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Latest NHL sign-and-trade takes potential Lightning free agent target off market
Well, at least we won’t have to write any more Alex Tuch profiles in the near future. After speculating that the big winger could be a trade deadline acquisition in 2025, and a possible free agent signing this summer, things went in a different direction as the Buffalo Sabres signed the 30-year-old to an 8-year, $84 million contract before trading him to the Washington Capitals for a third-round pick and David Kampf. With that move, the top forward was erased from the top of free agent bo...
Remembering 10 draft picks that toured the league before they were finally used
The 25th overall pick in this year’s draft has been on a bit of a journey. The story starts at last year’s deadline. The pick originally belonged to the Lightning, but they traded it to the Kraken in a deal for Oliver Bjorkstrand and Yanni Gourde. The pick stayed with the Kraken until this weekend, when they shipped it to Florida for Mackie Samoskevich. We didn’t realize it at the time, but the Panthers had something even bigger in mind, flipping the pick to Ottawa few hours later in the Brady...
NHL rumors: 6 teams ‘in the mix’ for Hurricanes’ RFA defenseman
There have already been multiple sign-and-trades for pending free agents this offseason. Darren Raddysh was sent from the Tampa Bay Lightning to the Toronto Maple Leafs, while Alex Tuch got a new deal while going from the Buffalo Sabres to the Washington Capitals. Now, the lone pending restricted free agent for the Carolina Hurricanes could […] The post NHL rumors: 6 teams ‘in the mix’ for Hurricanes’ RFA defenseman appeared first on ClutchPoints .
NHL rumors: John Carlson linked to Lightning as Darren Raddysh replacement
The NHL is watching to see where veteran defenseman John Carlson goes this offseason. The Ducks defenseman has made it known he plans to leave Anaheim. Carlson, who reportedly wants to go to an East Coast team, is being linked with the Tampa Bay Lightning. “Having moved defenceman Darren Raddysh to the Toronto Maple Leafs […] The post NHL rumors: John Carlson linked to Lightning as Darren Raddysh replacement appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Panthers star Brady Tkachuk’s new jersey number revealed
The Florida Panthers acquired forward Brady Tkachuk from the Ottawa Senators on Sunday. Ottawa received three first-round draft selections and one second-round selection in the deal, with Florida sending its 2026 first-round pick, the Tampa Bay Lightning’s 2026 first-round pick (previously acquired via the Seattle Kraken), a 2027 second-round pick, and a 2029 first-round pick […] The post Panthers star Brady Tkachuk’s new jersey number revealed appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Lightning Morning News: Division rival makes a big move while a potential free agent target stays put
The week before the NHL Draft has kicked off with a flurry of activity. After the Tampa Bay Lightning started things on Friday by pulling off a sign-and-trade with Toronto, their down-state rival ended the weekend with a blockbuster deal of their own. It started innocently enough as they sent Mackie Samoskevich to Seattle for the 25th pick in the first round (originally the Lightning’s) and a second-round pick in 2027. Armed with two first-round picks, it was almost certain that the Panth...
3 Names the Maple Leafs Could Still Add to Their Blue Line
The Toronto Maple Leafs are making changes to their blue line. In the last few days, they’ve traded for and signed Darren Raddysh from the Tampa Bay Lightning. That was…
Grading Maple Leafs’ 8-Year Extension for Darren Raddysh
The Toronto Maple Leafs made a splash recently, acquiring the signing rights of Darren Raddysh from the Tampa Bay Lightning, and extending him to a long-term, eight-year contract. Considering the…
Maple Leafs’ Darren Raddysh trade faces test away from Lightning’s system
The Toronto Maple Leafs made one of the NHL offseason’s boldest moves by acquiring defenseman Darren Raddysh from the Tampa Bay Lightning. They acquired him in a sign-and-trade with an eight-year, $68 million contract. General manager John Chayka views Raddysh…
Grading Darren Raddysh sign-and-trade between Maple Leafs, Lightning
The Toronto Maple Leafs and Tampa Bay Lightning connected on a sign-and-trade involving Darren Raddysh on Friday. The deal got close overnight and was confirmed in the morning, sending Raddysh to Toronto. After a career year, the Maple Leafs believe Raddysh can help their powerplay significantly. But did they overpay? Let’s take a look at […] The post Grading Darren Raddysh sign-and-trade between Maple Leafs, Lightning appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Confident New Maple Leafs GM Continues To Take Risks With Raddysh Contract
Toronto Maple Leafs GM John Chayka gambled on a puck-moving D-man by landing ex-Tampa Bay Lightning D-man Darren Raddysh and giving the 30-year-old trade protection. He acknowledged the risks but defended the choice.
3 Maple Leafs Targets After Big Darren Raddysh Sign-And-Trade
The Toronto Maple Leafs made another major move on Friday, as the Original Six club completed a big sign-and-trade with the Tampa Bay Lightning for defenseman Darren Raddysh. The Maple Leafs signed the right-shot defenseman to an eight-year contract with an average annual value of $8.5 million. Toronto sent a 2026 fifth-round pick to receive […] The post 3 Maple Leafs Targets After Big Darren Raddysh Sign-And-Trade appeared first on HEAVY .
