Hockey team Toronto Maple Leafs obtain forward Dakota Joshua from Vancouver Canucks in exchange for a selection in the 2028 fourth round draft.
**Toronto Maple Leafs Acquire NHL Forward Dakota Joshua from Vancouver Canucks**
In a move that has sent ripples through the NHL, the Toronto Maple Leafs have acquired forward Dakota Joshua from the Vancouver Canucks. The trade, which took place on July 17, 2025, saw the Leafs part with a fourth-round pick in the 2028 NHL Draft.
The 29-year-old forward, who hails from Dearborn, Mich., was originally drafted by the Maple Leafs in the fifth round (128th overall) of the 2014 NHL Draft. Throughout his career, Dakota Joshua has played 241 regular-season games, scoring 40 goals and making 38 assists, accumulating a total of 78 points.
Joshua's career statistics show a promising player, with 14 points (7 goals, 7 assists) in 57 games with Vancouver in the 2024-25 season, and 8 points (4 goals, 4 assists) in his 14 career playoff games. However, his 2024-25 season was marred by health challenges, as he battled testicular cancer[1][3][4].
Despite these challenges, the Maple Leafs are optimistic about the acquisition. Joshua returns to the team that originally drafted him, bringing with him valuable experience and a proven track record.
The Vancouver Canucks, on the other hand, received a 2028 fourth-round draft pick in exchange for Dakota Joshua. This pick could potentially bring a new talent to the team in the future.
This report by The Canadian Press was first published on July 17, 2025.
[1] Source: Toronto Maple Leafs official website [2] Source: Vancouver Canucks official website [3] Source: ESPN [4] Source: Sportsnet
(Note: The sources were provided in the bullet points, but I included them here for clarity and to maintain the journalistic style.)
In the NHL, the Toronto Maple Leafs have added hockey player Dakota Joshua to their roster, a former Maple Leafs draft pick who returns after being acquired from the Vancouver Canucks. Joshua has a notable career, boasting 78 points in 241 regular-season games and 14 points in 57 games with Vancouver in the 2024-25 season, despite battling testicular cancer.
