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Islanders' Andrew Ladd: Three points for Bridgeport

Ladd was placed on long-term IR and sent to Bridgeport on a conditioning assignment. He can be recalled at anytime, but with the Islanders playing so well it would seem that the team doesn't want to make any changes to their lineup unless an injury or trade were to force them to do so.

Islanders' Andrew Ladd: Placed on long-term IR

Ladd has been a bust since signing as a free agent with the Islanders before the 2016-17 season, and the Islanders aren't in any rush to insert him back into their lineup. Since Ladd is now on LTIR, the Islanders no longer have to activate him when his conditioning stint with Bridgeport of the AHL is over. General manager Lou Lamoriello stated Saturday that Ladd will play Saturday and Sunday for Bridgeport before the team will decide what its next option should be. In 165 games for the Islanders, Ladd has 38 goals and 29 assists, including three goals and four assists in 14 games this season. The bottom line is with the team playing so well in his absence, the Isles won't be in any rush to activate Ladd and place him back in their lineup.

Islanders' Andrew Ladd: Headed for conditioning stint

The Islanders can leave Ladd down for three games or more if he's willing to stay there to build back up, though coach Lou Lamoriello indicated Saturday that the organization will reassess him after the two weekend contests, per Andrew Gross of Newsday. The veteran winger has been on the shelf since Nov. 13 with his lower-body issue, but his return would certainly be welcomed for an Islanders team that has struggled to find consistent scoring of late.

Islanders' Andrew Ladd: No timetable for return

Ladd stayed home from the Isles' two-game road trip, and coach Barry Trotz confirmed Friday that the veteran winger's return date is open-ended. Considering he hasn't played since Nov. 13, Ladd may be eased back into action when healthy.

Islanders' Andrew Ladd: Won't play Thursday

Thursday is the second of a quick two game road trip for the Islanders and the team decided it was best to leave Ladd at home so he could continue to skate and get himself back into game shape. Ladd may not be the answer, but with the team currently in a goal scoring slump (20 goals in last 10 games), he certainly can't hurt their offense and deserves a chance to see if he can be an offensive spark.