Maple Leafs actively seeking to trade forward Dakota Joshua
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 30, 2026, 1:38 PM
Last updated Oct 30, 2026
The Toronto Maple Leafs are in discussions to trade veteran forward Dakota Joshua to address roster needs. Following his recent activation from the LTIR after an upper-body injury, Joshua has been sent to the AHL for conditioning. The Maple Leafs aim to create cap space, as they need to bolster their defensive lineup. Their depth in the bottom six means they can consider parting with Joshua, who carries a $3.25 million cap hit. However, his injury history and modified no-trade clause complicate potential trade talks. The situation is expected to evolve in the coming weeks as the team seeks to improve its defensive play.
- •Maple Leafs want to move Dakota Joshua for roster space.
- •Joshua returned from LTIR and played four AHL games without scoring.
- •Injuries to key players make Joshua's presence more essential temporarily.
- •Trading Joshua is complicated by his injury history and no-trade clause.
- •The Leafs' priority is improving their defensive unit.
- 1:38 PMYahoo Sports — NHL Rumours: Maple Leafs Looking to Move Veteran Forward
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