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

[Leaf Fans]

Good for Radish he got his big contract.

A week and a bit early, but Tampa got a 5th.

 

[sd1976]

They didn't need yet another defenceman who can't play his position at the expense of one who can.

I truly can’t believe people like you exist. It’s just such a waste of energy to be rage baiting like this. And If you truly believe this then I feel sorry for you.

 

[Gjman2019]

nerds told me point shots are a waste of time

In reality you can't score on most of them but having the threat of it can compromise a defense/pk and it can really open up your pp because of it......And certain situations will arise where you can score with it too...

 

[BeranekAndNeck]

Easy. I’m a STM that attends virtually every game. He’s a slow 4-6 defenseman with a booming shot. If you can limit his minutes 5 on 5 and have him play on the pp, he’s fine. He has always been a 5-7 guy until this season when injuries forced him into the lineup and, he was outstanding offensively and was protected by Moser on defense.

I’m pleased for him that he hit a big payday as he’s got a great personality and is willing to accept his role.

But my fear is that with his contract that Leaf fans are going to expect Raddysh to be in the top 4. He’s not that player.

Too late, Leafs fans don’t care what the eyes of his longtime team/organization saw and have anointed him the next Bobby Orr. Way to be a “hater”.

 

[Battle Lin]

he wanted to play for the leafs, if he didnt care and it went to a bidding war, i am 100% sure one nhl team woulda offered him 10...would it had been a bad signing? of course but all it takes is one team and you know one team woulda done it

 

[Leaf Fans]

nerds told me point shots are a waste of time

What did you expect from nerds?

 

[Leaf Fans]

Too late, Leafs fans don’t care what the eyes of his longtime team/organization saw and have anointed him the next Bobby Orr. Way to be a “hater”.

Who gets the next Bobby Orr?

 

[WetcoastOrca]

he wanted to play for the leafs, if he didnt care and it went to a bidding war, i am 100% sure one nhl team woulda offered him 10...would it had been a bad signing? of course but all it takes is one team and you know one team woulda done it

Exactly. The Leafs got a great bargain here. Can’t believe he signed for only $68 million. The summer of Chayka is off to a great start!

 

[Leaf Fans]

Exactly. The Leafs got a great bargain here. Can’t believe he signed for only $68 million. The summer of Chayka.

It's not without risk but they got him for a bit less.

 

[sxvnert]

15G & 40A would be enough to justify that contract.

 

[Miles Stock]

Too late, Leafs fans don’t care what the eyes of his longtime team/organization saw and have anointed him the next Bobby Orr. Way to be a “hater”.

In no other context would a player on a team which gave him limited minutes and opportunities until they were forced too by injuries, and then said player saved the team's bacon and put up 70 points, would we say it was the team that was brilliant, instead of saying why didn't they recognize what they had.

 

[Beukeboom Fan]

I disagree. The guy is not with the 8 year contract. They likely think he's not going to repeat his career year. I trust a GM that has won 3 cups over a GM whose been out of the league for 5 years

DR might be a fit for TOR on a deal that didn't make sense for TB.

 

[BB79]

Incoming 15 point season riddled with injuries for Raddishes

 

[Leaf Fans]

Incoming 15 point season riddled with injuries for Raddishes

That is possible.

 

[Miles Stock]

DR might be a fit for TOR on a deal that didn't make sense for TB.

Again, why is there an assumption that pending UFA Raddysh would have agreed to re-sign with Tampa, period?

Darren, we have a great deal that you simply can't pass up. Remember all those amazing opportunities you took advantage of this year, well re-sign with us and you can experience all of those opportunities again, but this time while sitting on the bench . . . unless Hedman is injured.

 

[Buckley]

I disagree. Florida is still a top contender once Barkov returns.
Toronto even with a huge rebound is a playoff bubble team. IMO the Raddysh contract makes more sense for a top contender to sign.

I don't think Florida has a hope in you know what of winning anything anymore. Not because they don't have good players - just too many hard miles on all of them. That said, I do expect them to trade the first round pick for immediate help.

 

[TommyDangles]

Again, why is there an assumption that pending UFA Raddysh would have agreed to re-sign with Tampa, period?

Because it has been reported by several journalists that he would've re-signed with Tampa? Why are Leafs fans being so delusional about this signing?

 

[Buckley]

Again, why is there an assumption that pending UFA Raddysh would have agreed to re-sign with Tampa, period?

He very clearly was not going to sign with Tampa. Again, the talk in this community for a long time now has been that he would sign with Toronto. This was the least surprising move ever.

 

[SeanMoneyHands]

A week and a bit early, but Tampa got a 5th.

It's a good return for Tampa. This is a strong addition for the Leafs, this allows Hiller to play Carlo on the bottom pair, where he should be.

 

[BeranekAndNeck]

Because it has been reported by several journalists that he would've re-signed with Tampa? Why are Leafs fans being so delusional about this signing?

Well I mean you answered that question yourself…

 

[WetcoastOrca]

I don't think Florida has a hope in you know what of winning anything anymore. Not because they don't have good players - just too many hard miles on all of them. That said, I do expect them to trade the first round pick for immediate help.

I’m sure you do.

 

[stealth1]

I don't think Florida has a hope in you know what of winning anything anymore. Not because they don't have good players - just too many hard miles on all of them. That said, I do expect them to trade the first round pick for immediate help.

Neither do Tampa or Toronto. All 3 of those teams are aging and on the downside of their runs.

 

[Leaf Fans]

Because it has been reported by several journalists that he would've re-signed with Tampa? Why are Leafs fans being so delusional about this signing?

What I have never mentioned Tampa.

 

[TheBeard]

Welp, I guess there was a NMC afterall

 

[WetcoastOrca]

Neither do Tampa or Toronto. All 3 of those teams are aging and on the downside of their runs.

To be fair Tampa and Florida are two extremely well run franchises where players want to play and they should be able to retool on the fly. They also have top GM’s and coaches. And Florida getting back a top center and perennial Selke finalist gives them a huge boost.
I think the Leafs are in the worst shape of the 3 franchises even with the addition of McKenna.