DSM 114 Report post Posted June 3, 2014 (edited) I just don't get the hype. To me the guy seems like a more productive and expensive version of Jakub Kindl. He's coming off a pretty bad season, where he may or may not have had issues adjusting to a new coach and was a league worst minus-39. It'll likely take a few good assets to acquire him, and he's under contract for the next 5 years with a $5mil cap hit. I just don't think he'll make the team any better, and if he continues playing like he did this past season, he'll be an expensive plug to work around. What are everyone elses thoughts? *Oops, title was supposed to finish with ""Edler to Red Wings" rumors?". I must've hit some limit. I can't find how to fix it... :/ Edited June 3, 2014 by DSM Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TatarSauce 0 Report post Posted June 3, 2014 I personally think it would be an OK fit, if we didn't have to give up a whole lot. Edler is a top 4 defenceman, even if he had a bad year. However we'd have to give up way too much for him, and we'd be adding another LH defenceman at a high cap hit with a longish term. In the end, its not worth it Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Richdg 267 Report post Posted June 4, 2014 Don't forget he has a bad back. several years worth of back issues. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
number9 3,297 Report post Posted June 4, 2014 I've soured on him as well. Too bad he wasn't drafted by us. May have turned out differently. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bryguy 103 Report post Posted June 4, 2014 Well we can stop worrying since Linden said they are not going to trade him. 2 Jesusberg and DSM reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jesusberg 1,256 Report post Posted June 4, 2014 Well we can stop worrying since Linden said they are not going to trade him. This. If it was feasible to trade for him before, it isn't now. They really think they can turn Edler's game around, so the trade package for him would most likely be more than most fans and management would be comfortable offering. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
luvmnger 125 Report post Posted June 8, 2014 for some reason...i shy away from canuck players. the mantra there is...fuzzy. especially kesler. does the joe have a diving board? look kinda funny hanging off the mezzanine. no to all canucks. yes...even bieksa. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DickieDunn 2,571 Report post Posted June 8, 2014 I think Edler's performance was largely due to Tortorella'a incompetence. I fully expect him to get back to where he's been. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wings4thecup06 504 Report post Posted June 19, 2014 (edited) for some reason...i shy away from canuck players. the mantra there is...fuzzy. especially kesler. does the joe have a diving board? look kinda funny hanging off the mezzanine. no to all canucks. yes...even bieksa. You'd say no to Kesler? Even at the right price? Edited June 19, 2014 by wings4thecup06 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
number9 3,297 Report post Posted June 25, 2014 You'd say no to Kesler? Even at the right price? I'd say no to Kesler purely bc of what is required to get him. Also, I met him at a tiger game and he was skinny as a rail. And that was during his prime seasons. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RedWingsRox 614 Report post Posted June 27, 2014 You're not the only one ... I wince at the thought as well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
