- Darren Raddysh led the NHL with 16 slap shot goals last season and signed an 8-year, $8.5M extension with Toronto after being acquired from Tampa Bay in June
- Raddysh recorded 96 shots at 90+ mph last season (99th percentile) and registered the hardest single shot in the NHL at 102.4 mph during the 2022-24 seasons
- His lethal point shot creates spacing and optionality on the power play, forcing opponents to choose between defending the shot or leaving passing lanes open
- Raddysh will quarterback a power play unit alongside Auston Matthews, John Tavares, and William Nylander under new power play coordinator Daniel Alfredsson
- Teammates including Matthews, Steven Lorentz, and Chris Tanev praise his deception, poise, and ability to make skilled plays in addition to his dangerous shot threat
- The 30-year-old represents a calculated bet by the Leafs that his 2025-26 campaign reflects his true form and will provide a crucial new dimension to their offensive attack
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