Craig Berube Delivers Unexpected Positive Update On Jani Hakanpaa
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Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Jani Hakanpaa has been dealing with an injury for quite some time now but it appears as though he could be back sooner than expected.
Jani Hakanpaa has only played two games with the Leafs so far this season as he continued to deal with a nagging knee injury that has left him incapacitated.
Jani Hakanpaa continues to work hard at Toronto Maple Leafs practice
However, the defenseman is starting to feel better and has even been participating in a plethora of practices.
He has become a mainstay at the Maple Leafs practice and there have been rumblings about his playing status as the Four Nations Face-Off approaches.
While speaking to the media, Toronto Maple Leafs head coach Craig Berube gave his thoughts on the Hakanpaa situation and whether or not you can expect the defenseman to return soon.
«He had a good practice today. He looked like he was moving well. That's a feel thing for him and where he's at. I'm hoping that he can keep practicing with us and not have to take two days off. We need to get some consistency there at practice and get him going.»
At this stage, there is no telling whether or not Hakanpaa will return to the lineup before the playoffs.
That said, it is still good to see that he is making progress and showing people that his career isn't over, which was a real fear a few months back.
Overall, the Toronto Maple Leafs are deep on the blue line and Hakanpaa is someone who can block shots which is what you need come playoff time.
Hopefully, he is able to keep his progress on a steady path. It is easy to have a setback when you're dealing with the knee.
Meanwhile, the Leafs are feeling good about themselves as they are on a three-game winning streak.
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