Edler's Mind Tricks

I really like this. He played for Green in junior and attributed a lot of his success there to the confidence and support that he got from his coaches there. I think he will fit in with Green and WD both. Ton of upside, 2011 11th overall pick. Much better chance of success than ~50th overall pick.

There was a lot of vitriol thrown at him, but it isn't his fault. Even if he doesn't have the upside of Nylander or Ehlers, he could end up as a better NHLer.

Wow, is everyone else watching the Chicago stream? Their announcers are unbelievable homers.. Way worse than the Johns.

I think he will be (rightfully) blamed for the Canucks missing the playoffs this year, which seems to be what the majority of your post deals with. On the other hand, I think he should be given credit for where the Canucks will be in a couple of years. Tanev, Lack, Corrado, Cassels, Eriksson, Jensen, Gaunce, Schroeder, Kassian, etc. If they play big parts in the next generation of Canuck success... I don't see why he wouldn't get credit.

I bet he wins a cup before we do.

If you are going to use plus/minus, at least use +/-rel. What is the Canuck's overall 5 on 5 goal differential against playoff teams? What is Garrison's compared to that? That will give you a more accurate picture.

The honey baker finalists were released today, Hutton was not one of them.

I did say that...

Horvat was named the second best defensive forward and best at faceoffs in his conference by the coaches.

I bet this thread explodes in popularity as we fall further and further

I don't lost all respect for a 19 year old doing everything he can to help his country win a gold. If you thought you could help Canada win a gold medal by diving and you were on the WJC team... Many would do the same. If he continues to do the same thing with the Canucks, sure. I choose to give him a chance though.

^LOL to Kesler for Neal. Neal is doing amazingly for Pitt. He is also a winger, which the Penguins need.

Be prepared for Edler to win a Norris with Detroit, though. That would happen.

I don't think anything will happen, but I want it to.

I think "enigmatic" isn't the best phrase. Underwhelming maybe.. But projections on draft quality often mean squat. I could see us moving up in this draft, especially if the unthinkable happens and Ekblad falls as far as Jones did.