VIC_CITY Posted August 19, 2016 Share Posted August 19, 2016 Sorry for another Edler post but I think this needs to be settled once and for all! It's only a matter of time before Edler gives me a brain aneurysm. IMO he is a decent 2nd pairing defenseman but he is no where near elite in any area of his game and his brain farts are of the epic proportion. He does score at a higher clip than Tanev, although injuries have limited him to just under 24 points/year over the last 4 seasons. He also hits quite a bit more than Tanev, although nothing like he used to a number of years ago. Tanev is limited offensively, but has managed just under 19 points over the last 3 seasons (when he became a regular in the Canucks lineup). Perhaps it is unfair to use Edler's season 4 years ago since I'm only using Tanev's last 3 seasons, but I feel it is important because of Edler's consistent injury history, as well as it's one year closer to Edler's career year, when he was in his prime. But back to Tanev. IMO he is bordering on elite defensively, which make up for any offensive deficiencies. Now, keep in mind this is from my point of view. Lots of Canucks fans see things differently and view Edler as the far superior defenseman. So let's finalize this once and for all. Who you got?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shift-4 Posted August 19, 2016 Share Posted August 19, 2016 Gudbranson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VIC_CITY Posted August 19, 2016 Author Share Posted August 19, 2016 2 minutes ago, Shift-4 said: Gudbranson Damn...you... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Where'd Luongo? Posted August 19, 2016 Share Posted August 19, 2016 3 minutes ago, VIC_CITY said: Sorry for another Edler post but I think this needs to be settled once and for all! It's only a matter of time before Edler gives me a brain aneurysm. IMO he is a decent 2nd pairing defenseman but he is no where near elite in any area of his game and his brain farts are of the epic proportion. He does score at a higher clip than Tanev, although injuries have limited him to just under 24 points/game over the last 4 seasons. He also hits quite a bit more than Tanev, although nothing like he used to a number of years ago. Tanev is limited offensively, but has managed just under 19 points over the last 3 seasons (when he became a regular in the Canucks lineup). Perhaps it is unfair to use Edler's season 4 years ago since I'm only using Tanev's last 3 seasons, but I feel it is important because of Edler's consistent injury history, as well as it's one year closer to Edler's career year, when he was in his prime. But back to Tanev. IMO he is bordering on elite defensively, which make up for any offensive deficiencies. Now, keep in mind this is from my point of view. Lots of Canucks fans see things differently and view Edler as the far superior defenseman. So let's final this once and for all. Who you got?! If Edler can post 24 points per game I would give him all the money! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Realtor Rod Posted August 19, 2016 Share Posted August 19, 2016 Both Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VIC_CITY Posted August 19, 2016 Author Share Posted August 19, 2016 Just now, Where'd Luongo? said: If Edler can post 24 points per game I would give him all the money! LOL I don't usually feel the urge to create a thread at 8:30am but this had to be done. Fixed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Realtor Rod Posted August 19, 2016 Share Posted August 19, 2016 5 minutes ago, Shift-4 said: Gudbranson I wish I had more pluses.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Where'd Luongo? Posted August 19, 2016 Share Posted August 19, 2016 1 minute ago, Realtor Rod said: I wish I had more pluses.... I don't think you know what a pluse is... http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=pluse Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shift-4 Posted August 19, 2016 Share Posted August 19, 2016 5 minutes ago, VIC_CITY said: Damn...you... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VIC_CITY Posted August 19, 2016 Author Share Posted August 19, 2016 1 minute ago, Realtor Rod said: I wish I had more pluses.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hortankin Posted August 19, 2016 Share Posted August 19, 2016 Sbisa for norris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thejazz97 Posted August 19, 2016 Share Posted August 19, 2016 Edler's better offensively, Tanev's better defensively. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fanuck Posted August 19, 2016 Share Posted August 19, 2016 9 minutes ago, VIC_CITY said: Sorry for another Edler post but I think this needs to be settled once and for all! LOL! You think this will be the last thread on this..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hortankin Posted August 19, 2016 Share Posted August 19, 2016 Whoever picked Edler must not have watched the team since 2011 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Where'd Luongo? Posted August 19, 2016 Share Posted August 19, 2016 Just now, Hortankin said: Whoever picked Edler must not have watched the team since 2011 OR maybe if we all keep talking about how great Edler is on here one of two things will happen: 1) Edler will stumble across this forum and see how much we love him, inspiring him to have his best season yet! 2) GM's from other teams will see this forum and realize how much they have been overlooking his god given talent, at which point they will trade the farm for Edler! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlwaysACanuckFan Posted August 19, 2016 Share Posted August 19, 2016 In a few years , Juolevi! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForsbergTheGreat Posted August 19, 2016 Share Posted August 19, 2016 Two different players that fill two different roles. Who's more expendable? You'd have to go with Edler, due to age and what we have in the system on the left side vs what we have on the right side Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aGENT Posted August 19, 2016 Share Posted August 19, 2016 Best player? Edler. He's a #2, Tanev's a #2B/3A. Most expendable...probably Edler mostly due to him being a few years older and us having better left side depth vs right. Pretty close though IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phat Fingers Posted August 19, 2016 Share Posted August 19, 2016 Offence, Edler Defence, Tanev who to keep, depends. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VIC_CITY Posted August 19, 2016 Author Share Posted August 19, 2016 2 minutes ago, ForsbergTheGreat said: Two different players that fill two different roles. Who's more expendable? You'd have to go with Edler, due to age and what we have in the system on the left side vs what we have on the right side You can compare any two players, regardless of their skillsets. Who would you rather have? Who would you get the most out of in a 60 minute game? Who would give you a better chance of winning? Forget about organizational depth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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