Maple Leafs consider trading Dakota Joshua for defenseman Ilya Lyubushkin
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 28, 2026, 5:45 AM
Last updated Oct 28, 2026
The Toronto Maple Leafs are reportedly looking to trade forward Dakota Joshua for Nashville Predators defenseman Ilya Lyubushkin. Joshua has not played this season due to an abdominal injury but completed a conditioning stint with the AHL Toronto Marlies, where he recorded no points in four games. With the Maple Leafs' bottom six performing well, Joshua's role is unclear, particularly as the team deals with injuries on defense. A proposed trade includes Joshua and a 2027 sixth-round pick for Lyubushkin, who is also on an expiring contract and has seen limited playtime with Nashville this season.
- •Dakota Joshua is returning from injury, having not played this season.
- •Joshua has 0 points in 4 conditioning games with the Marlies.
- •Ilya Lyubushkin has recently struggled for playing time with Nashville.
- •Proposed trade involves a sixth-round pick to match contracts.
- •Maple Leafs seek defensive help amid injuries on their blueline.
- 5:45 AMYahoo Sports — Maple Leafs Trade Pitch Has Winger Dealt for Veteran Defenseman
"With Toronto Maple Leafs forward Dakota Joshua set to return, the team should trade him for Nashville Predators defenseman Ilya Lyubushkin. Joshua has not played at all this season for the Maple Leafs due to an abdominal injury. He just finished up a conditioning stint with the AHL Toronto Marlies, tallying 0 points in 4 […] The post Maple Leafs Trade Pitch Has Winger Dealt for Veteran Defenseman appeared first on HEAVY.
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