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Andrew Ladd

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Andrew Ladd
Ladd with the New York Islanders in March 2018
Born (1985-12-12) December 12, 1985 (age 38)
Maple Ridge, British Columbia, Canada
Height 6 ft 3 in (191 cm)
Weight 205 lb (93 kg; 14 st 9 lb)
Position Left wing
Shot Left
Played for Carolina Hurricanes
Chicago Blackhawks
Atlanta Thrashers
Winnipeg Jets
New York Islanders
Arizona Coyotes
National team  Canada
NHL draft 4th overall, 2004
Carolina Hurricanes
Playing career 2005–2022

Andrew Joseph Ladd (born December 12, 1985) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey winger who played for the Carolina Hurricanes, Chicago Blackhawks, Atlanta Thrashers, Winnipeg Jets, New York Islanders and Arizona Coyotes of the National Hockey League (NHL).

Ladd was drafted in 2004 by the Hurricanes and won the Stanley Cup with them in 2006. He won the Stanley Cup for a second time in 2010 with the Blackhawks.

Playing career

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Junior

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Ladd with the Blackhawks in November 2009

Ladd began his junior hockey career with the Coquitlam Express. He then progressed to the major junior Western Hockey League (WHL) with the Calgary Hitmen after being traded from the Vancouver Giants in exchange for Jamison Orr. He recorded 75 points in his rookie season, tops among first-year players and 15th in WHL scoring. His +39 plus/minus led the league, earning him the WHL Plus-Minus Award. In the off-season, Ladd was drafted in the first round, fourth overall, by the Carolina Hurricanes in the 2004 NHL Entry Draft.

Professional

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Carolina Hurricanes

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Ladd turned professional after two seasons with the Hitmen in 2005–06 with the Lowell Lock Monsters, the Hurricanes' American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate. He was called up to the Hurricanes in November, making his NHL debut, but soon suffered a knee injury in December which sidelined him until February. Ladd was assigned back to the Lowell Lock Monsters until March when he was recalled to join the Hurricanes for their playoff run. He contributed 5 points in 17 post-season games helping the Hurricanes to their first Stanley Cup championship. Ladd is also remembered for injuring Edmonton Oilers goaltender Dwayne Roloson in game one of the Stanley Cup Finals. Due to the injuries sustained in the collision, Roloson was unable to resume play for the remainder of the Stanley Cup Playoffs.

The following season, in 2006–07, Ladd solidified a roster spot with the Hurricanes, but suffered an injury for a second straight season, undergoing an emergency appendectomy on December 14, 2006. He finished the campaign with 21 points in 65 games.

Chicago Blackhawks

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In the midst of his third NHL season, Ladd was traded to the Chicago Blackhawks at the trade deadline on February 26, 2008, in exchange for Tuomo Ruutu. By joining the Blackhawks, Ladd was reunited with three former minor hockey teammates, Troy Brouwer, Brent Seabrook and Colin Fraser, who all played together with the Pacific Vipers.[1]

Ladd enjoyed a breakout season with the Blackhawks in the 2008–09 season having finished the season with 15 goals and 34 assists for 49 points in all 82 games as the Blackhawks as a team finished the season as the fourth seed in the Western Conference to qualify for the playoffs for the first time since 2002. Ladd and the Blackhawks would make a surprisingly deep playoff run in the 2009 playoffs by defeating the fiftht seeded Calgary Flames and upset the third seeded Vancouver Canucks in the first two rounds in six games in each series but then would fall to the defending Stanley Cup Champion and second seeded Detroit Red Wings in the Western Conference Finals in five games.[2]

In a game against the Detroit Red Wings on March 7, 2010, Ladd scored his first NHL hat trick, though Detroit won the game 5–4. Ladd maintained his durability during the 2009–10 season having finished the season playing in all 82 games once more with 17 goals and 21 assists for 38 points recorded as the Blackhawks continued to strive as a team having clinched the second seed in the Western Conference. Ladd and the Blackhawks would go on another lengthy playoff run by defeating the seventh seeded Nashville Predators in six games, the third seeded Vancouver Canucks in the six games in the second round for the second straight year and sweeping the top-seeded San Jose Sharks in the Western Conference Finals before defeating the seventh seeded Philadelphia Flyers in six games in the 2010 Stanley Cup Finals as the Blackhawks won their first Stanley Cup since 1961 and fourth in franchise history and the second Stanley Cup of Ladd's career.[3] Ladd missed the first three games of the Finals with a shoulder injury before returning to the lineup for the final three games of the series and eventually finished the 2010 playoffs playing in 19 games with three goals and three assists for six points.[4]

