The clock was ticking for the Winnipeg Jets to agree to a deal with their captain in order to avoid salary arbitration. They beat the deadline by a few hours, signing Andrew Ladd to a five-year deal on Tuesday. Ladd, who was named captain of the Jets (then still known as the Atlanta Thrashers) in November, posted career-highs in goals (29) and points (59) during the 2010-11 campaign. The deal, which is reportedly for five years and $22 million, will pay Ladd $4 million next season and $4.5 million in each of the following four seasons. The 25-year-old is already...
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