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Dakota Joshua

Center · Toronto Maple Leafs

2014 Draft, Rd 5 Pick 8 (#128) — Toronto Maple Leafs

Next Game

Wed, Apr 8 · 7:30 PM ET vs Capitals

Sportsnet, TVAS, Monumental Sports

Age 296'3"218 lbsShoots LeftDearborn, USA

Current Season

GP

54

Goals

10

Assists

8

Points

18

+/-

-2

S%

19.6%

Last 5 Games

DateOppGAPTS+/-SOGTOI
Apr 4@ LAK011+1010:38
Apr 2@ SJS000-2214:29
Mar 30@ ANA0000014:20
Mar 28@ STL0110115:03
Mar 25vs NYR112+1114:31

Career Stats

Contract

Cap Hit

$3.25M

Total Value

$13.00M

Expires

4 yrs · 2027-2028

Status

Then UFA

12-team no-trade list (Clause)

via PuckPedia

Recent Stories

Game Recap
Leafs Edge Rangers in Playoff-Killer Thriller

Joseph Woll stands tall with 40 saves while the Maple Leafs claw out a tense win over a desperate Rangers squad mired in their sixth straight loss. Mika Zibanejad lights the lamp twice for New York, but Toronto's opportunistic attack from Jake McCabe, Nick Robertson, Dakota Joshua, and John Tavares keeps the pressure on in a game loaded with playoff implications.

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News
Joshua Bangs Post - And In

San Jose's Tim Joshua pulls off one of those vintage NHL snipe jobs, ringing iron before it trickles home in a moment that has coaches scribbling notes. You know the kind - the ones that separate grinders from game-changers in a league where bounces decide seasons. With the Sharks clawing for every point late in the year, this tally carries real weight as they eye that Pacific logjam.

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Joshua Mystery - Leafs, Wild Pages Blocked in EEA

Dakota Joshua grabs the spotlight as Maple Leafs fans in the EEA hit roadblocks trying to access key pages like Maple Leafs Wild Hockey and others. Those geo-restrictions are frustrating grinders who just want the latest on Toronto's depth forward lighting it up. Front offices know these digital headaches hit hardest when you're chasing trade deadline fallout and roster battles.

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Joshua Pots the Rebound

Dakota Joshua delivers the clutch rebound tally that swings momentum for the Maple Leafs in a tight battle against the Hurricanes. Toronto's front office has been buzzing about his net-front presence all season, turning greasy plays into game-changers when it matters most. With playoff positioning on the line this late in the year, Joshua's timely finish underscores why he's become a staple in their bottom six. The Leafs lean on these kinds of gritty efforts to stay in the Atlantic mix.

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Joshua Buries One vs. Hurricanes

Dakota Joshua delivers a goal that has Canes fans groaning and Kraken faithful roaring in their latest clash. You don't light the lamp against Carolina's stingy D without earning it, and Joshua's tally adds fuel to Seattle's gritty momentum. Scouts circle these moments as teams jockey for positioning with so few games left.

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Trades & Rumors
Laine Nearly Leafs-Bound in Habs Deadline Dance

The Canadiens pushed hard to move Patrik Laine before the deadline, with the Maple Leafs emerging as a prime suitor despite his hefty cap hit and injury baggage. Front offices whispered about Toronto easing the crunch via LTIR stunts with Tanev and Joshua, dangling a lowball package that Montreal might have bitten on for a fresh start. Laine's cannon shot tempted power-play dreams, but his one-way game and UFA status left GMs pausing, especially after he played just five games this season.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are Dakota Joshua's stats this season?
Dakota Joshua has 10 goals and 8 assists for 18 points in 54 games this season.
What team does Dakota Joshua play for?
Dakota Joshua is a forward for the Toronto Maple Leafs.
What is Dakota Joshua's contract?
Dakota Joshua has a cap hit of $3.25M with 2 years remaining. He will be an unrestricted free agent (UFA) when the contract expires.
When was Dakota Joshua drafted?
Dakota Joshua was drafted in the 2014 NHL Draft by the Toronto Maple Leafs in Round 5, Pick 8 (128 overall).
Where is Dakota Joshua from?
Dakota Joshua is 29 years old and was born in Dearborn, USA.