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Maple Leafs Acquire Defenseman Darren Raddysh From Lightning
The Toronto Maple Leafs acquired defenseman Darren Raddysh from the Tampa Bay Lightning in exchange for a fifth-round pick in the 2026 NHL draft. Raddysh signed an eight-year contract extension worth $8.5 million annually with the acquiring team.
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Raddysh signed an eight-year contract extension with the Maple Leafs worth $8.5 million annually. The 30-year-old posted career highs of 22 goals, 48 assists and 70 points in 73 games during the 2025-26 season.
The new deal represents a raise from the $836,000 base salary Raddysh earned last season. AFP Analytics had projected an $8 million annual value on a six-year term. The Maple Leafs also gain a power-play quarterback ahead of an expected trade involving another defenseman.
The Maple Leafs received a B grade for the transaction.
Officials noted Raddysh's two-way play and puck-moving ability as factors in the decision. The Lightning received a C+ grade. The team obtained a fifth-round draft pick for the negotiating rights to the player.
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