HV71 of the Swedish Hockey League has signed Santeri Hatakka to a 2 year deal.

HV71 and Finnish players are a long love story. Now defenseman Santeri Hatakka is being brought in from the eastern neighboring country. – An incredibly strong defenseman who will be new

Santeri Hatakka is changing teams.

HV71 of the Swedish Hockey League has signed Santeri Hatakka to a 2 year deal.

https://www.hv71.se/article/aknasvh-3iaijd/view

Devils' Santeri Hatakka Signs Two-Year Deal In Sweden

Devils pending restricted free agent defenseman Santeri Hatakka has signed a two-year contract with HV71 of the Swedish Hockey League for the 2025-26 and 2026-27 seasons, per a club announcement. It’s unclear if the deal carries an NHL out clause. New Jersey can retain his exclusive signing rights through 2028 if they decide to issue him a qualifying offer before the June 30 deadline. Hatakka’s move overseas comes after an injury-plagued 2024-25…