Hajek, Libor #85 (D) - San Jose Sharks - 2026 Playoffs
Height: 6'2''
Weight: 209 lbs.
Shoots: L
Born on: Feb. 4, 1998
Age: 28
Birthplace: Smrcek,, None
NHL.com: Go
Draft Round: 2
Draft Pick: 37
Draft Year: 2016
Rookie Year: 2019
Draft Team: TB

Statistics - 2026 Playoffs

GP GM G A Pts +/- PIM PPG PPA SHG SHA GWG S Hits Blks SPCT P/G
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Date News Advice
July 8, 2026 Hajek signed a one-year, two-way contract with the Sharks on Thursday. - Hajek had six goals, 13 points and 41 PIM in 44 regular-season outings with Pardubice of the Czech League in 2025-26. The 28-year-old also has four goals, 12 points and 40 PIM in 110 career regular-season NHL appearances. He should get serious consideration during training camp for a roster spot with the Sharks. None
Oct. 17, 2023 Hajek signed a one-year, minor-league contract with AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton on Tuesday. - Hajek had been with Wilkes-Barre/Scranton's NHL affiliate Pittsburgh during training camp but was unable to secure a contract. Instead, the 25-year-old blueliner will spend the year in the minors with the Baby Pens. Unless he signs a two-way contract later in the campaign, Hajek won't be eligible to be recalled to Pittsburgh. None
Aug. 29, 2023 Hajek signed a professional tryout agreement with the Penguins on Tuesday, per CapFriendly. - Hajek went unqualified by the Rangers in June, ending his five-year stint with the team. He has never appeared in more than 44 games or earned more than five points in a season. At 25 years old, he may still be able to find his way to a full-time NHL role. Hajek's PTO will allow him to showcase his game during the Penguins' training camp, though it's unclear if he'll earn a full contract from them or any other team. None
June 30, 2023 Hajek won't get a qualifying offer from the Rangers, which will make him an unrestricted free agent Saturday, per Arthur Staple of The Athletic. - Hajek had two goals and six points in 24 AHL contests with Hartford in 2022-23. At the NHL level, the 25-year-old defenseman has accumulated four goals and 12 points in 110 career games. None
May 2, 2023 Hajek was assigned to AHL Hartford on Tuesday. - Hajek was an extra defender for the Rangers in the postseason. New York's elimination in Game 7 on Monday by New Jersey frees him up to see playing time in the Calder Cup Playoffs with the Wolf Pack. The 25-year-old blueliner chipped in six points and 31 PIM in 24 AHL contests during the 2022-23 campaign. None
April 14, 2023 Hajek was promoted from AHL Hartford on Friday. - Hajek scored six points in 24 games with AHL Hartford. He'll fill a depth role with the Rangers this postseason. None
Feb. 9, 2023 Hajek was waived by the Rangers on Thursday, per TSN's Chris Johnston. - Hajek last drew into the lineup for New York on Dec. 12. He has a goal in 16 games this season while averaging 13:16 of ice time. If Hajek clears waivers, the 25-year-old will likely be reassigned to AHL Hartford so he can get some work in. None
Jan. 6, 2023 Hajek hasn't dressed for a game since Dec. 12. - The Rangers brought up Ben Harpur from the AHL after that date, and Harpur has skated in all 10 of New York's games since then at Hajek's expense. Hajek has just one point in 16 games this season, and it would likely take an injury to get the underwhelming blueliner back in the lineup. None