Ladd as captain of the Winnipeg Jets in March 2013

Atlanta Thrashers / Winnipeg Jets

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On July 1, 2010, in a salary-cap move, Ladd was traded to the Atlanta Thrashers in exchange for defenceman Ivan Vishnevskiy and Atlanta's second-round choice in the 2011 NHL Entry Draft (used to select Adam Clendening), joining Dustin Byfuglien, Ben Eager and Brent Sopel, who had been traded from the Blackhawks a week earlier. During the 2010–11 season, on November 18, Ladd was named as the captain of the Thrashers, with Byfuglien and Tobias Enström as alternates. Ladd was awarded the team MVP award at the completion of the season.[5] On November 21, Ladd recorded his 100th NHL assist on a goal by Dustin Byfuglien in a 2–1 overtime win over the New York Islanders. He ended the season with 29 goals and 30 assists for 59 points in 81 games.

On July 5, 2011, Ladd signed a five-year, US$22 million contract with the franchise, as they became the Winnipeg Jets.[6] On November 25, Ladd scored his 100th NHL goal in a 3–1 win over his former team, the Carolina Hurricanes on Hurricanes' goaltender and former teammate Cam Ward.[7] He finished the 2011–12 season with 28 goals and 22 assists for 50 points in all 82 games played.

On October 26, 2014, Ladd recorded his 200th NHL assist on a goal by Bryan Little in a 2–1 overtime win over the Colorado Avalanche.[8] Ladd ended the season with 24 goals and 38 assists for 62 points in 81 games leading the team in assists and points as the Jets qualified for the playoffs for the first time since relocating from Atlanta as the team finished as the eighth and final seed in the Western Conference. In the first round of the 2015 playoffs, Ladd and the Jets would face the top-seeded Anaheim Ducks who would go on to sweep the Jets in four games.[9] Ladd would finish the series goalless with one assist for one point on all four games.

On February 18, 2016, in a 6–5 shootout loss against the Tampa Bay Lightning, Ladd scored his 200th NHL goal on Lightning' goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy.[10]

Return to Chicago

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In the 2015–16 season, in the final year of his contract and with the Jets out of playoff contention, on February 25, 2016, Ladd was traded back to the Blackhawks (along with Jay Harrison and Matt Fraser) in exchange for Marko Daňo and a 2016 first-round draft pick.[11] As a trade deadline rental for the defending Stanley Cup champion Blackhawks, Ladd appeared in the final 19 games of the season for the Blackhawks, where he recorded eight goals and four assists for 12 points and generally skated with captain Jonathan Toews and Andrew Shaw on the team's first line. Ladd also played in all seven of the Blackhawks games in the 2016 playoffs in their first round exit in seven games to the St. Louis Blues, tallying one goal and one assist.[12]

Ladd with the Islanders in October 2016

New York Islanders

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On July 1, 2016, Ladd signed as a free agent to a seven-year, $38.5 million contract with the New York Islanders.[13] Despite hoping to replace the Islanders' losses of Kyle Okposo and Frans Nielsen to free agency, Ladd struggled in his first few games with the Islanders, going his first five games without a point and his first 12 games without a goal. The subpar performance of Ladd and other Islanders players led to the mid-season firing of head coach Jack Capuano on January 17, 2017. At the time of the firing, Ladd had eight goals and four assists in 40 games, but under new head coach Doug Weight, Ladd's performance increased. Ladd scored 15 goals in the next 38 games. He finished the 2016–17 season with 23 goals, eight assists, and 31 points in 78 games played.

On March 26, 2019, it was announced that Ladd, after appearing in 26 games through the season, would miss the remainder of the 2018–19 season due to a torn ACL.[14]

On November 14, 2019, Ladd was placed on waivers by the Islanders and was then assigned to the Islanders' AHL affiliate, the Bridgeport Sound Tigers, on November 15.[15][16] On December 21, 2019, Ladd was recalled to the Islanders to replace injured Islanders winger Cal Clutterbuck.

