Value of: Alex Edler

[Frankie Blueberries]

Curious what HF Boards thinks his value is right now. Coming off a good season, nearly 0.5 PPG . Also played big minutes with a bad dcore and his partner Tanev out for half the season. I realize his NTC and past comments, but it's his final year on his contract so who knows.

Mid-late 1st rounder?

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[RebuildinVan]

Zero because he will not waive. Mid 1st plus a good prospect... he had a quietly decent year for argument sake

 

[Vancouver Canucks]

2nd + B+ prospect

 

[604]

Would make a good first pair with Karlsson somewhere.

 

[phlocky]

Assuming that you are out of the playoff race next season, at the TDL you could probably expect a 2nd and a conditional 2nd (on the team reaching the conference finals) for him. That's probably the best you could expect

 

[Canucks1096]

5yrs ago it was Tatar, Smith and a 1st round pick but Gillis turned down that offer.

As of now I say a late 1st or two 2nd

 

[bossram]

Edler has to be one of the most criminally underrated players around (including in Vancouver).

 

[Vancouver Canucks]

Edler has to be one of the most criminally underrated players around (including in Vancouver).

He has a bad back, though. I don't think he can play better with that ailment. He's a good player, just not a great one.

 

[bossram]

He has a bad back, though. I don't think he can play better with that ailment. He's a good player, just not a great one.

He's a very good player. He's been a top-pairing caliber player for a decade. Yet you pretty much universally only see people rip on him.

 

[Vancouver Canucks]

He's a very good player. He's been a top-pairing caliber player for a decade. Yet you pretty much universally only see people rip on him.

It's true he has a bad back. I'm not denying he's a good player. He is a good player.

 

[LaVar]

Assuming that you are out of the playoff race next season, at the TDL you could probably expect a 2nd and a conditional 2nd (on the team reaching the conference finals) for him. That's probably the best you could expect

And that would be a garbage offer.

 

[Vancouver Canucks]

And that would be a garbage offer.

Then, what's a good offer? Show us an example.

 

[JuniorNelson]

People outside Vancouver might not realize how awful the Canucks have actually been for most of Edler's career. It's very difficult to gauge his play based on NHL games. Watch him on Team Sweden and he's like a different guy.

Canucks constantly rein in this player because they cannot afford to lose him. Left to his own devices, this guy thumps people. He can shoot, too. Defensemen on Canucks are not encouraged to blast away from the point because of injury potential to slow moving forwards.

Hockey, despite access to modern analytics, is conventional. Edler's actual value remains tied to his NHL performance. IMO, this makes him a bargain with untapped potential. Add the bashful negotiating by Benning and I think you could have a top pairing horse for a scoring forward. If Benning dares insist on futures he is easily distracted by former first rounder projects. He has never really chased picks but two second rounders (one early) would almost certainly do it.

Edler has a year left and lessened ties to this team with the Sedins gone. Scoop this guy, now!

 

[604]

Then, what's a good offer? Show us an example.

1st and a a- prospect.

 

[Pip]

He really flew under the radar this year. Had a very good year on an absolutely terrible team.

 

[justafan22]

Wonder if he'll change his NMC with the sedins gone.

 

[StreetHawk]

Zero because he will not waive. Mid 1st plus a good prospect... he had a quietly decent year for argument sake

He’s eligible to sign a new contract on July 1. That is now likely to change his attitude towards his ntc. That of course depends on the Canucks deciding whether they plan to extend him or not. If not then:

He would first have to get permission from the Canucks to talk to other teams about a new contract before he would waive. Once he and his agent are comfortable with he couple of teams where the contract and destination match up, he can tell the Canucks where he would like to go.

He’s in full control. It’s whether he wants the security now of contract extension or whether he wants to play it out.

 

[Canadian Canuck]

He's a beast. Every contending team will be in on him at next years TDL. He'll get a 1st + A/B+ prospect

 

[FOurteenS inCisOr]

5yrs ago it was Tatar, Smith and a 1st round pick but Gillis turned down that offer.

As of now I say a late 1st or two 2nd

The rumour that you’re referring to involved Nyquist, not Tatar.

And it was complete speculation that’s never been confirmed.

 

[clunk]

He's played fantastic defensively as of late. I'd be looking at a 1st + B prospect + 4th/5th for him

 

[Elias Pettersson]

He's a beast. Every contending team will be in on him at next years TDL. He'll get a 1st + A/B+ prospect

and no contending team will get him because he won't waive his TDL

This whole thread is moot.
Edler will never waive his NTC. Ever.

 

[Shruggs Peterson]

1st and a a- prospect.

Pitts 1st and Bobby Ryan it is then

 

[LickTheEnvelope]

5yrs ago it was Tatar, Smith and a 1st round pick but Gillis turned down that offer.

As of now I say a late 1st or two 2nd

Seems pretty low when Roman Polak can fetch two 2nd rounders...

 

[Canucks1096]

Seems pretty low when Roman Polak can fetch two 2nd rounders...

That's why Gillis wanted a 4th piece and the deal fell apart.

 

[Addison Rae]

He quietly had an excellent season and is a fantastic #2/3 signed to an extremely reasonable contract.

Easily worth a 1st+