Gaudette Celly Posted May 5, 2017 Share Posted May 5, 2017 When Edler brings that physicality, AND comes to the game without the brainfog, he is unquestionably a top-pairing defenceman and either worth keeping through the transition or garnering significant return in trade. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zhukini Posted May 5, 2017 Share Posted May 5, 2017 Reminds me of how much better Demitra ,RIP, would play for his country. He he owned the 2010 Olympics Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lancaster Posted May 5, 2017 Share Posted May 5, 2017 When you search around, you can find lots of Edler actually making hard hits. Patrick Kane, Christ Stewart, Drew Doughty, Ryan Smythe, etc.... then after his back surgery and 2011... he just seemed a little off. He first started as a bigger, faster and offensively gifted version of Ohlund, but less gritty (Ohlund doesn't mind the rough stuff) and with a big slapshot. Ice in his veins, "Automatic Alex", smooth skating, etc. Now... he doesn't hit as much anymore, he second guesses himself all the time, his confidence is in the crapper, sluggish when skating..... Is his body just breaking down? Maybe he's just a player who will always need a "safety blanket"? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diesel_3 Posted May 5, 2017 Share Posted May 5, 2017 Plays like Tarzan for Sweden. Plays like Jane for the Canucks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mangosteens Posted May 5, 2017 Share Posted May 5, 2017 33 minutes ago, SilentSam said: Don't understand what's happened to his game at home.. that fire seemed "out" most times last season. Ive been proposing we move him, espescially during this past season.. But for the benifit of the doubt.. A new Coach. A Team that will be grittier,. we know Edler can't fight,. But he has had no one to back his physical game up.. Bring in Pedan, Gudbranson, LaBate, Dorsett types and drop Edlers TOI to around the 17-20 min mark,. And do not overplay or stack his minutes in the 3rd period. Maybe his game normalizes.. ?? Maybe Edler is a victim of player deployment (past coach's name withheld) in the name of "Winning",. and playing a player outside of his strength and into a weakness of stacked 3rd period minutes? We know Edler can be a beast. Can a new Coach find that again? Edler is the latest whipping boy in Vancouver. Due to injuries and youth, the Canucks defense was a bit of a revolving door this year. Edler was thrust in to a position where he had to carry much of the load as the Canucks regularly iced a team with several rookie/2nd year Ds plus Edler and Tanev. Is Edler a powerplay quarterback? No. Can he be useful on a powerplay? I think he can. One of the biggest challenges for the new coaching staff is to revamp the powerplay and I imagine Edler will be part of that. I wouldn't be opposed to trading Edler, but it can't be just a salary dump situation. Despite the snarky comments from media and bloggers, Edler still has value. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mangosteens Posted May 5, 2017 Share Posted May 5, 2017 5 minutes ago, Lancaster said: When you search around, you can find lots of Edler actually making hard hits. Patrick Kane, Christ Stewart, Drew Doughty, Ryan Smythe, etc.... then after his back surgery and 2011... he just seemed a little off. He first started as a bigger, faster and offensively gifted version of Ohlund, but less gritty (Ohlund doesn't mind the rough stuff) and with a big slapshot. Ice in his veins, "Automatic Alex", smooth skating, etc. Now... he doesn't hit as much anymore, he second guesses himself all the time, his confidence is in the crapper, sluggish when skating..... Is his body just breaking down? Maybe he's just a player who will always need a "safety blanket"? I think Edler's suspension history may have toned down his play a bit. As a repeat offender and with the inconsistency of NHL discipline, he could have the book thrown at him for a seemingly innocuous play that happens to go wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cbdoubleu Posted May 5, 2017 Share Posted May 5, 2017 1 hour ago, Bigturk8 said: He made another one in the same game. Has there been an awakening? Have you felt it? That one was a little high/head target for for my liking, but Edler seems to step it up for his country. It could just be that it's something to play for, whereas in Vancouver the last two seasons I can't blame a veteran guy for being less involved emotionally. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jono2009 Posted May 5, 2017 Share Posted May 5, 2017 Meh Mediocre hit at best Doesn't fix that he looks like he is skating with cement boulders on. Breaks 3-4 sticks a game. Is obsessed with thinking he is a goalie. And lastly is looking like a downright awful defense man being paid as a top pairing one. Rant over Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riffraff Posted May 5, 2017 Share Posted May 5, 2017 Meh trade this guy already. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronaldoescobar Posted May 5, 2017 Share Posted May 5, 2017 Does this mean we can definitely get a top 10 pick and stud prospect for him from any team Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JM_ Posted May 5, 2017 Share Posted May 5, 2017 bigger ice and the guy had his head down.... Shea Weber would have probably killed the guy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuman491 Posted May 5, 2017 Share Posted May 5, 2017 1 hour ago, 250Integra said: But did he hit the net? No, his stick broke, sending the other team on a breakaway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apollo Posted May 5, 2017 Share Posted May 5, 2017 Man the hate and garbage comments against Alex is off the charts in this thread. IMO that definitely was a hit of the year candidate. It's as clean as it gets and he completely wiped that guys clock. GOAT! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fanuck Posted May 5, 2017 Share Posted May 5, 2017 This obviously means he's worth a 1st, right.....right...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeremyCuddles Posted May 5, 2017 Share Posted May 5, 2017 2 hours ago, 250Integra said: But did he hit the net? Oddly enough he wanted to shoot there. Poor guy misjudged where the puck would be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhillipBlunt Posted May 5, 2017 Share Posted May 5, 2017 1 hour ago, Lancaster said: When you search around, you can find lots of Edler actually making hard hits. Patrick Kane, Christ Stewart, Drew Doughty, Ryan Smythe, etc.... then after his back surgery and 2011... he just seemed a little off. He first started as a bigger, faster and offensively gifted version of Ohlund, but less gritty (Ohlund doesn't mind the rough stuff) and with a big slapshot. Ice in his veins, "Automatic Alex", smooth skating, etc. Now... he doesn't hit as much anymore, he second guesses himself all the time, his confidence is in the crapper, sluggish when skating..... Is his body just breaking down? Maybe he's just a player who will always need a "safety blanket"? Ohlund was 6'4" 229 lbs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lancaster Posted May 5, 2017 Share Posted May 5, 2017 4 minutes ago, PhillipBlunt said: Ohlund was 6'4" 229 lbs. I remember the Canucks website used to list him as 6'2" 215lb and Edler at 6'3" 225lb.... oh well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JM_ Posted May 5, 2017 Share Posted May 5, 2017 7 minutes ago, PhillipBlunt said: Ohlund was 6'4" 229 lbs. I think he meant smaller. Unless Edler had an extra leg removed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shazzam Posted May 5, 2017 Share Posted May 5, 2017 Just now, Xbox said: Who is this #24 and what has he done with our Edler He's increasing his trade value. Now waive that ntc! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deus.ex.makina Posted May 5, 2017 Share Posted May 5, 2017 i don't see a hit. i see Edler skated straight, waiting... and be blocked... even without puck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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