The Hockey News: Headlines: Canucks sign defenceman Alex Edler to 4-year contract extension

Canucks sign defenceman Alex Edler to 4-year contract extension

2008-10-10 16:00:00

VANCOUVER - The Vancouver Canucks signed defenceman Alex Edler to a US$13-million, four-year contract extension Friday.

Edler, who will receive $550,000 this season, will receive $3.25 million per year starting next season.

"Alex is a gifted puck-moving defenceman who sees the ice extremely well for such a young player," Canucks general manager Mike Gillis said in a statement. "He has made great strides in his career and we look forward to further growth and development in his game."

Edler recorded 20 points (8-12) and 42 penalty minutes in 75 games for the Canucks last season. In 97 career NHL regular-season games, the six-foot-three 217-pound Swede has 23 points (9-14) and 48 penalty minutes.

The Canucks selected Edler with the 91st overall pick in the 2004 NHL entry draft. He played for Sweden at the 2006 IIHF world junior championship and at this year's world hockey championship.

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Cam Posted
(2009-04-30 07:08:56)

good move by gillis... edler is the future of the nucks d.... dave is an idiot.... the sedins r second line players

Dave Posted
(2009-04-30 07:08:52)

Well as long as you have Alex Edler who needs the Sedin twins or Ohlund, right Gillis? If you want Luongo to stay in Vancouver I'd suggest you lock up those significant pieces of the puzzle first. Goodluck trying to convince the twins they're not worth the 10 million you offered an over-the-hill, less productive Sundin.