The Vancouver Canucks have re-signed defenceman Alexander Edler to a two-year deal worth $12 million dollars or $6 million AAV. The contract carries through the 2021 season.
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Vancouver Canucks Re-Sign Alexander Edler
In Edler, the Canucks keep a solid two-way defenceman capable of playing top pairing minutes. Edler led the Canucks in ice-time and was the clubs top defenceman. In 56 games this season, Edler has scored 10 goals and added 24 assists for 34 points. He also recorded 54 penalty minutes.
Edler has spent his entire 13 year NHL career with the Canucks organization. He is a leader in the locker room and a huge part of the Canucks going forward.
Edler was originally drafted by the Canucks in the third round, 91st overall in the 2004 NHL Entry Draft.
What This Means for the Future
Acquiring Edler bolsters the defence group for the Canucks as they keep on growing. He’s a solid two-way defender who is currently having his best season since the 2011-12 season.
Edler has lived in Vancouver since he was 20 years old and has started a family there. Vancouver is where Edler calls home and is on the record saying that he would like to get a chance to win in Vancouver.
However, this deal does not carry any trade clause of any kind which is huge for the Canucks. This means that Edler can be exposed in the Seattle Expansion draft. This was a big sticking point in negotiations.
Edler is the latest potential free agent to re-sign with his team. He joins Jeff Skinner, Jordan Eberle, Erik Karlsson and Kevin Hayes as notable players forgoing unrestricted free agency this year.
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