Gstank29 Posted June 7, 2015 Share Posted June 7, 2015 So i've been thinking with the direction that this team seems to be heading, is now the best time to trade Edler?It would basically set this team into full rebuild mode for next year, something that Benning and Linden have stated they don't want to do, but when you think about it makes a lot of sense Edler is 29 years old so he won't be a big part of this team if we contend for a cup (at least 4 years) He's on a affordable contract and is in the prime of his career so his value couldn't get much higher. He's coming off a good year so again the value is high. Most teams that are drafting in the 6-11 range need a defenceman to be competetive and with this team going though a "transition" period if might be best to move him while he still has a lot of value. Getting a top pick in next years draft with the likes of Day, Fabbro, Chychurn, and others littering the top of the first round it would be a good year to "tank" Also with the price of top pairing defence man at an all-time high and it becoming more apparent that you NEED a franchise defenceman to get anywhere in the playoffs is it time to trade Edler? (I don't know to what extent his NTC is but it's still an interesting idea.) I can see Edler fetching a top 10 pick because he is the reliable piece that a lot of teams are missing. He can play 25 minutes, hit, play the PP, and is decent in his own zone. Edler isn't the guy that you build a contender around but is a very good player to play with your franchise defenceman Teams I could see being interested Colorado Florida Dallas Tampa Philly Detroit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winter Soldier Posted June 7, 2015 Share Posted June 7, 2015 Getting a top pick next year in with the likes of Day, Fabbro, Chychurn, and others littering the top of the first round it would be a good year to "tank" No. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gstank29 Posted June 7, 2015 Author Share Posted June 7, 2015 I think i posted this in the wrong section, please close as I reposted it in another section Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carl's Jn Posted June 7, 2015 Share Posted June 7, 2015 won't happen because edler won't let it happen. and the canucks will ask too much for him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carl's Jn Posted June 7, 2015 Share Posted June 7, 2015 gillis tried at the draft with detroit and was trying to get too much for him... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Me_ Posted June 7, 2015 Share Posted June 7, 2015 gillis tried at the draft with detroit and was trying to get too much for him... That was the time Edler would have left. His NTC has since kicked in. Then the GM got fired, the coach got fired, the President got hired, the GM got hired, the coach got hired, the Kesler trade got done, the Miller signing got done, the Vrbata signing got done, Edler refused to waive, Edler got teamed with Tanev, Edler had an excellent year Edler and the Canucks made the playoffs again for the sixth time in seven years. I think Edler is one of those players everyone will be talking about in much better light once the curtain is dropped on his career. Lumme, Ohlund, Edler... Edler is staying. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carl's Jn Posted June 7, 2015 Share Posted June 7, 2015 That was the time Edler would have left. His NTC has since kicked in. Then the GM got fired, the coach got fired, the President got hired, the GM got hired, the coach got hired, the Kesler trade got done, the Miller signing got done, the Vrbata signing got done, Edler refused to waive, Edler got teamed with Tanev, Edler had an excellent year Edler and the Canucks made the playoffs again for the sixth time in seven years. I think Edler is one of those players everyone will be talking about in much better light once the curtain is dropped on his career. Lumme, Ohlund, Edler... Edler is staying. agreed which is what i was trying to say... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elvis15 Posted June 7, 2015 Share Posted June 7, 2015 I think i posted this in the wrong section, please close as I reposted it in another section That's what the [Discussion] tag is for. This is the right section. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canucklehead44 Posted June 7, 2015 Share Posted June 7, 2015 The team might have a chance to compete for the cup in 18/19. Tanev and Edler will be our two core veteran defenseman, still under contract - and in Edler's case, a contract year. However, the 17/18 season will say a lot about where the team goes. If they are playoff competitive, we will likely see the Sedins sign a one year deal for cheap to allow us to make a push. Horvat will be 24, Virtanen/McCann 23, and it will be the start of a new era in Vancouver. IF the Canucks miss the playoffs in 17/18, we will likely see the Sedins, Edler, and Hansen moved to cup contenders and THAT will be the start of the official "re-build". Either scenario we should keep Edler. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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