Maple Leafs Trade for 70-Point Defenseman Days Before NHL Draft
Summary
The Toronto Maple Leafs traded for defenseman Darren Raddysh from the Tampa Bay Lightning and signed him to an eight-year, $68 million contract. This move strengthens the Maple Leafs’ defense and makes Raddysh their highest-paid defenseman.Key Facts
- Darren Raddysh was traded from the Tampa Bay Lightning to the Toronto Maple Leafs.
- The Leafs gave a 2026 fifth-round draft pick to Tampa Bay for Raddysh.
- Raddysh signed an eight-year contract worth $68 million total, about $8.5 million per year.
- He is now the highest-paid defenseman and third highest-paid player on the Leafs.
- Raddysh scored 22 goals and had 70 points in the 2025 season.
- He played the most ice time per game on the Lightning last season, averaging 22 minutes and 41 seconds.
- Raddysh is strong on the power play, scoring 10 goals and 26 points last year in those situations.
- The Leafs’ management sees this as an important move to improve the team’s defense depth.
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