- Dakota Joshua’s first season in Toronto was marred by inconsistency and significant health setbacks, including a kidney-related injury and a late-season upper-body issue.
- Despite limited offensive production—recording only 10 goals and 8 assists in 55 games—Joshua successfully brought a physical edge, leading the team with 195 hits.
- Advanced metrics highlight a struggle in offensive contribution, with Joshua posting one of the team’s lowest expected goals-for rates among regular skaters.
- Defensively, Joshua showed promise, recording the third-lowest expected goals-against rate on the team, suggesting a potential future role as a specialized fourth-line checker.
- With two years remaining on his $3.25M AAV contract, Joshua’s future in Toronto remains uncertain as the team evaluates his fit within the bottom-six rotation.
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