Hatakka had surgery to repair his injured shoulder and will be sidelined indefinitely, the Devils announced Thursday.
Hatakka is dealing with an injury that is considered more significant than day-to-day, Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site reports Friday.
Hatakka signed a one-year, two-way contract with New Jersey on Monday.
Hatakka was reassigned to AHL Utica on Monday.
Hatakka was recalled from AHL Utica on Wednesday.
Hatakka was assigned to AHL Utica on Tuesday.
Hatakka was called up from AHL Utica on Sunday.
Hatakka was dropped to AHL Utica on Sunday.
Hatakka was brought up from AHL Utica on Thursday.
Hatakka was reassigned to AHL San Jose on Wednesday, per CapFriendly.