The Toronto Maple Leafs have secured forward Dakota Joshua from the Vancouver Canucks in exchange for a 2028 fourth-round draft pick. Joshua, who battled testicular cancer last year, made his season debut on November 14, contributing 14 points (seven goals, seven assists) in 57 games during the 2024-25 season. His prior year was notable, showcasing a career-high with 18 goals and 32 points in 63 games, culminating in a four-goal playoff performance. Canucks GM Patrik Allvin praised Joshua's resilience through personal adversities.

At 29, the Dearborn, Michigan native has logged 241 NHL games across Vancouver and St. Louis, netting 78 points (40 goals, 38 assists). Initially drafted by Toronto in 2014, Joshua was later traded to St. Louis before joining the Canucks in 2022. The Leafs aim to boost their roster depth with this acquisition.