Blackhawks fans react to Andrew Ladd trade

Ladd celebrates with Duncan Keith after scoring a goal in Game 3 of the 2009 Western Conference Final. | Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images

Chicago strengthened its Stanley Cup chances by bringing back veteran winger Andrew Ladd on Thursday.

The trade marks the return of the left winger to Chicago, where he spent part of three seasons after coming over from Carolina at the trade deadline in 2008.

Blackhawks acquire Andrew Ladd from WinnipegLadd was one of the first cap casualties following the Blackhawks’ 2010 championship. Nearly six years later, Chicago fans are glad to have him back.

What a day for Chicago sports! Welcome home, Dexter Fowler and Andrew Ladd!
— alexander owen ⚒ (@lexanderOwen) February 26, 2016

so excited to have Ladd back on chicago😍😍😍👏🏼
— Steph (@stephchristiex) February 26, 2016

Andrew ladd just sealed the deal on another cup
— Colin (@colin_callaghan) February 26, 2016

Everyone's talking about Fowler being back with the Cubs but I'm just happy that Ladd is a Blackhawk again😍 pic.twitter.com/iy8EvRnnf0
— Gavin Pfieffer (@g_pfief_) February 26, 2016

When I first heard speculation re: Ladd a few weeks ago I lol'd and thought there was no way. I'm so happy to be wrong. #Blackhawks
— 📷 Doug 📷 (@dogmile71) February 26, 2016

Welcome back Ladd!!! 🏆🏆🏆🏆
— Gunnar (@Gunns_G) February 26, 2016

When you realize Andrew Ladd's back in the chi pic.twitter.com/UhrEdn9QWd
— trubisky is elite ok (@BallinLikeLauri) February 26, 2016

I cried when Ladd left Chicago. CRIED. Now I'm SO HAPPY!!!
— Mary (@mchastain81) February 26, 2016

We got Ladd back now all we need is Saad back
— Tony Stenulson (@TonyStenulson) February 26, 2016

@19JToews im back baby😉 pic.twitter.com/ZtohBu6Jnh
— trubisky is elite ok (@BallinLikeLauri) February 26, 2016

It was sad seeing Ladd leave after the 2010 Cup. Really happy to see him back in Chicago.
— Brendan Stiles (@thebstiles) February 26, 2016

Welcome back Ladd 🚨 #LetsGetFour🏆
— Luke Kahl (@BigBabyKahl) February 26, 2016

16 Andrew Ladd photos from his first stint with the Blackhawks

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