The Toronto Maple Leafs have acquired defenseman Darren Raddysh from the Tampa Bay Lightning, according to Darren Dreger of TSN. In exchange for the blueliner, the Lightning will receive a late-round draft pick.
Per Dreger, Raddysh was a primary target for the Maple Leafs front office as they look to shore up their defensive depth. The deal marks a significant move for Toronto, who have been monitoring the defenseman as a key addition to their system. While the specific round and year of the draft pick heading to Tampa Bay have not been formally confirmed, it is expected to be a late-round selection.
The Lightning move Raddysh in a deal that allows them to recoup future assets while Toronto lands a player they have been actively pursuing. This transaction is expected to be finalized pending league approval. No further players are reported to be involved in the swap at this time.
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