New Toronto Maple Leafs forward Dakota Joshua, who previously wore No. 81 with the Vancouver Canucks, chose the number partly in honor of Phil Kessel, a fellow testicular cancer survivor. Acquired for a 2028 fourth-round pick, the 29-year-old has a $3.25-million cap hit and aims to build on his past performance after a challenging season post-diagnosis.
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