Posts About "Andrew Ladd"
Ladd Trade Was, Is & Will Be Good for Jets
June 4th, 2018 Entering the 2015-16 NHL season, Winnipeg Jets' general manager Kevin Cheveldayoff had two pending unrestricted free-agents with their hands out for long-term contracts — Andrew Ladd and Dustin Byfuglien — and money in his pocket to please only one. We all know how it turned out. Cheveldayoff chose to re-up his big defenseman and...
Strome & Ladd Key to Islanders Playoff Run
February 2nd, 2017 Undefeated in regulation since Doug Weight took over as head coach, the New York Islanders are just three points out of a playoff spot. With three games in-hand over the Philadelphia Flyers as well, the Islanders definitely control their own destiny. Thanks to the superb play of John Tavares and Thomas Greiss this season, the...
Recap: Ladd Leads Islanders Past Canadiens
January 27th, 2017 Andrew Ladd scored twice while Josh Bailey added a late insurance goal as the New York Islanders downed the Montreal Canadiens 3-1 Thursday at the Barclays Center. The win increased the Islanders' point streak to six games (5-0-1) as the two teams head into the All-Star weekend. Interim coach Doug Weight said his team's performance...
Islanders That Need to Step up for Weight
January 19th, 2017 Thanks to a 17-17-8 record through the New York Islanders' first 42 games, Jack Capuano is out of a job. And before things get better, there will be a transition. Doug Weight’s promotion to interim coach isn’t a new chapter for the team. But with 40 games left to play, it could be a golden opportunity for the team and several...
5 Things Learned from Capuano Firing
January 19th, 2017 The New York Islanders relieved head coach Jack Capuano of his coaching duties Tuesday. The move was not a surprise with the team mired in last place in the Eastern Conference. The Isles have been a major disappointment so far this season. The team has clearly taken a step back after posting back-to-back 100-point seasons the past two...
Can the Islanders Season be Saved?
January 3rd, 2017 With Jaroslav Halak’s demotion to the American Hockey League and the surprise hot streaks of Anders Lee and Andrew Ladd, the New York Islanders ended 2016 in seventh place in the Metropolitan Division. There's little to be excited about for a team with a 15-15-6 through 36 games, though. However, with 46 games left to play, the...
