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

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.

• 2:37 AMYahoo Sports — Lightning Trade Darren Raddysh to Maple Leafs in Sign-and-Trade Deal
• 4:52 PMYahoo Sports — Leafs acquire Darren Raddysh from Lightning and sign him to an 8-year contract
• 4:50 PMTampa Bay Times — Lightning deal Darren Raddysh to Maple Leafs in sign-and-trade - Tampa Bay Times
• 4:11 PMYahoo Sports — Darren Raddysh joins Maple Leafs in sign-and-trade deal: Top remaining free agents
• 12:40 PMESPN — Source: Leafs to acquire Raddysh from Lightning
• 12:35 PMNHL News — Maple Leafs Complete Trade With Tampa Bay - NHL.com
• 11:50 AMYahoo Sports — Darren Raddysh trade grades: Who won Lighting and Maple Leafs sign-and-trade?