VIC_CITY Posted January 23, 2014 Share Posted January 23, 2014 He was a steal of a draft pick, becoming our new Mattias Ohlund with potential to be even better. Potential that he lived up to for quite some time...+ shot, + passer, + hitter...now the only time he's noticeable is when he's coughing up the puck (which happens a lot!). Ever since he signed his contract he hasn't played anything like a top pairing dman. Edler has so much potential it's ridiculous. So what happened to this guy? Is it because of his back injuries? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragonfruits Posted January 23, 2014 Share Posted January 23, 2014 He was a steal of a draft pick, becoming our new Mattias Ohlund with potential to be even better. Potential that he lived up to for quite some time...+ shot, + passer, + hitter...now the only time he's noticeable is when he's coughing up the puck (which happens a lot!). Ever since he signed his contract he hasn't played anything like a top pairing dman. Edler has so much potential it's ridiculous. So what happened to this guy? Is it because of his back injuries? really he coughs up the puck eh??? check the stats not just your own bias towards the player before you comment on stuff like that the only thing bad about his stats right now is his plus/minus his points are the same as most of our d-men except garrison plus he has played less games Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Outsiders Posted January 23, 2014 Share Posted January 23, 2014 Back injury, confidence, no high-end partner to play with, isn't being used right, plays against other teams top players,Defensive minded coach, afraid to jump into the rush any of these things can contribute to a lack of offense. and hamhuis of late has played way worst than edler look up how many give aways hamhuis and Bieksa have before you create this topic I bet its double than what edler has, yes I know elder has played less games. Edler is underrated here on CDC but actually plays really well.The only thing that is disappointing me is he is not putting up the number I thought he could put up 30-40 points. Plus he plays really bad on the PP doesn't shoot,can never seem to kept the puck in (always rolls over his stick) and always could that Fracking drop pass to Kes or Hank which is so predictable the other teams player might as well stand at our blue line and wait for edler to pass him `the puck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
73 Percent Posted January 23, 2014 Share Posted January 23, 2014 Back injury, confidence, no high-end partner to play with, isn't being used right, plays against other teams top players,Defensive minded coach, afraid to jump into the rush any of these things can contribute to a lack of offense suspensions Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aGENT Posted January 23, 2014 Share Posted January 23, 2014 Edler dresses like a boss. Lay off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TOMapleLaughs Posted January 23, 2014 Share Posted January 23, 2014 Hasn't been the same since hit on Jamie Benn. That set Benn back a bit, but not as much as it did Edler. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VIC_CITY Posted January 23, 2014 Author Share Posted January 23, 2014 really he coughs up the puck eh??? check the stats not just your own bias towards the player before you comment on stuff like that the only thing bad about his stats right now is his plus/minus his points are the same as most of our d-men except garrison plus he has played less games Are we watching the same games? He coughs up the puck more than anyone else on the team. He also went from scoring 0.59 pts per game in 2011-2012, down to 0.48 last year and down even further to to 0.34 this year. Also, when was the last time you saw him throw a big body check? I can keep going... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hamhuis23 Posted January 23, 2014 Share Posted January 23, 2014 Stop hating on edler!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VIC_CITY Posted January 23, 2014 Author Share Posted January 23, 2014 Edler dresses like a boss. Lay off. He does look pretty bad ass... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TOMapleLaughs Posted January 23, 2014 Share Posted January 23, 2014 That being said, Edler's potential is still there. He has more top-end ability than any other Canuck defenseman. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chalky Posted January 23, 2014 Share Posted January 23, 2014 He was a steal of a draft pick, becoming our new Mattias Ohlund with potential to be even better. Potential that he lived up to for quite some time...+ shot, + passer, + hitter...now the only time he's noticeable is when he's coughing up the puck (which happens a lot!). Ever since he signed his contract he hasn't played anything like a top pairing dman. Edler has so much potential it's ridiculous. So what happened to this guy? Is it because of his back injuries? He certainly hasn't been as good defensively this year as he was in years previous, however he's a point getter, not a defensive stalwart. He's not Weber or Suter, nor is paid like them. I agree he has to improve, but I disagree that he is as bad as you feel he is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VIC_CITY Posted January 23, 2014 Author Share Posted January 23, 2014 Stop hating on edler!!! I'm not hating. Edler used to be a lock in my hockey pools! Now I'm like hmmm...maybe Garrison? LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chalky Posted January 23, 2014 Share Posted January 23, 2014 Are we watching the same games? He coughs up the puck more than anyone else on the team. He also went from scoring 0.59 pts per game in 2011-2012, down to 0.48 last year and down even further to to 0.34 this year. Also, when was the last time you saw him throw a big body check? I can keep going... He isn't having a career year that is for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TOMapleLaughs Posted January 23, 2014 Share Posted January 23, 2014 imho $5mil for Edler will look like highway robbery sooner rather than later. Don't give up on him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dragon4401 Posted January 23, 2014 Share Posted January 23, 2014 Are we watching the same games? He coughs up the puck more than anyone else on the team. He also went from scoring 0.59 pts per game in 2011-2012, down to 0.48 last year and down even further to to 0.34 this year. Also, when was the last time you saw him throw a big body check? I can keep going... I don't think we are...With a full season he would probably be 1st in hits on Van and his turnovers are nowhere near as many as Bieksa and Hammer as has been said already...Points are down but its not the end of the world as you and many claim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VIC_CITY Posted January 23, 2014 Author Share Posted January 23, 2014 That being said, Edler's potential is still there. He has more top-end ability than any other Canuck defenseman. I totally agree...but he's playing like he got punched in the brain! Physically, it's all there. He should be dominating but he seems to be lost mentally. We've all seen what he can do...but he doesn't do it! He needs to be more selfish, more physical and more mentally sound. That's 3 things!! 3 = too many. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VIC_CITY Posted January 23, 2014 Author Share Posted January 23, 2014 imho $5mil for Edler will look like highway robbery sooner rather than later. Don't give up on him. I don't know...we clearly don't have enough talent up front and that extra freed up money would be niiiiiiice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elvis15 Posted January 23, 2014 Share Posted January 23, 2014 really he coughs up the puck eh??? check the stats not just your own bias towards the player before you comment on stuff like that the only thing bad about his stats right now is his plus/minus his points are the same as most of our d-men except garrison plus he has played less games It's easier if the mods just lock it for being redundant. Posters like the OP aren't going to change their minds after others like you and I have repeated shown that's not the case. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pears Posted January 23, 2014 Share Posted January 23, 2014 Maybe getting suspended whenever he touches someone has gotten to him mentally. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johngould21 Posted January 23, 2014 Share Posted January 23, 2014 ..yet another, "what's wrong with _______? thread" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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