Jani Hakanpaa

Jani Hakanpaa

32-Year-Old DefensemanD
Dallas Stars
Day-To-Day
Injury Lower Body
Est. Return 4/17/2024
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.
Might return for playoffs
DDallas Stars
Lower Body
April 3, 2024
Hakanpaa (lower body) might be available for the playoffs, coach Peter DeBoer told Brian Rea of Bally Sports Southwest on Wednesday.
ANALYSIS
Hakanpaa is at least skating on his own, but he'll presumably need to participate in some practices before getting an opportunity to rejoin the lineup. The 32-year-old defenseman has two goals, 12 points, 33 PIM, 196 hits and 123 blocks in 64 outings this season. He'll miss his seventh consecutive game when Dallas faces Edmonton on Wednesday.
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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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Hoping to play before postseason
DDallas Stars
April 10, 2024
Hakanpaa, who has been sidelined with a lower-body injury, is hoping to play at least one game before the start of the playoffs, per Brian Rea of Bally Sports Southwest Wednesday.
ANALYSIS
Hakanpaa has been on the shelf since March 16 against the Kings due to his lower-body problem, a stretch of 10 games. Considering the blueliner is stuck in a 23-game goal drought, during which he's managed just 23 shots and four assists, few fantasy players will be anxiously awaiting his return to the lineup.
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
2020
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 Saturday
DDallas Stars
Lower Body
March 30, 2024
Hakanpaa (lower body) won't play Saturday versus Seattle, per Mike Heika of the Stars' official site.
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Still out Thursday
DDallas Stars
Lower Body
March 28, 2024
Hakanpaa (lower body) won't play Thursday versus the Canucks, Mike Heika of the Stars' official site reports.
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Out again Tuesday
DDallas Stars
Lower Body
March 26, 2024
Hakanpaa (lower body) won't play Tuesday versus the Sharks, Mike Heika of the Stars' official site reports.
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Remains unavailable
DDallas Stars
Lower Body
March 24, 2024
Hakanpaa (lower body) will not dress Sunday against the Coyotes, Mike Heika of the Stars' official site reports.
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Won't play Friday
DDallas Stars
Lower Body
March 22, 2024
Hakanpaa (lower body) will not be available versus the Penguins on Friday, Stars radio analyst Bruce LeVine reports.
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