Hakanpaa is a huge, physical, bottom-pair defenseman with nearly 300 games of NHL experience. He does not provide a lot of offense, but he hits and blocks shots at a high rate.
The 6'6" Finn last played for the Dallas Stars where he put up 2 goals and 12 points in 64 regular season games. His absence in the playoffs was deeply felt by the team, as they were forced to play 5 defenseman for the majority of their playoff run.