More concern over Jani Hakanpaa's injury status and if he will sign with the Maple Leafs

But some more information has now come forth and the results don't look positive. According to NHL Insider Chris Johnston on TSN 1050's First Up, he believes that since the contract situation has gone on so long, that it's basically dead in the water.

While Johnston says that nothing in itself is concrete, all the drama surrounding Hakanpaa, including him rocking a jersey of his former team or his camp being suspiciously silent it doesn't look like the 6'7 defenseman will be in Toronto any time soon.

The hesitancy comes from Hakanpaa's potentially career-ending knee injury, and Johnston touches on the Leafs medical staff having their personal opinions.

It could behoove Toronto to try and sign Hakanpaa to a PTO and see if he's able to manage the workload and see if his knee holds up, but it could be another case of 'What if?" that plagues each season at some point.

Source: TSN 1050 First Up
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