Darren Raddysh Named Lightning's Masterton Trophy Nominee
Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Darren Raddysh has had a storybook year, marked by both career highs on the ice and personal challenges off it.
thehockeynews.comHere’s the latest on Darren Raddysh.
- As of mid-April 2026, Darren Raddysh had been highlighted for a breakout season with the Tampa Bay Lightning, including personally significant milestones and a notable impact on the team’s top power-play units. This season has been described as one of his strongest, with career-highs and a pivotal role on defense.[3][5][10]
- He was named a Masterton Trophy nominee by the Lightning organization, reflecting both on-ice performance and perseverance through personal or professional challenges this season.[3]
- Multiple outlets noted his statistical uptick, including goals and points, and highlighted him as a key contributor during Hedman’s absence, underscoring his rising value as a top D-man for Tampa Bay.[5][10]
- Recent coverage also touched on his potential free-agent market given his breakout year, with analysts projecting a significant payday if the trend persists into the off-season.[4]
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