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Darren Raddysh Trade Grades: Maple Leafs Fill Massive Need, Lightning Surprise with Unexpected Move
TSN reported the eight-year deal is worth $68 million, and Tampa Bay received a 2026 fifth-round pick.
- On Friday, the Toronto Maple Leafs acquired defenseman Darren Raddysh from the Tampa Bay Lightning in a sign-and-trade deal, with the player signing an eight-year contract worth $8.5 million average annual value.
- Raddysh, 30, arrives in Toronto following a career-best season where he recorded 22 goals and 70 points, having filled in for injured Lightning teammate Victor Hedman.
- Maple Leafs general manager John Chayka praised Raddysh as "one of the NHL's premier two-way defensemen," while the Lightning received a fifth-round pick in the 2026 NHL Draft as compensation.
- Avoiding unrestricted free agency opening July 1, Raddysh expressed excitement about joining the organization, stating, "I'm excited to be here for eight years and play for the team I grew up watching."
- The new deal represents a substantial raise from his previous two-year, $1.95 million contract signed in August 2023, securing Toronto's defensive roster for the long term.
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Tampa Bay Lightning acquire fifth-round pick in 2026 NHL draft, trade Raddysh
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA)— The Tampa Bay Lightning have traded defenseman Darren Raddysh for a fifth-round pick, the vice president and general manager, Julien BriseBois announced. The Lightning acquired a fifth-round pick in the 2026 NHL draft from the Toronto Maple Leafs in the exchange. Raddysh played in 73 games with the Lightning this season and [...]
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