TSN: LeBrun: Alexander Edler on the Trade Block
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I like Skinner and am willing to trade Edler, but I wouldn't do that trade...if they want Edler they'll have to pony up more than that.
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I hope we do trade Edler. His new deal is a massive overpayment for what he brings. He is not the top 2 Dman we all wanted him to become. Come July 1 he'll be the highest paid Dman on the roster with a NTC to boot. Move him now and improve the team moving forward or it will be a regret I am sure of it.
This is a bit short-sighted. Getting the 7th overall pick means we can shop the 24th overall pick, or some of our better prospects, for veterans that can help in positions of need (centers).
I get that he might not be developing as people wanted, but I just can't see how his contract is a "massive overpayment" when taken in context of what D are paid in the NHL.
Look at this list and tell me there aren't several players paid more than him per year (of the 23 that are paid more) that you wouldn't take Edler over. And look at the names below him making almost the same amount that are significantly worse than him.
http://capgeek.com/leaders/?season=2013&type=CAP_HIT&position=D&limit=50
Canucks have 4 left-side defenseman being paid top-2 pairing salaries. By my count that's 2 too many and only one of them is tradeable. As much as Edler has the highest upside amongst the Canucks' defenseman, he's prone to too many mental lapses and there's the big question mark about his back.
It's ironic that folks are complaining at the lack of any major moves by Gillis so far this off season and as soon as there's even a sniff of a significant one, people are screaming bloody murder.
It's ironic that folks are complaining at the lack of any major moves by Gillis so far this off season and as soon as there's even a sniff of a significant one, people are screaming bloody murder.
Well obviously no one has been traded yet, but as someone who has been told by numerous posters on this board that Gillis "won't entertain" trading Edler before his NTC kicks in, it is somewhat enjoyable to hear that he is at least listening to offers. I don't know why some people are so against a trade without knowing what the return will be. I maintain that this team is imbalanced in its distribution of assets on Forward and Defense. Assuming Gillis gets fair value for Edler - an assumption I'm willing to make for the time being - then I'm all for a potential trade. Question is, is it more likely to be a now-for-now trade ie. Edler for Ryan or a now-for-future trade ie. Edler for the 3rd or 5th. Either way this draft is shaping up to be a lot more interesting than a lot of people thought it was going to be.
You definitely make a good argument but I still move Edler if we can improve our teams future. Me and a few others have been saying for over a year now that our windows is fast closing, if not already closed, and we have nothing coming up to replace our aging core. Sooner or later we are going to have to start making bold deals and Edler is one of few players without a ntc. It sucks to do it but sometimes you have to give up something to get something.
SweedishKeepers
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Totally agree. I'm not opposed to trading Edler. I would be opposed to trading Edler for less than optimum value due to his contract. That's all I was saying.
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Agreed. This is how you extend your window too. You sign a young guy with promise then deal him for a big return.
PHI has been doing it for years. Good teams find a way to retool on the fly. If they don't they end up like the CGY Flames.
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And in the process of their 'retool on the fly', Philly committed a ton of money to a 35+ contract who isn't playing for them anymore, still don't have a goalie, moved out Richards and Carter who went right on to win a Stanley Cup together almost immediately as key contributors, and have lots of young players in the lineup, but their prospect cupboards are pretty sparse at the moment.
Is that really a model we want to follow?
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If we trade Edler, our transition game will be even worse, a distinct problem of last season. Edler on the block doesn't make a whole lot of sense, here.
biturbo19
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And then they 're-tooled' and missed the playoffs, by sending out Cup Winning pieces.
And we were swept in the first round.
I really don't see that our "moneypuck" approach is producing meaningfully better results than Philly's "throw **** at the wall and hope for the best" approach.
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People will be happy now, Gillis will get new players !!! NEW players are exciting !
People will be happy now, Gillis will get new players !!! NEW players are exciting !
Yes, they have. But how good we've done ISN'T where we want to be either. You just made the point against Philly's model yourself.
pahlsson
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is burrows in the same boat as far as being able to trade him before the NTC kicks in? in which case i would agree
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