The Toronto Maple Leafs acquire defenseman Darren Raddysh from the Tampa Bay Lightning in a sign-and-trade agreement ahead of the July free-agent period. Multiple reports say the transaction sends a 2026 fifth-round pick to Tampa Bay in exchange for Raddysh’s rights. The Leafs then sign Raddysh to an eight-year contract. Reported contract value varies by outlet, with at least one report citing a total of $68 million over eight years and another reporting a $8.5 million annual cap number, though some details are described as not officially disclosed. Raddysh is 30 years old. Reports also describe him as having a breakout 2025-26 season with Tampa Bay, including career-high production, with one account listing 22 goals and 70 points in 73 games. The deal is described as a move by Toronto to strengthen its defense prior to the start of free agency.
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 ahead of the July free-agent period. Multiple reports say the transaction sends a 2...
- Toronto Maple Leafs acquire defenseman Darren Raddysh from the Tampa Bay Lightning in a sign-and-trade.
- The deal includes a 2026 fifth-round pick sent from Toronto to Tampa Bay.
- Toronto signs Raddysh to an eight-year contract after acquiring his rights.
- Reported contract terms include figures such as $68 million total and about $8.5 million per year against the salary cap, though some financial details are characterized as not disclosed.
- Raddysh is 30 and is described as having a breakout season with 22 goals and 70 points in 73 games for Tampa Bay in 2025-26.
On Friday, the Toronto Maple Leafs acquired defenseman Darren Raddysh in a sign-and-trade deal with the Lightning, sending a fifth-round pick in the 2026 NHL Draft the other way.
2 months agoMaple 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.
2 months 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.
2 months 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.
2 months 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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