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Dakota Joshua starts conditioning stint with AHL before Maple Leafs return

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 17, 2026, 5:21 AM

Last updated Oct 17, 2026

Dakota Joshua starts conditioning stint with AHL before Maple Leafs return

Summary

Toronto Maple Leafs winger Dakota Joshua has begun a conditioning stint with the AHL's Toronto Marlies ahead of his potential return to the NHL lineup. Joshua has been sidelined this season due to an upper-body injury and has been on long-term injured reserve since the start of the season. He is eligible to participate in up to three games with the Marlies or stay for six days, with the option for an additional two games as part of his conditioning. His return is highly anticipated, as he adds valuable grit and scoring to the team's bottom six forwards.

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Status Watch

•Dakota Joshua has not played this season due to injury.
•He has been assigned to the AHL Marlies for conditioning.
•Joshua can play up to three games or stay six days.
•He brings valuable scoring and grit to the Maple Leafs' lineup.
•Joshua was signed by the Maple Leafs in 2025 after playing for the Canucks.

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5:21 AMYahoo Sports — Dakota Joshua Gets Good News Ahead of Maple Leafs Return

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Toronto Maple Leafs winger Dakota Joshua has gotten good news ahead of his potential return to the team’s lineup.Joshua has yet to play this season due to an upper-body injury and has been on the LTIR since the season started. But it looks like his return to the Maple Leafs lineup might be coming very […] The post Dakota Joshua Gets Good News Ahead of Maple Leafs Return appeared first on HEAVY.
— Yahoo Sports

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