DAKOTA JOSHUA NEWS

Garners first helper of season Joshua notched an assist, five hits, three blocked shots and two PIM in Tuesday's 4-3 loss to the Rangers.

Impact The helper was Joshua's first point over four contests since he recovered from testicular cancer surgery. The 28-year-old winger has done what he does best since his return, doling out 14 hits. He can chip in some depth scoring as well after a 32-point campaign in 2023-24, but it'll be hits and PIM that supplement his production for fantasy purposes.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Canucks fans cheer Joshua's first shift back after cancer diagnosis | NHL.com Rogers Arena erupts for returning forward in first action of season

6 DAYS AGO • NHL.COM

Making season debut versus Isles Joshua (cancer) will make his 2024-25 season debut against the Islanders on Thursday, Ben Kuzma of Postmedia reports.

Impact Joshua looks set to take on a fourth-line role but could work his way up the lineup as he gets back to full speed. Given his lengthy stint on the sidelines, the winger will likely need some time to readjust but could still challenge for the 30-point mark after hitting that threshold for the first time last year.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Not ready to return Joshua (groin) won't play Thursday versus LA, per Iain MacIntyre of Sportsnet.

Impact Joshua also didn't practice Wednesday, but coach Rick Tocchet said the 28-year-old hasn't suffered a setback. Instead, the Canucks are simply being cautious with Joshua, who hasn't played in 2024-25. It remains to be seen when Joshua might return to the lineup, but when he is ready, he'll likely serve in a bottom-six role.

NOVEMBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Canucks: How Dakota Joshua found out he had testicular cancer The Canucks winger is almost ready to return after undergoing surgery for testicular cancer.

NOVEMBER 3 • THEPROVINCE.COM

Canucks: How Dakota Joshua's return will add size, scoring, bravado and humour Joshua is coming off a career season, contract extension and difficult testicular cancer diagnosis. His presence has been missed.

NOVEMBER 3 • THEPROVINCE.COM

Canucks mailbag: How much will Thatcher Demko and Dakota Joshua add to the lineup? Canucks fans remain optimistic, but anxious, about their team, 10 games into the 2024-25 season.

NOVEMBER 2 • THEPROVINCE.COM

Canucks: How Dakota Joshua's return will add size, scoring, bravado and humour Joshua is coming off a career season, contract extension and difficult testicular cancer diagnosis. His presence has been missed.

NOVEMBER 2 • THEPROVINCE.COM

'If it Helps One Person': Dakota Joshua on Going Public with Cancer Diagnosis | Vancouver Canucks Dakota Joshua spoke to the media Friday for the first time since he was diagnosed with testicular cancer over the summer. Joshua bravely dec...

NOVEMBER 2 • NHL.COM

Joshua hopes to be back in Canucks lineup after cancer surgery | NHL.com Vancouver forward returns to practice, was diagnosed in summer

NOVEMBER 1 • NHL.COM

Canucks: How Dakota Joshua found out he had testicular cancer The Canucks winger is almost ready to return after undergoing surgery for testicular cancer.

NOVEMBER 1 • THEPROVINCE.COM

PRACTICE | Dakota Joshua | Vancouver Canucks Dakota Joshua speaks with the media.

NOVEMBER 1 • NHL.COM

Canucks: How Dakota Joshua's return will add size, scoring, bravado and humour Joshua is coming off a career season, contract extension and difficult testicular cancer diagnosis. His presence has been missed.

OCTOBER 29 • THEPROVINCE.COM

Canucks Coffee: Dakota Joshua escapes recovery rut, Stan Smyl salutes late Moe Lemay Dakota Joshua is closer to returning from a testicular cancer diagnosis and the Canucks alumni is mourning the loss of winger Moe Lemay

OCTOBER 23 • THEPROVINCE.COM

Canucks Coffee: Why Kevin Lankinen matters, how Tyler Myers measured up, Dakota Joshua sighting Things often go bump in the night in Philadelphia where beating the Flyers often means the Canucks must get a little beat up

OCTOBER 20 • THEPROVINCE.COM

Returns to practice Joshua (groin) practiced in a non-contact jersey Saturday, Iain MacIntyre of Sportsnet reports.

Impact 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 last season.

OCTOBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Traveling with team 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.

Impact While Joshua's return to the ice will certainly be a significant step in the right direction, he will likely have several more hurdles to clear, including absorbing contact in practice. Once the winger is ready to play, he should be in contention for a second-line role, though Daniel Sprong and Conor Garland will likely also have something to say about that.

OCTOBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Placed on injured non-roster Joshua (testicular cancer) was placed on the injured non-roster list Monday.

Impact Joshua recently resumed skating, but he's still considered to be several weeks away from returning to game action. He underwent surgery for testicular cancer in September and will officially be forced to miss the first few weeks of the regular season. He made 63 appearances for the Canucks last year and logged 18 goals, 32 points and 245 hits while averaging 14:23 of ice time.

OCTOBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Resumes skating Joshua (testicular cancer) has resumed skating and is likely a few weeks away from returning, Rick Dhaliwal of CHEK reports Monday.

Impact Joshua underwent surgery for testicular cancer in September, and the Canucks have been hopeful that he'll be able to return to action this season. It's encouraging that he's been back on the ice recently, but he'll likely need to ramp up before he's in the mix to return to game action. The 28-year-old made 63 regular-season appearances for Vancouver last year and logged 18 goals and 32 points while averaging 14:23 of ice time.

OCTOBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Canucks' Forward Out Indefinitely After Testicular Tumor Surgery Dakota Joshua shares his battle with testicular cancer, aiming for a return to play this season.

SEPTEMBER 18 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Canucks F Dakota Joshua reveals he had cancerous tumor removed Vancouver Canucks forward Dakota Joshua announced Tuesday that he was diagnosed with testicular cancer this summer and underwent surgery to...

SEPTEMBER 17 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Canucks' Dakota Joshua Says He Had Cancerous Growth Removed From Testicle Vancouver Canucks left winger Dakota Joshua said he is recovering from testicular cancer and will miss the start of training camp. He encour...

SEPTEMBER 17 • KANSASCITY.COM

Canucks' Dakota Joshua Says He Had Cancerous Growth Removed From Testicle Vancouver Canucks left winger Dakota Joshua said he is recovering from testicular cancer and will miss the start of training camp. He encour...

SEPTEMBER 17 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Canucks' Dakota Joshua reveals testicular cancer diagnosis Joshua, 28, says he found a lump on his testicles this summer and, after examination by doctors, it was diagnosed as a cancerous tumour.

SEPTEMBER 17 • THEPROVINCE.COM