Dec. 13, 2022 Hajek totaled one shot, two blocked shots, two PIM and a plus-1 rating across 12:24 TOI in Monday's 4-3 overtime win over the Devils. - Hajek is dressing by default due to a lack of appealing alternatives, but he's clearly at the bottom of the pecking order among New York's six defensemen -- each of the other five played at least 17:50 in this one. With a Nov. 10 goal in an 8-2 drubbing of Detroit comprising his entire season point total, Hajek hasn't made a strong case for more ice time. None
Nov. 11, 2022 Hajek scored a goal and produced a plus-2 rating during Thursday's 8-2 victory over the Red Wings. - Hajek scored "one of those goals." With the Rangers leading 6-2 after already exploding for five-consecutive markers, Hajek released what seemed to be an innocent wrist shot from the blue line. However, Michael Rasmussen attempted to block the shot and it deflected off the third-line center's stick and past hopeless goalie Ville Husso, who was sliding over to cover the other post. It was Hajek's first goal since scoring against the Islanders on April 11, 2021. None
July 11, 2022 The Rangers signed Hajek to a one-year, $800,000 contract Monday, per CapFriendly. - Hajek was often a healthy scratch last season; he tallied just one assist while averaging 13:08 of ice time in 17 games. He'll likely fill a similar depth role with the Rangers during the 2022-23 campaign. None
April 12, 2022 Hajek is over his illness but is listed as a healthy scratch for Tuesday's game against visiting Carolina. - Hajek has played in just two games since Feb. 2, and with 11 combined NHL points since 2018, he isn't likely to become fantasy relevant anytime soon. None
March 25, 2022 Hajek (illness) will not play Friday against the Penguins, Vince Z. Mercogliano of USA Today reports. - Hajek has dressed in just three games since the start of February. Once healthy, the 24-year-old will likely remain a scratch for the Rangers. He has one assist with a minus-7 rating in 16 games this season. None
March 24, 2022 Hajek missed Thursday's practice due to illness, Colin Stephenson of Newsday reports. - Hajek has played in just two of the Rangers' last 17 games serving as a healthy scratch. Combine that with the addition of Justin Braun at the trade deadline and it doesn't seem like Hajek will be seeing a lot of opportunities down the stretch. Even when he does play, Hajek figures to remain a low-end fantasy target. None
March 7, 2022 Hajek skated 7:52 and picked up one shot in Sunday's 4-1 win over the Jets. It was his first game action since Feb. 1. - Coach Gerard Gallant's decision to go with 11 forwards and seven defensemen seems puzzling at first, but the decision to insert Hajek makes more sense when you consider that the trade deadline is approaching and New York's likely looking to move the 24-year-old defenseman. Hajek's value isn't high considering he has just one point in 15 games, but this cameo proves to potential trade suitors that he's at least healthy. None
Jan. 31, 2022 Hajek contributed one shot, two blocked shots, two PIM and a plus-1 rating over 11:48 of ice time in Sunday's 3-2 win over Seattle. - Even with Adam Fox (upper body) and Patrik Nemeth (personal) missing from the lineup, Hajek played a minimal role on the Blueshirts' blue line, bringing up the rear in TOI among defensemen. With just one point in 13 NHL appearances this season and 11 in 90 games throughout his career, Hajek hasn't demonstrated the offensive aptitude necessary to earn consideration in most fantasy formats. None
Nov. 21, 2021 Hajek finished his conditioning stint with AHL Hartford and was recalled by the Rangers on Sunday, Colin Stephenson of Newsday reports. - The 23-year-old defenseman was a healthy scratch every game before heading to Hartford on Nov. 8 to begin the conditioning stint. It's unclear whether Hajek will find a spot in New York's lineup or if he'll once again just serve as a depth option. None
