Raddysh was playfully shamed by the team on social media, with a video of his pick followed by footage of him participating at Sunday’s practice wearing a Team USA jersey.
The defenseman, currently having a career-best season with 52 points (17 goals, 35 assists) in 49 games, took it all in stride, smiling his way through warm-ups and drills wearing the unfamiliar sweater.
The Lightning’s allegiance as an organization were split in the gold medal game, as so many others were. Forward Jake Guentzel played for Team USA while forward Brandon Hagel played with Canada. Lightning coach Jon Cooper also served as Canada’s coach.
Oh well, looks like Raddysh will have to wait at least four years to get some payback.