Bo fan Posted June 20, 2019 Share Posted June 20, 2019 This - in my opinion - is an excellent signing . Good for the team in that the term isn't long and good for Edler - he doesn't have to move his family. A cheaper deal then what would have been on the open market and we know what we have. . I hope we re-sign Schenn - he plays with some grit and he can move the puck. Remains to be seen what happens with Tanev - rumours are afloat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dombrova22 Posted June 20, 2019 Share Posted June 20, 2019 14 minutes ago, nuck-lifer said: Great Job GMJB! Now they can focus on either a Tanev trade to upgrade the right side with some offense, or sign a top 4 UFA. On top of that sign Luke Schenn and we're looking pretty good Edler - RD UFA or Tanev upgrade Hughes- Tanev Hutton- Stecher Joulevi - Schenn Sautner- Biega Depth.... I still believe Tanev + Hutton will both be gone come opening night. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theo5789 Posted June 20, 2019 Share Posted June 20, 2019 Market value deal under a very team friendly deal. It's as if Edler loves Vancouver. All you negative Nancy's are going to have a tough time picking on Edler or Benning on this one. Love it. 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stawns Posted June 20, 2019 Share Posted June 20, 2019 I actually wouldn't be adverse to Eddie wearing the C for the next cpl seasons. I like Bo, but I'm not sure he's ready and, depending on madden and AG, I'm not sure hes in Van long term 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tas Posted June 20, 2019 Share Posted June 20, 2019 I'm hopeful that the feeling in my gut is right and this is the first of many excellent moves in a huge offseason for this organization. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azzy Posted June 20, 2019 Share Posted June 20, 2019 Thank you Alex Edler, for being honorable in the face of Canucks media and fanbase. You've taken the best contract the team could hope for. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billabong Posted June 20, 2019 Share Posted June 20, 2019 Great signing by jb. Didn’t budge on 2 years and used edlers desire to play here against him 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
combover Posted June 20, 2019 Share Posted June 20, 2019 That’s a good deal for Vancouver.... As long as he doesn’t need protection in the expansion. 2x6 is fair and what he’s worth. I don’t think he would have gotten much more $$ maybe a bit more term on the open market his age and history of not staying healthy his entire career and the way he plays in between contract years doesn’t help his case. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post zombieksa Posted June 20, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted June 20, 2019 1 minute ago, stawns said: I actually wouldn't be adverse to Eddie wearing the C for the next cpl seasons. I like Bo, but I'm not sure he's ready and, depending on madden and AG, I'm not sure hes in Van long term I think Bo is ready. Give Eddie the A and let him play out his career as an alternate captain no matter how many years he is here. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dombrova22 Posted June 20, 2019 Share Posted June 20, 2019 2 minutes ago, stawns said: I actually wouldn't be adverse to Eddie wearing the C for the next cpl seasons. I like Bo, but I'm not sure he's ready and, depending on madden and AG, I'm not sure hes in Van long term That's probably one of the dumbest statements I have read on this website. Horvat IS and WILL be the next Captain, and he WILL be here for most of his career. The guys already call him Capt and if GM did that, boy oh boy would there be a riot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zombieksa Posted June 20, 2019 Share Posted June 20, 2019 1 minute ago, tas said: I'm hopeful that the feeling in my gut is right and this is the first of many excellent moves in a huge offseason for this organization. I, too, think that JB is about to have a great offseason. I just think hes being super active and isn't willing to settle for a bad trade. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spoosh Posted June 20, 2019 Share Posted June 20, 2019 Great thing to have that one done and locked in. a lot of stuff will take place here that may need to be figured out via the cap. Having Eddie and hopefully Brock signed soon will help navigate that stuff better when you dont have to figure out how much you need to have to get them signed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stawns Posted June 20, 2019 Share Posted June 20, 2019 3 minutes ago, billabong said: Great signing by jb. Didn’t budge on 2 years and used edlers desire to play here against him Or both parties talked and mutually agreed on what was best for all involved. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldnews Posted June 20, 2019 Share Posted June 20, 2019 9 minutes ago, Shekky said: perfect amount of term. Benning needs to sign Schenn next I don't think Schenn is the next necessity. Benning needs to do two things before he signs Schenn: 1) survey the trade market, because the opportunity to acquire a Ristolainen, Cernak, Mayfiel, Foote type RHD might just be a possibility. 2) look at other UFA blueliners that in all likelihood wind up higher on the depth chart than Schenn. I really liked/appreciated what Schenn brought at the end of last season - a really good placeholder who gave them exactly what they needed under the circumstances - and I was impressed with his ability to minimize the effect of his mobility - he seems to play 'within himself' far more effectively than when he was younger, and got caught chasing, got beaten regularly (playing in Toronto, with Phaneuf probably didn't help). But in fairness to Schenn - he looked like a serviceable depth blueliner still late in the season - so if you're re-signing him, the reality is that he'll probably enter the season around the 5 spot on the depth chart - Tanev, Stecher, UFA/trade acquisition, and as well as Schenn played, he was still playing considerably fewer minutes than Biega, who I think at this stage at least (who knows what happens in camp, etc) falls above Schenn in the depth chart (although Schenn's size and grit helps). Is there a better opportunity out there for Schenn to make an NHL roster? Because in all likelihood, or probably at least a good chance he'll be exposed to waivers - so re-signing him this early may be expecting him to forego his own interests - if he finds a better opportunity where he's not as at risk of being claimed on waivers by a team that he may not particularly want to play for. I think it might be fairest to him to revisit it after free agency opens, unless he just really wants to return here (or Utica) regardless and wants the security of a contract, in which case he's a relative no-brainer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cdubuya Posted June 20, 2019 Share Posted June 20, 2019 So we have to protect him for expansion now? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zombieksa Posted June 20, 2019 Share Posted June 20, 2019 1 minute ago, cdubuya said: So we have to protect him for expansion now? Nope 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blömqvist Posted June 20, 2019 Share Posted June 20, 2019 I'm surprised it wasn't closer to $7M on a short-term contract. Eddie deserves more and totally could have gotten that and term in the open market. He took a big hometown discount to stay with us. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boeserker Posted June 20, 2019 Share Posted June 20, 2019 Look, this is a great deal given the current circumstance but I will say that Edler's priorities have never ever been to win the Cup. Much like the Sedin's, he has given Vancouver a sweetheart deal due to his personal needs. This is not the type of player you build a Cup winner around. He is comfortable in Vancouver and just wants to ride it out here. We need to steer clear of these types of player mentality starting NOW. 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cdubuya Posted June 20, 2019 Share Posted June 20, 2019 2 minutes ago, zombieksa said: Nope Fantastic if true Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Jaimito Posted June 20, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted June 20, 2019 17 minutes ago, stawns said: I actually wouldn't be adverse to Eddie wearing the C for the next cpl seasons. I like Bo, but I'm not sure he's ready and, depending on madden and AG, I'm not sure hes in Van long term He seems to shy from media. One of the jobs for the captain is to take interviews, connect with fans etc. Eddie is a leader in his own way, but i don't think he is a good fit to wear the C in Vancouver. Hank was more outspoken and engaging. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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