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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 .

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…

Maple Leafs acquire Darren Raddysh from Lightning in sign-and-trade

The Toronto Maple Leafs have a new general manager after a disastrous 2025-26 season. John Chayka has taken over and has wasted no time making big moves. First, he traded away Joseph Woll in a blockbuster deal with the Philadelphia Flyers. Then, he began working on a deal for the Leafs to acquire Darren Raddysh […] The post Maple Leafs acquire Darren Raddysh from Lightning in sign-and-trade appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Instant Analysis: Maple Leafs take big swing with Darren Raddysh sign-and-trade

The Toronto Maple Leafs have made their first major splash of the offseason. According to Elliotte Friedman, the Leafs are completing a sign-and-trade deal with the Tampa Bay Lightning to acquire defenseman Darren Raddysh. The acquisition cost will be a fifth-round pick in 2026, and the contract is expected to come in at eight years, […] The post Instant Analysis: Maple Leafs take big swing with Darren Raddysh sign-and-trade appeared first on Maple Leafs Hotstove .

Jim Hiller is a chance for Maple Leafs to get the best out of Morgan Rielly

A lot has changed since Jim Hiller was last with the Toronto Maple Leafs. Hiller has accumulated extensive coaching experience across multiple organizations, including his most recent head Coaching stint in Los Angeles. And the Leafs’ veterans like Auston Matthews, William Nylander, John Tavares, and Morgan Rielly have changed and aged as well. All four…

John Carlson Expected To Sign With Tampa Bay Lightning

The Tampa Bay Lightning traded Darren Raddysh to the Toronto Maple Leafs in an overnight blockbuster, and that's going to open up a massive hole on the right side of their blueline. Insert free-agent-to-be, John Carlson. Carlson was shockingly traded to the Anaheim Ducks mid-season last year, after almost two decades as a Washington Capital. The deal caught Carlson off guard in the biggest way, and while he enjoyed his time playing hockey for the Ducks in sunny California, Carlson informed Duc...

Friday Morning Fly By: One week to go

*The offseason rumor mill keeps on turning, and today we’re shifting our focus to the unfolding Auston Matthews saga up in Toronto, because it would seem that the Flyers are doing the same. [ BSH ] *And, of course, we’re still working to unpack the Flyers’ reported linking to Darnell Nurse. [ PHLY ] *The biggest topic of conversation, though, is the upcoming draft, and there’s still a whole lot left to dig into before we kick things off next week. And at the top of the list would be ...

Maple Leafs & Lightning Pull Off Blockbuster Sign-And-Trade

The Toronto Maple Leafs and Tampa Bay Lightning will be announcing a blockbuster sign-and-trade that will see defenceman Darren Raddysh head to his hometown Maple Leafs, this according to Elliotte Friedman's mid-morning report. Late-night news: Don’t expect this to be finalized until the morning, but there is word the Toronto Maple Leafs and Tampa Bay Lightning are working on a sign-and-trade for Darren Raddysh. The 30-year-old defenceman had a breakthrough 2025-26 with 22 goals and 70 points ...

NHL Rumors: Sergei Bobrovsky Seeking Huge Contract

Sergei Bobrovsky's asking price has been revealed, and it is steep enough to create some serious tension between the goaltender and the only team he clearly wants to keep playing for. Per Nick Kypreos of Sportsnet , Bobrovsky is seeking a six- or seven-year contract worth $42 million, a deal that would carry an annual value of $6 million to $7 million per season. "They remain focused on re-signing pending UFA Sergei Bobrovsky, but they may have to start considering who his potential replacem...

Controversial Former Red Wings Forward Linked to Top OHL Job

The post Controversial Former Red Wings Forward Linked to Top OHL Job appeared first on Detroit Hockey Now . As Mike Babcock appears to be on the verge of becoming the next coach of the Edmonton Oilers, another prominent […] The post Controversial Former Red Wings Forward Linked to Top OHL Job appeared first on Detroit Hockey Now .

Report: Maple Leafs working on blockbuster sign-and-trade for Darren Raddysh

The Toronto Maple Leafs and Tampa Bay Lightning are working on a blockbuster sign-and-trade that would see top free-agent defenceman Darren Raddysh head north of the border. The news was broken shortly before 2 a.m. EST by Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman, who said the deal wouldn’t be finalized until the morning. Late-night news: Don’t expect this…

Maple Leafs ‘working on’ Darren Raddysh sign-and-trade with Lightning

The Toronto Maple Leafs have been active already as the NHL offseason is now fully underway. Toronto traded Joseph Woll and Simon Benoit to the Philadelphia Flyers in a notable deal. However, they are reportedly not done, and they have pending unrestricted free agent Darren Raddysh in their sights. The Maple Leafs and Tampa Bay […] The post Maple Leafs ‘working on’ Darren Raddysh sign-and-trade with Lightning appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Next move Maple Leafs must make after hiring Jim Hiller as head coach

John Chayka has only been the general manager of the Toronto Maple Leafs for a little over a month now, and he’s already made sweeping changes to the organization both in terms of leadership behind the bench as well as on the ice. His first major move as GM was to terminate head coach Craig […] The post Next move Maple Leafs must make after hiring Jim Hiller as head coach appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Maple Leafs Among Teams Interested In Radko Gudas

It could be quite the awkward first day of training camp in Toronto if this rumor were to come to fruition. The Toronto Maple Leafs are one of two teams connected to pending unrestricted free agent Radko Gudas. 👀 Per sources, I’m told @AnaheimDucks Captain D Gudas is gaining interest in the marketplace. If him & Ducks can’t get a deal done, @FlaPanthers @MapleLeafs are among potential fits.He’s physical, experienced, playoff tested, on a 2-3Yr term between 3.5M-4M+AAV #HockeyX pic.twitter.com/...