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Dakota Joshua

Center · Toronto Maple Leafs

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

Next Game

Thu, Mar 12 · 7:00 PM ET vs Ducks

TSN 4, Victory+, KCOP-13

Age 296'3"218 lbsShoots LeftDearborn, USA

Current Season

GP

43

Goals

7

Assists

5

Points

12

+/-

-2

S%

18.9%

Last 5 Games

DateOppGAPTS+/-SOGTOI
Mar 10@ MTL000018:56
Mar 7vs TBL000+1014:06
Mar 5@ NYR000-3113:27
Mar 4@ NJD011+1111:19
Mar 2vs PHI101+1111:21

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

News
Joshua Postgame After Flyers Tilt

Dakota Joshua breaks down his performance in the Canucks' clash with Philadelphia straight from the locker room. His insights reveal the adjustments Vancouver makes against a desperate Flyers squad grabbing vital road points. As the postgame RAV4 rolls, Joshua hints at momentum shifts that could define their push.

Philadelphia FlyersToronto Maple Leafs
News
Joshua Buries One Past Vladar in PHI-TOR Clash

In a matchup that's got the Scotiabank Arena buzzing, Philadelphia's Joshua finds the back of the net against Toronto's Dan Vladar, a goal that shifts the momentum in this Atlantic Division scrap. Leafs fans know Vladar's been steady in net, but Joshua's shot placement exploits every crease inch like a veteran sniper. With both teams jockeying for playoff positioning this late in the season, this tally raises the stakes on whether Philly can steal two points north of the border.

Toronto Maple LeafsPhiladelphia Flyers
Draft & Prospects
Joshua Roy at a Crossroads - Can the Canadiens' Prospect Find His NHL Future?

Joshua Roy has had every opportunity to stick with Montreal, but the fifth-round pick from 2021 keeps finding himself back in Laval whenever it seems like he might finally grab a permanent roster spot. The Canadiens' forward depth is getting crowded, and Roy's stuck in that brutal limbo where he's too talented for the AHL but hasn't quite locked down an NHL role, leaving the organization facing a critical decision about whether to develop him further or use him as a trade chip.

Montreal CanadiensToronto Maple Leafs
Playoffs
Joshua's Leafs Return Hits Snag

Dakota Joshua's buzzed-about comeback stalls for Toronto, forcing the Maple Leafs to confront injury realities mid-push. The rugged forward's timeline drags as coaches juggle lines without him, testing depth in a brutal schedule. With playoffs looming, his absence spotlights how one body check can upend a contender's blueprint.

Toronto Maple Leafs
Game Recap
Joshua's Double Torches Slumping Ducks in Canucks Clawback

Dakota Joshua wastes no time shaking off that hand injury rust, lighting the lamp twice to drag the Canucks back from the brink against a Ducks squad that's hit rock bottom. Vancouver's nine-game homestand finally ends on a high note after a couple of stumbles, but Anaheim's late rally from Zellweger and McTavish had everyone in Rogers Arena holding their breath.

Vancouver CanucksAnaheim Ducks
Draft & Prospects
Rocket Report: Mešár, Roy Feed Off Each Other

In Laval, Filip Mešár and Joshua Roy spark magic for the Rocket, their chemistry turning heads in Montreal's prospect pipeline as they elevate each other's games night after night. Habs brass watch closely from afar, knowing this tandem could fast-track to the NHL roster once the Olympic freeze lifts and AHL action resumes.

Toronto Maple Leafs

Frequently Asked Questions

What are Dakota Joshua's stats this season?
Dakota Joshua has 7 goals and 5 assists for 12 points in 43 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.