JANI
HAKANPAA
D
Ht/Wt
6’7’’,
222 lbs
Shoots
R
Experience
4
years
Debut
Mar 4, 2020
Born
Mar 31, 1992
(33 yrs)
Kirkkonummi, Finland
Drafted
Drafted by St. Louis in 2010 (4/104).
Drafted from
K-Vantaa (Fin Jr.)
Transactions & Injuries
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| 2025-05-14 |
Missed the last 59 regular season and first 10 playoff games (knee injury).
|
| 2024-12-02 |
Knee injury, injured reserve.
|
| 2024-11-13 |
Missed 17 games (knee injury).
|
| 2024-11-13 |
Recalled from his conditioning assignment with the Toronto Marlies (AHL).
|
| 2024-11-01 |
Assigned to the Toronto Marlies (AHL) for conditioning purposes.
|
Scouting Report
The big Finn is a right-shooting defenseman who came to North America for good in his late 20s and has become one of the NHL's most active hitters, but he also plays a smart, steady game on the blueline. Does not have much in the way of offensive skills, so his NHL ceiling is limited, but his size and physicality earn him ice time as long as he uses them effectively and stays out of the penalty box.
Long Range Potential: Big, physical defenseman.
