Leafs GM John Chayka: Matthew Knies trade ‘not probable’
Chayka spoke with the media on Friday following the acquisition of Darren Raddysh.
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Maple Leafs GM John Chayka reveals belief in Darren Raddysh’s game goes back to junior hockey
The Toronto Maple Leafs have had an action-packed week, with Friday morning’s acquisition of star defenceman Darren Raddysh somehow trumping the surprise of both Monday’s trade involving Joseph Woll and Wednesday’s hiring of Jim Hiller as head coach. With Raddysh set to be one of if not the biggest name on this summer’s free agent…
John Chayka on the Darren Raddysh acquisition by the Maple Leafs: “He is the type of defenseman we haven’t had in this organization for a long time”
GM John Chayka discusses the sign-and-trade acquisition of defenseman Darren Raddysh (eight years, $8.5 million AAV) from the Tampa Bay Lightning in exchange for a fifth-round draft selection in 2026. Darren Raddysh took a little longer to develop, then broke out last year at age 30. What makes you comfortable that he will be able […] The post John Chayka on the Darren Raddysh acquisition by the Maple Leafs: “He is the type of defenseman we haven’t had in this organization for a long time” a...
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…
Raddysh was the easiest solution for the Leafs’ blueline
The Toronto Maple Leafs acquired Darren Raddysh from the Tampa Bay Lightning for a draft pick, and is expected to sign an 8-year deal.
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.
Projecting the 2026 Hall of Fame Class: Bergeron, Price, Räty and endless possibilities
With only two strong first-ballot choices, the Hall could honor a handful of qualified holdovers.
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 .
A New Maple Leafs Direction, or the Same Old Cycle in Disguise?
This week, the Toronto Maple Leafs became a little less abstract and a lot more defined. Three separate moves — a coaching hire, a major defensive reshuffle, and a long-term…
NHL Rumors: Raddysh Fallout, Nurse and Penguins, Roslovic Plans
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, does the acquisition of Darren Raddysh in Toronto make a Morgan Rielly trade more likely? Meanwhile, are the Pittsburgh Penguins and Edmonton Oilers talking about…
Winners and Losers of Maple Leafs-Lightning Darren Raddysh Sign-and-Trade Deal
The NHL offseason is officially in full swing.
Joe Pavelski drops honest review of Maple Leafs head coach search process
The Toronto Maple Leafs have a new head coach. The Maple Leafs have hired Jim Hiller, a former assistant with the team under Mike Babcock. While Hiller got the job, former NHLer Joe Pavelski was up for the job and interested. Now, Pavelski is talking about the interview process and the search for a Maple […] The post Joe Pavelski drops honest review of Maple Leafs head coach search process appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Maple Leafs Should Start Focusing on the Gavin McKenna Era
On Friday, June 19, it was announced that the Toronto Maple Leafs made one of the biggest splashes of the offseason. In a sign-and-trade with the Tampa Bay Lightning, they…
Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Raddysh, Andrae, Hiller, Chayka & What’s Next?
For a long time, there’s been a sense around the Toronto Maple Leafs that something was missing — not talent, not effort, but clarity. A clear direction. A sense of…
How likely are Toronto Maple Leafs to pass on Gavin McKenna?
The Toronto Maple Leafs hold the No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 NHL Draft, but recent discussion has raised an interesting question: could they pass on consensus top prospect Gavin McKenna? According to The Athletic’s Corey Pronman, the odds…
Chayka’s Big Bet: The Darren Raddysh Deal Just The Start
John Chayka has been on the job for seven weeks. He’s already moved one key member of the goaltending trio, he’s reshuffled his defense corps, and now he’s locked up…
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…
Flexibility the key asset in Maple Leafs deal with Flyers
Toronto Maple Leafs general manager John Chayka has sent a message: Change is coming. The change he has brought to the roster might not have been the priority for the overhaul that the Leafs need, but he’s made his work a lot easier. Emil Andrae and Samuel Ersson weren’t what Chayka wanted in this deal….
Raddysh to Maple Leafs: How It Impacts Devils’ Trade Market
The ink on a late night trade bomb is dry, and Darren Raddysh is now a member of the Toronto […]
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…
Maple Leafs & Lightning Pull Off Huge Sign & Trade For Darren Raddysh
The Toronto Maple Leafs have pulled off the first blockbuster move of the offseason, acquiring top pending UFA defenseman Darren […]
Maple Leafs Acquire Darren Raddysh in Sign-and-Trade With Lightning
Elliotte Friedman reported on Thursday (Jun. 18) evening that the Toronto Maple Leafs and Tampa Bay Lightning were finalizing a sign-and-trade involving Darren Raddysh, and on Friday (Jun. 19) morning,…
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