Ever since he was signed to a massive seven-year $38.5 million deal ($5.5 million AAV) in the summer of 2016, Andrew Ladd has had a rough go with the New York Islanders.
In that first 2016-17 season, the thought was that the two-time Stanley Cup winner would play alongside John Tavares to give the Isles former captain that top-line winger he'd always needed. But by November that was no longer the case.
By November 7th, 2016, Ladd was playing on the Isles fourth line. November 7th was also the day Ladd scored his first goal and second point for the Islanders.