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Leafs practice news: Ekman-Larsson will play vs. Oilers, Nylander, Joshua game-time decisions

Toronto Maple Leafs defenceman Oliver Ekman-Larsson will play Saturday against the Edmonton Oilers. Ekman-Larsson suffered a lower-body injury against the San Jose Sharks on Thursday and did not return to the contest.

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Have the Toronto Maple Leafs found their third line?

The Toronto Maple Leafs are coming off a commanding 5–1 win against the Carolina Hurricanes on Wednesday night. It was the fourth game in a row where the Leafs scored on their first shot.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / December 4

How Maple Leafs’ ‘misfits’ third line has benefitted all of Dakota Joshua, Nicolas Roy, Bobby McMann

When a team undergoes an overhaul in the offseason and starts off their season poorly, the blame will always make its way to the team’s offseason acquisitions at some point.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / December 4

Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Laughton, Joshua, Roy & Benning

Some weeks, when you are writing daily about the Toronto Maple Leafs, you feel like the story writes itself. After two wins in a row, this one has been a little different — quieter on the surface, but with a few threads tugging at the deeper fabric of the team.

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3 takeaways from Leafs-Panthers: Joshua-Roy-McMann on fire, Stecher rewarded for excellent start

It may have taken until December, but the Toronto Maple Leafs played their best game of the season, thumping the Florida Panthers 4-1. Toronto was coming off a 7-2 victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins on Saturday, a comprehensive win that may have served as a catalyst for change.

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NHL head coaches have to hire good assistants. They have to set an overarching philosophy, juggle lineup configurations, and do the kind of “man management” that is impossible to track statistically.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / November 30

Maple Leafs’ Dakota Joshua reflects on ‘confidence booster’ after blowout win vs. Penguins

Toronto Maple Leafs forward Dakota Joshua put together his best game of the season against the Pittsburgh Penguins which felt like a long time coming for both him and the team.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / November 28

Craig Berube explains why Dakota Joshua needed reset before returning to Leafs’ lineup

Toronto Maple Leafs forward Dakota Joshua will be returning to the lineup for Friday’s game against the Washington Capitals, after being listed as a healthy scratch for Wednesday’s win against the Columbus Blue Jackets.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL Trade Talk / November 27

Two Maple Leafs Hit Rock Bottom as Trade Talk Heats Up

The Toronto Maple Leafs didn’t bring in Dakota Joshua and Matias Maccelli last summer expecting miracles, but they certainly expected something. Instead, the Leafs have burned two mid-round draft picks, almost $7 million in cap space, and half a season waiting for a spark that simply hasn’t come.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Canucksarmy / November 26

Maple Leafs scratch ex-Canuck Dakota Joshua: What’s led to this point?

The early word out of Toronto on Wednesday morning is that the Maple Leafs plan to make Dakota Joshua a healthy scratch for their game against the Columbus Blue Jackets.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / November 5

Why Dakota Joshua is a key piece of Toronto’s bottom-six moving forward

The Toronto Maple Leafs’ bottom six is about to get shaken up, as Scott Laughton and Steven Lorentz look ready to slot back into the lineup. With their return, roster decisions will need to be evaluated, as head Craig Berube searches for that winning 12-man offensive combination.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / October 18

Maple Leafs Report Card: Joshua, Roy, and Maccelli Still Seeking Their Game

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.

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.

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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.

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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