Dakota Joshua

Dakota Joshua

28-Year-Old Left WingLW
Vancouver Canucks
IR-NR
Injury Groin
Est. Return 11/5/2024
2024 Fantasy Outlook
Joshua established himself as a regular in the NHL during the 2022-23 campaign and set new career highs last season with 18 goals and 32 points across 63 regular-season contests. Although he's a late bloomer, the Michigan native is 28 years old, so further growth shouldn't be anticipated. Unfortunately, Joshua underwent surgery for testicular cancer during the offseason and won't be ready at the start of the campaign. In other words, don't expect him to finish above the 30-40 point range this season. Joshua is a gritty forward, though, which gives him some added versatility in fantasy leagues. Read Past Outlooks
$Signed a four-year, $13 million contract with the Canucks in June of 2024.
Returns to practice
LWVancouver Canucks
Groin
October 19, 2024
Joshua (groin) practiced in a non-contact jersey Saturday, Iain MacIntyre of Sportsnet reports.
ANALYSIS
While Joshua is still a ways off from game action, it's an incredibly positive sign to see the winger practicing after he underwent surgery for testicular cancer in the offseason. Joshua logged 18 goals and 32 points, both career highs, in 63 games during the 2023-24 regular season.
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2023 Fantasy Outlook
Joshua finally saw steady playing time and made the most of it with 11 goals, 12 assists, 222 hits, 71 shots on goal and 60 PIM in 79 games for the Canucks last year. The 27-year-old's playing style doesn't lend itself to much more than a third-line role, but he could hit his way into relevance. Joshua's 15.5 shooting percentage is sure to drop in 2023-24, so there's a chance he could top out at 20 points -- that's a mark that will likely leave him on the waiver wire in most fantasy formats.
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Traveling with team
LWVancouver Canucks
Groin
October 8, 2024
Joshua (groin) will join the Canucks on their upcoming four-game road trip and could start skating during that time, Farhan Lalji of TSN reports Tuesday.
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Placed on injured non-roster
LWVancouver Canucks
Groin
October 7, 2024
Joshua (testicular cancer) was placed on the injured non-roster list Monday.
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Resumes skating
LWVancouver Canucks
Groin
October 7, 2024
Joshua (testicular cancer) has resumed skating and is likely a few weeks away from returning, Rick Dhaliwal of CHEK reports Monday.
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Diagnosed with testicular cancer
LWVancouver Canucks
Groin
September 17, 2024
Joshua successfully underwent surgery recently for testicular cancer but won't be ready for the start of training camp, per the Canucks' release Tuesday.
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Inks four-year deal
LWVancouver Canucks
June 27, 2024
Joshua agreed to terms on a four-year, $13 million contract with Vancouver on Thursday.
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Return may be imminent
LWVancouver Canucks
November 2, 2024
Joshua could be ready to play as early as Tuesday against Anaheim after undergoing surgery in September for testicular cancer, Ben Kuzma of Postmedia reports.
ANALYSIS
The Canucks placed Nils Aman on waivers Saturday to send him to AHL Abbotsford, and that could be to clear the way for the return of Joshua. The 28-year-old Joshua had 18 goals, 14 assists and 245 hits in 63 regular-season games in 2023-24. Look for Joshua to start his season as a bottom-six forward, but he could quickly move up the depth chart.
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