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Grading Darren Raddysh sign-and-trade between Maple Leafs, Lightning

The Toronto Maple Leafs and Tampa Bay Lightning connected on a sign-and-trade involving Darren Raddysh on Friday. The deal got close overnight and was confirmed in the morning, sending Raddysh to Toronto. After a career year, the Maple Leafs believe Raddysh can help their powerplay significantly. But did they overpay? Let’s take a look at […] The post Grading Darren Raddysh sign-and-trade between Maple Leafs, Lightning appeared first on ClutchPoints .

3 Maple Leafs Targets After Big Darren Raddysh Sign-And-Trade

The Toronto Maple Leafs made another major move on Friday, as the Original Six club completed a big sign-and-trade with the Tampa Bay Lightning for defenseman Darren Raddysh. The Maple Leafs signed the right-shot defenseman to an eight-year contract with an average annual value of $8.5 million. Toronto sent a 2026 fifth-round pick to receive […] The post 3 Maple Leafs Targets After Big Darren Raddysh Sign-And-Trade appeared first on HEAVY .

Darren Raddysh Issues First Statement After Joining Maple Leafs

Newly acquired Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Darren Raddysh has issued his first statement since joining his new club.On Friday, the Maple Leafs completed a sign-and-trade deal with the Tampa Bay Lightning. Headed to Tampa Bay is a 2026 fifth-round pick, and in return, the Lightning signed Raddysh to an eight-year, $68 million ($8.5 million AAV) […] The post Darren Raddysh Issues First Statement After Joining Maple Leafs appeared first on HEAVY .

The Darren Raddysh Deal Is Risky — But It’s Exactly the Move the Leafs Needed to Make: Leafs Morning Take

John Chayka isn’t messing around. After trading Joseph Woll and Simon Benoit to Philadelphia and hiring Jim Hiller as head coach, the Maple Leafs were back in the headlines on Friday morning, completing a sign-and-trade with the Tampa Bay Lightning for Toronto native Darren Raddysh. Naturally, that’s where the conversation started on the Friday edition…

Lightning rumors: How close was Tampa Bay to re-signing Darren Raddysh before Maple Leafs departure?

The Tampa Bay Lightning have moved on from one of their defenders from the 2025-26 season. The Toronto Maple Leafs have traded for Darren Raddysh, who was set to be an unrestricted free agent. While the Lightning made the move to trade away Raddysh, there was also the possibility they would re-sign the blueliner themselves, […] The post Lightning rumors: How close was Tampa Bay to re-signing Darren Raddysh before Maple Leafs departure? appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Instant Reaction: Maple Leafs add foundational piece in Darren Raddysh sign-and-trade

A summer of seismic change continues on for the Toronto Maple Leafs. Toronto acquired defenceman Darren Raddysh from the Tampa Bay Lightning in exchange for a fifth-round pick in the 2026 NHL Draft. Raddysh promptly signed an eight-year extension, reportedly worth $8.5 million per season. There may be some sticker shock, but as Daily Faceoff’s…

John Chayka Issues Statement on Darren Raddysh Sign-and-Trade

Toronto Maple Leafs general manager John Chayka issued a statement after he traded for Darren Raddysh from the Tampa Bay Lightning.News broke early Friday morning that the Maple Leafs were closing in on a sign-and-trade deal with the Bolts for Raddysh. A few hours later, the trade was made official by the Maple Leafs.As part […] The post John Chayka Issues Statement on Darren Raddysh Sign-and-Trade appeared first on HEAVY .

Tampa Bay Lightning trade Darren Raddysh to division rival

If, as Tom Petty once sang, the waiting is indeed the hardest part, then things are about to get a lot easier in the Darren Raddysh saga. The 30-year-old defenseman will not make it to July 1st and free agency. Nor will he be a member of the Tampa Bay Lightning next season. The Lightning have announced that they have traded Raddysh to the Toronto Maple Leafs in return for a fifth-round selection in the 2026 NHL draft. Thus ends one of the big question marks for the Lightning and the NHL t...

Maple Leafs’ John Chayka’s statement on Darren Raddysh trade will fire fans up

The NHL offseason got a big jolt when the Toronto Maple Leafs traded for Darren Raddysh from the Tampa Bay Lightning. Now, general manager John Chayka has made a statement that will fire fans up, according to David Pagnotta. “Leafs GM John Chayka: “We are thrilled to add a defenceman of Darren’s caliber to our […] The post Maple Leafs’ John Chayka’s statement on Darren Raddysh trade will fire fans up appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Maple Leafs acquire Darren Raddysh from Lightning for 5th round pick, signs 8-year contract

The Toronto Maple Leafs have officially announced the acquisition of defenceman Darren Raddysh from the Tampa Bay Lightning, the team announced on Friday morning. The news originally broke in the middle of night on early Friday morning, with Sportsnet insider Elliotte Friedman reporting the sign-and-trade just before 2:00 AM eastern time. The Maple Leafs made…

Maple Leafs acquire Darren Raddysh from Lightning in sign-and-trade

The Toronto Maple Leafs have a new general manager after a disastrous 2025-26 season. John Chayka has taken over and has wasted no time making big moves. First, he traded away Joseph Woll in a blockbuster deal with the Philadelphia Flyers. Then, he began working on a deal for the Leafs to acquire Darren Raddysh […] The post Maple Leafs acquire Darren Raddysh from Lightning in sign-and-trade appeared first on ClutchPoints .

John Carlson Expected To Sign With Tampa Bay Lightning

The Tampa Bay Lightning traded Darren Raddysh to the Toronto Maple Leafs in an overnight blockbuster, and that's going to open up a massive hole on the right side of their blueline. Insert free-agent-to-be, John Carlson. Carlson was shockingly traded to the Anaheim Ducks mid-season last year, after almost two decades as a Washington Capital. The deal caught Carlson off guard in the biggest way, and while he enjoyed his time playing hockey for the Ducks in sunny California, Carlson informed Duc...

Maple Leafs & Lightning Pull Off Blockbuster Sign-And-Trade

The Toronto Maple Leafs and Tampa Bay Lightning will be announcing a blockbuster sign-and-trade that will see defenceman Darren Raddysh head to his hometown Maple Leafs, this according to Elliotte Friedman's mid-morning report. Late-night news: Don’t expect this to be finalized until the morning, but there is word the Toronto Maple Leafs and Tampa Bay Lightning are working on a sign-and-trade for Darren Raddysh. The 30-year-old defenceman had a breakthrough 2025-26 with 22 goals and 70 points ...