In January 2021, in preparation for the pandemic-shortened 2020–21 season, Ladd was re-assigned to directly join the Bridgeport Sound Tigers training camp.[17][18]

Arizona Coyotes

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Following the fifth season of his contract with the Islanders, Ladd's tenure with the club ended when he was traded to the Arizona Coyotes on July 17, 2021. The Islanders also sent Arizona second-round selections in 2021 and 2022 and a conditional third-round pick in 2023.[19][20] He played his 1,000th NHL game on April 20, 2022 against his former team, the Chicago Blackhawks at Gila River Arena.[21]

Prior to the 2022–23 season, it was announced Ladd failed his physical due to a nagging knee issue and would spend the last year of his contract on the injured reserve.[22]

On September 10, 2023, Ladd announced his retirement from the NHL.[23]

International play

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Medal record
Representing  Canada
Ice hockey
World Junior Championships
Gold medal – first place 2005 Grand Forks

During his junior career, Ladd played for Team Canada at the 2005 World Junior Championships in Grand Forks, North Dakota where he was joined by former minor hockey and future Chicago Blackhawks teammates Colin Fraser and Brent Seabrook. The trio helped Canada win their first gold medal of a five-year championship run. He was chosen as an alternative captain for team Canada at the 2011 IIHF tournament.

Career statistics

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Regular season and playoffs

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Regular season Playoffs
Season Team League GP G A Pts PIM GP G A Pts PIM
2001–02 Port Coquitlam Buckaroos PIJHL 42 15 22 37 49
2001–02 Vancouver Giants WHL 1 0 0 0 0
2002–03 Coquitlam Express BCHL 58 15 40 55 61
2003–04 Calgary Hitmen WHL 71 30 45 75 119 7 1 6 7 10
2004–05 Calgary Hitmen WHL 65 19 26 45 167 12 7 4 11 18
2005–06 Lowell Lock Monsters AHL 25 11 8 19 61
2005–06 Carolina Hurricanes NHL 29 6 5 11 4 17 2 3 5 4
2006–07 Carolina Hurricanes NHL 65 11 10 21 46
2007–08 Albany River Rats AHL 2 1 0 1 4
2007–08 Carolina Hurricanes NHL 43 9 9 18 31
2007–08 Chicago Blackhawks NHL 20 5 7 12 4
2008–09 Chicago Blackhawks NHL 82 15 34 49 28 17 3 1 4 12
2009–10 Chicago Blackhawks NHL 82 17 21 38 67 19 3 3 6 12
2010–11 Atlanta Thrashers NHL 81 29 30 59 39
2011–12 Winnipeg Jets NHL 82 28 22 50 64
2012–13 Winnipeg Jets NHL 48 18 28 46 22
2013–14 Winnipeg Jets NHL 78 23 31 54 57
2014–15 Winnipeg Jets NHL 81 24 38 62 72 4 0 1 1 4
2015–16 Winnipeg Jets NHL 59 17 17 34 39
2015–16 Chicago Blackhawks NHL 19 8 4 12 6 7 1 1 2 16
2016–17 New York Islanders NHL 78 23 8 31 45
2017–18 New York Islanders NHL 73 12 17 29 24
2018–19 New York Islanders NHL 26 3 8 11 16
2018–19 Bridgeport Sound Tigers AHL 2 1 4 5 2
2019–20 Bridgeport Sound Tigers AHL 34 11 3 14 10
2019–20 New York Islanders NHL 4 1 0 1 4 1 0 0 0 0
2020–21 Bridgeport Sound Tigers AHL 1 0 0 0 0
2021–22 Arizona Coyotes NHL 51 7 5 12 47
NHL totals 1,001 256 294 550 615 65 9 9 18 48

International

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Year Team Event Result GP G A Pts PIM
2005 Canada WJC 1st place, gold medalist(s) 6 3 4 7 2
2011 Canada WC 5th 7 0 0 0 2
2012 Canada WC 5th 8 1 4 5 2
2013 Canada WC 5th 8 3 3 6 4
Junior totals 6 3 4 7 2
Senior totals 23 4 7 11 8

