SPORTSNET’S Elliotte Friedman reports the Winnipeg Jets have traded left wing Andrew Ladd, defenseman Jay Harrison and forward Matt Fraser to the Chicago Blackhawks in exchange for right wing Marko Dano, a first-round draft pick plus a conditional pick, reportedly a third-round pick in 2018 if the Blackhawks win the Stanley Cup this year.
Jets ship Andrew Ladd to the Blackhawks.
SPECTOR’S NOTE: The Jets also retain 38 percent of Ladd’s remaining cap hit. I doubt there’s any real surprise that Ladd got traded or that he’s returning to the Blackhawks, where he won his second Stanley Cup in 2010.
The writing was on the wall for the now-former Jets captain when Dustin Byfuglien received a lucrative new contract. The Jets were willing to invest in one or the other but not both. Having decided on Byfuglien, it was only a matter of time until Ladd was traded.
Though it’s been nearly six years since Ladd last skated with the Blackhawks, he shouldn’t have much difficulty fitting back into their roster. Head coach Joel Quenneville is still behind the bench plus the core of Jonathan Toews, Patrick Kane, Duncan Keith and Brent Seabrook remains intact. Given Ladd’s experience and physical two-way style, he should be a good fit at left wing on either their first or second line. With the Jets retaining part of his remaining cap hit, it should allow the Blackhawks sufficient cap room to pursue a depth defenseman. Harrison won’t be it, as he’s been in the minors this season with Fraser.
The Jets receive a promising winger in Dano, who the Blackhawks acquired from Columbus last summer in the Brandon Saad trade. The 21-year-old is considered to be a versatile offensive forward, but he only played 13 games this season with the ‘Hawks, along with 23 points in 34 games with their AHL farm team. Dano has potential, but the fact he’s now on his third team in a year raises some questions about his future as an NHL scorer. He’ll get an opportunity to prove himself on a Jets club that isn’t engaged in a full-blown rebuild, but is nevertheless in a state of transition.
good trade for both!! blackhawks want back to back
Short n sweet of it…agree
Win win considering all parts n factors considered.
This will jump start a mini arms race IMO.
LA n Anaheim n Dallas in the west could make the lEad up to the TDL fun to watch.
Q: will the Caps or TB or NYR make huge moves?
Q: will more surprises of players not rumoured now be moved?
Q: has the cap uncertainty made the TDL better or worse?
Just gonna throw this out there but I think the cost of rentals just went up…cant see anyway guys like Parenteau Vrbata get less than expected now.
Short n sweet of it…agree
Win win considering all parts.
Danko, maybe just in demand or just in the wrong place at the wrong time. Might just be a quiet Monday after all.
if noon seems to want Dano….I’ll trade you Tanner Glass for him lol
I can think of a couple of players I`d trade for him too Marincin and Bernier in a heart beat
Lyle, if you go to the Chicago website, click on the draft pick tracker. which shows what picks Chicago has and where they have traded the picks and for who they got for those picks. It shows that the jets don`t get a 3rd round pick if Chicago wins the cup. It says Winnipeg gets Chicago`s 1st rd pick in 2018 if they win the cup.
According to Sportsnet, it’s a conditional third in 2018 if they win the Cup.
But, Lyle, this is the Chicago website. You would think they would know and it clear states to Winnipeg 2018 1st rd pick based on Chicago`s playoff performance in 2016. Dregers tweet the 3rd was based on what he had heard, could they be wrong.
NHL.com also refers to a condition third in 2018. There could be some confusion from one end or the other. Until there is further mutual clarification, I’m sticking with the original report.
Did you check the Chicago web site, under draft pick tracker, future draft picks
As per TSN: The 2018 third-round pick is contingent on the Blackhawks winning the Stanley Cup this June. If they do not win the Cup, there will be no pick.
Ya 3rd round conditional pick
I believe the Jets did Ladd a favor for his service.
Dano playing for 3 teams as a first round pick, begins to look like a problem. The Jets retained salary on a guy who many believed was the most sought after player or at least one of the top 3 players rumored shows the Bowman fleeced the Jets. I am thinking the Jets only had one team the were talking to and got what was offered.
totally disagree.. that dano is a good player just couldn’t crack the top 2 lines in chi good trade for both! I like chi taking ladd over Eriksson much better for the playoffs
Will the Jets keep Dano in the lineup or send him down to the minors?
I would expect them to keep him in Winnipeg for now.
any time you can get a first and a third round pick and prospect for a rental player its a good deal.
The 3rd only if Hawks win the cup or its gone.
Good thing Chevy doesnt trade much the rest of the NHL might not have any good young player, first Kane and Bogo now this…
Jets are really going to be good at some point with sll this youth and another first.
Trouba, Connor, Petan, Harkins, Roslovic, Spacek, De Leo, Morrissey, Kostalek, Comrie, Hellebuyck, Kosmachuck, Ehlers, Lemieux, Scheifele and now throw Dano on top of that.
Quite the stockpile for sure.
Big Q is can Chevy find the right chemistry?
you missed Lowry and Armia
Being a Jets fan it’s sad to see Ladd go, however the Jets did get a solid return for an expiring contract. Dano I do not see as a problem. He’s an excellent forward prospect that just couldn’t crack the top 6 in Chicago and has the upside that Chevy would be looking for to make this happen. Considering how the Jets have drafted since the return to Winnipeg, even at #30, is likely going to be a solid NHL player in a few years too.
While I think Chicago definitely benefits now from the trade, I think they gave up a little too much. Dano has a lot of potential and his cheap contract could have helped the Hawks a lot in the future.
Is it just me or could the Jests (ha) gotten more for Ladd? Dano isn’t anything great and a low 1st?