Maple Leafs sign D Jani Hakanpaa to 1-year deal

Field Level Media|published: Wed 11th September, 16:32 2024

Mar 14, 2024; Dallas, Texas, USA; Dallas Stars defenseman Jani Hakanpaa (2) skates off the ice after the Stars give up a sixth goal to the New Jersey Devils during the game at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

The Toronto Maple Leafs signed defenseman Jani Hakanpaa to a one-year deal worth $1.47 million on Wednesday.

Hakanpaa, 32, recorded 12 points (two goals, 10 assists) in 64 games with the Dallas Stars during the 2023-24 season.

In 288 career NHL regular season games, he has tallied 45 points (15 goals, 30 assists) and 173 penalty minutes with the Anaheim Ducks (2019-21), Carolina Hurricanes (2021) and Dallas (2021-24) while adding four points (one goal, three assists) in 33 career playoff games.

Hakanpaa was selected by the St. Louis Blues in the fourth round of the 2010 NHL Draft.

--Field Level Media