Mitch Marner Makes Surprising Comments About Maple Leafs Player

Former Toronto Maple Leafs forward Mitch Marner praised defenceman Darren Raddysh following Raddysh's move to Toronto. The Maple Leafs acquired Raddysh from the Tampa Bay Lightning in a sign-and-trade deal for a fifth-round pick, signing him to an eight-year, $64 million contract. Marner spoke with The Hockey News' Michael Traikos about his childhood connection with Raddysh and commended his career journey.

Raddysh produced 70 points, including 22 goals, across 73 games for Tampa Bay in the 2025-26 season. Marner highlighted Raddysh's power-play shooting ability and physical play, noting that playing for the Maple Leafs was a lifelong dream for the Toronto native and his family.