-old defenseman has played in just two contests this season and is currently on long-term injured reserve. He underwent a minor procedure in early December, which was supposed to allow him to skate shortly after, but there's been no report of him getting back on the ice since.

Hakanpaa (knee) was placed on long-term injured reserve Tuesday, per PuckPedia.

EDGE Analysis

Hakanpaa has played in only two NHL games this season, earning two shots on goal, four blocked shots and one hit. He sat out Tuesday's 3-1 win over the Islanders, his 19th straight game on the shelf. Hakanpaa has been skating but isn't close to returning to the lineup.

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.

EDGE Analysis

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.

Hakanpaa was placed on injured reserve due to a lower-body injury Monday, retroactive to Nov. 16.

EDGE Analysis

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.

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.

EDGE Analysis

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.

Hakanpaa (knee) rejoined the Maple Leafs for practice Monday, David Alter of The Hockey News reports.

EDGE Analysis

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.

Hakanpaa (knee) will link up with AHL Toronto on a conditioning assignment, the Leafs announced Friday.

EDGE Analysis

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.

Head coach Craig Berube said Thursday that Hakanpaa (knee) is close to returning, Darren Dreger of TSN reports.

EDGE Analysis

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.