Brad Treliving’s stated goal of acquiring a top-six forward to replace some of Mitch Marner’s contributions also comes with a subplot of developing a legitimate, two-way, hard-to-play-against third line for the post-season.

The Maple Leafs acquired forward Dearborn's Dakota Joshua from the Canucks in exchange for a fourth-round pick in the 2028 NHL Draft.

On Thursday afternoon, the Vancouver Canucks made the difficult decision to move on from power forward Dakota Joshua. In Joshua’s short time in Vancouver, he became a fan favourite for his shattering hits and timely goals.