Maple Leafs acquire Darren Raddysh from Lightning in sign-and-trade
ESPN • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 19, 2026, 11:56 AM
Last updated Jun 19, 2026
The Toronto Maple Leafs have acquired defenseman Darren Raddysh from the Tampa Bay Lightning in a sign-and-trade deal. Raddysh signs an eight-year contract worth over $8 million AAV after a breakout season where he scored 22 goals and tallied 70 points. This transaction takes Raddysh off the free agent market, indicating the Maple Leafs' commitment to enhancing their defense. Tampa Bay receives a late-round pick in return. Evaluations of the trade suggest mixed feelings about the risk involved for the Maple Leafs based on Raddysh's single standout year.
- •Maple Leafs acquire Darren Raddysh from Lightning on June 19, 2026.
- •Raddysh's new deal averages over $8 million per season.
- •Lightning receive a late-round pick in the trade.
- •Raddysh scored 22 goals and 70 points last season.
- •Mixed trade grades suggest uncertainty about Raddysh's future performance.
- 12:40 PMESPN — Source: Leafs to acquire Raddysh from Lightning
- 11:50 AMYahoo Sports — Darren Raddysh trade grades: Who won Lighting and Maple Leafs sign-and-trade?
"The Toronto Maple Leafs are acquiring Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Darren Raddysh in a sign-and-trade deal, taking one of the top offensive defensemen off the upcoming NHL free agent market.
"Defenseman Darren Raddysh got a new contract in sign-and-trade with the Maple Leafs. Who won this one?
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External links- ESPNJun 19, 2026, 12:40 PMSource: Leafs to acquire Raddysh from Lightning
The Toronto Maple Leafs are acquiring Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Darren Raddysh in a sign-and-trade deal, taking one of the top offensive defensemen off the upcoming NHL free agent market.
- Yahoo SportsJun 19, 2026, 11:50 AMDarren Raddysh trade grades: Who won Lighting and Maple Leafs sign-and-trade?
Defenseman Darren Raddysh got a new contract in sign-and-trade with the Maple Leafs. Who won this one?
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