The Maple Leafs added more depth to their defense by adding the Finnish right-handed penalty killer.
The Toronto Maple Leafs continue to add to their defense. And they are doing it with size.
According to multiple reports, the Leafs signed Finnish defenseman Jani Hakanpaa to a two-year deal worth $3 million.
Hakanpaa is a 6-foot-5 defenseman that primarily plays on the third defense pair. He's another right-handed shot, whom the Leafs were targeting. The 32-year-old hasn't played since March 16 after a knee issue forced an arthroscopic procedure. He did skate with Dallas toward the end of their run to the Western Conference final but did not get back into action.
Hakanpaa has two goals and 10 assists in 64 games. His size will make him a lead candidate to take part in the team's first penalty-killing unit. He was the third defenseman the Leafs signed on the opening day of free agency.
The Leafs signed Chris Tanev to a six-year, $27 million followed by a four-year deal worth $3.5 million per season.
The player, when needed, can also drop the gloves.
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