Andrew Ladd appears to be prioritizing winning and familiarity over money as he gets set to hit unrestricted free agency.
As such, he's willing to re-sign with the Chicago Blackhawks at a discounted rate.
"I'm at the point in my career where I can make decisions based on being in a good situation and at the end of the day, I don't think it's all about money for me," Ladd said, according to Chris Kuc of the Chicago Tribune.
"It's about being in a good place for my family and being on a team that's going to contend every year. You'd be crazy not to want to be a part of this group, this organization and we'll see what happens."
Ladd's coming off a five-year, $22-million contract he signed with the Winnipeg Jets in 2011, and is in line for a hefty raise on the open market.
Winger Andrew Shaw is a restricted free agent and the Blackhawks are usually right up against the salary-cap ceiling, so it remains to be seen how much of a discount Ladd would actually be willing to take to stick with the club.
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