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By any measure, Dakota Joshua had every reason to hit pause this season. A summer cancer diagnosis, major surgery, and the kind of mental weight that would rattle anyone — all and any of it could’ve been a justifiable excuse for a slow year.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / April 9

Canucks’ Dakota Joshua nominated for NHL’s Bill Masterton Trophy

One Vancouver Canuck who has had a trying season is earning recognition for his ability to overcome adversity. On Wednesday, it was announced that forward Dakota Joshua is the Canucks’ nominee for the Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy.

NHL News / Canucksarmy / March 31

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Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / January 29

Canucks’ Sherwood lands on IR to make room for Joshua’s return vs. Predators

According to the NHL roster site, the Vancouver Canucks have placed forward Kiefer Sherwood on the injured reserved (IR) list, as Dakota Joshua is set to return tonight, per CanucksArmy’s Jeff Paterson.

Vancouver Canucks News / Daily Faceoff / January 29

Canucks’ Dakota Joshua set to return following 11-game absence due to leg injury

The Vancouver Canucks will have a bolstered lineup Wednesday against the Nashville Predators as center Dakota Joshua is set to return following an 11-game absence due to a leg injury, reports Sportsnet’s Dan Murphy.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucks Daily / January 27

Rick Tocchet Gives Big Update Regarding Dakota Joshua's Return to the Lineup

Vancouver Canucks fans are getting close to seeing Dakota Joshua back in the blue and green following an update from head coach Rick Tocchet. The Vancouver Canucks are set to kick off a three-game road trip tonight as they take on the St.

NHL News / NHL Rumors / January 27

Golden Knights' Alex Pietrangelo pulls out of 4 Nations Face-Off for Team Canada

Ryan Boulding: Colorado Avalanche forward Miles Wood was activated from the IR. He’s been out for 27 games with a back injury. He had also missed seven games earlier in the season with an upper-body injury.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / January 26

Scenes from Canucks practice: Sherwood not heading on road trip to St. Louis, Joshua game-time decision vs. Blues

It was right back to work for the Vancouver Canucks on Sunday morning as the team skated before flying to St. Louis where it will begin a three-game road trip on Monday.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / January 7

Dakota Joshua’s injury comes at a terrible time for the Canucks forward

The 2023/24 season was one to remember for Dakota Joshua. He set new career standards with 18 goals, 14 assists, and 32 points in just 63 regular season games, and then added eight more points in 13 playoff contests.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / January 6

Canucks place Joshua on IR, recall Jonathan Lekkerimäki on emergency basis

The Vancouver Canucks have placed forward Dakota Joshua on injured reserve and recalled Jonathan Lekkerimäki on an emergency basis. General manager Patrik Allvin made the announcement early Monday morning.

Vancouver Canucks News / Daily Faceoff / January 6

Canucks recall Jonathan Lekkerimaki as Dakota Joshua placed on injured reserve

The Vancouver Canucks announced Monday that center Dakota Joshua has been placed on the injured reserve, retroactive to January 3. In a corresponding roster move, the club has also recalled right winger Jonathan Lekkerimaki from the AHL’s Abbotsford Canucks on an emergency basis.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Pittsburgh Hockey Now / January 3

Penguins Make Minor Trade for AHL D-man; Trade Away Jagger Joshua

The Pittsburgh Penguins swapped a journeyman minor-league forward for a journeyman minor-league defenseman Friday afternoon as they acquired Colton Poolman from the Buffalo Sabres organization in exchange for forward Bennet MacArthur, who was playing in Wheeling of the ECHL.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / November 25

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Vancouver Canucks News / Daily Faceoff / November 14

Canucks’ Dakota Joshua to make season debut against Islanders on Thursday

Some uplifting news for the Vancouver Canucks. On Thursday night, forward Dakota Joshua will make his season debut when the Canucks host the New York Islanders.

Vancouver Canucks News / NHL on ClutchPoints / November 2

Canucks expect huge Dakota Joshua boost vs. Sharks

The Vancouver Canucks have been without forward Dakota Joshua for the first several games of the 2024-25 NHL season, as he underwent surgery during the offseason to remove a cancerous tumor from one of his testicles.

Vancouver Canucks News / NHL Trade Talk / October 28

Dakota Joshua Bringing Something Back Ahead of Canucks Return

As Vancouver Canucks forward Dakota Joshua nears his return to the ice following off-season surgery for testicular cancer, his teammates and coaches are excited to have him back.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucks Daily / October 25

Canucks - It's now up to Dakota Joshua when he wants to return to full contact, but is he ready?

The Vancouver Canucks are eagerly anticipating the return of forward Dakota Joshua, who was fully involved in practice today, according to team insider Jeff Paterson.

Vancouver Canucks News / Daily Faceoff / October 22

Canucks’ Dakota Joshua 1-2 weeks away from making season debut

According to Daily Faceoff insider Frank Seravalli, Vancouver Canucks forward Dakota Joshua could be set to make his season debut in the next 1-2 weeks after getting diagnosed with testicular cancer over the summer.

Vancouver Canucks News / The Hockey Writers / October 8

Canucks Face Challenge Without Joshua’s Physicality and Versatility

The Vancouver Canucks received some unfortunate news with the announcement that Dakota Joshua has been placed on the injured non-roster list. The Canucks forward went public last month with his testicular cancer diagnosis.

Vancouver Canucks News / NHL Trade Talk / October 8

Can Dakota Joshua Make Another Leap Forward for the Canucks?

One of the biggest surprises for the Vancouver Canucks over the past two seasons has been the emergence of Dakota Joshua. While he wasn’t on anyone’s radar when the Canucks signed him during the 2022 offseason, Joshua has since developed into a strong player for the team.

Vancouver Canucks News / Pro Hockey Rumors / September 17

Canucks' Dakota Joshua underwent surgery to remove cancerous tumor

Dakota Joshua has announced that he won’t be healthy for the start of training camp, after undergoing surgery to address a cancerous lump earlier this summer.

Vancouver Canucks News / Daily Faceoff / September 17

Canucks’ Dakota Joshua diagnosed with testicular cancer

Vancouver Canucks center Dakota Joshua released a statement on Tuesday that he will miss the start of training camp after he was diagnosed with testicular cancer.

Vancouver Canucks News / NHL Trade Talk / September 17

Canucks’ Dakota Joshua to Miss Start of Camp After Tumor Scare

The Vancouver Canucks announced on Tuesday that forward Dakota Joshua will miss the start of training camp as he recovers from surgery to remove a cancerous tumor.

Vancouver Canucks News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 27

Canucks sign breakout winger to four-year extension

The Vancouver Canucks are keeping breakout winger Dakota Joshua in house on a four-year contract extension.

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Vancouver Canucks News / Last Word On Sports / June 1

The Case For and Against Signing Dakota Joshua

The Vancouver Canucks signing Dakota Joshua would delight almost every one of their fans. But plenty of other teams around the league want their fans to be just as happy.

Vancouver Canucks News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 31

Canucks still far apart with pending free-agent forward

The Vancouver Canucks want forward Dakota Joshua back in the fold, but the two sides are far apart on an extension right now. If no extension, free agency looms for Joshua.

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Vancouver Canucks News / Daily Faceoff / April 22, 2024

Vancouver Canucks’ Dakota Joshua is built to be a playoff performer

When the postseason comes around, it is never a surprise to see an unheralded player step into the spotlight. One of the big performers from Sunday’s slate of Stanley Cup Playoff action was Dakota Joshua of the Vancouver Canucks.