Lightning Weigh Re-Signing Darren Raddysh

Overview

• Raddysh remained unsigned and signaled openness to leaving Tampa Bay as of Wednesday, making him a top projected unrestricted free agent this summer.
• He posted a breakout 2025–26 season with 22 goals and 48 assists for 70 points in 73 games but saw his scoring and power-play touch fade late in the year and in the playoffs.
• The Lightning are projected to have roughly $12.3 million in cap space after an $8.5 million league cap rise, giving them room to bid but also forcing choices around other priorities.
• Media outlets have identified several likely suitors, including Toronto, Boston, San Jose, Detroit, Philadelphia and Chicago, though interest and contract terms remain unconfirmed.
• If Tampa Bay lets Raddysh test free agency it will need to replace his power-play one-timer and the productive pairing he formed with J.J. Moser, a move that could reshape the team’s minutes and payroll decisions.