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Undergoes shoulder procedure Hatakka had surgery to repair his injured shoulder and will be sidelined indefinitely, the Devils announced Thursday.

Impact Hatakka is probably a strong candidate for long-term injured reserve at this point. The fact that New Jersey couldn't offer a clearer recovery timeline certainly doesn't bode well for a short-term absence. Considering the 23-year-old defenseman logged just 12 regular-season games last year, he likely would have been headed to the minors to start the 2024-25 campaign even without his shoulder injury.

OCTOBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

Placed on IR Hatakka (upper body) was placed on injured reserve Monday, retroactive to Sept. 24.

Impact Hatakka sustained an injury that was worse than day-to-day in late September. The 23-year-old defenseman's placement on IR suggests he'll miss Opening Night versus the Maple Leafs on Thursday, but he is eligible to return whenever he's healthy.

OCTOBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with injury Hatakka is dealing with an injury that is considered more significant than day-to-day, Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site reports Friday.

Impact Hatakka was already likely to have a tough time making the Devils' Opening Night roster, so this injury won't make it easier for him. The 23-year-old defenseman has earned four assists over 21 career games in parts of two seasons. If his injury lingers into the regular season, he could begin the year on season-opening injured reserve.

SEPTEMBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Agrees to one-year contract Hatakka signed a one-year, two-way contract with New Jersey on Monday.

Impact Hatakka notched five goals and 20 points in 48 regular-season appearances with AHL Utica in 2023-24. He also contributed two assists, 12 shots on goal, 12 blocked shots and 14 hits in 12 NHL outings with the Devils last campaign. The 23-year-old defender will battle for a depth spot during New Jersey's training camp but may spend most of 2024-25 in the minors.

JULY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Returned to minors Hatakka was reassigned to AHL Utica on Monday.

Impact Hatakka's demotion could be a sign that Jonas Siegenthaler (concussion) will be ready to play versus the Penguins on Tuesday. For his part, the 23-year-old Hatakka has played in just 12 NHL contests in which he registered two assists, 14 hits and 12 shots while averaging 14:39 of ice time.

APRIL 1 • ROTOWIRE

Back with big club Hatakka was recalled from AHL Utica on Monday, per CapFriendly.

Impact Hatakka has tallied two assists in nine NHL appearances this season. The 23-year-old could get back in the lineup Tuesday against the Penguins.

MARCH 19 • ROTOWIRE

Reassigned to AHL Hatakka was sent to AHL Utica on Sunday, per CapFriendly.

Impact 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.

MARCH 18 • ROTOWIRE

Brought up from minors Hatakka was recalled from AHL Utica on Wednesday.

Impact Hatakka's addition to the lineup doesn't bode well for good news on 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.

MARCH 13 • ROTOWIRE

Sent down to AHL Hatakka was assigned to AHL Utica on Tuesday.

Impact 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.

FEBRUARY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Up from AHL Hatakka was called up from AHL Utica on Sunday.

Impact 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.

FEBRUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Assigned to AHL Hatakka was dropped to AHL Utica on Sunday.

Impact 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.

JANUARY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled from minors Hatakka was brought up from AHL Utica on Thursday.

Impact 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 notched two goals and seven helpers in 28 contests. If he does play versus Columbus on Friday, Hatakka could see his first NHL minutes since 2021-22 when he was with San Jose.

JANUARY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Traded to Devils 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,...

Impact 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.

FEBRUARY 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE