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National Post
5 days ago
- Sport
- National Post
Maple Leafs acquire forward Dakota Joshua from Canucks for 2028 fourth-round pick
The Toronto Maple Leafs have acquired forward Dakota Joshua from the Vancouver Canucks, the team announced Thursday. Article content In exchange, the Canucks receive a 2028 fourth-round draft pick. Article content Article content Joshua had 14 points (seven goals, seven assists) in 57 games with Vancouver in 2024-25. Article content The 29-year-old made his season debut on Nov. 14 after working his way back from treatment for testicular cancer last year. Article content The diagnosis came after a career year that saw Joshua score 18 goals and 32 points in 63 games in 2023-24. He added four goals and four assists in 13 post-season games. Article content The Canucks rewarded him with a four-year, $13-million US contract extension at the end of June 2024. Joshua underwent surgery in early September before making his return to competition. Article content 'Dakota went through a lot last season before the year even started and we were very impressed in how he handled such a difficult off-ice situation,' said Canucks general manager Patrik Allvin. 'Once healthy, he tried hard to help the team in many ways, and we want to wish him the best moving forward in Toronto.' Article content The Dearborn, Mich., native has 78 points (40 goals, 38 assists) in 241 career regular-season NHL games split between Vancouver and St. Louis. Article content The six-foot-three, 206-pound centre was chosen by Toronto in the fifth round (128th overall) in the 2014 NHL draft. Article content
National Post
5 days ago
- Sport
- National Post
Canucks: Dakota Joshua traded to Toronto Maple Leafs for draft pick
The Toronto Maple Leafs have announced that they have acquired Dakota Joshua. Article content In return, the Canucks receive a fourth round draft pick in the 2028 draft. Article content Article content Canucks General Manager Patrik Allvin said: 'Dakota went through a lot last season before the year even started and we were very impressed in how he handled such a difficult off-ice situation,' said Allvin. 'Once healthy, he tried hard to help the team in many ways, and we want to wish him the best moving forward in Toronto. Article content Article content 'Joshua was originally selected by Toronto in the fifth round, 128th overall, in the 2014 NHL Entry Draft. He played parts of two seasons for the St. Louis Blues, before signing with the Canucks as an unrestricted free agent on July 13, 2022. The 6'3', 206lbs forward accumulated 69 points (36-33-69) and 158 penalty minutes in 199 games with Vancouver. Article content 'The additional pick provides Vancouver with a total of eight selections in the 2028 Draft.' Article content Article content Joshua, was the Vancouver chapter of the Professional Hockey Writer's Association's 2025 nominee for the Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy, which recognizes perseverance, sportsmanship and dedication to hockey. Article content In April, after a disappointing season that started with him being treated for cancer, he said: 'It's not a season I want to remember. It's obviously an honour to be nominated for the award, but I wish I could have put forth something better. It means a lot just to be able to play and continue on the dream of playing in the NHL.' Article content So now Leaf fans will get to admire his grit and sportmanship. Joshua, who prepared for his return last season mostly on his own, managed just six goals. Article content The 29-year-old Michigan-born Joshua has been a Canuck since 2022. His $2.5 million salary clears up cap space for the team. He was previously with the St. Louis Blues. Article content General Manager Patrik Allvin announced today that the #Canucks have acquired a 4th round pick in the 2028 NHL Entry Draft from the Toronto Maple Leafs in exchange for Dakota Joshua. DETAILS | — Vancouver Canucks (@Canucks) July 17, 2025 Article content Article content TRADE: We've acquired forward Dakota Joshua from the Vancouver Canucks in exchange for a fourth round selection in the 2028 NHL Draft — Toronto Maple Leafs (@MapleLeafs) July 17, 2025
New York Times
09-07-2025
- Sport
- New York Times
NHL trade grades: Oilers, Lightning pull off top prospects swap
Edmonton Oilers get: Winger Isaac Howard Tampa Bay Lightning get: Center Sam O'Reilly Isaac Howard was the top player in college hockey this season, winning the Hobey Baker Award. He's a super-skilled offensive player who can make a lot happen inside the offensive zone. He sees the ice well, is a shifty skater and can create offense with good enough pace. He also has a very good shot and can finish chances from midrange. However, Howard isn't the biggest winger. He can be pushed to the outside and doesn't have the super high compete level you would ideally like at his size. He projects as a middle-six scoring winger in the NHL. Advertisement Sam O'Reilly was an important center for OHL London, playing on both special teams. He competes hard, creates a lot of offense at the net-front and has physicality. He's a solid skater who can transition pucks and can skate at the top level. O'Reilly has quality skill and vision, and tries to create offense in a direct, translatable way. I wouldn't call his puck play a true standout part of his game, though. London was a deep offensive team this year, and O'Reilly didn't get the prime power-play minutes. He likely will get that chance next season and will have a better chance to showcase his skill. Currently, he projects as a bottom-six forward. I like Howard a bit more as a prospect. He has notably more offensive potential. That said, his preference to want NHL games right away, and his trade request being public, didn't give Tampa Bay a ton of leverage, especially given that his profile as a small, scoring winger isn't overly valuable. That the Lightning were able to procure a solid prospect at a more valuable position is decent for them, given the circumstances. Howard could play for the Oilers in the NHL next season, though, whereas O'Reilly is likely several seasons away. Edmonton: B+ Tampa Bay: B- (Photo of Isaac Howard: Michael Miller /)
