Lightning trade Darren Raddysh to Maple Leafs for 2026 draft pick
NHL News • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 19, 2026, 12:35 PM
Last updated Jun 19, 2026
The Tampa Bay Lightning have traded defenseman Darren Raddysh to the Toronto Maple Leafs for a fifth-round pick in the 2026 NHL Draft. This decision comes as the Lightning look to enhance their draft capital ahead of the upcoming event. Raddysh has contributed to the Lightning's defensive lineup, but this move signals a strategic shift for the team as they prepare for future roster adjustments. The deal reinforces Tampa Bay’s focus on bolstering its prospects.
- •Tampa Bay acquires a 2026 fifth-round pick.
- •Darren Raddysh is traded to Toronto.
- •The transaction occurs ahead of the NHL Draft.
- •This move indicates a focus on future roster planning.
- •Raddysh has been part of the Lightning’s defense.
- 12:35 PMNHL News — Lightning acquire fifth-round pick in 2026 from Toronto in exchange for D Darren Raddysh - NHL.com
"Tampa Bay adds an additional pick ahead of this month's draft
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