Lightning's Darren Raddysh still chasing astounding $1 million feat

The crazy part is that Raddysh is going to earn himself an exponential raise -- he's never even made $1 million for a season in his NHL career.

"The Bolts have obvious interest in re-signing him, and he continues to be a vital cog this postseason, averaging north of 25 minutes a game, but Raddysh has never even earned $1 million in a season," Larkin writes. "His next contract will be a true life-changer, so Tampa’s offer will have to be significant in dollars and term to keep him from going to market. Why wouldn’t you if you were Raddysh?"

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That last sentence and question is a fair point. Raddysh is looking at his one chance at a life-changing contract. It would make sense to pursue that in the fullest possible way.

That doesn't mean that Raddysh couldn't return to the Lightning. It will just likely take a fair market price by Tampa Bay to have a chance of retaining their breakout defenseman.

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