SergioMomesso Posted June 11, 2019 Share Posted June 11, 2019 The team protected him once already. No need to do it again with a 33 year old. If he won't take the offer than I see not many teams giving him a deal that includes a NMC. I love the guy but c'mon take one for the team bud. 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alflives Posted June 11, 2019 Share Posted June 11, 2019 5 minutes ago, canuckster19 said: 6 million dollars?! Oh god, I'd rather try and throw 10 at Karlsson, and I don't really want to do that. Maybe that's what JB is waiting for before signing Edler? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldnews Posted June 11, 2019 Share Posted June 11, 2019 No. It's June 11th. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sbriggs Posted June 11, 2019 Share Posted June 11, 2019 52 minutes ago, dpn1 said: Friedman on Edler: According to Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet, Alex Edler and the Vancouver Canucks are going through some tough contract negotiations and it appears the Swedish defenseman would like to move on from the only team he's ever known.Friedman mentioned the issue is the Canucks would like to sign him to a contract that opens him up for the expansion draft once Seattle is ready to choose players, and even though it would be a short trip south for the Swede from Vancouver, Edler is not interested in playing for Seattle.The 33-year-old Edler has spent his entire 12 year career in Western Canada, and has 368 points in 814 career NHL games. Friedman went on to mention he sees San Jose as a potential fit.How are we feeling Canucks fans? Is this for real? If that is what Edler wants to do then why handcuff the Canucks @ TD? relationships work both ways and it sounds like Edler is demanding and not negotiating. If the deal is not right for the team moving forward then say goodbye to Edler and understand, wanting to stay in Vancouver is NOT important to him 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post oldnews Posted June 11, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted June 11, 2019 (edited) Here's the thing: If Edler doesn't want to be exposed in expansion - that is understandable. But even more understandable imo would be the Canucks' unwillingness to spend an ED protection on him - and how many teams would feel the same way on July 1st would be an interesting contingency. So the solution imo is a series of one year deals (or a max 2 yr where he's not under contract in the expansion summer) where both sides retain their control and flexibility over their situations. There needs to be some mutual compromise where 'security' is concerned - imo the team can't offer both longer term security and protection from the expansion draft - Edler needs to compromise on one of those and the solution would appear to have him expire beforehand. Sign Edler (to a generous deal) this coming season (when his cap hit won't be as consequential). Rinse and repeat subsequent July 1sts. If he's not amenable to that, maybe he doesn't want to be here enough / doesn't recognize the position the team is in. Edited June 11, 2019 by oldnews 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JM_ Posted June 11, 2019 Share Posted June 11, 2019 So is there an actual credible link to this? where did Friedman supposedly say this? If true and Eddy gets the contract he wants elsewhere I'd be happy for him tbh, he's given his all here. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanuckGAME Posted June 11, 2019 Share Posted June 11, 2019 Would love to see Edler back but hes exposed all his cards. 2 trade deadlines hes said he doesnt want to go anywhere and wants to stay in Vancouver, doesnt want to play for any other team. Well when that's the case then you dont get to make demands when contract time is up. Benning has his where he wants them. Sign the contract offered, or leave the franchise like you didnt want to do. Those are the choices. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post JM_ Posted June 11, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted June 11, 2019 Just now, The 5th Line said: Losing Hamhuis and Edler for nothing is colossal mismanagement and anybody involved should be fired. We/Benning/Aqualinni are going to look so stupid if Edler walks the guy who gave out the NTCs was fired, you should be happy. 2 5 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VegasCanuck Posted June 11, 2019 Share Posted June 11, 2019 53 minutes ago, Goal:thecup said: Edler wants to be here; the Canucks want Edler here. Edler wants a full NMC; the Canucks do not want to have to protect him in the expansion draft. Edler wants a long-term deal; the Canucks do not. Edler wants the big bucks; the Canucks know he only wants to play for Vancouver. IMO, he should be offered: Either a 2 year contract with a full NMC for around 5 or 6 million per or, A 4 year contract with a No Trade Clause for around 4 or 5 million per. If he opts for the 2 year, he could still re-sign with the Canucks after the expansion draft. Edler earned his NMC on his last contract and the Canucks have honoured it. Since he doesn't want to play for any other team, he has lost bargaining