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

[Regal]

Yikers indeed!

I love communication skills these days!

Confidence in excess to a degree where if a person really believes something, then just like Dr. Strange and his ability of incantation, simply claiming something makes it true. Yay!

Who knew that February was spelled exactly like September, and Raddysh turning 31 in September means he won’t have to celebrate it again next February!

By the Eye of Agamotto!

Darren Raddysh Hockey Stats and Profile at hockeydb.com

Statistics of Darren Raddysh, a hockey player from Toronto, ONT born Feb 28 1996 who was active from 2012 to 2026.

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I’m assuming the poster means that by training camp in September he will be “30 going on 31”, meaning he will be closer to 31 than 30 and turn 31 in season.

 

[TheBeard]

Why?

Could just as easily go after Stolarz’s Stanley Cup winning number one: Sgt. Bob.

Bob wants term, Toronto has potential in the pipeline and Binner has what, 1-2 years left on his deal?

 

[TheKrebsCycle]

Now do the same thing with Tuch so you really screw your cap down the road.

Don't tempt me with a good time ( I actually agree, they need to pump money into the D).

 

[WetcoastOrca]

I trust Sundin to be honest. Chayka knows the analytics side of things and Sundin knows what it takes to build a hockey team. Think the partnership can oddly work.

Agreed. Reminds me a lot of the Shanahan/Dubas partnership. I also believe it will work oddly.

 

[leafsfan5]

Hoping they bounce back is fine, betting that they get 30 more points than last season to make the playoffs is a reach.

I really don't think so, this isn't a typical 78 point team. They massively underperformed last year. The Leafs have a couple superstars, some support forward pieces and are filling out their d-core with guys who can move the puck to their stars.

It reminds me of when Washington missed the playoffs in 13-14 with Adam Oates behind the bench a year after winning the division

 

[Miller Time]

Or is it telling that the best UFA Dman think TBL is aging out

pretty sure Raddysh stated he wanted to re-sign with TB, no?

 

[ITM]

Bob wants term, Toronto has potential in the pipeline and Binner has what, 1-2 years left on his deal?

I think we need additional upgrade to the blue line. I don’t want to pay premium prices for goaltending while the Hills and Bussi’s of the NHL continue to confirm that depth at every position and an equivalency of NHL quality goaltending appears just as good as the (Russian) outliers.

If we were positioned a little different asset wise, I could see it.

Funny enough, I think Woll is from St.Louis, or at least the surrounding area if I’m not mistaken.

 

[A1LeafNation]

pretty sure Raddysh stated he wanted to re-sign with TB, no?

Isn't that what they all say at this time.

 

[TheBeard]

I think we need additional upgrade to the blue line. I don’t want to pay premium prices for goaltending while the Hills and Bussi’s of the NHL continue to confirm that depth at every position and an equivalency of NHL quality goaltending appears just as good as the (Russian) outliers.

If we were positioned a little different asset wise, I could see it.

Funny enough, I think Woll is from St.Louis, or at least the surrounding area if I’m not mistaken.

Once reilly moves I could see Toronto bringing in Mario Ferraro.

 

[TheKrebsCycle]

one outlier season at 30 years old clearly makes him "awesome"

He was very good the 2 years prior it was just the pts that exploded.

 

[WetcoastOrca]

I really don't think so, this isn't a typical 78 point team. They massively underperformed last year. The Leafs have a couple superstars, some support forward pieces and are filling out their d-core with guys who can move the puck to their stars.

It reminds me of when Washington missed the playoffs in 13-14 with Adam Oates behind the bench a year after winning the division

That’s one narrative. Another is that they lost their second best player for almost nothing, Matthews has chronic injuries and the D is very old. The goaltending also has a lot of question marks.
I don’t think they are as bad as bottom five but I also don’t see them as a playoff lock. Too many young teams have passed them.
And I think Florida with Barkov back will also be a playoff lock.

 

[MoneyManny]

I really don't think so, this isn't a typical 78 point team. They massively underperformed last year. The Leafs have a couple superstars, some support forward pieces and are filling out their d-core with guys who can move the puck to their stars.

It reminds me of when Washington missed the playoffs in 13-14 with Adam Oates behind the bench a year after winning the division

They have a lot of ground to cover though and the division has gotten a lot stronger. This season was a bloodbath, next year is going to be worse with a healthy Florida and a Toronto mystery box.

 

[CantHaveTkachev]

He was very good the 2 years prior it was just the pts that exploded.

he was playing 17min a night 2 years prior

 

[leafsfan5]

That’s one narrative. Another is that they lost their second best player for almost nothing, Matthews has chronic injuries and the D is very old. The goaltending also has a lot of question marks.
I don’t think they are as bad as bottom five but I also don’t see them as a playoff lock. Too many young teams have passed them.

I'm not as high on the young teams as others are, for example MTL has horrible underlying numbers and seems ripe to take a step back before they move forward

That is also a fair way to frame the narrative, we'll see who is right. It comes down to Matthews

 

[General Fanager]

Who else is more qualified to know what a Toronto team needs to contend than one of the longest serving captains who in recent memory took the team to multiple final 4 finishes?

LOL

I get it, its a cool story that he came back to Toronto but dont just assume he will be successful.

 

[UrbanImpact]

This is becoming an all time legendary off season for the leafs....

1. Chayka

2. Hiller

3. Raddy till 38 yrs old.

Happy for Raddysh!!! 1 good season piggybacking on the league MVP. Hell ya! get that money!!

 

[Blowfish]

He should be fine as a leaf. Deep effective defensive core, 2-way players, and top end goaltending will only make him and the leaf team better. Doesn’t make much difference he’s a the leafs are known for their youth and speed.

 

[General Fanager]

Building a cup team as we speak. Sit back and watch

Honestly, I am starting to feel bad for you.

 

[sIDEsHOW93]

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

Sure, if 20 of them are goals.

 

[ITM]

Once reilly moves I could see Toronto bringing in Mario Ferraro.

Yep. Could. I like Ryan Shea fwiw.

 

[Khelandros]

I hope this works out well for Toronto.

 

[OgeeOgelthorpe]

So…is Raddysh actually good or did he just get hot on a great team?

 

[koyvoo]

Anyone have any idea as to why lighting fans, whose team is similar trying to stretch a competitive window, are almost unanimously pleased that he wasn’t resigned for this contract?

 

[HockeyVirus]

Honestly, I am starting to feel bad for you.

Don't I'll get my reward when the Leafs finish ahead of the Habs next year

 

[ITM]

I’m assuming the poster means that by training camp in September he will be “30 going on 31”, meaning he will be closer to 31 than 30 and turn 31 in season.

Regal in name and in charity.