2023-24 Vancouver Canucks Player Review: Dakota Joshua

Dakota Joshua had an impressive season with the Vancouver Canucks during the 2023-24 campaign. He set a new career-high with 18 goals and 32 points in 63 games. Joshua's offensive production was matched by his defensive contributions, ranking second among forwards on the team in shorthanded minutes during the regular season. His ten shorthanded takeaways ranked tied for 28th in the league.

Joshua's ability to capitalize on opportunities and a career-high 21.4% shooting percentage made him a dangerous player. Despite an injury, he came close to hitting the 25-goal mark. In the postseason, he finished with eight points in 13 games, and his 74 hits ranked third by the end of the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs. Joshua's future looks bright, as he was rewarded with a contract extension during the offseason and is expected to continue providing physicality and depth scoring in the upcoming 2024-25 campaign.