power. The Canucks need his services and should pay a fair dollar but not the maximum UFAs get. They don't want to 'waste' a protection spot on a 35 year old defenseman. Well thought out solution to the situation. Give him 2 years, full NMC, but ask him to agree the he will waive it for the expansion draft. Seattle, knowing that he isn't interested in signing down there will pass him by, and he resigns here after the draft for another year, if he's still feeling like he wants to keep playing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sedinyoureyesontheprize Posted June 11, 2019 Share Posted June 11, 2019 And people say Tryamkin is entitled Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post bishopshodan Posted June 11, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted June 11, 2019 44 minutes ago, aGENT said: posturing /ˈpäsCHəriNG/ Learn to pronounce noun behavior that is intended to impress or mislead. "a masking of fear with macho posturing" 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tre Mac Posted June 11, 2019 Share Posted June 11, 2019 If he wants 3 years or anything over $4mil then it's Bye Felecia. 3 minutes ago, bishopshodan said: Haha, gold. 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GB5 Posted June 11, 2019 Share Posted June 11, 2019 I am a bit po'ed that Edler wouldn't waive his NTC to go play somewhere else for a couple months or less and get a good return back to help this team in the long run and then he expects the team to meet every demand for him to stay in Vancouver. The reality is that if he were exposed in an expansion draft, Seattle wouldn't be picking an old defenseman, they would be looking for more of an up and comer. Seems like he is hurting the team more than help it, I say set him loose and we can move on and look for some free agents to sign instead. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GB5 Posted June 11, 2019 Share Posted June 11, 2019 3 minutes ago, The 5th Line said: Was Edler even asked to waive at the deadline? Shouldn't we have known we would have issues signing him? If he's not going to stay, he should of been moved There were several reports of different offers for him but he refused to waive. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xereau Posted June 11, 2019 Share Posted June 11, 2019 (edited) Would have been done by now if it was going to be signed (probably). He will leave a big hole but he's been injured a lot the last few seasons, and he has lost a couple steps. I won't miss those stiff leg Frankenedler fall downs in the corner myself. But he has set the franchise records for D in nearly every meaningful category, so he should be proud of what he has done and we can thank him the next time he plays here. Ring of Honor player for sure. Edited June 11, 2019 by xereau Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post HKSR Posted June 11, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted June 11, 2019 4 minutes ago, The 5th Line said: Was Edler even asked to waive at the deadline? Shouldn't we have known we would have issues signing him? If he's not going to stay, he should of been moved I think he was asked, but declined. It's not the first time he has been asked either from what I recall. 2 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post oldnews Posted June 11, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted June 11, 2019 30 minutes ago, The 5th Line said: Losing Hamhuis and Edler for nothing is colossal mismanagement and anybody involved should be fired. We/Benning/Aqualinni are going to look so stupid if Edler walks you're giving @combover a run for his money with this stuff. Edler "is" not lost. Hamhuis had a broken face, a pregnant wife, and a No Movement Clause (that predated this management group). Likewise, Edler could not be moved without his consent. Otherwise it's a cool story. 2 6 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gurn Posted June 11, 2019 Share Posted June 11, 2019 7 minutes ago, GarthButcher5 said: to help this team in the long run He did help this team, he played well at less than market value in return for a NTC. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post JM_ Posted June 11, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted June 11, 2019 12 minutes ago, The 5th Line said: Was Edler even asked to waive at the deadline? Shouldn't we have known we would have issues signing him? If he's not going to stay, he should of been moved this one. Jim had a deal lined up with Calgary that Edler passed on. Maybe do some checking before going full Benning freak out. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post JM_ Posted June 11, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted June 11, 2019 Just now, The 5th Line said: I asked because I had forgotten. I wasn't throwing out claims It doesn't matter, he should of been pushed to waive. Losing him for nothing will still be considered a failure. As was the Hamhuis situation oh please, that tired line is just lame already. You can't push people out that have NTCs thats the whole point of them. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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