The sign-and-trade for Darren Raddysh is a bold and risky gamble for new Leafs GM John Chayka — but it's a bet worth making.

Trading their No. 1 goalie for an intriguing, third-pairing defenceman and a mid-round pick is a gamble for the Maple Leafs.

Given his 2025-26 season was such a career outlier, Raddysh was considered the most high-risk, high-reward free agent in the NHL.

The Leafs are swinging for the fences with Raddysh. It's a risk they have to take.

The sign-and-trade for Darren Raddysh is a bold and risky gamble for new Leafs GM John Chayka — but it's a bet worth making.