S.Gill Posted May 17, 2013 Share Posted May 17, 2013 I wouldn't say it's a bad idea but I would rather trade him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RyanKeslord17 Posted May 17, 2013 Share Posted May 17, 2013 I'd rather we get an actual forward by trading him... If we can't though, I don't mind the idea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Aerosex Posted May 17, 2013 Share Posted May 17, 2013 Just because a d-man has offensive skills doesn't mean they will at all translate to forward. Edler's definitely wouldn't. It'd be painful to watch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick Kane Posted May 17, 2013 Author Share Posted May 17, 2013 You need to be active and aggressive as a foward. Edler doesn't have the drive for that kind of play. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil_314 Posted May 17, 2013 Share Posted May 17, 2013 How's his wrist shot from in close? I mean we've all seen Keith Ballard's wrist shot on Fleury after he flies down the wing and gets the pass from Hank; however, Edler's bread and butter has always been on the point as he wires slap shots from the point. That's not to say that he CAN'T thrive in front, since he can become a good power forward, but that would probably make the attack from the back less lethal with one less bomb available, and other guys with size (e.g. Kassian) can thrive as screeners and tippers in front. With such a big wind-up it'd take forever for him to unleash shots, though he could in theory become a Freddy Modin or Brian Rolston-type. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avicii Posted May 17, 2013 Share Posted May 17, 2013 Edler isn't physically dominant enough to cut it as a powerforward.. Byfuglien and Burns are huge, hard to play against players. Edler is just another Sedin, but bigger. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aqua59 Posted May 17, 2013 Share Posted May 17, 2013 Edler has the tools to become a premier powerforward. Call me crazy, but when you have a team that's won 1 playoff game in the last two years, and their highest paid defenseman plays like a #5, then perhaps a bold move should be made. This guy has some size to thrive up-front. At 6'3 215, Edler is a big-man. Perfect for down low cycles, and battling in front of the net. He has offensive skills. I'm not suggesting someone like Chris Tanev to play forward... It would be pointless. Edler could put up a decent amount of points playing wing with the Sedins. He has a decent shot and is a good passer. The Canucks have had defenseman play forward for small periods of time in the past. Kevin Bieksa , Aaron Rome and Keith Ballard have all served some time as wingers. Perhaps moving to forward will motivate Edler. A fresh-start. The transition is no easy task, but don't you think it would pay huge dividends? I know Burns was converted from forward to defense and back to forward, so he had experience, but look at how much he's helping SJS. 6'5 230 pound winger roaming the ice. Chicago did it with Byfuglien, and Canuck fans saw all the damage he did. Sedin-Sedin-Edler Burrows-Kesler-? Higgins-?-Hansen ?-?-Kassian Hamhuis-Tanev Garrison-Bieksa ?-Corrado Schneider ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick Kane Posted May 17, 2013 Author Share Posted May 17, 2013 B-b-but but guys, come on! He can do it! G-g-guys? Guys? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canucksnihilist Posted May 17, 2013 Share Posted May 17, 2013 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twilight Sparkle Posted May 17, 2013 Share Posted May 17, 2013 why? hes actually good! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coconuts Posted May 17, 2013 Share Posted May 17, 2013 It's a nice idea, but I just don't see it panning out. He's not an aggressive player, nor does he have the drive to play that kind of game. Buff and Burns have had success playing forward, but I just don't see it happening for Eddie. I'm just hoping an offseason of training will help him improve. He can still be a very good Dman for us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NightHawkSniper Posted May 17, 2013 Share Posted May 17, 2013 It's so crazy it just might work Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tortorella's Rant Posted May 17, 2013 Share Posted May 17, 2013 Hey Alex, you've been playing defense for about 20 years, but now we're going to try out at forward in the toughest league in the world and you better be effective otherwise you're going to get grilled by the fans. Good luck. ...Really? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Burrows 14 Posted May 17, 2013 Share Posted May 17, 2013 I suggested this a while ago. I got negative reviews as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccc44 Posted May 17, 2013 Share Posted May 17, 2013 Edler has the tools to become a premier powerforward. Call me crazy, but when you have a team that's won 1 playoff game in the last two years, and their highest paid defenseman plays like a #5, then perhaps a bold move should be made. This guy has some size to thrive up-front. At 6'3 215, Edler is a big-man. Perfect for down low cycles, and battling in front of the net. He has offensive skills. I'm not suggesting someone like Chris Tanev to play forward... It would be pointless. Edler could put up a decent amount of points playing wing with the Sedins. He has a decent shot and is a good passer. The Canucks have had defenseman play forward for small periods of time in the past. Kevin Bieksa , Aaron Rome and Keith Ballard have all served some time as wingers. Perhaps moving to forward will motivate Edler. A fresh-start. The transition is no easy task, but don't you think it would pay huge dividends? I know Burns was converted from forward to defense and back to forward, so he had experience, but look at how much he's helping SJS. 6'5 230 pound winger roaming the ice. Chicago did it with Byfuglien, and Canuck fans saw all the damage he did. Sedin-Sedin-Edler Burrows-Kesler-? Higgins-?-Hansen ?-?-Kassian Hamhuis-Tanev Garrison-Bieksa ?-Corrado Schneider ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick Kane Posted May 17, 2013 Author Share Posted May 17, 2013 Hey Alex, you've been playing defense for about 20 years, but now we're going to try out at forward in the toughest league in the world and you better be effective otherwise you're going to get grilled by the fans. Good luck. ...Really? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick Kane Posted May 17, 2013 Author Share Posted May 17, 2013 I suggested this a while ago. I got negative reviews as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.53 Posted May 17, 2013 Share Posted May 17, 2013 Now thats an interesting idea... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strawberries Posted May 17, 2013 Share Posted May 17, 2013 Edler isn't physically dominant enough to cut it as a powerforward.. Byfuglien and Burns are huge, hard to play against players. Edler is just another Sedin, but bigger. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blömqvist Posted May 17, 2013 Share Posted May 17, 2013 Rather trade him for an actual forward that can score 30 goals than him being a project/pylon in that position. As others have said, he neither has the drive nor the aggression to succeed as a 6'4" 220 pound power forward. I think he would end up as a Taylor Pyatt -- big body but average hockey ability relegated to the bottom 6. Furthermore, the Canucks, under coach Vigneault, play a very highly coordinated system in which all 5 forwards have to be in sync. Edler would have to learn the positioning and duties of a winger in all three zones for the system to remain effective. Byfuglien and Burns, for some reason, were exceptions and were allowed to free-wheel throughout the ice. I'm sure Chicago and San Jose have coordinated systems, but Vancouver's system is very highly coordinated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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