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Winners and Losers of Maple Leafs-Lightning Darren Raddysh Sign-and-Trade Deal

The Toronto Maple Leafs acquired defenseman Darren Raddysh from the Tampa Bay Lightning. Raddysh signed an 8-year contract worth $68 million with an $8.5 million AAV. Tampa Bay received a 5th-round draft pick in exchange for the player.

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  1. Maple Leafs Acquire Darren Raddysh in 8-Year Sign-and-Trade

    The Toronto Maple Leafs acquired defenseman Darren Raddysh from the Tampa Bay Lightning. Raddysh signed an 8-year contract worth $68 million with an $8.5 million AAV. Tampa Bay received a 5th-round draft pick in exchange for the player.

    What's confirmed:

    • The Toronto Maple Leafs acquired Darren Raddysh from the Tampa Bay Lightning via a sign-and-trade.
    • Tampa Bay received a 5th-round draft pick in the deal.
    • Raddysh signed an 8-year contract worth $68 million with an AAV of $8.5 million.
    • Raddysh recorded a career-high 70 points during the 2025-26 season.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • Raddysh was considered the most high-risk, high-reward free agent in the NHL.
    • The Maple Leafs acquired the best defenseman in the current free agent class.
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  2. Maple Leafs Acquire Darren Raddysh in Sign-and-Trade

    The Toronto Maple Leafs have acquired Darren Raddysh from the Tampa Bay Lightning. This move involves a sign-and-trade agreement between the two teams. Raddysh joins a division rival in Toronto.

    What's confirmed:

    • The Toronto Maple Leafs acquired Darren Raddysh from the Tampa Bay Lightning.
    • The transaction was structured as a sign-and-trade.
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