BedBeats™2.0 Posted February 20, 2013 Share Posted February 20, 2013 Edler will be part of a gianormus trade package for Weber this off-season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L'Orange Posted February 20, 2013 Author Share Posted February 20, 2013 Cheers. Not sure why he is being so picked on right now (usually the weak minded point towards a new contract), he actually has flirted with inconsistency thruout his whole time here. But so does every single good d-man in their first handful of years in the NHL. I reckon he will hit a good balance much sooner than later with his new back, and essentially playing out his training camp in games. The well-respected Scott Cullen, in his early season awards, cited Eddy, as a "close/other consideration" for the Norris. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BedBeats™2.0 Posted February 20, 2013 Share Posted February 20, 2013 You calling others weak minded? Seriously? The irony is delicious. Go buy Scott Cullen a beer. By the way there buddy, Edler isn't flirting with inconsistency. He married to it. Much like you are to mediocrity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L'Orange Posted February 20, 2013 Author Share Posted February 20, 2013 The irony is delicious. Who scored that one goal from the blueline, aside from Juice? Lulz. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L'Orange Posted February 20, 2013 Author Share Posted February 20, 2013 Edler will be part of a gianormus trade package for Weber this off-season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaMacNamedDre Posted February 20, 2013 Share Posted February 20, 2013 So far not impressed, LA last year was a nightmare for Edler , doesn't look like much has changed accept a new contract, 5 million a year for half ass effort, total defensive liability and a body check once every 5-7 games. If he doesn't come strong this year you might as well package with him a goalie and get a worthy piece back. Bieksa needs to start playing with some edge too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ugli Fruit Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 Edler seems very reluctant to take charge of plays. It's almost like he's worried he'll make mistakes, especially given Vancouver's fanbase and his new contract. Funnily enough, his caution seems to be working against him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Gumballthechewy Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 Zdeno Chara Duncan Keith Drew Doughty Ryan Suter Shea Weber Erik Karlsson Kris Letang Alex Pietrangelo Mike Green Those are basically the only 9 defensemen I would take over Alex Edler at the moment. Green is debatable, but I think he, like Edler, gets criminally underrated as a solid defensive defenseman. Victor Hedman is also fast entering this discussion. He's actually a lot like Edler but bigger and much better skater. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Socrates Posted February 27, 2013 Share Posted February 27, 2013 I knew a couple Edler loving clowns would be all over that statement lol. The fact is dmen in this league are a dime a dozen who would put up huge points with the Sedins so that doesn't wash with me. There should be a lot more to a top 4 minutes 5 million dman then Sedin aided point totals and Edler has been severely lacking in all the other departments. With Edlers complete useless play all over the ice and as wimpy that he is he sure wouldn't be in my top 4 making 5 million on a cup contending team because he is a complete liability. You guys are blind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Understand Posted February 27, 2013 Share Posted February 27, 2013 Edler...known for his accurate "drop passes" during the power play and he his inconsistent defensive coverage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobopan Posted February 27, 2013 Share Posted February 27, 2013 The guy just has no confidence... Oh and if i ever see another ???? back-pass on the PP entry my god...help us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spoosh Posted February 27, 2013 Share Posted February 27, 2013 Edler...known for his accurate "drop passes" during the power play and he his inconsistent defensive coverage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UFTcan Posted February 27, 2013 Share Posted February 27, 2013 Edler misses "The Sami Salo effect" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanucksSayEh Posted February 27, 2013 Share Posted February 27, 2013 Its like he's skating in concrete mix. He comes out from behind the net, seemingly towing an anchor, and either he just refuses to react, or doesn't even notice that he's being checked. Even his head moves around slow when he's looking for the puck, which ofcourse is between his skates. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trebreh Posted February 27, 2013 Share Posted February 27, 2013 Out of all our Dmen he's the slowest to move the puck. He thinks if he holds on to the puck alittle longer while a forechecker is coming, that the guy will just fly by him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L'Orange Posted February 27, 2013 Author Share Posted February 27, 2013 I didn't even see tonight's game but I can envision Edler's mistakes. Fails to cover his manPlays tag with him from behind the net to a perfect angle 10 feet from the goalLet's him take his time to shootLooks shocked at the goal and ignores the "I want to tear your face off" look from LuongoWaits until the next faceoff to unleash his awesomely momentum killing drop pass to a suprised fellow d-manPlays a consistently predictable and inconsistent game So glad to know that no NTC or NMC was signed. We are free to trade him at any time. That is a good thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L'Orange Posted February 27, 2013 Author Share Posted February 27, 2013 Its like he's skating in concrete mix. He comes out from behind the net, seemingly towing an anchor, and either he just refuses to react, or doesn't even notice that he's being checked. Even his head moves around slow when he's looking for the puck, which ofcourse is between his skates. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elvis15 Posted February 27, 2013 Share Posted February 27, 2013 Here's a fun fact we could have picked Karlsson over Hodgson. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L'Orange Posted February 27, 2013 Author Share Posted February 27, 2013 Out of all our Dmen he's the slowest to move the puck. He thinks if he holds on to the puck alittle longer while a forechecker is coming, that the guy will just fly by him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanuckofSteel Posted February 27, 2013 Share Posted February 27, 2013 I didn't even see tonight's game but I can envision Edler's mistakes. Fails to cover his manPlays tag with him from behind the net to a perfect angle 10 feet from the goalLet's him take his time to shootLooks shocked at the goal and ignores the "I want to tear your face off" look from LuongoWaits until the next faceoff to unleash his awesomely momentum killing drop pass to a suprised fellow d-manPlays a consistently predictable and inconsistent game So glad to know that no NTC or NMC was signed. We are free to trade him at any time. That is a good thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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