The emergence of Edler

**Regs** · 11-23-2007, 07:42 AM

With Edler doing so well and exceeding all expectations, could the Canucks seriously entertain the thought of putting Ohund out there as trade-bait?

Edler leads the team at a +7 and has 2 eyes he can see out of. What's not to like?

Who's out there that would be a fit on a line with Kesler?

Dude · 11-23-2007, 07:59 AM

I wouldn't be surprised if Noonis is thinking that exactly. I think this is Ohlund's contract year, too.

That said, long season, and there will be more injuries. So, I say best to wait until Bieksa comes back, assuming he can get back to 100%, or close to it.

Dude · 11-23-2007, 08:00 AM

Sean Avery on a line w/ Kessler.

**Regs** · 11-23-2007, 08:26 AM

But Bieksa won't be back until the playoffs, if that.

Mitchell
Salo
Edler
Krajicek

Miller
Weaver/Bourdon

Dude · 11-23-2007, 08:39 AM

Trade him at the deadline if we need a rental, I say. As long as things continue to roll, no need to upset the applecart.

**Regs** · 11-23-2007, 08:43 AM

Ah but Ohlund is out of the lineup right now and things are going good... it is an opportunity to make your team better NOW in areas that could use some upgrading.

**johnnybluenose** · 11-23-2007, 01:11 PM

I love him, but think with Edler and Luuuuuuc playing so well we should through Bieksa out for trade bait, I know he is hurt at the moment, but he would fetch us an Alex Semin with a pick going to Washington too...More Punch up front.

*BlazeArmy* · 11-23-2007, 01:16 PM

Bieksa would get you jack shit on the market.

There is a question if he will ever be the same again after his injury.

**italian_stallion21** · 11-23-2007, 01:20 PM

Why risk Ohlund anyway? What happens if Edler starts choking, or can't keep us his solid play after we've traded Ohlund away? Then we're hooped. Maybe he's playing so well because he knows the Nucks have no other choice, so there's no pressure. Why mess with something that's working?

TheRob · 11-24-2007, 09:02 AM

Why are you all calling him Bieksa. It's Bieska. Bob Cole says so.

**The Franchise** · 11-24-2007, 09:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Regs

With Edler doing so well and exceeding all expectations, could the Canucks seriously entertain the thought of putting Ohund out there as trade-bait?

Edler leads the team at a +7 and has 2 eyes he can see out of. What's not to like?

Who's out there that would be a fit on a line with Kesler?

Didn't they already try to deal Ohlund/Morrison in the summer for Elias but Ohlund wouldn't budge on his no trade claus. It was all over the 1040.

housearrest · 11-26-2007, 01:38 AM

Moving Ohlund would not be a good move for the Nucks. He is more important to our defensive core than often made out to be. Very silently goes about his business, shutting down oppenents offensive threats, getting points here and there, as just being an all around solid dman.

If I were to pick a dman to put up for trade at the moment, it would be Salo. Yes he is our most offensive threat from the blueline and on the powerplay and he is a solid dman as well, however, at just over 3 million for a dman that gets injured as much as he does, is it worth it? Just my opinion

11-23-2007, 07:42 AM	#1 (permalink)
Regs Respect & Honour A Total Bastard Joined: Jun 2001 Location: TTP Headquarters Posts: 12,085 Blog Entries: 1 Images: 233 TTP Friends: (12)	The emergence of Edler With Edler doing so well and exceeding all expectations, could the Canucks seriously entertain the thought of putting Ohund out there as trade-bait? Edler leads the team at a +7 and has 2 eyes he can see out of. What's not to like? Who's out there that would be a fit on a line with Kesler? __________________ Take the piss (out of someone) vb. British -- to mock, deride, poke fun (at). This vulgarism has been in widespread use since the late 1940s. The original idea evoked by the expression was that of deflating someone, recalling the description of a self-important blusterer as 'all piss and wind.'

11-23-2007, 07:59 AM	#2 (permalink)
Dude Member Joined: Jul 2001 Location: Where my kids are Posts: 8,302 Images: 66 TTP Friends: (3)	Re: The emergence of Edler I wouldn't be surprised if Noonis is thinking that exactly. I think this is Ohlund's contract year, too. That said, long season, and there will be more injuries. So, I say best to wait until Bieksa comes back, assuming he can get back to 100%, or close to it.

