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.
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Ladd 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
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
Stats via Hockey-Reference
