The Toronto Maple Leafs acquire defenseman Darren Raddysh from the Tampa Bay Lightning in a sign-and-trade agreement and sign him to an eight-year contract. Multiple reports describe the move as part of Toronto’s efforts to strengthen its blue line ahead of free agency. Yahoo Sports and other outlets report the deal is valued at about $68 million across eight years, with a reported average annual value of $8.5 million. One report also notes Raddysh’s salary cap hit is $8.5 million through the 2033-34 season. In exchange, Toronto sends Tampa a 2026 fifth-round draft pick, according to one report. Sources also frame Raddysh as a top available unrestricted free agent on the July market who had a strong 2025-26 season with the Lightning, including career highs such as 22 goals, 48 assists, and 70 points in 73 games. The remaining financial specifics are not fully disclosed in the reports summarized, with at least one outlet citing that financial terms were not publicly detailed beyond the reported figures.
Maple Leafs acquire Darren Raddysh from Lightning in sign-and-trade
The Toronto Maple Leafs acquire defenseman Darren Raddysh from the Tampa Bay Lightning in a sign-and-trade agreement and sign him to an eight-year contract. Multiple reports describe the move as part...
- The Toronto Maple Leafs acquire defenseman Darren Raddysh from the Tampa Bay Lightning in a sign-and-trade.
- The Maple Leafs sign Raddysh to an eight-year contract.
- Reported value is about $68 million total, with a reported $8.5 million average annual value.
- One reported exchange is a 2026 fifth-round draft pick sent from Toronto to Tampa Bay.
- Raddysh is reported to have had a breakout 2025-26 season with the Lightning, recording career-high production.
Maple Leafs acquire defenseman Darren Raddysh from Tampa Bay Lightning in a sign-and-trade deal worth $68M over eight years, sending a 2026 fifth-round pick in return.
12 hours agoThe 30-year-old late bloomer cashed in on a breakout season in which he set career highs with 22 goals, 48 assists and 70 points in 73 games.
13 hours agoThe Toronto Maple Leafs took a big swing at improving their blue line before the start of free agency, acquiring Darren Raddysh's rights from the Tampa Bay Lightning and signing the defenseman to an eight-year contract. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Friday because financial terms were not disclosed. Raddysh will count $8.5 million against the salary cap through the 2033-34 season.
15 hours agoSee more Toronto Sun on Google — save as a Preferred Source The Maple Leafs did not wait for July 1 free agent day to improve their defence. Early Friday came reports that they were being proactive with a sign-and-trade acquisition of defenceman Darren Raddysh from the Tampa Bay Lightning. The 6-foot-1, 30-year-old GTA native topped […]
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