US EditionBryan Hayes Opines Dakota Joshua's Arrival Signals End of David Kampf's Leafs Spell
TORONTO AND VANCOUVER, CANADA, JUL 17 – Dakota Joshua, reacquired by Toronto, has 78 career NHL points and will add physicality and two-way play to the Maple Leafs roster, according to team officials.
- On July 17, 2025, the Toronto Maple Leafs strengthened their roster by acquiring center Dakota Joshua in a trade with Vancouver, sending a fourth-round pick in the 2028 NHL Draft to the Canucks in return.
- The trade followed Joshua's three-year tenure with Vancouver after signing in 2022 and recovering last season from testicular cancer surgery.
- Joshua, a 29-year-old, 6-foot-3 center, scored 14 points in 57 games last season with a-13 plus/minus rating and is known for physical, two-way play.
- NHL analyst Bryan Hayes said Joshua's addition improves the Leafs' bottom-six depth and stated, "I think this is a precursor to David Kampf not being a part of the team in the future."
- The trade suggests the Leafs strengthen depth at center and wing while Vancouver gains future draft capital, possibly indicating cap space considerations for both teams.
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Trade Grades: Maple Leafs Get Great Value in Deal for Dakota Joshua
The Toronto Maple Leafs made a trade to acquire bottom-six forward Dakota Joshua from the Vancouver Canucks.The Maple Leafs acquired Joshua on July 17 in exchange for a fourth-round pick in the 2028 NHL Draft. It was a low-risk move for the Maple Leafs, but one that could pay massive dividends.Joshua has three years left on his four-year, $13 million deal. Although $3.25 million per season is likely a tad more than many would be comfortable payi…
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The Hamilton SpectatorDakota Joshua could be a DNA changer for the Maple Leafs. Just ask his former coach
Toronto acquired Dakota Joshua from the Vancouver Canucks for a 2028 fourth-round draft pick.
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