Why would Ladd go to LITR when he's not hurt?

He has three documented ACL surgeries and a lingering back problem. I don't think Lou will have much trouble making him disappear. Arthur Staple already said it's possible, and another unnamed exec said yesterday in an Athletic article that "the old Robidas Island might be popping up in New York".

All Ladd has to do is not fight the Doctor's diagnosis. His alternative is riding the buses again for another 3 years in empty AHL arenas. Risk additional injury, illness, and be away from family. He's owed about $9m in real dollars. Just stay at home with your family and collect your checks.

Ah thanks. I knew he wasn't playing but i didn't know he had multiple injury issues