Thrashers Land Andrew Ladd in Deal With Blackhawks

[HordiBrusk29]

The Atlanta Thrashers have acquired forward Andrew Ladd from the Chicago Blackhawks in exchange for defenseman Ivan Vishnevskiy and a second-round choice in the 2011 NHL Entry Draft, according to General Manager Rick Dudley.

"We’re pleased to add another power forward with size, skill and two Stanley Cup Championships to our roster," said Dudley. "At 24, Andrew has already been in the league for five years and is only getting better. He will add an element of grit, determination and skill to our group of forwards that will compliment what we have in place.”

Ladd appeared in all 82 games for the Chicago Blackhawks last season, posting 38 points (17 goals, 21 assists). He registered a career-high in goals, ranked third on the club in even-strength goals (17) and was eighth in points. Ladd earned his first career NHL hat trick on March 7 vs. Detroit. He added six points (three goals, three assists) in 19 Stanley Cup Playoff games, while helping the Blackhawks capture the 2010 Stanley Cup Championship.

The 6-2, 200-pound left wing has registered 149 points (63 goals, 86 assists) in 321 career games with Chicago and Carolina. He has added 15 points (eight goals, seven assists) in 53 Stanley Cup Playoff contests, including winning the 2006 Stanley Cup Championship with the Hurricanes. The Maple Ridge, British Columbia, native appeared in 27 American Hockey League games with Lowell and Albany from 2005 to 2008, tallying 20 points (12 goals, eight assists).

Prior to his professional career, Ladd earned 120 points (49 goals, 71 assists) and 286 penalty minutes in 137 games with Calgary and Vancouver of the Western Hockey League from 2001 to 2005. He also represented Canada in the 2005 World Junior Championship, posting seven points (three goals, four assists) in six games.

Ladd was originally selected by the Carolina in the first round, fourth overall, of the 2004 NHL Entry Draft.

Vishnevskiy, 22, recorded 36 points (10 goals, 26 assists) in 79 AHL games last season with Texas and Chicago. He led all Chicago defensemen in points, was first in assists and second in goals. The Barnaul, Russia, native added six assists in 14 Calder Cup Playoff contests with the Wolves.

The 6-0, 195-pound defenseman has posted 55 points (16 goals, 39 assists) in 146 career AHL games with Chicago, Texas and Peoria, along with two assists in five career NHL games with the Dallas Stars.

Vishnevskiy, who was originally selected by Dallas in the first round (27th overall) of the 2006 NHL Entry Draft, was acquired by the Thrashers from the Stars along with a fourth-round selection in the 2010 NHL Entry Draft (Ivan Telegin) in exchange for goaltender Kari Lehtonen on Feb. 9, 2010 .

[JKidd]

That's what Dreger is saying.

Waiting a "trade call" to finalize it though.

[Nightshade88]

Are they just gonna take all the Hawks players?

[Fighting Wombats]

Originally Posted by HordiBrusk29

As per TSN.

Well, with all the Hawks players, maybe they will win.

[caps87]

Do the Hawks have any grit left?

[caps05]

Originally Posted by caps87

Do the Hawks have anything left?

Fixed for accuracy.

Not much.

They have a major PITA coming up from juniors in Kyle Beach.

[avamania2003]

If this trade goes through why wouldn't they just add it to the Buffy trade ? Lol

[Redtown]

Hawks have 13 players signed and only 4.1 million of cap space left and they still have to resign Niemi.

More Hawks are going out. Either Sharp or Bolland.

[HordiBrusk29]

Apparently for a draft pick and a prospect.

[caps05]

Dreger is saying a draft pick and a prospect go to Chicago for Ladd.

The prospect now being reported as Ivan Vishnevskiy.

[JKidd]

I definitely wouldn't be expecting the Hawks to take on any more contracts, so picks and prospects are about all that's left.

Maybe a bench in the players lounge?

[The Crow]

Ivn Vishnevsky and a 2nd rounder.

Wow.

[ChiFighter]

Are you ****ing kidding me?

Thanks Dale Tallon, I hope you go **** Florida as much as you ****ed the Hawks you jackass!

[kam]

Originally Posted by Redtown

Hawks have 13 players signed and only 4.1 million of cap space left and they still have to resign Niemi.

More Hawks are going out. Either Sharp or Bolland.

4.1 million space left? I thought it was more. Blackhawks are really going to suck next year if Sharp or Bolland is gone too. Everytime I see a player leave, the first thing that pops in my head is Huet and Campbells contracts and spins me into a world of pissed off.

[chilly666]

Originally Posted by ChiFighter

Are you ****ing kidding me?

Thanks Dale Tallon, I hope you go **** Florida as much as you ****ed the Hawks you jackass!

shut up dude! if you didn't think that this was coming, you're lost. ladd wants almost $3 million per season that the hawks can't afford, so he was moved. sharp could still be going too.

to answer kam, redtown is correct. the hawks cap number is $4 million less due to bonus overage. the number i put it the hawks thread of $9 million is counting huet being in the ahl and not counting against the cap.