"Maple Leafs Bolster Defence with Darren Raddysh Trade: The Toronto Maple Leafs have made a move to strengthen their blue line, acquiring veteran defenceman Darren Raddysh from the Tampa Bay Lightning. The 28-year-old Raddysh brings a wealth of experience and skill to the Leafs, having played in 143 NHL games with the Lightning and Syracuse Crunch. In exchange for Raddysh's services, the Maple Leafs parted with their fifth-round selection in the 2026 NHL Draft, a relatively low-risk move that could pay off in the short term. As the Leafs continue to build towards a potential Stanley Cup run, the addition of Raddysh could be a key factor in their quest for success."
The Toronto Maple Leafs announced today that the hockey club has acquired defenceman Darren Raddysh from the Tampa Bay Lightning in exchange for Toronto’s fifth-round selection in the 2026 NHL Draft.
![[Dreger] The Blues front office is changing with Kevin Maxwell and Peter Chiarelli leaving the club to pursue other opportunities. Chiarelli is a candidate in NSH interview process and Maxwell is expected to return to NYR in a management role.](https://preview.redd.it/8hs9m3tumlrg1.jpeg?width=640&crop=smart&auto=webp&s=ce4550e1caea7b79f0c63dd506935cd41dc4d243)
