Confirmed with Link: Canucks re-sign D Alex Edler to 2-Year, $6M AAV Deal

[xtra]

Benning did a great job not caving here but before I consider him as improved in negotiating I am going to wait out the UFA PERIOD

 

[Horse McHindu]

Previous thread

An absolutely terrific deal and signing by Benning. I for one am grateful that all/most posters on here didn’t criticize Benning throughout these last 36 hours as it pertained to Edler. Negotiations are never easy, but Benning clearly pulled through here and came up with a perfect term and AAV for Edler. Benning looks like he is really improving in this regard as a GM.

 

[Melvin]

Just for clarification sake, what year would the NMC need to be modified on for a non expiring contract?

So, last time what happened was there was a whole swath of contracts that the nhl and NHLPA had to manually review individually, before sending out a memo that clarified the status of a few particular players. I would imagine that such a thing will occur again and your hypothetical would fall under that manual review process. So it really depends on the exact language that is used in the contract.

Having said that, these clauses are completely negotiable, so they could just give him an NMC that protects him from everything except an expansion draft, so they wouldn't need to do weird f***ery with what year it takes place.

 

[BeardyCanuck03]

I’ll still take a shot at Gardiner

I also think we should ship out Tanev, it’s time to move on

I'd be still looking at signing Gardiner too, just not as desperately.

I could see the Canucks moving Hughes to the right side if they need to open up a spot for Juolevi

 

[CherryToke]

Jimbo did a good

 

[polarbearcub]

I'd be still looking at signing Gardiner too, just not as desperately.

I could see the Canucks moving Hughes to the right side if they need to open up a spot for Juolevi

I think they want to sign gardiner and trade for another d.

 

[BeardyCanuck03]

I think they want to sign gardiner and trade for another d.

Agreed. Sign Gardiner and trade for a mid 20s right shot D is what the Canucks want to do.

 

[I am toxic]

I mean, it's only Eriksson money.

IT'S THE LITTLE THINGS!!!

 

[The Drop]

This is a good deal by Jimbo.

Just as a reminder. Pagnotta knows nothing

 

[David Bruce Banner]

If this saves us from one terrible UFA signing, it's a definite win-win.

Welcome back Alex!!!

 

[thecupismine]

I'll give credit where it's due: that's a great contract by Benning.

The process to get here was panic-inducing, and it doesn't excuse everything else, but 2 years at that price is going to look amazing when we see all the ridiculous contracts that are given out in July.

 

[Bertuzzzi44]

Wow, wasn’t expecting a 2 year deal, good job Benning!

 

[Knight53]

Perfect.

 

[Bonham]

That's more like it -- good job Jim.

4 years was gross.

 

[VC]

Such a roller coaster couple of days. Looks like a good deal for the team. Happy it is finally done.

 

[DL44]

Very happy with this...
Ideal transition... 2 yrs for Hughes to develop and Juolevi to become an NHLer, and one yr of crossover with Tryamkin.

 

[thekernel]

Wew lad that's an underpayment, Philly would have no doubt given him 7 years at 7 million

Surprised Edler stayed for that term. It gives us great flexibility for when Pettersson and Hughes come off their ELC's. I hope he's still a good d-man when the deal is up. It'd be a shame for him to lose out on a huge payday and then get underpaid in two years again.

 

[CanaFan]

2 years @ $6M is the perfect contract for Edler. Nice and short, ends right when EP needs re-upping. So glad it’s not the 4 years and even the 3 years originally reported.

Good job on this one Jim.

 

[ginner classic]

Benning did a great job not caving here but before I consider him as improved in negotiating I am going to wait out the UFA PERIOD

He's just saving up ammo to go HAM on Myers and Ferland. God help us.

 

[sting101]

good job JB

welcome back Alex

greatest Canuck career as a defenseman. A little pissed he couldn't talk that weirdo Karlsson to come play with him and Petey....jk

 

[Hit the post]

Best contract that Benning made with Canucks to date. Bravo Jim.

 

[vancityluongo]

Yeah, this is a good deal. Right cap hit and term.

Benning continues to be infinitely better at negotiating with players he inherited (Tanev, Horvat, Markstrom, and now Edler) vs the ones he didn't.

 

[I am toxic]

Best contract that Benning made with Canucks to date. Bravo Jim.

<cough>Horvat<cough>

 

[krutovsdonut]

amazing.

i wonder if the canucks exposed a mole yesterday.

 

[Hit the post]

<cough>Horvat<cough>

Dealing with a potential UFA vs RFA is much harder. Edler had most of the leverage here.