The Vancouver Canucks will sign Alexander Edler to a one-day contract on October 11 so he can retire in Vancouver.
Edler played 1,030 NHL games, with most of them as a Canuck. Drafted in the third round in 2004, he became one of the best players from that class. He started strong in 2007 and quickly became a key player for the team. Throughout his career, Edler was consistent and reliable, often scoring around 35 points per season. His best year was in the 2011-12 season when he scored 11 goals and made 38 assists.
Even towards the end of his time with Vancouver, Edler played over 20 minutes per game. However, Quinn Hughes’ arrival changed things . Edler then moved to the Los Angeles Kings for two more seasons on short contracts. His performance dipped there; he averaged fewer points per game compared to his time with Vancouver.
Honoring a Legend:
Fans might feel nostalgic about this news since Edler has been such an important part of the team for many years. The Canucks plan to celebrate him with a special ceremony before their game against the Philadelphia Flyers on October 11.
Despite playing fewer games toward the end of his career, Edler remained one of only a few players from his draft year still active last season. He shares this distinction with stars like Alex Ovechkin and Evgeni Malkin.
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