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Leafs acquire Darren Raddysh from Lightning and sign him to an 8-year contract
Summary by The McAllen Editorial Desk STEPHEN WHYNO, Associated Press , as published by ValleyCentral (KVEO/CBS4) - Sports
· June 19, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The contract's total value is reported to be $68 million, as disclosed by a person with knowledge of the agreement.
In a significant move, the Toronto Maple Leafs have bolstered their defense by acquiring rights to Darren Raddysh from the Tampa Bay Lightning. As part of the deal, Raddysh has been signed to an eight-year contract with the Maple Leafs. The contract's total value is reported to be $68 million, as disclosed by a person with knowledge of the agreement.
Further information on this development can be found through ValleyCentral sports news, providing more details on the acquisition and its implications for the team.
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Category: local Published: June 19, 2026 Source: ValleyCentral (KVEO/CBS4) - Sports Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? In a significant move, the Toronto Maple Leafs have bolstered their defense by acquiring rights to Darren Raddysh from the Tampa Bay Lightning. As part of the deal, Raddysh has been signed to an…
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