Friedman: Teams interested in Joel Edmundson

[MMC]

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Some of the teams looking for defencemen are considering Stanley Cup champion Joel Edmundson from St. Louis. He will earn $3.1 million, and become an unrestricted free agent on July 1. I think the Devils are trying to add a blueliner, but am not certain he’d be the one. I’m wondering if Winnipeg is there, too.

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[Kamiccolo]

Makes sense. Wish the Leafs could get him but the money wouldn't work.

 

[Fixed to Ruin]

Winnipeg makes alot of sense. Especially with the Big Buff situation.

 

[MMC]

Winnipeg makes alot of sense. Especially with the Big Buff situation.

Would St. Louis really want to help them out though?

 

[bleedblue1223]

Would St. Louis really want to help them out though?

Right. Other teams would be prioritized.

 

[Kamiccolo]

Right. Other teams would be prioritized.

What does a return look like? Draft picks?

 

[bleedblue1223]

What does a return look like? Draft picks?

Not sure, but possibly picks or a prospect. Maybe a like for like swap, but someone looking to get younger and we get a vet in return. We'll have question marks at LD next year with Bouwmeester getting older and possibly retiring.

I just don't expect forwards or a goalie as a return. Not even sure we'll move him now that we have everyone signed.

 

[SotasicA]

I would love Edmundson in Chicago. Just dump Koekkoek/Dahlstrom and/or let Boqvist start in the A.

 

[SpeakingOfTheDevils]

Edmundson makes all the sense in the world for the Devils.

 

[Just Linda]

Edmundson makes sense to stay in St Louis eh? Why would the Stanley Cup champs want to trade away a rental the year after he helped them hoist the cup when he still fits under their cap

 

[bleedblue1223]

Edmundson makes sense to stay in St Louis eh? Why would the Stanley Cup champs want to trade away a rental the year after he helped them hoist the cup when he still fits under their cap

There's been rumors around him for awhile. Management hasn't exactly been super happy with how he's developed and they were disappointed in his inconsistent play throughout last season. Essentially, there's no guarantee he's in the top 6, and management is unsure of committing to him long-term.

It would make more sense to hold for now IMO, but he's someone that Army would be willing to discuss.

 

[Royale With Cheese]

Winnipeg makes alot of sense. Especially with the Big Buff situation.

Would St. Louis really want to help them out though?

They should - we let them beat us in the 1st round last year.

 

[BlueDream]

Edmundson makes sense to stay in St Louis eh? Why would the Stanley Cup champs want to trade away a rental the year after he helped them hoist the cup when he still fits under their cap

Well, saying he helped us win the Cup is a stretch. He was scratched many times throughout the playoffs and was our worst defenseman. We won despite him.

That’s not to say I think he’s a terrible player but the Blues have decent depth on defense and if they want to clear cap space, Edmundson’s $3 million would be an easy way to do it. Because unfortunately, moving Steen won’t be easy.

 

[Em etah Eh]

Well, saying he helped us win the Cup is a stretch. He was scratched many times throughout the playoffs and was our worst defenseman. We won despite him.

That’s not to say I think he’s a terrible player but the Blues have decent depth on defense and if they want to clear cap space, Edmundson’s $3 million would be an easy way to do it. Because unfortunately, moving Steen won’t be easy.

Why would we need to clear cap space at this point? I really don't see the point in moving him this late in the offseason unless teams are desperate to fill a hole.

 

[LGB]

Unless we're getting a much bigger return than I expect this doesn't make sense to me. I wouldn't be comfortable relying on Bouwmeester and Gunnarsson to be in the lineup all year.