Maple Leafs forward Dakota Joshua could hit waiver wire soon
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 22, 2026, 5:35 AM
Last updated Sep 22, 2026
Toronto Maple Leafs forward Dakota Joshua may hit the waiver wire ahead of the season opener against Montreal on September 29. Joshua, 30, did not participate in recent preseason action due to an undisclosed injury, raising concerns about his readiness. If he is unable to recover in time, the Maple Leafs face a roster dilemma, as keeping him could limit their cap space options. Sending him to the AHL might alleviate some roster pressure while allowing Joshua time to heal.
- •Joshua missed preseason due to an undisclosed injury.
- •Maple Leafs play Montreal on September 29.
- •If unfit, Joshua could start on injured reserve.
- •Sending him to AHL could resolve roster congestion.
- •Claiming Joshua on waivers is a possible outcome.
- 5:35 AMYahoo Sports — Maple Leafs Could Have Not-So-Surprising Forward Hit Waivers
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