Confirmed with Link: Leafs acquire Darren Raddysh for 2026 5th | Raddysh signs, 8 years, $8.5M AAV

[Fogelhund]

The main issue being....he would have to forego UFA like Raddysh did, which I doubt he will - unless he has his heart set on Toronto and nowhere else.

There has been zero evidence of that being the case.

I would love Tuch to round off the top 6, but I just can't see it.

Who knows what he wants. There has to be a league wide buzz about us though. Players looking going... man, they had a decent cast to begin with... one down year... now add McKenna and Raddysh.... this is a team trying to do things.

 

[kb]

If Chicago is willing to overpay, that's something you gotta consider. 4th, Rinsel etc

I'm not saying I wouldn't trade Knies, far from it.

Just not for 1 single draft pick. How do you mitigate the risk?

 

[SprDaVE]

He was a true Leafs agent

 

[horner]

I think this trade means Danford is with the Marlies next season.

 

[Ports]

I'm a Raddysh fan but this a very stupid way to look at it, no competent organization on earth "doesn't care" about the second HALF of a 68m contract and says to themselves "we'll just bury it". That's not how smart teams do business, horrible take.

I hope he performs for every single year of that contract but the concerns about term are perfectly valid.

So you’d rather they paid him 5 x $13.5 or 6 x $11 ? Can’t have it both ways.

 

[The Masters]

I'm not saying I wouldn't trade Knies, far from it.

Just not for 1 single draft pick. How do you mitigate the risk?

i dont wana trade him unless its for a grand slam package. multiple young players and picks

 

[59 Years No Cup]

I would expect a full NMC for 4-5 years, with a modified NTC the last 3-4 years. That's about what the market demands, and would be normal.

Yup. Same thoughts here.

 

[kb]

Who knows what he wants. There has to be a league wide buzz about us though. Players looking going... man, they had a decent cast to begin with... one down year... now add McKenna and Raddysh.... this is a team trying to do things.

It's simple. I don't trade Knies unless there are multiple high quality pieces coming back.

How many Americans will forego UFA bidding wars and a chance at a warm, no tax state to sign in Canada? You can say you don't know what he wants, but the fact is....he knows.

 

[Buckley]

But but but....taxes!

 

[mclaren55]

I think this trade means Danford is with the Marlies next season.

That's good though, for once we won't rush a kid into a position of need for the team.

 

[Macallan18]

If Chicago is willing to overpay, that's something you gotta consider. 4th, Rinsel etc

Absolutely. 4 th could be a great pick, a young great defenseman, plus. Take an overpay.

 

[kb]

i dont wana trade him unless its for a grand slam package. multiple young players and picks

Bingo. Agreed. Need an upper decker grand slam....

Wait....that doesn't sound right....

 

[Niagara Bill]

If I had a say, Knies is a more valuable player than Tuch. I have watch Tuch enough to know he plays when he wants. It is not about talent to score, Knies is more a team guy.
But Raddish, now that shows management wants to move ahead. Long term maybe hurts, but for now I am happy the team is trying.

 

[Zybalto]

He played all 82 games in his first season as a regular with the Bolts (23-24) and missed 9 games in each of his last 2 seasons kind of masked his improvement as a regular NHL dman.

Year 1:
Goals: 6
Points: 33
-3

Year 2 (expanded to 82 games):
Goals: 7
Points: 42
+10

Year 3 (expanded to 82 games):
Goals: 25
Points: 79
+24

Being so productive on the top PP shouldnt take away from the fact he improved everywhere.

 

[Stephen]

Forgive me if I don't see the sunshine and rainbows at all times. I've been on this ride long enough to be wary of these types of contracts. Can you remember the last time one of them went well in Toronto?

We got the biggest free agent and the number one overall pick and it’s not even July 1. There’s no guarantees in life and hockey and this could all go down in flames. But we’re already going down in flames, so who cares?

 

[LeafGrief]

Pretty pleased with this pickup. Obviously tons of risk with that contract, especially the term, but this could be a top pairing defenceman and QB specialist that we’ve so desperately needed. Basically for free, too.

I hope this works out and he’s on a Giordano career trajectory.

 

[Fogelhund]

I think this trade means Danford is with the Marlies next season.

He should be no matter what... But I don't think Raddysh being our 1RD, would affect who plays 3RD anyway.

 

[Zonk]

I find it interesting that this week:
- nothing leaked about the Woll trade beforehand
- Elliotte (a Rogers employee) broke the news of the coach signing minutes before Leafs announced it.
- Elliotte broke the Raddysh trade a few hours before Leafs announced it.

Clearly the Leafs are being exceptionally discreet, but are they also ensuring that it is a Rogers employee who is able to break the news before anyone else.?

 

[6ix]

Leafs just got a hell of a lot better, and will also be adding McKenna next week. Still $20+ mill in cap space. Haters are in shambles and full cope mode today. You love to see it.

 

[The Iceman]

I thought Rogers was going to cheap out???

 

[rumman]

Do we have any confirmation on the status of a NTC/NMC?

this.

 

[BayStBullies]

Surprised it only cost a 5th to a division rival. This definitely checked a big box for this team and looks even better if Rielly can be moved.

 

[authentic]

I’m 100% with you. I’m moving Knies

Hearing a Chicago beat writer said he did digging and they are out. They wont even do 4OA even.

Why do people want to move Knies so badly?

 

[Fogelhund]

It's simple. I don't trade Knies unless there are multiple high quality pieces coming back.

How many Americans will forego UFA bidding wars and a chance at a warm, no tax state to sign in Canada? You can say you don't know what he wants, but the fact is....he knows.

You and I dropped the trade Knies idea two posts ago.. ok, I thought I had... I'm not trading Knies either, unless someone else gets desperate and does something really stupid.

Back to what I was trying to talk about... Tuch. Maybe he wants to be in a warm climate... maybe he grew up in Syracuse and likes the climate he's in... and wants to stay somewhat close? We don't know. We've got a spot to fill, he's a pretty ok fit... some pretty elite teammates...

It's something we should pursue, until we are told no.

 

[rumman]

No trade protection is what I am hearing.

at 8.5 mil I hope not, rather overpay players going forward then give them clauses that handcuff the team.