Insider provides some clarity on situation between Jani Hakanpaa and the Maple Leafs

Jani Hakanpaa has his beliefs about what he can accomplish this season, but there are certainly doubts that he'll suit up for the Maple Leafs due to injury concerns.

As speculation swirls around Hakanpaa's knee injury and its impact on his potential contract with the Maple Leafs, NHL insider Chris Johnston has provided insight into the Finnish defender's situation and his plans to overcome it.

According to Johnston's comments on the CJ Show:

Johnston also noted that signing Hakanpaa will depend on the Maple Leafs' risk tolerance:

A Hakanpaa signing would align with the Maple Leafs' offseason goal of strengthening their blue line with veteran defenders who excel at keeping the puck out of the net.

As mentioned earlier this week, Hakanpaa has been on the Maple Leafs' radar for some time, so it wouldn't be shocking to see a deal get done.

Source: The Hockey News Jani Hakanpaa Reportedly Wants to Continue Career Amid Contract Situation with Maple Leafs

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