Forward Andrew Ladd landed a big free-agent contract Friday, signing a seven-year deal with the New York Islanders.
Andy Strickland of Fox Sports Midwest reported Ladd's seven-year deal includes a $5.5 million cap hit. SportsCentre noted Ladd's deal with the Islanders pays him $5.5 million per season.
The 30-year-old winger split the 2015-16 season between the Winnipeg Jets and Chicago Blackhawks, posting 25 goals and 46 points in 78 games. He also registered two points in seven playoff games for the Hawks.
Ladd spent parts of six seasons with the Jets after stints with the Carolina Hurricanes and the Blackhawks. He has scored at least 23 goals in each of the past six campaigns with the exception of the lockout-shortened 2012-13 season.
He possesses ideal size at 6'3" and 200 pounds and also boasts the intangibles that teams often look for on the free-agent market.
In addition to being a two-time Stanley Cup winner, Ladd served as the Jets' captain for parts of five seasons, which reflects on his leadership abilities.
Ladd was viewed primarily as a rental when Chica ...
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