Maple Leafs fans share their thoughts on the Darren Raddysh sign-and-trade
The Toronto Maple Leafs pulled off a blockbuster sign-and-trade on Friday by acquiring Darren Raddysh from the Tampa Bay Lightning for a 2026 fifth-round pick. Toronto signed Raddysh to an eight-year extension, reportedly worth $8.5 million per season. There were plenty of rumours suggesting that the Leafs were going to be big players in the…
Darren Raddysh Issues First Statement After Joining Maple Leafs
Newly acquired Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Darren Raddysh has issued his first statement since joining his new club.On Friday, the Maple Leafs completed a sign-and-trade deal with the Tampa Bay Lightning. Headed to Tampa Bay is a 2026 fifth-round pick, and in return, the Lightning signed Raddysh to an eight-year, $68 million ($8.5 million AAV) […] The post Darren Raddysh Issues First Statement After Joining Maple Leafs appeared first on HEAVY .
The Darren Raddysh Deal Is Risky — But It’s Exactly the Move the Leafs Needed to Make: Leafs Morning Take
John Chayka isn’t messing around. After trading Joseph Woll and Simon Benoit to Philadelphia and hiring Jim Hiller as head coach, the Maple Leafs were back in the headlines on Friday morning, completing a sign-and-trade with the Tampa Bay Lightning for Toronto native Darren Raddysh. Naturally, that’s where the conversation started on the Friday edition…
The Hockey News Big Show: Reacting To Raddysh Trade, Babcock News, Trade Rumors And More
Katie Gaus, Ryan Kennedy and Michael Traikos discuss the Leafs and Lightning's trade, draft rankings, Mike Babcock being cleared to coach and more.
Lightning rumors: How close was Tampa Bay to re-signing Darren Raddysh before Maple Leafs departure?
The Tampa Bay Lightning have moved on from one of their defenders from the 2025-26 season. The Toronto Maple Leafs have traded for Darren Raddysh, who was set to be an unrestricted free agent. While the Lightning made the move to trade away Raddysh, there was also the possibility they would re-sign the blueliner themselves, […] The post Lightning rumors: How close was Tampa Bay to re-signing Darren Raddysh before Maple Leafs departure? appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Winners and Losers of Maple Leafs-Lightning Darren Raddysh Sign-and-Trade Deal
The NHL offseason is officially in full swing.
Instant Reaction: Maple Leafs add foundational piece in Darren Raddysh sign-and-trade
A summer of seismic change continues on for the Toronto Maple Leafs. Toronto acquired defenceman Darren Raddysh from the Tampa Bay Lightning in exchange for a fifth-round pick in the 2026 NHL Draft. Raddysh promptly signed an eight-year extension, reportedly worth $8.5 million per season. There may be some sticker shock, but as Daily Faceoff’s…
John Chayka Issues Statement on Darren Raddysh Sign-and-Trade
Toronto Maple Leafs general manager John Chayka issued a statement after he traded for Darren Raddysh from the Tampa Bay Lightning.News broke early Friday morning that the Maple Leafs were closing in on a sign-and-trade deal with the Bolts for Raddysh. A few hours later, the trade was made official by the Maple Leafs.As part […] The post John Chayka Issues Statement on Darren Raddysh Sign-and-Trade appeared first on HEAVY .
Tampa Bay Lightning trade Darren Raddysh to division rival
If, as Tom Petty once sang, the waiting is indeed the hardest part, then things are about to get a lot easier in the Darren Raddysh saga. The 30-year-old defenseman will not make it to July 1st and free agency. Nor will he be a member of the Tampa Bay Lightning next season. The Lightning have announced that they have traded Raddysh to the Toronto Maple Leafs in return for a fifth-round selection in the 2026 NHL draft. Thus ends one of the big question marks for the Lightning and the NHL t...
Maple Leafs’ John Chayka’s statement on Darren Raddysh trade will fire fans up
The NHL offseason got a big jolt when the Toronto Maple Leafs traded for Darren Raddysh from the Tampa Bay Lightning. Now, general manager John Chayka has made a statement that will fire fans up, according to David Pagnotta. “Leafs GM John Chayka: “We are thrilled to add a defenceman of Darren’s caliber to our […] The post Maple Leafs’ John Chayka’s statement on Darren Raddysh trade will fire fans up appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Leafs acquire Darren Raddysh from Lightning; signed to eight-year deal
Raddysh set career highs in 2025-26 with 22 goals and 48 assists for 70 points, averaging 22:42 of ice time.
Maple Leafs acquire Darren Raddysh from Lightning for 5th round pick, signs 8-year contract
The Toronto Maple Leafs have officially announced the acquisition of defenceman Darren Raddysh from the Tampa Bay Lightning, the team announced on Friday morning. The news originally broke in the middle of night on early Friday morning, with Sportsnet insider Elliotte Friedman reporting the sign-and-trade just before 2:00 AM eastern time. The Maple Leafs made…
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