Sixteen W's Posted April 2, 2013 Share Posted April 2, 2013 Read the thread first. I'd like to know people's thoughts on Edler's play of late. This isn't a place to insult Edler. There's been plenty of examples of a player getting criticized here then turning their game around. I'd like to know what people have been seeing from him on the ice and add their opinion on that. For me, I've been seeing Edler look unmotivated. He appeared to skate leisurely to the puck with less than a minute left while trailing for the icing, and the last shoot didn't seem to give the team a chance to generate anything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smashian Kassian Posted April 2, 2013 Share Posted April 2, 2013 I don't think he has been as bad as people think, he gets alot of unfair heat. Although he needs to play better. But at the same time alot of players do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny_Drama Posted April 2, 2013 Share Posted April 2, 2013 He plays well when the forwards, specifically the sedins play well. They haven't so neither does he. Also Edler doesn't have the creativity of actual top offensive d man like petriangelo letang Boyle markov. Not that I'm comparing him to those guys. Edler needs to get basic and focus his game on defence. Keep the puck out of the net, then worry about providing offense Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gross-Misconduct Posted April 2, 2013 Share Posted April 2, 2013 He's looking better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stonecoldstevebernier Posted April 2, 2013 Share Posted April 2, 2013 I have a suspicion he could be playing through injury... he has loads of natural skill, and we've seen it in flashes this year but not consistently at all. Wouldn't surprise me to hear that he's got an ailment of some kind. Maybe his back is acting up again? It really doesn't make sense that he'd suddenly play so shoddily. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
themcdeal Posted April 2, 2013 Share Posted April 2, 2013 It's his back. It's been bothering him for a while now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TOMapleLaughs Posted April 2, 2013 Share Posted April 2, 2013 We're seeing a combination of mediocre play combined with the microscope heating up because of the new contract. I for one certainly hope we don't trade him, because he's the proven guy we have that has any untapped potential. Or if we do trade him, it had better be him in a package for Weber or somebody else elite. But who are we kidding? We're also seeing too much money, WAY too much money being spent on our defense and goaltending. The result is an unbalanced team with injury and skill problems up front. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SergioMomesso Posted April 2, 2013 Share Posted April 2, 2013 His lateral movement is terrible. He gets walked wide every single game. Can't keep a puck in th offensive zone when it's bobbling toward him. Nick Lidstrom used to work on his hand eye cordination every day for 15-20 min a day. You rarely see a puck bounce over his stick. Very poor breakout passes. Not deciding quick enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FinishEveryCheck Posted April 2, 2013 Share Posted April 2, 2013 were deep in D fawk it, Eddy and Bieksa move up. id almost rather see this right now until MG does his job and gets some more NHLers in the mix. Sedin-Sedin- Jensen Higgins-Burrows-Hansen Edler-Schroeder-Bieksa Sestito-LaPierre-Kassian Hamhuis-Garrison Ballard-Tanev Ahlberts-Barker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spankenstyne Posted April 2, 2013 Share Posted April 2, 2013 He's playing like a guy with a bad back & lacking a bit of coinfidence due to it. Seems a bit tenative at times, keeps losing the puck in his feet & seems to be trying hard but struggling with a safe style that imo isn't suited for him. Hope he's able to get things worked out in the offseason & if so we should see the old Eddie who crushes people and isn't afraid of unleashing that cannon of a shot. . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bananas Posted April 2, 2013 Share Posted April 2, 2013 Why exactly was it imperative that I read the OP? Edler no longer has Salo. When has Edler ever played good without Salo? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dangler696969 Posted April 2, 2013 Share Posted April 2, 2013 Maybe he is having relationship problems?????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanucksSayEh Posted April 2, 2013 Share Posted April 2, 2013 He's slow, can't make decisions, doesn't hit and gets dangled or pyloned on a regualar basis. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theminister Posted April 2, 2013 Share Posted April 2, 2013 He's being overplayed and in the wrong role. AV is trying to make him into something he is not rather than playing to his strengths. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gman Posted April 2, 2013 Share Posted April 2, 2013 Maybe he is having relationship problems?????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hockeyfan90 Posted April 2, 2013 Share Posted April 2, 2013 He's a future Norris Trophy Winner according to many CDC hahahahaha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KeslerBEAST Posted April 2, 2013 Share Posted April 2, 2013 sami salo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canucktican Posted April 2, 2013 Share Posted April 2, 2013 I don't think he has been as bad as people think, he gets alot of unfair heat. Although he needs to play better. But at the same time alot of players do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canucktican Posted April 2, 2013 Share Posted April 2, 2013 Maybe he is having relationship problems?????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NUCKS4CUP 28 Posted April 2, 2013 Share Posted April 2, 2013 From the very beginning, ever since everyone was saying he was the next Lidstrom, I've been saying that he's overrated and I think this season is showing it. I know it would never happen, but I pray that Gillis trades Edler at the deadline before his NTC takes effect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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