Confirmed with Link: Alex Edler to Sign One-Day Contract and Retire a Canuck | Oct. 11th

[Vector]

“I am humbled and honoured to officially end my career and retire as a member of the Vancouver Canucks,” said Edler. “I consider myself lucky to have started my career with such an outstanding organization, in this amazing city, with the best fans in the NHL. Finishing my NHL career where it all began is something very special for myself and my family.”

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[Billy Kvcmu]

Yes

 

[wonton15]

Eagle! Shin pad assassin.

 

[Bojack Horvatman]

15 great years. The Edler-Tanev pairing was one of the most effective pairing in the league playing hard minutes for dog crap Jim Benning teams. Best in retirement Eagle

 

[Canuckle1970]

Excellent!

 

[arttk]

Yassssssssss this is the way

 

[Mr. Canucklehead]

Eagle! Shin pad assassin.

Ohhh, the shin pads. The patented "Swedish Blocked Shot".

Jokes aside, a fitting tribute to one of our franchise greats. Nice to see!

 

[EpochLink]

Elder had an underrated slap shot, welcome back my dude. Edler and Bieksa retiring as Canucks fills the warmth heart inside me

 

[LemonSauceD]

Elder, Bieska, Hamuis, Eroff, Ballad!

 

[AlainVigneaultsGum]

I'm a big fan of these things.

 

[David Bruce Banner]

Good.

 

[PavelBure10]

Freaking rights, Edler was a draft steal 3rd round 91st overall in the 2004 NHL draft. It's a real honor to have him retire as a Vancouver Canuck. I love this.

 

[Flik]

This makes me so happy, love ya Edler!

 

[StickShift]

Good for him.

I wonder if Edler moved back to Vancouver. I used to see him around Kitsilano a fair bit.

 

[ghostingtaro]

respect your edlers

 

[VanJack]

Does Edler make the 'Ring of Honor" at the Rog? You could make a strong case for it.

 

[AlainVigneaultsGum]

Does Edler make the 'Ring of Honor" at the Rog? You could make a strong case for it.

He better.

 

[ghostingtaro]

i wonder if edler is the last remaining guy from the 2010 squad that is still currently playing

 

[ChilliBilly]

Other than Bure, have we drafted a better player ever who was better for the Canucks, and drafted later than he was? I think not. If a draft was repeated, I think he would have been easily top 15 in hindsight.

 

[Hodgy]

i wonder if edler is the last remaining guy from the 2010 squad that is still currently playing

Tanev.

 

[Grip it N RYP it]

The Eagle is returning home. Love to see it.

Perhaps there's a place for him on Player Development staff some day, if both parties are interested.

 

[Coffees]

Thank you Edler, we love you

 

[SeawaterOnIce]

The video with Edler hitting Mike Smith is age restricted?

 

[Bubbles]

Other than Bure, have we drafted a better player ever who was better for the Canucks, and drafted later than he was? I think not. If a draft was repeated, I think he would have been easily top 15 in hindsight.

Igor Larionov
(11th round – 214th overall in 1985)
Patrik Sundstrom
(9th round – 175th overall in 1980)
Harold Snepsts
(4th round – 59th overall in 1974)
Jannik Hansen
(9th round – 287th overall in 2004)
Kevin Bieksa
(5th round – 151st overall in 2001)
Matt Cooke
(6th round – 144th overall in 1997)
Adrian Aucoin
(5th round – 117th overall in 1992
Petri Skriko
(8th round – 157th overall in 1981)
Gino Odjick
(5th round – 86th overall in 1990):

 

[Bankerguy]

in his prime he was a legit. No.2 Top pairing guy
He had those four early years that were at like a 40 point pace... would have been a longer peak but the 2012-2013 saw him play only half the year... but even years after that he was good for 30 plus points, he made good reads 5on5 and brought physicality.
Awesome player.

will D-Petey develop into something like a mini-Edler? only if we're lucky.