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Islanders' Andrew Ladd: Another disappointing season

Ladd has proven to be a bust since signing a free-agent contract worth $38.5 million prior to the 2016-17 season with the Islanders. He has collected 35 goals and 25 assists since becoming an Islander and played primarily on the third line this past season. The Islanders' lines could look different next season if John Tavares departs via free agency, but as of now Ladd will once again be ticketed for third-line duty.

Islanders' Andrew Ladd: Scores winner late Tuesday

Ladd dished out a helper with 1:18 remaining in the second period before breaking a 3-3 tie with 2:03 left in the third. He came in with just one goal in his previous 32 games, so Ladd's fantasy value remains limited despite this strong performance.

Islanders' Andrew Ladd: One goal in last 31 games

Ladd is only in the second year of a seven-year $38.5 million contract with the Isles. This is a deal that could hamstring the team for the next few years. He was originally signed to play wing on a line with John Tavares but that proved to be wishful thinking. This season he only has 10 goals and 14 assists in 66 games and has played a majority of his time on the third-line.

Islanders' Andrew Ladd: Scoreless in last nine games

Ladd has been a disappointment since signing with the Islanders before the 2016-17 campaign. He was playing on a line with leading Calder Trophy candidate Matthew Barzal for most of this season until he suffered an upper-body injury on Jan. 5. Since his return, he has been relegated to the third line with Brock Nelson and Tanner Fritz. With only nine goals and 12 assists in 54 games so far, the Isles aren't getting much bang for their buck with Ladd.

Islanders' Andrew Ladd: Notches two helpers in loss

The veteran winger has now collected three assists through his past two contests. However, he spent the bulk of Monday's game skating with Brock Nelson and Cal Clutterbuck at five-on-five, and that trio doesn't project to be a consistent scoring threat moving forward. Ladd does now have a respectable nine tallies and 12 helpers through 45 games for the campaign, so he's definitely not a fantasy afterthought, either.