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Raddysh’s Deal Looks Smarter Now | NHL News
Toronto’s big gamble on Darren Raddysh just got a lot more justified. Signed to an eight-year, $68 million deal after a career year, his $8.5M AAV looked steep — until the defense market exploded. Chicago’s $12.5M deal for Bowen Byram and Vegas’ $8.5M for Rasmus Andersson reset the bar, making Raddysh’s contract look like a steal, especially for a power-play specialist. Even older vets like Jacob Trouba and younger talents like Nemec and Mintyukov are commanding similar or higher rates. The Leafs might have snagged a hidden gem in a suddenly hotter market. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on…
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