Ladd cleared COVID-19 protocols and will practice Friday, Arizona Coyotes Insider Craig Morgan reports.

EDGE Analysis

The veteran missed six games while following the league's protocols. As long as Ladd is in game shape, he will likely play Saturday against the Stars and look to build on his four points in 13 games this season.

Ladd entered the NHL's COVID-19 protocols on Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

It's unclear whether Ladd tested positive for the virus. The 35-year-old forward, who has tallied three goals and an assist through 13 games this season, will miss Saturday's game in Nashville and presumably longer until he clears protocols.

Ladd scored a power-play goal, doled out three hits and added two PIM in Friday's 2-1 loss to the Blackhawks.

EDGE Analysis

Ladd has scored in consecutive contests for the first time since 2018. The 35-year-old winger is up to three goals, one assist, 14 shots on net, 22 hits and 10 PIM in 13 outings while holding down a middle-six role for the rebuilding Coyotes. The situation is awful from a fantasy perspective, but he could have some appeal in the deepest of formats.

Ladd scored a goal and went plus-2 in Wednesday's 5-2 loss to the Wild.

EDGE Analysis

Ladd was one of few Coyotes to have a decent game Wednesday. He scored at 14:10 of the first period. The 35-year-old winger ended a seven-game point drought with the tally, and he's at three points, 13 shots on net, 19 hits and a minus-8 rating in 12 contests. Expecting a bounce-back year for Ladd is a bit unreasonable, but he'll likely remain in the lineup more often than not.

Ladd logged an assist in Thursday's 5-1 loss to the Oilers.

EDGE Analysis

With two points in four games for the Coyotes, Ladd has already exceeded the one goal he had in 2019-20 with the Islanders. The 35-year-old winger didn't play in the NHL last season, and his resurfacing with the Coyotes is a little surprising. He's worked in a top-six role with his new team, so there's a chance he could earn some interest in deeper fantasy formats if he can maintain a solid scoring pace.

Ladd scored his first goal of the season in Saturday's 2-1 shootout loss to the Sabres.

EDGE Analysis

The veteran winger gave the Coyotes an early 1-0 lead midway through the first period, but it was the only offense Arizona could muster in regulation or overtime. Ladd hasn't had a 20-goal season in the NHL since 2016-17 with the Islanders, but he should at least provide some valuable experience for a squad in full rebuild mode.

Ladd was traded from the Islanders to the Coyotes on Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

Ladd didn't play in the NHL last season, as the 35-year-old winger wasn't able to win a job with the Islanders. Saturday's trade is about as pure a salary dump as ever -- the Coyotes received three draft picks and didn't give up any tangible assets in the deal. It's unlikely Ladd cracks the lineup in Arizona, and it's unclear if he'll even be able to play with AHL Tucson after appearing in just 67 total games at any level in the last three seasons.

Ladd is now playing for Bridgeport of the AHL, Michael Fornabaio of the Connecticut Post reports.

EDGE Analysis

The Islanders had kept Ladd on the taxi squad for the first two months of the season, but he had yet to see any game action. Bridgeport is where he is most likely to spend the rest of this season unless the Isles can pull a rabbit out of their hat and trade him.

Ladd isn't likely to play with the Islanders this season or possibly ever again, Arthur Staple of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

The trade deadline is approaching and the Islanders will likely try to deal Ladd and other assets to move his contract. Ladd is buried on the Islanders and would need several injuries at the same time to happen to see any ice time.

Ladd was assigned to the Islanders' taxi squad Thursday, per CBS.

EDGE Analysis

Ladd has been in the minors since Jan. 23, but he'll get a chance to practice with the big club for the time being. Nonetheless, don't expect to see him in the Isles' lineup anytime soon.