By sea and land Posted March 6, 2016 Share Posted March 6, 2016 Yes, this is rather large praise for a rather small sample size but...... can Hutton handle first line duties and minutes as a sophomore? If so, then what? Possibly resign a cheaper Hamhuis as our 2nd or 3rd paring left dman behind Ben and Luca? Sprinkle in some Pedan (another lefty) or Tryamkin (also a lefty). So maybe this lends itself to trading Edler? We still need a right handed Dman next year. Hmmm, an Edler for Hamonic type package eh? Hutton and Hamonic Sbisa and Tanev Hamhuis and Biega Pedan or Tryamkin or resign a cheap Bartkowski as our extra #7 if Pedan and Tryamkin need more seasoning. And one other thing. Seriously Sven, this guy is a stud. Love that wrist shot from the left point on the PP. So, give Hutton a 2017 promotion and trade Edler OR retain Edler and just let Hammer walk? Edler sure could bring in a nice return....a Hamonic type package perhaps? We can offer more than just Edler if we need to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goblix Posted March 6, 2016 Share Posted March 6, 2016 Inb4 the Edler hate comes honestly tho Hutton has a chance to become a better offensive contributed than Edler does at this point but when Edler is on his physical game he is pretty noticeable Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mathew Barzal Posted March 6, 2016 Share Posted March 6, 2016 No ... the whole point of retaining vets is so we DON'T have to ruin our young guns like Edmonton has. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Butters Stoch Posted March 6, 2016 Share Posted March 6, 2016 But we need to keep Edler to teach the kids how not to play defense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanucksSayEh Posted March 6, 2016 Share Posted March 6, 2016 Would be very disappointing if he was the next Edler, seeing as how Edler sucks and Hutton don't. Hutt-Tanev, bank on it and build ontop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesB Posted March 6, 2016 Share Posted March 6, 2016 Just now, Mathew Barzal said: No ... the whole point of retaining vets is so we DON'T have to ruin our young guns like Edmonton has. I like Hutton (who doesn't) and Pedan looks like an excellent prospect. But it is too early to trade Edler. He is still very good. And I hope we re-sign Hammer as well. Those 4 guys along with Tanev and Sbisa, and Biega as 7th man would be a decent D-group next year. I know we would like another Right shot but you have to play the cards you are dealt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WTG Posted March 6, 2016 Share Posted March 6, 2016 2 minutes ago, Butters Stoch said: But we need to keep Edler to teach the kids how not to play defense. I thought that's why we got Sbisa for -------------------------------------------------- Anyway, Edler doesn't deserve all the $&!# he gets. He's 100% a top pairing defensemen, sure he makes some mistakes but he's still a good player. The guy eats a bunch of minutes for us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Goblin Posted March 6, 2016 Share Posted March 6, 2016 Hutton is already a far better skater than Edler has ever been. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derp... Posted March 6, 2016 Share Posted March 6, 2016 Edler Hutton Sbisa is a good left side. Tanev FA or Trade? Pedan will work as a right side but needs a big help imo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Positive Canuck Posted March 6, 2016 Share Posted March 6, 2016 second pairing Edler would be good. rather have Hamonic. really be nice to add Hamonic and Chycrun to Pedan and Tryamkin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckylager Posted March 6, 2016 Share Posted March 6, 2016 Nope, he's the first Ben Hutton. Edler has never exceeded expectations, and I do think Edler is awesome, he just never really exceeded expectations for me. I didn't expect Hutton to even make the team, let alone be bumped above Spisa, which might not be saying a lot, but I didn't expect it. I've always expected more from Edler though... Never stood out when it counts Edit- but our defense is tragic and we need Edler badly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twilight Sparkle Posted March 6, 2016 Share Posted March 6, 2016 hutton wont be the physical presence edler is, or was, at one point-- depends how you want to look at edler now, but he'll be able to log the minutes he does and be a part of the success of this team going forward, like how edler was during his early years i remember once upon a time when edler was the saviour of this team and detroit was willing to throw their future at us to get this guy. canucks fans, eh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaBamba Posted March 6, 2016 Share Posted March 6, 2016 I'm going to answer your question with another question. What if Edler is the OLD Hutton? Think about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DownUndaCanuck Posted March 6, 2016 Share Posted March 6, 2016 Ideally we keep Hutton around the 20 minute mark as our 2nd left handed defenceman next season, almost fighting Edler for 1st pairing minutes. Edler gives us more shutdown capability, Hutton eats more PP time and gives us more puck-moving ability against 2nd lines. Edler faces off against top scorers, Hutton faces the 2nd and 3rd lines. We can save Sbisa for 3rd pairing duties or re-sign Hamhuis and keep him there at the 18-20 minute mark for a discount. It's a mess of a defence but Edler and Hutton will be similar in terms of quality next season and Sbisa and Hamhuis will be similar too. Essentially we'll have two 2nd pairing defencemen in Edler and Hutton, and two third-pairing defencemen in Sbisa and Hamhuis (if we keep him on). On the right side who knows what's going to happen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coryberg Posted March 6, 2016 Share Posted March 6, 2016 In before someone brings up the fact that elder has a NTC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adamth Posted March 6, 2016 Share Posted March 6, 2016 7 minutes ago, coryberg said: In before someone brings up the fact that elder has a NTC. you know Cory u just killed it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RRypien37 Posted March 6, 2016 Share Posted March 6, 2016 How can you compare a stud like Hutton to a brain farting turn over machine in Edler? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-AJ- Posted March 6, 2016 Share Posted March 6, 2016 The one big difference is that Hutton is 183 pounds (depending on your source) and is not known for physical play. While Edler doesn't hit often enough, in his prime, he was a beastly hitter. I also doubt that Hutton can match Edler's heydey shot power either. Hutton beats Edler in speed, however. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Honky Cat Posted March 6, 2016 Share Posted March 6, 2016 Hutton does not have that physical element that Edler has to his game.....I am kind of hoping that Hutton will develop into a Scott Niedermayer lite......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiger Gino Brash Ryp Posted March 6, 2016 Share Posted March 6, 2016 Maybe better. He gets the point of getting the puck to the net not to the opponents shin pad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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