Andrew Ladd
Team: Chicago Blackhawks Age: 30 Status: UFA
2015-16 Stats
GP: 78 G: 25 A: 21 P: 46 +/-: -13 PIM: 45
Possessing a similar skillset to Gabriel Landeskog, Ladd gets the nod on this list over Milan Lucic because, well, the Avalanche have no chance at landing Lucic. Though likely still too expensive, Ladd offers enough leadership for the Avalanche to consider.
As a point producer, Ladd is decent, but is coming off an off season. He was a little down defensively as well, but is usually very reliable in that regard.
Ladd is a great locker room guy, and a leader on the ice. He also owns two Stanley Cup rings, which is not to be undervalued. As a playoff performer, while he has plenty of experience, his numbers disappoint offensively.
Ladd will likely cash in with somebody this offseason. On the ice, he might not be exactly what the Avalanche are looking for. Off the ice is a different story altogether.
Estimated cost: $5.5-6.5 million per season.
