Patrick Kane 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...
Durl Dixsun Posted May 17, 2013 Share Posted May 17, 2013 No Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blueberries Posted May 17, 2013 Share Posted May 17, 2013 Not a bad idea, but then we need a replacement on D, who brings Edlers game(when he plays his best). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Heffy Posted May 17, 2013 Share Posted May 17, 2013 Can't be any worse than Edler on defense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newsflash Posted May 17, 2013 Share Posted May 17, 2013 He takes forever getting his shot off. His only hope would be his play in front of the net--and we don't know if he's good at that. I'd want to see it in the preseason first. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thecoolstuff Posted May 17, 2013 Share Posted May 17, 2013 you are out of your mind sir. You want Hamhuis to do everything back there? aint gonna happen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bertuzzipunch Posted May 17, 2013 Share Posted May 17, 2013 trade him, lets just wipe our hands clean with this guy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pears Posted May 17, 2013 Share Posted May 17, 2013 Why is everyone saying this is a bad idea? I think putting Edler up at forward would do wonders. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanuckRow Posted May 17, 2013 Share Posted May 17, 2013 Why is everyone saying this is a bad idea? I think putting Edler up at forward would do wonders. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanuckRow Posted May 17, 2013 Share Posted May 17, 2013 trade him, lets just wipe our hands clean with this guy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erkayloomeh Posted May 17, 2013 Share Posted May 17, 2013 Edler has the tools to become a premier powerforward. Call me crazy, but Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apollo Posted May 17, 2013 Share Posted May 17, 2013 I was thinking this for game three... and then again for game four .... ESPECIALLY to match uup vs the sharks for that series. Seriously can't believe av didn't think of it. Anyways... if he's still here next year then they have to give it a shot if eddy doesn't get his game back. Imo they shud give him a chance tho... might've been an off year Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldnews Posted May 17, 2013 Share Posted May 17, 2013 You've been watching too many Sharks games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-DLC- Posted May 17, 2013 Share Posted May 17, 2013 I think he's too laid back in his skating and suits D better. I like him to focus on those crushing hits and I just think he's more naturally inclined toward a defensive position with his style of play. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drouin Posted May 17, 2013 Share Posted May 17, 2013 I would try this, maybe he'll be as successful as Burns Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rampage Posted May 17, 2013 Share Posted May 17, 2013 NO way he'd be a defensive liability jks I wouldn't mind trying it out but I wish it was tried out earlier because we gotta trade him before that NTC comes into the picture so for me its too late. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gooby Posted May 17, 2013 Share Posted May 17, 2013 We have Hamhuis, and Garrison to take over. Even Tanev. I'd say we try it out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quaz Posted May 17, 2013 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...
-Vintage Canuck- 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...
S.Gill Posted May 17, 2013 Share Posted May 17, 2013 Yes. The Swedish Line - Sedins and Edler! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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