MAPLE LEAFS ACQUIRE DARREN RADDYSH FROM LIGHTNING IN SIGN-AND-TRADE DEAL June 19, 2026 - NHL.com

The Toronto Maple Leafs have acquired defenseman Darren Raddysh from the Tampa Bay Lightning in exchange for a fifth-round pick in the 2026 NHL Draft. As part of the sign-and-trade agreement, Raddysh signed an eight-year contract before joining Toronto. The 30-year-old is coming off a career-best season in which he recorded 70 points, providing the Maple Leafs with a significant addition to their blue line.

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DARREN RADDYSH SETS LIGHTNING RECORD FOR GOALS BY A DEFENSEMAN April 05, 2026 - Daily Faceoff

Darren Raddysh set a new Tampa Bay Lightning single-season record for goals by a defenseman, scoring his 21st in a 3–1 win over the Boston Bruins, surpassing Victor Hedman and Dan Boyle (20).

Tampa took sole possession of first in the Atlantic Division, while Raddysh now sits tied for second among NHL defensemen in goals with Zach Werenski, trailing Jakob Chychrun (24).

     

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