Waived: [NYI] Andrew Ladd (cleared)

[ucanthanzalthetruth]

Thread worthy I think

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[qqaz]

3 more years after this one, at 5.5 million cap hit. He'll clear.

 

[DarkHorse2]

Is there a chance there's a team desperate enough for a forward to take a shot?

 

[DannyGallivan]

He used to be such an effective player.

 

[SLAYER]

Ouch. He was never the same after his sports hernia surgery.

 

[DudeWhereIsMakar]

I think Winnipeg gives him a chance if they get 50% off.

 

[uncleben]

All these veterans dwindling.
They should do some musical chairs.

Ladd > Vancouver
Eriksson > Los Angeles
Kovalchuk > New York


(j/k)

 

[robertocarlos]

I think Winnipeg gives him a chance if they get 50% off.

We're not that stupid.

 

[RustyCat]

As a Winnipeg I really liked him during his time here. He is no where near the same player but there is a part of me that would love him back on the fourth line. Just not at that price tag.

 

[PuckItUp27]

Would be amazing if somebody claims him but won't happen

 

[Kranix]

He's warshed due to injuries and age

 

[YP44]

All these veterans dwindling.
They should do some musical chairs.

Ladd > Vancouver
Eriksson > Los Angeles
Kovalchuk > New York


(j/k)

Why would LA do this?
Why Would Vancouver?
New York would

 

[benedictTavares]

He has ZERO chance of being claimed. Any GM that claims that contract should be fired.

 

[slurpee addict]

We're not that stupid.

uhhhh... Yes we are. Thanks god we can't fit him into our cap

 

[BergyTime37]

That 2016 free agency class was just brutal, it has to go down as one of the worst ever. Shame to see so many players from that class barely hanging on to NHL gigs. Hopefully Ladd will find his game down in Bridgeport highly doubt he gets claimed.

 

[Extra Texture]

I still cant believe he got a 7 year deal. More power to him for getting that payday in 2016, but good lord.

 

[Isles Shawn]

Someone please claim him.

 

[blinkman360]

I still cant believe he got a 7 year deal. More power to him for getting that payday in 2016, but good lord.

IMO aside from the Vanek trade this was Garth's worst move. He buckled under the fan pressure of "SIGN SOMEONE!!!" and the best he could do was Ladd. Unfortunate.

 

[SI90]

is there a bigger Savage than Lou Lamoriello?




Finally the islanders organization is making big league decisions.

 

[Danvalanche]

If he was making 1-2.5 less this would be a different story I feel. I think he’s still good for 20-30 points for sure.

 

[Filthy Dangles]

Peter Chiarelli has entered the chat

 

[King Woodballs]

That contract aged as well as most people though it would

 

[uncleben]

Why would LA do this?
Why Would Vancouver?
New York would

simply put they wouldn't

Vancouver would shed some salary, and have been looking to move Loui for a while, but they wouldn't want to take on more term from Ladd.
LA would need incentive.

Just a number of high paid vets with term having a hard time fitting in right now, is all

 

[Channelcat]

He was done even in his last season with Winnipeg. That was a shockingly bad contract. 7 years 38.5M$ for a guy who was already done? The only explanation is that Snow hadn't even seen him play. It was just stunning.

 

[jetsforever]

Whoa, that makes me kind of sad
He was our #1LW and captain for years - I'd definitely try him out in the bottom 6 if it wasn't for that contract