Nov. 8, 2021 Hajek was assigned to AHL Hartford for a conditioning stint Monday, Colin Stephenson of Newsday reports. - Hajek has been a healthy scratch for all 12 games entering Monday. He'll see some action in the minors to keep his legs fresh and should be back with the big club in the near future. None
May 8, 2021 Libor Hajek had 18:43 of ice time in the Rangers' 5-4 win over the Bruins on Saturday. He didn't take a shot and had a plus-minus of +1 for the game. None
May 6, 2021 Libor Hajek had 18:53 of ice time in the Rangers' 4-0 loss to the Bruins on Thursday. He didn't take a shot and had a plus-minus of even for the game. None
May 5, 2021 Libor Hajek had an assist in 19:20 of ice time in the Rangers' 4-2 loss to the Capitals on Wednesday. He didn't take a shot and had a plus-minus of +2 for the game. Hajek now has two assists on the season. None
May 3, 2021 Libor Hajek had 17:29 of ice time in the Rangers' 6-3 loss to the Capitals on Monday. He didn't take a shot and had a plus-minus of -1 for the game. None
May 1, 2021 Libor Hajek had 19:38 of ice time in the Rangers' 3-0 loss to the Islanders on Saturday. He didn't take a shot and had a plus-minus of -1 for the game. None
April 29, 2021 Libor Hajek had 19:58 of ice time in the Rangers' 4-0 loss to the Islanders on Thursday. He didn't take a shot and had a plus-minus of -1 for the game. None
April 27, 2021 Libor Hajek had 15:38 of ice time in the Rangers' 3-1 win over the Sabres on Tuesday. He didn't take a shot and had a plus-minus of even for the game. None
April 25, 2021 Libor Hajek had 17:34 of ice time in the Rangers' 6-3 win over the Sabres on Sunday. He didn't take a shot and had a plus-minus of -1 for the game. None
April 23, 2021 Libor Hajek had 15:03 of ice time in the Rangers' 4-1 win over the Flyers on Friday. He took two shots and had a plus-minus of even for the game. None
April 22, 2021 Libor Hajek had 12:19 of ice time in the Rangers' 3-2 loss to the Flyers on Thursday. He took one shot and had a plus-minus of -1 for the game. None
April 17, 2021 Libor Hajek had 14:54 of ice time in the Rangers' 6-3 win over the Devils on Saturday. He took one shot and had a plus-minus of +1 for the game. None
April 15, 2021 Libor Hajek had 16:00 of ice time in the Rangers' 4-0 win over the Devils on Thursday. He didn't take a shot and had a plus-minus of +1 for the game. None
April 13, 2021 Libor Hajek had 18:22 of ice time in the Rangers' 3-0 win over the Devils on Tuesday. He took one shot and had a plus-minus of even for the game. None
April 11, 2021 Libor Hajek scored one goal in 13:12 of ice time in the Rangers' 3-2 overtime loss to the Islanders on Sunday. He took one shot and had a plus-minus of +2 for the game. Hajek now has two goals on the season. None
April 9, 2021 Libor Hajek had 15:32 of ice time in the Rangers' 4-1 win over the Islanders on Friday. He took one shot and had a plus-minus of even for the game. None
April 8, 2021 Libor Hajek had 11:34 of ice time in the Rangers' 5-2 loss to the Penguins on Thursday. He took two shots and had a plus-minus of -1 for the game. None
April 6, 2021 Libor Hajek had 17:13 of ice time in the Rangers' 8-4 win over the Penguins on Tuesday. He didn't take a shot and had a plus-minus of even for the game. None
April 3, 2021 Libor Hajek had 12:48 of ice time in the Rangers' 3-2 shootout loss to the Sabres on Saturday. He took one shot and had a plus-minus of even for the game. None
April 1, 2021 Libor Hajek had 12:36 of ice time in the Rangers' 3-2 overtime win over the Sabres on Thursday. He didn't take a shot and had a plus-minus of -1 for the game. None
