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Leafs Land Raddysh for $68M
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- Jun 19, 2026
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Summary
Toronto just pulled off a blockbuster move, landing elite defenseman Darren Raddysh from Tampa Bay in a deal that included a 2026 fifth-round pick—and then immediately signing him to an eight-year, $68 million contract, making him the highest-paid defenseman on the team. Raddysh, who exploded for 22 goals and 70 points last season while leading the Lightning in ice time, brings elite offensive firepower—especially on the power play, where he tallied 10 goals and 26 points. With Morgan Rielly and Ekman-Larsson gone, this acquisition signals Toronto’s bold push to rebuild their defense and inject serious scoring depth. The GM admitted the risk, but the reward? A potential cornerstone for the Leafs’ future. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/1b70fe16b7fa5abf