The defeneman was scheduled to become a unrestricted free agent July 1. Staying home trumped whatever deal might have been out there in world for Alex Edler. Edler signed a two-year, $12 million deal with the Vancouver Canucks on Thursday. And, audio of Alex Edler talking about staying in Vancouver.
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7 Comments
What was that skate going on? Draft prospects or an open tryout?
I’m glad they signed a guy that wants to be here
Another year we get to see Elder hit Mike Smith when he comes out of net again lol.
They signed him because they can't get any other defenceman
Where boesers contract
Edlers pretty underrated. hes no superstar but hes super solid
Another dumb signing