Biography

BIOGRAPHY

Darren Raddysh was born February 28, 1996, in Caledon, Ontario. He is a defenseman in the NHL.

Raddysh began his professional career with the IceHogs after making their opening night roster prior to the 2017–18 season. He recorded his first professional goal on October 15, during a 5–3 loss to the Milwaukee Admirals. On May 21, 2018, Raddysh signed a two-year contract with the Chicago Blackhawks that ran through the 2019–20 season. On February 18, 2019, Raddysh was traded to the New York Rangers in exchange for Peter Holland. After the trade he was sent to the Rangers' AHL affiliate, The Hartford Wolf Pack where after 22 games he recorded his first goal in their final regular season game against the Hershey Bears.

He attended the Rangers' training camp prior to the 2019–20 season but was reassigned to their AHL affiliate. Once the NHL began their Return to Play initiative, Raddysh was named to the Rangers' Phase 3 training camp roster.

On July 28, 2021, Raddysh signed a one-year, two-way contract with the Tampa Bay Lightning.

Raddysh made his NHL debut on December 30, 2021 against the Florida Panthers, filling one of the numerous Covid-related vacancies on the Lightning roster. In a 9–3 loss, Raddysh was on the ice for 14 minutes and 57 seconds and recorded his first NHL hit.