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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.

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The 'Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz

The NHL began awarding the Conn Smythe Trophy to the most valuable player of the postseason beginning in the 1965 season. How many of the past winners can you name in six minutes?

The 'NHL's multiple Hart Trophy winners' quiz

The '50-goal NHL seasons since 2000-01' quiz

The 'Goal leaders from each NHL season since 1990' quiz

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.

NHL News / Yardbarker

Current NHL players who have the best chances to reach 500 goals

Getting to 500 NHL goals is not as rare as it used to be, but it certainly still is not commonplace. Heading into the 2025-26 season, 48 players have done it.

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.

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.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / July 31

Dakota Joshua eager to contribute to Maple Leafs getting over playoff hump

Toronto Maple Leafs forward Dakota Joshua is hungry to become a factor with his team in their ever-long pursuit of hockey glory. The 29-year-old was acquired from the Vancouver Canucks on July 17th in exchange for a 2028 fourth-round pick.

NHL News / Canucksarmy / July 26

Top 5 Canucks fights of the 2024-2025 season: #3 – Dakota Joshua vs. Michael McCarron

Welcome to our top 5 Vancouver Canucks fights of the 2024-2025 season. With our friends from HockeyFights.com, at #3, we have the fight between Dakota Joshua and Michael McCarron.

NHL News / Canucksarmy / July 24

Top 5 Canucks fights of the 2024-2025 season: #5 – Dakota Joshua vs. Brady Tkachuk

Welcome to our top 5 Vancouver Canucks fights of the 2024-2025 season. With our friends from HockeyFights.com, at #5, we have the fight between Dakota Joshua and Brady Tkachuk.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / July 24

Dakota Joshua promises hardworking, north-south game for Maple Leafs

The Toronto Maple Leafs have made it a point to carve out the type of identity they’re looking for from their team in 2025-26 and beyond, and new acquisition Dakota Joshua is going to be a key part of that.

NHL News / Canucksarmy / July 23

5 Canucks that stand to benefit from Dakota Joshua’s trade to Maple Leafs

With last week’s trade that sent Dakota Joshua to the Toronto Maple Leafs for a fourth-round draft pick, the Vancouver Canucks now must re-imagine their depth chart without one of their biggest wingers.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / July 23

New Maple Leaf Dakota Joshua says he’ll be wearing Phil Kessel’s old No.81 in Toronto

The Toronto Maple Leafs swung a deal to acquire forward Dakota Joshua from the Vancouver Canucks in recent days, further boosting their bottom-six as they look to adapt to life without Mitch Marner in the 2025-26 season.