What does Ladd have? Severe hem roids from sitting in the press box too much?

I thought hem roids were against the NHL’s substamce policy.

All jokes aside, a long history of back and knee injuries, both of which meet the quality of life considerations the league looks for when deciding if someone’s LTIR eligible.

Hoffman >?

gross...the dude is a cancer.

oh...1/2 million too much on all your UFA's.

Ladd played in a playoff game, yes?

Ask Roid Brind'Amour. I bet he NOSE.

Jackets decline.
Not helping other teams with their cap crunch problems in the current COVID/flat cap situation.
They will need tomaintao. Lots of space to sign Dubois, Bjorkstramd, Werenski & Jones.

Yes which is why he won’t be on LTIR.

So did Boychuk.

Boychuk played in 3 playoff games after his eye injury.

Yes there is a better than good chance one of Hickey or Ladd join Boychuk on the LTIR. It is highly unlikely both of them can pass a physical. Much more likely that Barzal takes a bridge deal (3 years 21 million) then settling for 8 long term though. Also, only way we are signing Hoffman is if he is willing to take a single year due to the pandemic (for about 5-6). Lastly, Schneider has reportedly already agreed to a 1-year 700,000 deal, Martin and Green will come in closer to 1-1.5 with Matt possibly getting a second year....