In a move that could bolster the Toronto Maple Leafs' already formidable defense, the team has made a trade to acquire highly touted defenceman Darren Raddysh from the Tampa Bay Lightning. The 27-year-old blueliner brings a wealth of experience and skill to the table, having previously played for the Syracuse Crunch in the AHL and suiting up for the Lightning in the NHL. With the team looking to shore up its defensive corps ahead of the upcoming season, the acquisition of Raddysh could be a significant boost. The trade, which saw the Leafs give up a fifth-round pick in the 2026 NHL Draft, is a savvy move that could pay off for the club in the long run.

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.