Confirmed Trade: [TOR/TBL] Darren Raddysh (signs 8 years, $8.5M AAV) for 2026 5th round pick (MOD WARNING 253)

[Leafidelity]

Shoutout to Darren Dreger who is as much an NHL insider as I am

 

[chaz4hockey]

This has Dougie vibes all over it. Initial jubilation by the Devils fan base and then a few years later, outrage that he is on the roster at such a high cost.

 

[Lahey]

The rest of the division loudly applauds this move.

It’s 8x8.5

Pretty good deal for what he would get on open market

 

[PatriceBergeronFan]

Point: Raddysh
Flanks: McKenna, Nylander
Bumper: Matthews
Netfront: Tavares/Knies

Has the makings of a very good PP unit

Just a few seasons ago we heard endlessly about the greatest PP unit in history, and then it was not.

His 4 playoff points in 20 games is certainly interesting.

As far as free agency contracts go this is perfectly in line but I daresay I would be disappointed if it were the Bruins. An unproven, already 30 year old now signed until 38?

 

[BrannigansLaw]

Looks like we still are a top destination for UFAs despite what the geniuses on HFLaughs said and baby boy Marner's best smear campaign effort.

 

[93gilmour93]

Welcome to Toronto Darren

 

[zenator]

Raddysh appears to be the type of player the Leafs need. Puck-mover, PP QB, put up points in regular season. Hard shot.

The only word of caution would be why Tampa didn't make a big effort to resign him, and traded him to a division rival. You'd think Tampa would want to keep Raddysh considering Hedman is on his last legs. They don't have any prospects that can step into this role next season.

 

[The Devilish Buffoon]

Toronto has famously embraced slow, aging OFD. I can't see why this one will be any different.

 

[KniesMadeBradyCry]

The rest of the division loudly applauds this move.

Not the flex you think it is. At all

8.5 isn’t a lot now, and in 3 years it will be even better. He was the #1 UFA this year, and fills the position needed most by the leafs. Anyone trashing this move is doing it to troll .

 

[Nocashstyle]

This has Dougie vibes all over it. Initial jubilation by the Devils fan base and then a few years later, outrage that he is on the roster at such a high cost.

No one is outraged he’s on the roster, in fact, most if not all Devils fans want Nemec gone over Hamilton

 

[Peasy]

Looks like we still are a top destination for UFAs despite what the geniuses on HFLaughs and baby boy Marner's best smear campaign effort.

A Toronto boy wanting to come to Toronto?

Thought that would never happen in 100 years if you look through things in Marner's eyes.

 

[Divine]

Shoutout to Darren Dreger who is as much an NHL insider as I am

Don't sell yourself short, I'd take your rumours over his.

 

[Nicko999]

8.5M is a bit overpaid but nothing too crazy in a rising cap world. Obviously I am not evaluating Raddysh off his crazy season last year but his 30 something pts the previous 2.

8 years is BAD. But he was a UFA so Toronto had no choice.

 

[KniesMadeBradyCry]

8.5M$ is fine/good IMO considering he could've had more as a UFA.

8 years is yikes

That how you get to 8.5 though. Easy to bury that contract in a few years if you need too.

 

[LemmyUlanov55]

I bet it's going to be 7 x 10M+.. Oh boy..

EDIT: Yeah, it's not.

 

[KaseMeOutside]

So much for the 10+ million predicted the first few pages of this thread.

Amazing contract and trade.

Chundin are elite

Is it an amazing contract if he goes back to being a 35 point dman?

 

[Strangle]

I’m excited

We haven’t had a shot from the point since …. Phaneuf? Muzzin maybe?

 

[Voight]

8.5M$ is fine/good IMO considering he could've had more as a UFA.

8 years is yikes

Can always buy him out after 5 or 6 years if his play tanks, depending on contract structure of course

 

[PatriceBergeronFan]

Not the flex you think it is. At all

8.5 isn’t a lot now, and in 3 years it will be even better. He was the #1 UFA this year, and fills the position needed most by the leafs. Anyone trashing this move is doing it to troll .

It 3 years he will be 33/34?

Toronto did not just sign a typical #1 defenseman in their prime years at a discount.

 

[Dietpepsi]

Rather have Raddysh at 8 than Rielly at 7.5.

now you have both

 

[KniesMadeBradyCry]

I bet it's going to be 8 x 10M+.. Oh boy..

8.5. Thats solid eh??

 

[Divine]

Not bad given that every team is loaded with cap and looking to throw it around.

A 5th round pick for early rights seems worthwhile. Now let's hope he's a late-bloomer - otherwise his back may start to hurt really quickly.

 

[HockeyVirus]

Is it an amazing contract if he goes back to being a 35 point dman?

My understanding is he did not get PP time when he was putting up 35 points. He will be our undisputed #1PP dman on a unit with Matthews, Nylander, Knies, and McKenna most likely.

My expectations are 40-50 points

 

[sampollock]

8 is avg
Older guy
Big year last year

 

[KniesMadeBradyCry]

It 3 years he will be 33/34?

Toronto did not just sign a typical #1 defenseman in their prime years at a discount.

No they signed a UFA. In his prime years. For under market value