The Toronto Maple Leafs are finalizing a sign-and-trade to acquire defenseman Darren Raddysh from the Tampa Bay Lightning. The 30-year-old Raddysh posted a breakout 2025, 26 season with 22 goals and 70 points, emerging as one of the NHL's top offensive defensemen. Toronto will sign him to an eight-year extension with an average annual value in the low-to-mid $8 million range, while Tampa Bay receives a fifth-round pick. The move gives Toronto a right-shot, top-four offensive blueliner to boost power-play scoring but creates long-term salary and roster flexibility risk on a multiyear commitment.
