Hatakka's demotion could be a sign that Jonas Siegenthaler (concussion) will be ready to play versus the Penguins on Tuesday. The 23-year-old Hatakka has played in 12 NHL contests this season, registering two assists, 14 hits and 12 shots on goal while averaging 14:39 of ice time per game.
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Devils' Santeri Hatakka: Back with big club
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Hatakka was recalled from AHL Utica on Monday, per CapFriendly.
Hatakka has recorded two assists over nine NHL appearances this season. The 23-year-old could get back in the lineup Tuesday against the Penguins.
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Devils' Santeri Hatakka: Reassigned to AHL
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Hatakka was sent to AHL Utica on Sunday, per CapFriendly.
Hatakka has four goals, 17 points and 28 PIM in 41 games with Utica this season. He's also contributed two assists in nine outings with the Devils.
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Devils' Santeri Hatakka: Brought up from minors
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Hatakka was recalled from AHL Utica on Wednesday.
Hatakka's addition to the roster doesn't bode well for Jonas Siegenthaler (upper body), who was injured in Monday's matchup with the Rangers. For his part, the 23-year-old Hatakka figures to compete with Nick DeSimone for the final spot on the blue line if Siegenthaler can't play against Dallas on Thursday.
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Devils' Santeri Hatakka: Sent down to AHL
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Hatakka was assigned to AHL Utica on Tuesday.
In a corresponding move, Brendan Smith (knee) was activated from injured reserve. Hatakka has two assists, eight shots on goal, 11 blocked shots and 10 hits in seven NHL outings this season.
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Devils' Santeri Hatakka: Up from AHL
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Hatakka was called up from AHL Utica on Sunday.
Hatakka has three goals and 11 points in 31 minor-league appearances this season. The 23-year-old also has one assist, one shot on goal, three blocked shots and four hits in three NHL outings this campaign.
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Devils' Santeri Hatakka: Assigned to AHL
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Hatakka was dropped to AHL Utica on Sunday.
Hatakka has one assist, one shot on goal, three blocked shots and four hits in three NHL outings this campaign. He also has nine points and 22 PIM over 28 AHL contests in 2023-24. The Devils might give the 23-year-old defender another look in the NHL after the All-Star break.
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Devils' Santeri Hatakka: Recalled from minors
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Hatakka was brought up from AHL Utica on Thursday.
Hatakka was acquired by the Devils as part of the Timo Meier trade last season but has yet to get into an NHL game for his new club. With the Comets, the 23-year-old defenseman has notched two goals and seven helpers in 28 contests. If he does play versus Columbus on Friday, Hatakka would see his first NHL minutes since 2021-22 when he was with San Jose.
San Jose traded Hatakka, Timo Meier (upper body), Timur Ibragimov, Zachary Emond, Scott Harrington and a fifth-round pick to New Jersey on Sunday in exchange for Fabian Zetterlund, Nikita Okhotyuk, Andreas Johnsson, Shakir Mukhamadullin and draft three picks, including a 2023 first.
Hatakka has nine games of NHL experience but hasn't seen any time with the Sharks this season. The 22-year-old blueliner has two assists in eight AHL games this season. He'll fill a depth role in New Jersey's organization.
Hatakka was promoted from AHL San Jose on Sunday, per CBS Sports.
Hatakka was a healthy scratch for Sunday's contest against Vegas. The 21-year-old rookie has two assists in nine career NHL appearances.
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Sharks' Santeri Hatakka: Sent down Wednesday
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Hatakka was reassigned to AHL San Jose on Wednesday, per CapFriendly.
Hatakka played in one of the Sharks' three games during his stint on the big club. The 21-year-old figures to end the season with the Barracuda.
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Sharks' Santeri Hatakka: Summoned by Sharks
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Hatakka was recalled from AHL San Jose on Sunday.
It has been more than a month since Hatakka was reassigned to the Sharks' AHL affiliate, but he was brought back up to provide depth on the defensive end with Erik Karlsson (lower body) unavailable for at least a couple games.
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Sharks' Santeri Hatakka: Sent to AHL affiliate
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Hatakka was reassigned to AHL San Jose on Tuesday.
Although Hatakka will head to the minors for now, it wouldn't be surprising to see him back with the big club ahead of Thursday's matchup with LA. He's picked up two helpers through eight NHL appearances this season.
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Sharks' Santeri Hatakka: Records helper
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Hatakka logged an assist in Sunday's 3-2 overtime loss to the Ducks.
Hatakka played in his first NHL game since Nov. 18, though he saw just 10:08 of ice time Sunday. The 21-year-old Finn is with the Sharks as they deal with missing four of their regular blueliners. Hatakka has two assists, five blocked shots, four hits and a minus-3 rating in eight games, so he's not likely to be much of a factor in fantasy this season.
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Sharks' Santeri Hatakka: Recalled from AHL
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Hatakka was elevated from AHL San Jose on Saturday, Curtis Pashelka of The San Jose Mercury News reports.
Hatakka has registered four points over 21 games for AHL San Jose in 2021-22. The 21-year-old's most recent NHL appearance was in a 4-1 loss to St. Louis on Nov. 18.
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Sharks' Santeri Hatakka: Reassigned to AHL affiliate
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Hatakka was reassigned to AHL San Jose on Wednesday, per CapFriendly.
Hatakka's demotion indicates one of the Sharks' injured defensemen -- likely Erik Karlsson (forearm) or Jaycob Megna (foot) -- is nearing a return. If the Sharks need more reinforcements on the blue line, Hatakka will likely rejoin the big club.
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Sharks' Santeri Hatakka: Elevated from AHL
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Hatakka was recalled from AHL San Jose on Monday.
Hatakka has averaged 13:06 of ice time and distributed one assist over seven NHL games this season. The 21-year-old has recorded three points over 20 AHL appearances in 2021-22.
