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Maple Leafs working on sign-and-trade for Lightning’s Darren Raddysh
John Chayka is closing in on his first blockbuster as general manager of the Toronto Maple Leafs.
The Maple Leafs are working on a sign-and-trade for Tampa Bay Lightning defenceman Darren Raddysh, Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman reported in the early hours of Friday morning.
Raddysh, 30, had a breakout season with the Lightning in 2025-26, posting 22 goals and 70 points. He was also a plus-21 and averaged 22:42 of ice time. All were career highs.
The Toronto native was scheduled to become an unrestricted free agent on July 1.
Raddysh was signed by the Lightning as a free agent on July 28, 2021, and has career totals of 35 goals and 108 assists for 143 points in 249 games.
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