March 30, 2021 Libor Hajek had 15:21 of ice time in the Rangers' 5-2 win over the Capitals on Tuesday. He took two shots and had a plus-minus of even for the game. None
March 28, 2021 Libor Hajek had 12:29 of ice time in the Rangers' 5-4 loss to the Capitals on Sunday. He took one shot and had a plus-minus of -1 for the game. None
March 27, 2021 Libor Hajek had 9:44 of ice time in the Rangers' 2-1 loss to the Flyers on Saturday. He didn't take a shot and had a plus-minus of -1 for the game. None
March 25, 2021 Libor Hajek had 16:39 of ice time in the Rangers' 8-3 win over the Flyers on Thursday. He took one shot and had a plus-minus of +1 for the game. None
March 22, 2021 Libor Hajek had 12:39 of ice time in the Rangers' 5-3 win over the Sabres on Monday. He took one shot and had a plus-minus of -1 for the game. None
March 20, 2021 Libor Hajek had 8:42 of ice time in the Rangers' 3-1 win over the Capitals on Saturday. He didn't take a shot and had a plus-minus of even for the game. None
March 19, 2021 Libor Hajek had 11:06 of ice time in the Rangers' 2-1 loss to the Capitals on Friday. He took two shots and had a plus-minus of even for the game. None
March 17, 2021 Libor Hajek had an assist in 17:03 of ice time in the Rangers' 9-0 win over the Flyers on Wednesday. He took one shot and had a plus-minus of +1 for the game. Hajek now has one assist on the season. None
March 15, 2021 Libor Hajek had 16:10 of ice time in the Rangers' 5-4 overtime loss to the Flyers on Monday. He took one shot and had a plus-minus of +1 for the game. None
March 13, 2021 Libor Hajek had 11:48 of ice time in the Rangers' 4-0 win over the Bruins on Saturday. He took two shots and had a plus-minus of +1 for the game. None
March 11, 2021 Libor Hajek had 14:11 of ice time in the Rangers' 4-0 loss to the Bruins on Thursday. He took one shot and had a plus-minus of even for the game. None
March 7, 2021 Libor Hajek had 16:19 of ice time in the Rangers' 5-1 loss to the Penguins on Sunday. He didn't take a shot and had a plus-minus of -1 for the game. None
March 6, 2021 Libor Hajek scored one goal in 15:28 of ice time in the Rangers' 6-3 win over the Devils on Saturday. He took two shots and had a plus-minus of even for the game. Hajek now has one goal on the season. None
March 4, 2021 Libor Hajek had 16:50 of ice time in the Rangers' 6-1 win over the Devils on Thursday. He didn't take a shot and had a plus-minus of even for the game. None
March 2, 2021 Libor Hajek had 17:28 of ice time in the Rangers' 3-2 win over the Sabres on Tuesday. He took one shot and had a plus-minus of even for the game. None
Feb. 28, 2021 Libor Hajek had 14:27 of ice time in the Rangers' 4-1 loss to the Bruins on Sunday. He took one shot and had a plus-minus of even for the game. None
Feb. 26, 2021 Libor Hajek had 18:02 of ice time in the Rangers' 6-2 win over the Bruins on Friday. He took two shots and had a plus-minus of +2 for the game. None
Feb. 24, 2021 Libor Hajek had 15:59 of ice time in the Rangers' 4-3 loss to the Flyers on Wednesday. He didn't take a shot and had a plus-minus of -1 for the game. None
Feb. 20, 2021 Libor Hajek had 14:11 of ice time in the Rangers' 4-1 win over the Capitals on Saturday. He took two shots and had a plus-minus of even for the game. None
Feb. 18, 2021 Libor Hajek had 20:52 of ice time in the Rangers' 3-2 shootout win over the Flyers on Thursday. He took two shots and had a plus-minus of even for the game. None
Feb. 16, 2021 Libor Hajek had 20:14 of ice time in the Rangers' 5-2 loss to the Devils on Tuesday. He didn't take a shot and had a plus-minus of even for the game. None
