On July 1st, Dakota Joshua was about to become one of the most sought-after free agents; nevertheless, he has chosen to stay put on a huge extension.
In order to avoid free agency, the Vancouver Canucks have accomplished some last-minute housekeeping. Fearing they would lose Dakota Joshua as well as Nikita Zadorov, the team used some of its newly acquired cap space to hold onto the forward. Following their deal with the Chicago Blackhawks yesterday, the Canucks now turn their attention to their free agents.
Joshua, a Dearborn, Michigan native, had his finest NHL season to date in 2023–24 while playing for the Vancouver Canucks. Joshua finished with 32 points (18 goals, 14 assists), 60 penalty minutes, and a plus-19 rating in 63 games. The 28-year-old upped his game during the Stanley Cup Playoffs, scoring eight points (four goals, four assists) in 13 games.
