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It’s still early, but five games in, we’ve seen enough of the Toronto Maple Leafs’ three new faces — Dakota Joshua, Nicolas Roy, and Matias Maccelli — to get a first impression.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / October 10

What the Maple Leafs Need Next from Dakota Joshua

The first game of the season came and went, and while the result (a 5-2 win over the Montreal Canadiens) was on the positive side of the ledger, if we’re honest, Dakota Joshua didn’t make the kind of impact the Toronto Maple Leafs were hoping for.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / September 28

Dakota Joshua sees fit with Nicolas Roy and Matias Maccelli as a shutdown line

Dakota Joshua slotted back into the Toronto Maple Leafs lineup Saturday for more preseason action, as the team fell 4-2 to the Montreal Canadiens. The game was a first look at the pairing of Joshua and Nicolas Roy on the third line, two new adds this season who boast size and physicality for Toronto’s bottom six.

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Craig Berube believes Nic Roy and Dakota Joshua could go out against any line in the league

On day two of training camp, it’s becoming clear that the Toronto Maple Leafs are looking a whole lot bigger and a whole lot stronger. Two major contributors to the team’s growth, literally, are new-adds Dakota Joshua and Nicolas Roy, who are shaping up to slot in on Toronto’s third line.

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Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / September 19

Dakota Joshua jokes that training camp ‘feels hard again’ after reuniting with Craig Berube

Dakota Joshua may be a new face for the Toronto Maple Leafs, but he’s no stranger to Craig Berube. Joshua played under Berube through the first two seasons of his NHL career with the St.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / September 19

Dakota Joshua could quickly become Maple Leafs’ Swiss Army knife

The Toronto Maple Leafs are going to need all hands on deck this season if they want to make some noise in the regular season, and more importantly, during the Stanley Cup Playoffs.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / September 15

Dakota Joshua explains what it’s like to play for Craig Berube, motivated for new opportunity with Leafs

Dakota Joshua underwent the toughest year of his personal and professional life, but he’s looking forward to putting the past behind him as the new season begins.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / September 9

Craig Berube outlines first impressions of Dakota Joshua, Nicolas Roy, Matias Maccelli as Leafs’ camp nears

It’s always important to make a strong first impression and Toronto Maple Leafs head coach Craig Berube appears to be enthusiastic about his team’s new additions.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / September 5

What does a successful 2025-26 season look like for Dakota Joshua?

Dakota Joshua was traded to the Toronto Maple Leafs in July from the Vancouver Canucks in exchange for a 2028 fourth-round pick. The addition of Joshua is part of an offseason attempt to retool Toronto’s bottom six to a have a bigger, tougher look to shore up the team’s depth for a deeper playoff run.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / September 4

Toronto Maple Leafs’ 2025-26 Forward Preview

Now that we’ve officially entered the month of September, that means hockey returns this month. As we slowly inch closer to the start of the 2025-26 NHL training camp, the Toronto Maple Leafs have a ton of roster decisions to make.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / July 31

Insider: Dakota Joshua Trade 'Not Done', Canucks Target 2nd-Line Center

Jeff Marek raised eyebrows this week when discussing the Vancouver Canucks’ decision to move on from gritty forward Dakota Joshua, suggesting the trade “is not done yet.” The trade was both a surprise and not a shocker to many.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / July 31

Canucks: Could Evander Kane find Joshua-like chemistry with Conor Garland?

The Dakota Joshua trade can be viewed from multiple perspectives by Vancouver Canucks fans. Many view the bleak return (fourth-round pick) as a negative for the Canucks, as Joshua was so beloved by the fan base for his physicality and offensive breakout in 2023-2024.

NHL News / Canucksarmy / July 31

Dakota Joshua talks frustrations and opportunity ahead after trade from Canucks to Maple Leafs

Dakota Joshua is ready to put his 2024-25 season behind him. Only now, he’ll attempt to do that as a member of the Toronto Maple Leafs instead of the Vancouver Canucks.

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Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / July 31

Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Contract Drama, Familiar Face Returns & Harsh Truths?

As July gives way to August, the Toronto Maple Leafs continue to grapple with key questions that will shape the 2025–26 season. The team has made several moves this offseason—some subtle, some symbolic—but the overall mood remains one of cautious uncertainty.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / July 21

3 Canucks Who Could Replace Dakota Joshua

On Thursday, July 17, the Canucks made a trade with the Toronto Maple Leafs, sending winger Dakota Joshua to Toronto in exchange for a 2028 fourth-round pick.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / July 18

What the Dakota Joshua trade means for the Canucks

On Thursday afternoon, the Vancouver Canucks made the difficult decision to move on from power forward Dakota Joshua. In Joshua’s short time in Vancouver, he became a fan favourite for his shattering hits and timely goals.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / July 18

Dakota Joshua Is the Gritty Forward the Maple Leafs Always Needed

When the Toronto Maple Leafs traded a 2028 fourth-round pick to acquire Dakota Joshua from the Vancouver Canucks, the move didn’t make major headlines.

Vancouver Canucks News / NHL Trade Talk / July 18

Canucks Pivot Quickly After Joshua Deal, Pursue Leafs UFA Target

According to Vancouver Canucks insider Rick Dhaliwal, the team isn’t wasting time following their decision to trade Dakota Joshua to the Toronto Maple Leafs.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / July 17

Canucks fans react to the Dakota Joshua trade

On Thursday, the Vancouver Canucks made the difficult decision to trade power forward Dakota Joshua to the Toronto Maple Leafs in exchange for a 2028 fourth-round pick.

NHL News / Field Level Media / July 17

Maple Leafs acquire F Dakota Joshua from Canucks

The Toronto Maple Leafs acquired forward Dakota Joshua from the Vancouver Canucks on Thursday in exchange for a fourth-round pick in the 2028 NHL Draft.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / July 17

Maple Leafs acquire Dakota Joshua from Canucks for 2028 fourth-round pick

The Toronto Maple Leafs have acquired forward Dakota Joshua from the Vancouver Canucks in exchange for a fourth-round pick in the 2028 NHL Draft, the clubs announced Thursday afternoon.

NHL News / Last Word On Sports / July 17

Toronto Maple Leafs Acquire Feel-Good Story Forward From Canucks

The Vancouver Canucks have traded forward Dakota Joshua to the Toronto Maple Leafs for a pick. Vancouver clears out some cap space while the Leafs add some size.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / July 17

Canucks trade Dakota Joshua to Maple Leafs for 2028 fourth-round pick

The Vancouver Canucks have traded forward Dakota Joshua to the Toronto Maple Leafs in exchange for a 2028 fourth-round pick. Joshua signed with the Canucks in the 2022 offseason, inking a two-year, $825,000 average annual value (AAV) contract.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / July 17

Maple Leafs Acquire Dakota Joshua From Canucks

The Toronto Maple Leafs announced on Thursday they have acquired forward Dakota Joshua from the Vancouver Canucks in exchange for a fourth-round selection in the 2028 NHL Draft.

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 17

Maple Leafs acquire Dakota Joshua from Canucks

The Toronto Maple Leafs have acquired forward Dakota Joshua from the Vancouver Canucks in exchange for their 2028 fourth-round pick, according to a team announcement.

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