Raddysh lands eight-year, $68M deal in Toronto after Lightning swap
Maple Leafs secure franchise defenseman at $8.5M AAV; Lightning land 2026 fifth-rounder in low-risk maneuver.
Darren Raddysh finalized an eight-year, $68 million contract with the Toronto Maple Leafs on Monday after Tampa Bay executed a sign-and-trade that sent him to Toronto in exchange for a 2026 fifth-round draft pick. 5 million, locking Raddysh under Toronto’s cap through the 2031-32 season. The retained no long-term defensive depth at the position, but extracted draft capital in a move that preserves their ability to add talent later.