Awards

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References

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  1. ^ "From Vipers to Hawks, they're still together". The Vancouver Sun. February 7, 2009. Archived from the original on April 22, 2009. Retrieved February 9, 2009.
  2. ^ Pollyea, Ryan (May 27, 2009). "Blackhawks End Season in OT". NBC Chicago. Archived from the original on October 26, 2021. Retrieved May 10, 2010.
  3. ^ Jesse Rogers (May 25, 2010). "Hawks' Ladd expected back vs. Flyers". espn.com. ESPN. Retrieved August 20, 2024.
  4. ^ Dan Gelston (June 9, 2010). "Blackhawks win first Stanley Cup since 1961". sandiegounion.com. San Diego Union. Retrieved April 15, 2024.
  5. ^ Vivlamore, Chris (April 11, 2011). "Little: Snyder trophy an 'honor'". The Atlanta Constitution. p. C9. Retrieved June 3, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
  6. ^ "Andrew Ladd signs extension with Jets". ESPN. July 5, 2011. Retrieved July 6, 2011.
  7. ^ Tim Campbell (November 25, 2011). "Jets blow away Hurricanes 3-1". winnipegfreepress.com. Winnipeg Free Press. Retrieved August 20, 2024.
  8. ^ Judy Own The Canadien Press (October 26, 2014). "Bryan Little scores in OT to lead Winnipeg Jets over Colorado Avalanche 2-1". pentictonherald.com. Penticton Herald. Retrieved August 20, 2024.
  9. ^ AP (April 17, 2015). "Corey Perry scores two goals in the third as Ducks rally over Jets". espn.com. ESPN. Retrieved August 5, 2024.
  10. ^ Corey Long (February 19, 2016). "Lightning top Jets in shootout". nhl.com. National Hockey League. Retrieved August 20, 2016.
  11. ^ "Blackhawks make big move in bringing back winger Andrew Ladd". Chicago Tribune. February 25, 2016. Retrieved February 2, 2024.
  12. ^ Lazerus, Mark (April 13, 2016). "Andrew Ladd makes it to Game 1 in time". Chicago Sun-Times. Retrieved August 27, 2016.
  13. ^ "Andrew Ladd signs 7-year deal with New York Islanders". Sportsnet.ca. July 1, 2016. Retrieved July 1, 2016.
  14. ^ Kandrach, Sasha (March 26, 2019). "Isles Day to Day: Ladd Out For Season". National Hockey League. Retrieved March 26, 2019.
  15. ^ Wright, Cory (November 14, 2019). "Isles Day to Day: Ladd Placed on Waivers". National Hockey League. Retrieved November 18, 2019.
  16. ^ "Islanders' Andrew Ladd: Clears waivers". CBSSports.com. November 15, 2019. Retrieved November 18, 2019.
  17. ^ "2020-21 Training Camp Roster". soundtigers.com. January 22, 2021. Archived from the original on January 27, 2021. Retrieved February 8, 2021.
  18. ^ "Sound Tigers Face Bruins To Kick Off 2020-21 Season". soundtigers.com. February 5, 2021. Archived from the original on February 5, 2021. Retrieved February 8, 2021.
  19. ^ "Coyotes Acquire Ladd, Draft Picks from Isles for Future Consideration". NHL.com. July 17, 2021. Retrieved July 18, 2021.
  20. ^ "Islanders send Ladd, picks to Arizona Coyotes". The Sports Network. July 17, 2021. Retrieved July 17, 2021.
  21. ^ "Andrew Ladd Thrilled & Proud to Reach 1,000 NHL Games". NHL.com. April 20, 2022. Retrieved December 7, 2022.
  22. ^ @CraigSMorgan (September 22, 2022). "Coyotes forward Andrew Ladd did not pass his physical & will go on LTIR. His thrice surgically repaired knee is still an issue. Per terms of the trade that brought him to AZ last summer, the Coyotes will get the conditional 2023 3rd-round pick they acquired from the Islanders" (Tweet). Retrieved March 31, 2024 – via Twitter.
  23. ^ "Two-time Stanley Cup winner Andrew Ladd announces retirement from NHL". Sportsnet. September 10, 2023. Retrieved September 11, 2023.
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Awards and achievements
Preceded by Carolina Hurricanes first round draft pick
2004
Succeeded by
Preceded by Atlanta Thrashers captain
2010–11
Succeeded by
Franchise relocated to Winnipeg
Preceded by
Franchise relocated from Atlanta
Winnipeg Jets captain
201116
Succeeded by