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

[Peasy]

nope
not better than TB, Florida, Montreal, Buffalo or Ottawa

So Buffalos 1 year fluke is legit, but no way Raddysh's could be

 

[malcb33]

Raddysh took a hometown discount there, he could have gotten more on the open market.

Maybe in AAV but I think the Leafs added term

 

[sampollock]

LEAF will never rebuild the board wont allow it
this trade is no surprise they want to make the playoffs and extend 34 in time

 

[Divine]

What you just said is, he was given top minutes and top opportunities with Tampa's deadliest weapons, and thus is a major factor on why his stats looked so good last year.

That's exactly what I said from the beginning.

The question will be if he can replicate this.

I mean he's a defenceman not a forward. It's not like he was sneaking behind the defence for a tap in.

Hedman also is given top opportunities and top minutes with Tampa's deadliest weapons - are his stats inflated too?

 

[CantHaveTkachev]

Hopefully it ages like when Edmonton signed Hyman after a career high PPG season at 29

Oilers didn't sign Hyman after a 50 goal season though

 

[Blackhawkswincup]

Just coming in can anyone tell me if his contract has any NTC/NMC protection?

Frankly I think in a few years Leafs will regret this deal but we shall see

 

[Natey]

Dude, you're reaching hard with the explanations.

No, I'm stating facts. I don't think it's a good contract. You do. End of story.

 

[sampollock]

I think leaf fans should give this trade a year then see the results

 

[CantHaveTkachev]

So Buffalos 1 year fluke is legit, but no way Raddysh's could be

they made the 2nd round and should have made the Conference final
and have a Norris contender on Defense...not even close to a "fluke" lol

 

[Divine]

Oilers didn't sign Hyman after a 50 goal season though

Leafs aren't paying him like a 70 point d-men either

Bouchard got 10.5M (with RFA years and a 4 year contract) after putting up 63 points with McDavid and Draisaitl.

What do you think fair value should be for a defenceman who puts up 70 points in 73 games?

 

[CantHaveTkachev]

Leafs aren't paying him like a 70 point d-men either

and Oilers weren't paying Hyman to be a 50-goal man, but he did it

 

[DaaaaB's]

Nice deflection and more emotion lol. I promise, everything's gonna be ok.

Pathetic lol. Apparently criticizing a move by the Leafs means you're being emotional. Because signing a 30 year old one year wonder to an 8 year deal is such a smart move.

 

[MCR74]

No, I'm stating facts. I don't think it's a good contract. You do. End of story.

Facts? LMAO!

 

[Peasy]

they made the 2nd round and should have made the Conference final
and have a Norris contender on Defense...not even close to a "fluke" lol

Weird they didnt do shit all the other years with very similar personal.

 

[sampollock]

No, I'm stating facts. I don't think it's a good contract. You do. End of story.

no fan espcially leaf fans will always have a postive view point been like that for 30 years
let's see how this goes

 

[Divine]

and Oilers weren't paying Hyman to be a 50-goal man, but he did it

So you're saying he can be better than last season? I'll take it.

 

[MCR74]

So you're saying he can be better? I'll take it.

Yes, I'm sure that's exactly what he's saying.

 

[CantHaveTkachev]

So you're saying he can be better? I'll take it.

no, saying you're paying for past accomplishments

 

[Divine]

no, saying you're paying for past accomplishments

That's every player in the NHL. Welcome to the NHL.

 

[ScoutyMcScoutface]

Even at 8 years I'm a bit surprised at how low it is, although I probably shouldn't be.

Probably would have only squeezed another ~$4,000,000 out of the whole contract on the open market on a 7 year deal

 

[The don godfather]

High risk high reward

Could end up great

Or could end up like darnell.

I still say Redden situation of rangers past. That's top 10 worst of all time.

 

[Esq]

I don't see how this works out well for the Leafs.

 

[SensFactor]

Don't hate it for the Leafs

 

[Suntouchable13]

The biggest mistake is building around low character, very little leadership, players like Matthews and Nylander. Whatever, it's a fine deal in a vacuum (the 8 years is the cost of doing business) but this is not a SC contender. They are gunning for the last wildcard spot, basically. But with no 1st round pick for the next 2 seasons, they have no choice. It's just a shitty situation. Just spinning their wheels.

 

[MCR74]

That's every player in the NHL. Welcome to the NHL.

Explanations can be difficult sometimes.