Hakanpaa (knee) has been taken off long-term injured reserve and is expected to draw into the lineup Wednesday versus Washington, per James Mirtle of The Athletic.

Hakanpaa (knee) rejoined the Maple Leafs for practice Monday, David Alter of The Hockey News reports.

Hakanpaa (knee) will link up with AHL Toronto on a conditioning assignment, the Leafs announced Friday.

Head coach Craig Berube said Thursday that Hakanpaa (knee) is close to returning, Darren Dreger of TSN reports.

Hakanpaa (knee) was placed on long-term injured reserve Monday.

Hakanpaa (knee) could practise with the Leafs main group for the first time next week, reports Terry Koshan of the Toronto Sun.

Hakanpaa (knee) signed a one-year, $1.47 million contract with Toronto on Wednesday.

Hakanpaa (knee) remains unsigned according to reports, with Leafs general manager Brad Treliving telling reporters Wednesday, "We're working through it," per Lance Hornby of The Toronto Sun.

Hakanpaa (knee) signed a two-year, $3 million contract with the Maple Leafs on Monday, according to Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet.

Hakanpaa's lower-body injury is a knee issue that required an arthroscopic procedure, Mike Heika of the Stars' official site reports Friday.