Feb. 12, 2021 Libor Hajek had 13:32 of ice time in the Rangers' 1-0 loss to the Bruins on Friday. He took one shot and had a plus-minus of even for the game. None
Feb. 10, 2021 Libor Hajek had 10:51 of ice time in the Rangers' 3-2 overtime loss to the Bruins on Wednesday. He didn't take a shot and had a plus-minus of +2 for the game. None
Feb. 8, 2021 Libor Hajek had 14:43 of ice time in the Rangers' 2-0 loss to the Islanders on Monday. He didn't take a shot and had a plus-minus of -1 for the game. None
Feb. 4, 2021 Libor Hajek had 9:29 of ice time in the Rangers' 4-2 win over the Capitals on Thursday. He didn't take a shot and had a plus-minus of even for the game. None
Jan. 11, 2020 Libor Hajek had 15:05 of ice time in the Rangers' 5-2 loss to the Blues on Saturday. He took one shot and had a plus-minus of -2 for the game. None
Dec. 5, 2019 Libor Hajek had 4:49 of ice time in the Rangers' 3-2 win over the Blue Jackets on Thursday. He didn't take a shot and had a plus-minus of +1 for the game. None
Dec. 2, 2019 Libor Hajek had 12:39 of ice time in the Rangers' 4-1 loss to the Golden Knights on Monday. He took one shot and had a plus-minus of -1 for the game. None
Nov. 30, 2019 Libor Hajek had 14:01 of ice time in the Rangers' 4-0 win over the Devils on Saturday. He didn't take a shot and had a plus-minus of even for the game. None
Nov. 29, 2019 Libor Hajek had 13:40 of ice time in the Rangers' 3-2 overtime loss to the Bruins on Friday. He took one shot and had a plus-minus of even for the game. None
Nov. 27, 2019 Libor Hajek had an assist in 13:52 of ice time in the Rangers' 3-2 win over the Hurricanes on Wednesday. He didn't take a shot and had a plus-minus of +1 for the game. Hajek now has five assists on the season. None
Nov. 25, 2019 Libor Hajek had 12:02 of ice time in the Rangers' 3-2 overtime win over the Wild on Monday. He took one shot and had a plus-minus of even for the game. None
Nov. 23, 2019 Libor Hajek had 13:01 of ice time in the Rangers' 6-5 win over the Canadiens on Saturday. He took one shot and had a plus-minus of -3 for the game. None
Nov. 22, 2019 Libor Hajek had 14:39 of ice time in the Rangers' 4-1 loss to the Senators on Friday. He didn't take a shot and had a plus-minus of -1 for the game. None
Nov. 20, 2019 Libor Hajek had 16:27 of ice time in the Rangers' 4-1 win over the Capitals on Wednesday. He didn't take a shot and had a plus-minus of +1 for the game. None
Nov. 16, 2019 Libor Hajek had an assist in 19:30 of ice time in the Rangers' 4-3 loss to the Panthers on Saturday. He took two shots and had a plus-minus of +2 for the game. Hajek now has four assists on the season. None
Nov. 14, 2019 Libor Hajek had an assist in 19:49 of ice time in the Rangers' 9-3 loss to the Lightning on Thursday. He didn't take a shot and had a plus-minus of -1 for the game. Hajek now has three assists on the season. None
Nov. 12, 2019 Libor Hajek had 18:36 of ice time in the Rangers' 3-2 overtime win over the Penguins on Tuesday. He took two shots and had a plus-minus of even for the game. None
Nov. 10, 2019 Libor Hajek had 18:48 of ice time in the Rangers' 6-5 shootout loss to the Panthers on Sunday. He didn't take a shot and had a plus-minus of even for the game. None
Nov. 7, 2019 Libor Hajek had 20:54 of ice time in the Rangers' 4-2 win over the Hurricanes on Thursday. He took one shot and had a plus-minus of +1 for the game. None
Nov. 6, 2019 Libor Hajek had 19:48 of ice time in the Rangers' 5-1 win over the Red Wings on Wednesday. He took three shots and had a plus-minus of -1 for the game. None
