Jani Hakanpaa

Jani Hakanpaa

32-Year-Old DefensemanD
Dallas Stars
Out
Injury Lower Body
Est. Return 6/2/2024
2023 Fantasy Outlook
Hakanpaa again took a step forward in 2022-23, posting 16 points, a plus-18 rating, 224 hits and 128 blocked shots in 82 contests. The Finn has brought some thump in a bottom-four role for the Stars over the last two years, and it's that physical play that gives him fantasy appeal in deeper formats. He's never likely to challenge for the 20-point mark and he doesn't get power-play time, so there's no reason to expect him to grow on offense in 2023-24. He'll also be coming off of knee surgery after sustaining an injury during the Stars' run to the Western Conference Finals, so it's possible he could miss time at the start of the campaign. Read Past Outlooks
$Signed a three-year, $4.5 million contract with the Stars in July of 2021.
Unlikely for Game 5
DDallas Stars
Lower Body
May 30, 2024
Hakanpaa (lower body) is not expected to play in Friday's Game 5 versus the Oilers, Mike Heika of the Stars' official site reports.
ANALYSIS
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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2023–24 Time On Ice Stats
  • Average Time On Ice:
    18:39
  • Average Power Play TOI:
    0:02
  • Average Short-Handed TOI:
    3:16
 
Ice Time
Power Play
Short-Handed
2021–22
16:13
0:02
2:16
2022–23
19:20
0:03
3:17
2023–24
18:39
0:02
3:16
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Latest Fantasy Rumors
Might miss entire first round
DDallas Stars
May 1, 2024
Hakanpaa, who hasn't played since March 16 due to a lower-body injury, might not be able to return before the end of the first round, according to Stars radio analyst Bruce LeVine.
ANALYSIS
Hakanpaa recorded two goals, 12 points, 33 PIM, 196 hits and 123 blocks in 64 regular-season contests. If he was healthy, Hakanpaa would probably be serving on the second or third pairing. In the meantime, Nils Lundkvist has been a regular in the lineup.
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
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2014
After a four-year run with Karpat of the Finnish Liiga, Hakanpaa returned to North America in 2019-20. He posted 13 points in 47 games with AHL San Diego and added one goal in five outings with the Ducks. It's been a long road to the NHL for the 28-year-old Finn, but he's set to feature in a third-pairing role in 2020-21. The Ducks' offense isn't expected to be very good, and Hakanpaa isn't known for offense either, so it's unlikely he reaches double-digit points in the 56-game campaign.
The 22-year-old Hakanpaa made his debut at AHL Chicago last season, providing four goals and four assists over 54 games. He’s never shown much aptitude as a scorer while playing professionally in Finland and the minors, likely relegating him third-pairing duties once he reaches the NHL.
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Won't play Wednesday
DDallas Stars
Lower Body
May 29, 2024
Hakanpaa (lower body) isn't expected to play in Game 4 against Edmonton on Wednesday, per Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet.
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Unavailable Monday
DDallas Stars
Lower Body
May 27, 2024
Hakanpaa (lower body) will not be available Monday against the Oilers, Mike Heika of the Stars' official site reports.
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Won't return Saturday
DDallas Stars
Lower Body
May 25, 2024
Hakanpaa (lower body) isn't available for Game 2 against the Oilers on Saturday, per Lia Assimakopoulos of The Dallas Morning News.
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Out of action Thursday
DDallas Stars
Lower Body
May 23, 2024
Hakanpaa (lower body) will not be in the lineup for Game 1 against Edmonton on Thursday, Stars radio host Owen Newkirk reports.
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Still day-to-day
DDallas Stars
Lower Body
May 20, 2024
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.
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