Confirmed with Link: Andrew Ladd UFA- 7yrs/ 5.5 AAV

[And You Feel Shame]

Is it August already?

 

[Lame Lambert]

 

[Sparksrus3]

I just ran into Charles Barkley on the street . Only had time for 1 quick question. I asked what were his thought on Andrew Ladd ?

His response , " Tirrible, just Tirrible."

 

[Kevin27NYI]

I just ran into Charles Barkley on the street . Only had time for 1 quick question. I asked what were his thought on Andrew Ladd ?

His response , " Tirrible, just Tirrible."

Nah I like him

 

[Dipietro39]

Clutter and Laad waste 10 Million in cap space.

 

[seafoam]

I still think he should be on the second line with Barzal and Eberle.

He's got the shot to score 20+, but he needs the ice time and proper deployment.

Plus, him and Eberle looked like they've been linemates for years on that 2 on 1 the other night.

 

[Kevin27NYI]

I still think he should be on the second line with Barzal and Eberle.

He's got the shot to score 20+, but he needs the ice time and proper deployment.

Plus, him and Eberle looked like they've been linemates for years on that 2 on 1 the other night.

It's a great second line, just keep the top 6 as is.

 

[Nassau Revisited]

Only 5.5 more years to go!

 

[Axel574]

Only 5.5 more years to go!

Ladd is not even close to a problem... maybe in two years but in the now he is playing pretty darn good in my estimation.

I'm a huge Okposo fan, and was furious when we didn't resign him but it seems Ladd is filling that void admirably.

 

[Islanders4Cups]

Ladd is not even close to a problem... maybe in two years but in the now he is playing pretty darn good in my estimation.

I'm a huge Okposo fan, and was furious when we didn't resign him but it seems Ladd is filling that void admirably.

Agree

 

[SLAPSHOT723]

Ladd has been fine, much better than he was last year, and is really helping Barzal. I have no problem with him on this team or on the second line. He'll be bought out after year 5 anyway.

But to think he's a liability or hurting this team in any way is foolish.

 

[BarBeauWahlDobLok]

Ladd sucks!

 

[Dipietro39]

Ladd sucks!

He's pretty bad.

 

[MikeyMike01]

Ladd has been fine, much better than he was last year, and is really helping Barzal. I have no problem with him on this team or on the second line. He'll be bought out after year 5 anyway.

But to think he's a liability or hurting this team in any way is foolish.

Ladd can't be bought out, unless the buyout rules change.

Well, he can, but there's nearly no cap savings.

Andrew Ladd Buyout - CapFriendly - NHL Salary Caps

 

[SLAPSHOT723]

Ladd can't be bought out, unless the buyout rules change.

Well, he can, but there's nearly no cap savings.

Andrew Ladd Buyout - CapFriendly - NHL Salary Caps

Oh yikes, didn't realize how bad the first year or two could be in a cap hit. Well, maybe he retires. Power forwards don't usually play till their 36 anyway.

Either way, I'm not worried about him in the short term. He's been extremely important to Barzal's development.

 

[BillD]

He's been a nice fit with #13 and Ebs this year. His skating and effort have improved and his big body presence makes room for #13 to find openings.

 

[seafoam]

Ladd gets put back on the second line with Barzal and Eberle and Barzal gets a three point night with Ladd and Eberle also getting a point.

This needs to stay the second line, just like Lee-Tavares-Bailey just works as a first line.

 

[Costigan77]

Ladd gets put back on the second line with Barzal and Eberle and Barzal gets a three point night with Ladd and Eberle also getting a point.

This needs to stay the second line, just like Lee-Tavares-Bailey just works as a first line.

Completely agree

Also a little food for thought

Kyle Okposo 16 games, 2 G, 5A, -10

 

[Metnut]

The numbers aren't really there to support his cap hit, but he's passing the eye test for me. Good chemistry with the second, solid in his own end, plays hard. He looks good out there IMO. Goals and assists will come if he keeps this up.

 

[Bood12]

Completely agree

Also a little food for thought

Kyle Okposo 16 games, 2 G, 5A, -10

solid Numbers compared to Matt Moulson, I am curious if the Sabre fans have any resentment towards the Islanders like they duped them into giving these guys these massive contracts

I am hoping Okposo and Moulson sent JT a nice 7 Figure check as a gratitude for the contracts they got

 

[Kevin27NYI]

The numbers aren't really there to support his cap hit, but he's passing the eye test for me. Good chemistry with the second, solid in his own end, plays hard. He looks good out there IMO. Goals and assists will come if he keeps this up.

Yep, eye test is good. I look at Atkinson getting the same deal as Ladd and I get annoyed sure, but last night he played very well with Barzal. His shot is still lethal too, thought he was going to score off the rush for sure.

 

[PWJunior]

Yep, eye test is good. I look at Atkinson getting the same deal as Ladd and I get annoyed sure, but last night he played very well with Barzal. His shot is still lethal too, thought he was going to score off the rush for sure.

Ladd has been a good 3rd wheel to the Barzal-Eberle combo. Barzal's ability to possess the puck and playmaking ability to set up his wingers is a perfect fit for both Eberle who is opportunistic and Ladd who plays a pretty honest game. Ladd has a really good shot, good things happen when he gets looks at the net... he'll get plenty of chances with Barzy flying all over the place.

 

[Sparksrus3]

Moulson has the Bluto Blutarski stat line
12 games - 0 . 0

Fat drunk and stupid is no way to go through life

 

[CupHolders]

Ladd clearly was affected by his injury last year. His skating has looked substantially better this year. Also, he is producing respectable numbers currently AND has traditionally been a second half player. I'm expecting 50+ point this year.

 

[BarBeauWahlDobLok]

Ladd clearly was affected by his injury last year. His skating has looked substantially better this year. Also, he is producing respectable numbers currently AND has traditionally been a second half player. I'm expecting 50+ point this year.

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