Nov. 4, 2019 Libor Hajek had 14:30 of ice time in the Rangers' 6-2 loss to the Senators on Monday. He took two shots and had a plus-minus of -1 for the game. None
Nov. 2, 2019 Libor Hajek had an assist in 20:29 of ice time in the Rangers' 2-1 win over the Predators on Saturday. He didn't take a shot and had a plus-minus of +1 for the game. Hajek now has two assists on the season. None
Oct. 29, 2019 Libor Hajek had 21:44 of ice time in the Rangers' 4-1 win over the Lightning on Tuesday. He took three shots and had a plus-minus of +2 for the game. None
Oct. 27, 2019 Libor Hajek had 17:25 of ice time in the Rangers' 7-4 loss to the Bruins on Sunday. He didn't take a shot and had a plus-minus of -4 for the game. None
Oct. 24, 2019 Libor Hajek had 16:50 of ice time in the Rangers' 6-2 win over the Sabres on Thursday. He didn't take a shot and had a plus-minus of +1 for the game. None
Oct. 22, 2019 Libor Hajek had 19:18 of ice time in the Rangers' 3-2 overtime loss to the Coyotes on Tuesday. He took one shot and had a plus-minus of even for the game. None
Oct. 20, 2019 Libor Hajek had 18:10 of ice time in the Rangers' 3-2 loss to the Canucks on Sunday. He didn't take a shot and had a plus-minus of +1 for the game. None
Oct. 18, 2019 Libor Hajek had 16:30 of ice time in the Rangers' 5-2 loss to the Capitals on Friday. He took one shot and had a plus-minus of even for the game. None
Oct. 17, 2019 Libor Hajek had 11:55 of ice time in the Rangers' 5-2 loss to the Devils on Thursday. He took one shot and had a plus-minus of -1 for the game. None
Oct. 12, 2019 Libor Hajek had 15:25 of ice time in the Rangers' 4-1 loss to the Oilers on Saturday. He took one shot and had a plus-minus of even for the game. None
Oct. 5, 2019 Libor Hajek had 14:44 of ice time in the Rangers' 4-1 win over the Senators on Saturday. He took one shot and had a plus-minus of even for the game. None
Oct. 3, 2019 Libor Hajek had an assist in 12:20 of ice time in the Rangers' 6-4 win over the Jets on Thursday. He didn't take a shot and had a plus-minus of +1 for the game. Hajek now has one assist on the season. None
March 9, 2019 Libor Hajek scored one goal in 14:08 of ice time in the Rangers' 4-2 win over the Devils on Saturday. He took three shots and had a plus-minus of even for the game. Hajek now has one goal on the season. None
March 7, 2019 Libor Hajek had 21:44 of ice time in the Rangers' 3-2 shootout loss to the Red Wings on Thursday. He took three shots and had a plus-minus of +1 for the game. None
March 5, 2019 Libor Hajek had 17:02 of ice time in the Rangers' 1-0 loss to the Stars on Tuesday. He took one shot and had a plus-minus of even for the game. None
March 3, 2019 Libor Hajek had 12:10 of ice time in the Rangers' 3-2 shootout loss to the Capitals on Sunday. He took one shot and had a plus-minus of even for the game. None
March 1, 2019 Libor Hajek had 17:35 of ice time in the Rangers' 4-2 loss to the Canadiens on Friday. He took two shots and had a plus-minus of even for the game. None

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Date Key Old Value New Value
2026-07-16 Jersey Number 42 85
2026-07-09 Active in League No Yes
2026-07-09 Franchise 2025 Unknown Unknown 2025 San Jose Sharks
2026-07-08 analysis Hajek had six goals, 13 points and 41 PIM in 44 regular-season outings with Pardubice of the Czech League in 2025-26. The 28-year-old also has four goals, 12 points and 40 PIM in 110 career regular-season NHL appearances. He should get serious consideration during training camp for a roster spot with the Sharks.
2026-07-08 update Hajek signed a one-year, two-way contract with the Sharks on Thursday.
2025-09-06 prospect No Yes