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Blue Line Breakouts on the Horizon | NHL News
Darren Raddysh’s breakout season—22 goals, 48 assists, 70 points—led to an eight-year, $68M contract, sparking a look at other defensemen poised for similar leaps. Ryan Shea, 29, set career highs with 6 goals and 29 assists for the Penguins, now in Edmonton with McDavid to ignite his offense. Parker Wotherspoon, also 29, tallied 3 goals and 27 assists for Pittsburgh, traded to Vegas for a fresh start amid elite talent. Sam Malinski, 28, delivered his best season yet (8 goals, 32 assists) in just his third NHL year, mirroring Raddysh’s early trajectory. All are in prime age windows—could any…
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