Speculation: Where will Darren Raddysh sign? (Answer: Rockford)

[LordNeverLose]

In this case a team can draft him and take away his ability to select his own team right?

I believe (could be wrong) he's too old to be drafted.

 

[THall4]

I believe (could be wrong) he's too old to be drafted.

Yup, he's surpassed his 2 years of draft eligibility.

 

[uncleben]

This guy was on my radar four months ago. Lol, teams should have signed him then. These days, the price may have increased....


http://hfboards.mandatory.com/showthread.php?t=2160037&highlight=darren+raddysh&page=2

He'd be limited to an ELC (three-year), so it's not like his price would have increased much

 

[TML1967]

Leafs have allot of need at RHD, and can provide him with a good opportunity.
With our LHD Depth he will likely have a partner who is pretty high end.

Brogman
Rosen
Dermott

All LHD who are pretty darn good. 2 of the 3 at least will be in the AHL next year.
He would be the top RHD on the Marlies (only Justin Holl and Steve Oleksy are RHD)
Leafs can also afford to pay him a max-bonus contract OR give him an AHL only deal that pays way more if he wants cash now.

Edit: Im not sure where he would get a better situation to grow with a young team, be surrounded by talent, and have amazing coaching. Also his home town!

 

[mouser]

In this case a team can draft him and take away his ability to select his own team right?

He's not draft eligible. It's just that the window to sign Draft-Related UFA's for the next upcoming season runs from March 1st to June 1st. Miss that window and you have to wait until July 1st.

 

[LeafChief]

Do people think his skill will translate to pro?

 

[VoluntaryDom]

Do people think his skill will translate to pro?

It could as a Nikita Nesterov type (but RH)

 

[Butchered]

There is absolutely no reason for TB to not sign this guy, I don't care how many rookies they have coming into Syracuse next year. You don't pass on the numbers this guy has put up because of a logjam. You make room. If he doesn't pan out, let him go.

 

[TML1967]

He wasnt drafted in his year because he was "too defensive minded" and he developed his game into a true two way force in the CHL.

Let him mature in the AHL for a year or two and see what he can be.

 

[Hictor Vedman*]

Easy choice. Tampa baby.

There is absolutely no reason for TB to not sign this guy, I don't care how many rookies they have coming into Syracuse next year. You don't pass on the numbers this guy has put up because of a logjam. You make room. If he doesn't pan out, let him go.

Tampa wouldn't be the one to pass on him.

He's a +62 ffs. I don't care if he's playing against midgets without hands, that's still impressive.

 

[LEAFANFORLIFE23]

Come home Darren, we need you.

Not really but it wouldn't hurt

 

[Pyrophorus]

Not really but it wouldn't hurt

We don't need D??

 

[Filthy Dangles]

hes not an NHLer

 

[Hictor Vedman*]

hes not an NHLer

I love this logic.

Panarin wasn't an NHLer either until a team signed him.

 

[Guardian452]

Do people think his skill will translate to pro?

The knock on him is nothing about him stands out. He's on the small to average size for an NHL defencemam and his skating is, at best, average. The ECHL is littered with players who had stellar over-age CHL seasons, but are mediocre pro players.

 

[Filthy Dangles]

I love this logic.

Panarin wasn't an NHLer either until a team signed him.

I stated an opinion. Not sure why you brought up panarin. I don't see him projecting as a regular NHL Defenseman.

I could be wrong.

 

[King In The North]

Could he be a case similar to Dane Fox?

 

[trellaine201]

How is the other Radish?

 

[Patagonia]

Tampa (brother). He might consider closer to home Toronto or Buffalo (played for Erie)

 

[Hictor Vedman*]

I stated an opinion. Not sure why you brought up panarin. I don't see him projecting as a regular NHL Defenseman.

I could be wrong.

I brought up Panarin because he was a free agent before too. Am I saying that Raddysh is Panarin 2.0? No.

What I'm saying is you can't get Panarin without giving a non-NHLer a chance. Don't think so hard.

 

[LEAFANFORLIFE23]

We don't need D??

We do, but we need a veteran D to pull the top 4 together , we need a Shattenkirk, Alzner, Fowler or Vatenan, we don't really NEED A guy who in all likelihood isn't playing for us this season

 

[TML1967]

We do, but we need a veteran D to pull the top 4 together , we need a Shattenkirk, Alzner, Fowler or Vatenan, we don't really NEED A guy who in all likelihood isn't playing for us this season

Id disagree. We have very few RHD options not in the NHL. He would probably walk in and become our best RHD AHLer. Free wallets are always helpful

 

[Chainshot]

Isn't Vancouver still the team rumored to be out in front on signing him?

 

[McDrailers]

hes not an NHLer

You're right. He doesn't have a contract. Good input.

 

[Heldig]

I am hoping Arizona has interest. Could be a good fit. Very young team. Connection with Strome. Opportunity is there for a RHD.