BedBeats™2.0 Posted April 17, 2013 Share Posted April 17, 2013 Edler was constantly getting better but his chronic back problems set him back in his development. He still is getting better, just slower than before. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
higgyfan Posted April 17, 2013 Share Posted April 17, 2013 So much impatience and lack of understanding the recovery process. His game isn't close to last years (all star) due to back problems and surgery on his fingers(?), which limited off season practice. Skating and turning (and especially hitting) is very difficult when suffering from back pain. It looks like the pain is finally subsiding and his game is returning. Hopefully his back will continue to strengthen so he will be able to go all out during the playoffs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamhuis Hipcheck Posted April 17, 2013 Share Posted April 17, 2013 he's still pretty bad esp on the PP. Whenever he's skating up the ice, seems like he's always trying to time when to drop pass. The other team can see this through so easily. Oh, and does anyone have a shot on goal vs shot into shinpad ratio for Edler? Wouldn't be surprised if it was 1:5 ratio Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BedBeats™2.0 Posted April 17, 2013 Share Posted April 17, 2013 he's still pretty bad esp on the PP. Whenever he's skating up the ice, seems like he's always trying to time when to drop pass. The other team can see this through so easily. Oh, and does anyone have a shot on goal vs shot into shinpad ratio for Edler? Wouldn't be surprised if it was 1:5 ratio Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamhuis Hipcheck Posted April 17, 2013 Share Posted April 17, 2013 Team high PP goals. Proof again that people only meditate on the negative. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BedBeats™2.0 Posted April 17, 2013 Share Posted April 17, 2013 4PP lol. Nothing to brag about it's even more sad that the a Defenseman is leading a team in PP goals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUPERTKBD Posted April 17, 2013 Share Posted April 17, 2013 4PP lol. Nothing to brag about it's even more sad that the a Defenseman is leading a team in PP goals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamhuis Hipcheck Posted April 17, 2013 Share Posted April 17, 2013 Yet for some reason, you put the blame on him, rather than the other 4 guys... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamhuis Hipcheck Posted April 17, 2013 Share Posted April 17, 2013 You actually laughed out loud? I just perforated your poor assessment and you come back with that? Who cares who is leading in PP goals. The PP hasnt been the same this year, and you poo-poo on that. No matter how well Eddie may do, i reckon you will just continue to dislike him. Roflcopterz indeed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
higgyfan Posted April 17, 2013 Share Posted April 17, 2013 He's the one that leads the rush. He's the one that's suppose to bring the puck into the zone, yet he always hesitates either dumping it in or drop passing it, leading to a horrendous PP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoneypuckOverlord Posted April 18, 2013 Share Posted April 18, 2013 His best hockey will come within the next 4 years. Bank on it guys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kj29 Posted April 18, 2013 Share Posted April 18, 2013 Wow someone's getting rude. No need to call each other names. Besides, it's hard to blame the other 4 guys when the team isn't setting up because of the PPQB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamhuis Hipcheck Posted April 18, 2013 Share Posted April 18, 2013 See, wow, you're still blaming it on Eddie.... what a fan Why don't you become a Vancouver Negatives fan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kj29 Posted April 18, 2013 Share Posted April 18, 2013 You must have misunderstood me lappy40. I'm a fan of the team. All my friends can vouch for that. This doesn't necessarily mean I'm a fan of every player on the team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lundymaphone Posted April 18, 2013 Share Posted April 18, 2013 No one will know if Edler is coming into his own until half way (or more) through next season. This would not be the first short lived Edler spurt, where he plays exceptionally well and lives up to his potential. He is entering that stage in his career where if he can't find some consistency, it will be safe to say he is a permanently inconsistent player. For one thing I think people should lower their expectations of him. He is highly unlikely to ever be a Norris caliber defensemen If he lives up to his potential, he will be in that second tier of number 1 defensemen, still securely a 1A, but not a Pronger, Bourque, etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoneypuckOverlord Posted April 18, 2013 Share Posted April 18, 2013 No one will know if Edler is coming into his own until half way (or more) through next season. This would not be the first short lived Edler spurt, where he plays exceptionally well and lives up to his potential. He is entering that stage in his career where if he can't find some consistency, it will be safe to say he is a permanently inconsistent player. For one thing I think people should lower their expectations of him. He is highly unlikely to ever be a Norris caliber defensemen If he lives up to his potential, he will be in that second tier of number 1 defensemen, still securely a 1A, but not a Pronger, Bourque, etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C750X Posted April 18, 2013 Share Posted April 18, 2013 I think he's hot! And I'm a straight dude! Or so I say! Though he does do some stupid ish sometimes! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldnews Posted April 18, 2013 Share Posted April 18, 2013 The contrived power play entry strategy is what is to blame for any and everything. The over-structured 'drop back' thing is messing with his mojo and spilling into his overall game. He just needs to say F#$* It! and just be himself goddamit!! Free Alex Edler! Anyhow, Edler on a bad day is still one hell of a top 4 defenseman. Patience grasshoppers, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BedBeats™2.0 Posted April 18, 2013 Share Posted April 18, 2013 Anyhow, Edler on a bad day is still one hell of a top 4 defenseman. Patience grasshoppers, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldnews Posted April 18, 2013 Share Posted April 18, 2013 He sure is. I might make a request to PITB to research the ratio of Eddie errors to Eddie defensive plays. Im willing to bet that the errors pale to the good defensive play. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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