11-23-2007, 08:00 AM	#3 (permalink)
Dude Member Joined: Jul 2001 Location: Where my kids are Posts: 8,302 Images: 66 TTP Friends: (3)	Re: The emergence of Edler Sean Avery on a line w/ Kessler.

11-23-2007, 08:26 AM	#4 (permalink)
Regs Respect & Honour A Total Bastard Joined: Jun 2001 Location: TTP Headquarters Posts: 12,085 Blog Entries: 1 Images: 233 TTP Friends: (12)	Re: The emergence of Edler But Bieksa won't be back until the playoffs, if that. Mitchell Salo Edler Krajicek Miller Weaver/Bourdon __________________ Take the piss (out of someone) vb. British -- to mock, deride, poke fun (at). This vulgarism has been in widespread use since the late 1940s. The original idea evoked by the expression was that of deflating someone, recalling the description of a self-important blusterer as 'all piss and wind.'

11-23-2007, 08:39 AM	#5 (permalink)
Dude Member Joined: Jul 2001 Location: Where my kids are Posts: 8,302 Images: 66 TTP Friends: (3)	Re: The emergence of Edler Trade him at the deadline if we need a rental, I say. As long as things continue to roll, no need to upset the applecart.

11-23-2007, 08:43 AM	#6 (permalink)
Regs Respect & Honour A Total Bastard Joined: Jun 2001 Location: TTP Headquarters Posts: 12,085 Blog Entries: 1 Images: 233 TTP Friends: (12)	Re: The emergence of Edler Ah but Ohlund is out of the lineup right now and things are going good... it is an opportunity to make your team better NOW in areas that could use some upgrading. __________________ Take the piss (out of someone) vb. British -- to mock, deride, poke fun (at). This vulgarism has been in widespread use since the late 1940s. The original idea evoked by the expression was that of deflating someone, recalling the description of a self-important blusterer as 'all piss and wind.'

11-23-2007, 01:11 PM	#7 (permalink)
johnnybluenose Sad Bastard A Better Bastard Joined: Oct 2004 Location: Cloverdale Posts: 3,476 Blog Entries: 4 TTP Friends: (16)	Re: The emergence of Edler I love him, but think with Edler and Luuuuuuc playing so well we should through Bieksa out for trade bait, I know he is hurt at the moment, but he would fetch us an Alex Semin with a pick going to Washington too...More Punch up front.

11-23-2007, 01:16 PM	#8 (permalink)
BlazeArmy Not too bright BANNED Joined: Dec 2002 Location: Club 'Ding Posts: 3,052 Images: 23 TTP Friends: (0)	Re: The emergence of Edler Bieksa would get you jack shit on the market. There is a question if he will ever be the same again after his injury.

11-23-2007, 01:20 PM	#9 (permalink)
italian_stallion21 Premium Member A Better Bastard Joined: Sep 2005 Location: Cloverdale Posts: 2,983 Images: 12 TTP Friends: (17)	Re: The emergence of Edler Why risk Ohlund anyway? What happens if Edler starts choking, or can't keep us his solid play after we've traded Ohlund away? Then we're hooped. Maybe he's playing so well because he knows the Nucks have no other choice, so there's no pressure. Why mess with something that's working?

11-24-2007, 09:02 AM	#10 (permalink)
TheRob Member Joined: Jul 2001 Location: The Flemish Cap Posts: 5,745 Images: 51 TTP Friends: (2)	Re: The emergence of Edler Why are you all calling him Bieksa. It's Bieska. Bob Cole says so.

11-26-2007, 01:38 AM	#12 (permalink)
housearrest Member Joined: Dec 2001 Location: surrey Posts: 701 TTP Friends: (8)	Re: The emergence of Edler Moving Ohlund would not be a good move for the Nucks. He is more important to our defensive core than often made out to be. Very silently goes about his business, shutting down oppenents offensive threats, getting points here and there, as just being an all around solid dman. If I were to pick a dman to put up for trade at the moment, it would be Salo. Yes he is our most offensive threat from the blueline and on the powerplay and he is a solid dman as well, however, at just over 3 million for a dman that gets injured as much as he does, is it worth it? Just my opinion __________________ you don't have to agree with anything that I say, but don't piss in my ear and tell me its raining.

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