Toronto Maple Leafs defenceman Jani Hakanpaa has been chomping at the bit to represent his country at the 4 Nations Face-Off. The towering defenceman was named to Finland’s roster despite only ...

As the Toronto Maple Leafs inch closer to the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs, there’s cautious optimism surrounding the status of the return of defenseman Jani Hakanpaa — but no guarantees.

Toronto Maple Leafs defenceman Jani Hakanpaa will not participate for Finland in the upcoming 4 Nations Face-Off, the Maple Leafs announced Saturday. Hakanpaa hasn’t played since November 16.

Hakanpaa hasn't played since Nov. 16 and had a second knee procedure in early December. Jani Hakanpaa won't suit up for Team Finland at the 4 Nations Face-Off due to an injury, the Toronto Maple ...

Hakanpaa (knee) won't participate in the upcoming 4 Nations Face-Off. Hakanpaa has appeared in two games this season due to a knee problem, earning two shots on goal, four blocked shots and one hit.

Jani Hakanpää has been ruled out of the 4 Nations Face-Off because of his ongoing injury issues. Finland now needs two replacements on "D" with Miro Heiskanen already out.

Finland's Jani Hakanpaa (58) checks Canada's Anthony Mantha, right, during the Ice Hockey World Championships gold medal match at the Ondrej Nepela Arena in Bratislava, Slovakia, Sunday, May 26, 2019.

Hakanpaa (knee) has no timeline to return, Mark Masters of TSN reports Friday. It's quickly becoming a lost season for Hakanpaa, who is not on the Maple Leafs ' four-game road trip prior to the 4 ...

Hakanpaa has not played since Nov. 16 because of a knee injury. The Maple Leafs announced on Saturday he would also miss the 4 Nations Face-Off. For complete 4 Nations Face-Off information, go here.

Toronto Maple Leafs defenceman Jani Hakanpaa has been chomping at the bit to represent his country at the 4 Nations Face-Off. The towering defenceman was named to Finland’s roster despite only ...

Toronto Maple Leafs defenceman Jani Hakanpaa will not participate for Finland in the upcoming 4 Nations Face-Off, the Maple Leafs announced Saturday. Hakanpaa hasn’t played since November 16.