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

[KniesMadeBradyCry]

Oh my bad, It nmust have been Raddysh that tunred Kucherov into the MVP.

You’re right. Kucherov dangled 8 players (including his own) and passed it 17 feet in the air and it dropped on Raddysh’s stick for an empty net 20+ times

 

[PatLaFontaineASMR]

look I'm not going to sit here and act like I haven't said several times that Iwasn't nervous about the contract because I was but I have to admit it's not what I thought it would be.

8 years is concerning but I thought he'd get 9+

he didn't.

I thought there would be some form of trade protection

according to puck pedia there isn't which is really surprising because that's standard for top UFA contracts

so I am slightly less concerned about this deal than I originally was.

I still want one more piece on defense, this alone is not enough but it is a big add and a big loss for TB

Chayka said there was trade protection

 

[dgibb10]

look I'm not going to sit here and act like I haven't said several times that Iwasn't nervous about the contract because I was but I have to admit it's not what I thought it would be.

8 years is concerning but I thought he'd get 9+

he didn't.

I thought there would be some form of trade protection

according to puck pedia there isn't which is really surprising because that's standard for top UFA contracts

so I am slightly less concerned about this deal than I originally was.

I still want one more piece on defense, this alone is not enough but it is a big add and a big loss for TB

There will 100% be major trade protection. Puckpedia doesn't have a magic inside info on contracts. They are adding them based on these tweets.

The full details haven't been reported yet

 

[WetcoastOrca]

look I'm not going to sit here and act like I haven't said several times that Iwasn't nervous about the contract because I was but I have to admit it's not what I thought it would be.

8 years is concerning but I thought he'd get 9+

he didn't.

I thought there would be some form of trade protection

according to puck pedia there isn't which is really surprising because that's standard for top UFA contracts

so I am slightly less concerned about this deal than I originally was.

I still want one more piece on defense, this alone is not enough but it is a big add and a big loss for TB

I’m not sure you can say it’s a big loss for Tampa. Tampa has a history of establishing a limit on what they will pay players and sticking to it. And it’s worked well for them. Let’s see what they do with the extra cap space first.

 

[Gjman2019]

Thats alot of pressure on McKenna, assuming they take him

It took McKenna more than half a season to adjust to the NCAA, you think he’s just gonna come into Toronto and be the answer?

Most 1OA guys don't get to come into the league and play with this kind of talent right away........So he's coming into a great situation.....

But 5v5 it obviously could take some time to get used to the NHL level.....That's just normal......

 

[LEAFANFORLIFE23]

There will 100% be major trade protection. Puckpedia doesn't have a magic inside info on contracts. They are adding them based on these tweets.

The full details haven't been reported yet

Yeah I was surprised to see that I expect to see trade protection

 

[General Fanager]

You’re right. Kucherov dangled 8 players (including his own) and passed it 17 feet in the air and it dropped on Raddysh’s stick for an empty net 20+ times

what? you dont think playing on the PP with the league MVP might boost a guys numbers?

 

[BobClarkesfrontteeth]

Well, how often do TB players leave and maintain their level of play?

Sergachev seems to be doing just fine. Stamkos just scored 40 he seems fine too.

 

[Fledgemyhedge]

what? you dont think playing on the PP with the league MVP might boost a guys numbers?

no you got it backwards. Raddysh is the reason Kuch got MVP

 

[General Fanager]

Most 1OA guys don't get to come into the league and play with this kind of talent right away........So he's coming into a great situation.....

But 5v5 it obviously could take some time to get used to the NHL level.....That's just normal......

Its a lot to get used to. I wouldnt expect him to be a difference maker right away

 

[Halakitlikethat]

Had a top 5 PK last year. If we can refind our 5v5 game, keep the PK going and fix the PP......

“If” is doing a lot of work in this sentence

 

[Gjman2019]

“If” is doing a lot of work in this sentence

All sports teams have if's...

Hiller was known as a good pp designer as an assistant with Toronto....

 

[Drytoast]

So is Raddysh washed now? Asking for a friend?

 

[WetcoastOrca]

“If” is doing a lot of work in this sentence

It’s the summer. Hope springs eternal.

 

[Fantomas]

I am happy for Darren. Still not enough to buy on Malibu beach, but he can get himself a great home in Grimsby at current prices.

 

[WetcoastOrca]

All sports teams have if's...

Hiller was known as a good pp designer as an assistant with Toronto....

Teams that finish bottom five have more ifs than others though.

 

[Peasy]

Teams that finish bottom five have more ifs than others though.

And no team that has finished bottom 5 have never improved the next season right?

 

[nbwingsfan]

I think this is your best point in this post.

The player Raddysh was 12-13 years ago is very relevant.

Is the fact he wasn’t an even NHL regular until 27 something that worries you?

 

[SmoggyTwinkles]

Wow this is a long thread!

I'm on page 61 right now.

 

[Peasy]

Is the fact he wasn’t an even NHL regular until 27 something that worries you?

Did it worry Bruins fans with Tim Thomas?

 

[stealth1]

And no team that has finished bottom 5 have never improved the next season right?

They do improve. Not usually to a top team in the division.

 

[WetcoastOrca]

And no team that has finished bottom 5 have never improved the next season right?

Some do. Some don’t. I’ve already said I expect them to be a playoff bubble team which would be a massive improvement.

 

[koyvoo]

So is Raddysh washed now? Asking for a friend?

I’d go on the Tampa board and look back at his player discussion thread from last season for that answer.

 

[614 CBJ]

Leafs fans having nightmares of a David Clarkson rerun

 

[The Management]

Some do. Some don’t. I’ve already said I expect them to be a playoff bubble team which would be a massive improvement.

That's about where most fans put them as well.

Still a team with a lot of flaws in a hot division.