News Article: THW - Andrew Ladd #1 most under rated NHL player

[allan5oh]

http://thehockeywriters.com/thw-panel-the-top-10-most-underrated-nhl-players/

I can't really disagree with that. Ever since he's been in a 1st line position he's put up 1st line numbers. He's not sheltered either, and regularly outchances the opponents. Yet 64% of hfboards members that took this poll said he isn't a 1st liner:

http://hfboards.mandatory.com/showthread.php?t=1355999&highlight=ladd+wheeler

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[StronGeer]

Oh Captain, my Captain!

We know he's a first liner, so does Noel. That's all that really counts.

Not to mention he is consistent. As our friend Denis loves to remind us, he is one of only four players who haven't gone two consecutive games this year without a point.

 

[Jet]

This year's Andrew Ladd>>>>> last years Andrew Ladd.

The guy has upped his production, has shown a few dangles, and has really come to compete and lead the team. He has reduced his bad turnovers and penalties.

Last year I wasn't sold on him but this year he has earned that C, top line position, and contract.

HF is usually a year or 2 behind with players so it doesn't surprise me he how that vote turned out.

 

[allan5oh]

as our friend denis loves to remind us, he is one of only four players who haven't gone two consecutive games this year without a point.

die die die die die die!

 

[StronGeer]

HF is usually a year or 2 behind with players so it doesn't surprise me he how that vote turned out.

Not the best for a site called Hockey's Future amirite?

I agree with other stuff you said though. Fewer penalties, offensive zone turnovers at the very least. I too wasn't very hot on him last year. But that's changing.

 

[Positive]

Not a fan.

 

[Leaf Lander]

I must say I agree

 

[garret9]

1) Sidney Crosby
4.14 p/60
14.02 OnIceSh%

2) Eric Staal
3.96 p/60
14.52 OnIceSh%

3) Some guy that Crosby lifts up
3.60
14.44

4) Some Kadri that will regress
3.59
15.14

5) Andrew MF Ladd
3.19 P/60
11.94 OnIceSh%

Everyone else...


Ladd is the highest point per minute with a OnIceSh% below 12
Ladd isn't just a first liner... he's the next Crosby

No, but Ladd is awesome!

 

[peter sullivan]

somehow we have a legit first line this year.....not sure how that happened.

two guys T-13 in goals and top 30 in points.

 

[allan5oh]

It's not a good thing. We have three guys that produce 50% of our goals, and our Defence produces about 20%. That means all the rest of the forwards are at 30%. That's too low.

 

[alchemyindex]

There's a reason I wear Ladd on the back of my jersey!