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

[mydnyte]

He absolutely was a journeyman until this past year.

let me educate you:
a journeyman is a reliable and competent player who has a long career by moving frequently from team to team, instead of staying with one franchise.
He has only played for 1 team his entire career, therefor CANNOT be called a journeyman!!

 

[Frank Drebin]

I'll believe it when I see it...they still have the best coach in the league, hopefully Hedman is healthy and they're a desirable place to play

Well thats the wild card, if he returns and is healthy tampa maybe doesn't miss a beat. But hes turning 36 this year and doesn't have anything left to prove while dealing with some personal stuff. I personally have no ill will towards the lightning but Raddysh was a major factor in their success this year.

 

[leafsfan5]

a healthy Panthers team with Barkov and Tkachuk back still dummies the Leafs

come on now

That's literally what I said, the only team I am 100% taking over Toronto on that list is Florida. Especially if they get Hellybuck

With the rest we'll see how the off-season plays out and who does what

 

[KniesMadeBradyCry]

a healthy Panthers team with Barkov and Tkachuk back still dummies the Leafs

come on now

That’s literally what he just said

 

[MCR74]

Oh boy there are some very bitter haters here

And we haven't even hit July 1st yet.

 

[CantHaveTkachev]

The Leafs just got a defenceman coming off 70 points for a 5th and 8.5M in capspace.

Edmonton got Walman with a career high 32 points at the same age for a 1st + 7M in capspace.

Maybe focus on your team's worse contracts instead.

paying a 30-year old guy 8.5 based on one good season is a regrettable contract
I get the cope and I get the desperation for the Leafs but it's nuts

 

[beowulf]

Leafs will leaf

 

[leafsfan5]

And how did bouchard perform in the playoffs? And previous years? And how old is bouch again? Lol what a horrible comparison

Isn't he over PPG and was the #1 on b2b cup finalist teams, is that supposed to be a burn on Bouchard

 

[MCR74]

That's literally what I said, the only team I am 100% taking over Toronto on that list is Florida. Especially if they get Hellybuck

With the rest we'll see how the off-season plays out and who does what

Reading and comprehension is... difficult for some.

 

[CrashOut]

Positive xgf%, but was trash. Okay.

Might wanna watch the games.

 

[CantHaveTkachev]

And how much does Bouchard make? Is it more or less?

more cause he's younger and better

 

[Leafidelity]

a healthy Panthers team with Barkov and Tkachuk back still dummies the Leafs

come on now

Who's in net?

Danil Tarasov?

 

[DaaaaB's]

You're clearly in your feelings about this. You haven't been able to walk away from my first response. Someone needs a hug lol.

And there's the childish response lol. Accuses someone of not being able to walk away while you continually respond to said person. Ok lol. But hey laughing is an emotion so I guess your right to some degree lol.

 

[Divine]

paying a 30-year old guy 8.5 based on one good season is a regrettable contract
I get the cope and I get the desperation for the Leafs but it's nuts

It could be worse, they could be paying a 30 year old Walman 7M for putting up 20 points last season.

 

[CantHaveTkachev]

That's literally what I said, the only team I am 100% taking over Toronto on that list is Florida. Especially if they get Hellybuck

With the rest we'll see how the off-season plays out and who does what

ya I misread

I'll still take a TB team until they actually fall off
Buffalo is elite now with a Norris trophy contender on the back end
Montreal is young and growing and getting better...coming off a Conference final
Sens are young and elite analytically

 

[Zerotonine]

And how much does Bouchard make? Is it more or less?

Why would you compare the 2? There not even in the same stratosphere

 

[Peasy]

Might wanna watch the games.

I did. Would love to hear your reasoning for how he was so bad.

 

[Just A Bit Outside]

Woof.

He's not even pickled.

Leafs gonna Leaf.

 

[BeranekAndNeck]

The Leafs just got a defenceman coming off 70 points for a 5th and 8.5M in capspace.

Edmonton got Walman with a career high 32 points at the same age for a 1st + 7M in capspace.

Maybe focus on your team's worse contracts instead.

Walman was given that contract partially for his outstanding play in getting Edmonton to the SCF, but I forgive Leafs fans of the last couple generations for not knowing what that is.

 

[Oddbob]

It is a lot, but from the rumours a month or so ago, I thought he was getting 9-10. Still a big risk on a guy who just 2 seasons ago had 37 pts.

 

[Zerotonine]

Isn't he over PPG and was the #1 on b2b cup finalist teams, is that supposed to be a burn on Bouchard

It was a response to someone comparing raddysh to bouchard amd justifying raddysh contract

 

[MCR74]

let me educate you:
a journeyman is a reliable and competent player who has a long career by moving frequently from team to team, instead of staying with one franchise.
He has only played for 1 team his entire career, therefor CANNOT be called a journeyman!!

Concepts, man, concepts!

 

[dgibb10]

Not that bad a deal tbh

 

[Beukeboom Fan]

This thread makes me fill dirty. Like fell in a Port-a-Potty in July in Texas kind of dirty.

I'm on the Leafs fans side. Never thought I'd see the day.

 

[WeWentBlues]

I just can't wrap my head around Tampa signing the player to an 8-year extension to benefit a division rival with the extra year to keep the AAV down and only getting compensated with a 5th round pick.

I would understand more if we were talking about a 3rd round pick. But a 5th round pick is a long shot to ever contribute anything to the organization. Just a strange deal if you ask me.