Confirmed with Link: Edler Re-Signs w/ VAN [6 Years / $30M ($5M AAV) ]

[Angry Little Elf]

I was 100% sure he'd try out FA. Great surprise.

 

[Jyrki]

If the contract was signed this early, I can't think it's going to be much higher than what the rest makes. I'm calling 6 years, 5 million per.

Thank you, I'll claim my free Edler jersey.

 

[Soth]

Wow, superb job Gillis.

I love Gillis, he keeps us in the fight every year for the cup.

 

[Crows*]

What an awesome deal. The fact that they could get him at that price while only buying up to his age 33 year is pretty incredible.

Pretty clear eddy wanted to stay here by signing that deal. Awesome

 

[Treefingers]

Wicked.

 

[Drop the Sopel]

What an awesome deal. The fact that they could get him at that price while only buying up to his age 33 year is pretty incredible.

Yup, the dollar amount is excellent, locked up 6 years of unrestricted free agency and the deal ends before Edler should noticeably decline. A perfect storm.

With the top 4 on defense and Schneider locked up longterm Gillis can focus solely on the forward corps. Which is oustanding when you have the Sedins, Kesler and Burrows in the mix. Bring in 1 more impact forward, re-sign the Sedins and this team should be a cup contender for at least the next 4-5 years.

I can't imagine there's another team out there with a top 4 locked up for as long, or with as much quality.

 

[luongo321]

I dunno guys. Is Mike Gillis listed as a credible source on HFBoards?

 

[Respect Your Edler]

Outside of Ehrhoff, Gillis has done a great job of keeping our core players here at great prices.

 

[Virtanen2Horvat]

Great signing!! I like it.

 

[John Bender*]

This is the low end of what I was hoping for, in terms of cap hit for Edler. To be honest I expected about 5.75M per, so this is a good signing.

On an aside, I think this is the Year of the Ballard - and that we will all be pushing for Bieksa to be dealt by year end (I have a feeling he is going to revert to the bad Bieksa this year).

 

[Intoewsables]

Perfect deal IMO. Thought Edler would be commanding closer to $6M/per.

 

[chopkins]

Great deal. Don't know why I expected any worse with Gillis as the GM. I was afraid we'd lose Edler.

That defence. Edler, Hamhuis, Bieksa, and Garrison all signed long-term now. Love it!

 

[LickTheEnvelope]

Edler man crush is at 5000.

 

[Scottrockztheworld*]

Another good signing in Gillis' time here.

Very happy Edler is my favorite D man.

Top 4 for the future is set!

 

[David71]

he could easily get more money in the open market. but lucky gillis resigned him

 

[Frank Garrett]

Sick.

 

[PG Canuck]

Hamhuis - Bieksa
Edler - Garrison

Schneider

Time to build up on some talented forwards to make this top four defense and top goalie worth having.

 

[KISSland]

Worse signing ever. - comic book guy

 

[luongo321]

Hamhuis - Bieksa
Edler - Garrison

Schneider

Time to build up on some talented forwards to make this top four defense and top goalie worth having.

I agree. trade the Sedins! Schroeder and Raymond need some help.

 

[Scottrockztheworld*]

With Tanev & Corrado coming in the pipe line we'll have those 3 RH Dmen we all talk about.

 

[Dado]

Will be interesting to see what Subban signs for.

 

[Drop the Sopel]

With Tanev & Corrado coming in the pipe line we'll have those 3 RH Dmen we all talk about.

Not only that, but Tanev gives the team excellent security when injury strikes the top 4...

Hamhuis injured-

Garrison Bieksa
Edler tanev
Ballard

Bieksa injured-

Hamhuis Tanev
Garrison Edler
Ballard

Edler injured-

Hamhuis Bieksa
Garrison Tanev
Ballard

Garrison injured-

Hamhuis Bieksa
Edler Tanev
Ballard

IMO the top 4 looks good, regardless of who is injured. Garrison should be able to pair up well with Bieksa and Tanev seems like he could play with anyone. Love the mix in the top 5 - still see Ballard as the #6, though maybe he turns things around.

 

[JuniorNelson]

Thank you, I'll claim my free Edler jersey.

Well done! I was sure he'd follow Ohlund, Mitchell and Salo into FA!

 

[CanucksOo]

Here's the breakdown:

Elliott Pap ‏@ElliottPap
Alex Edler contract details: $3.25 million in '13-14, then $4.25 million, $6 mil, $6 mil, $6 mil, $4.5 mil. Total: $30 million. #canucks

 

[Grub]

Now fix the Booth and Ballard contracts and were in business.