Canucks Recall Defenceman Alexander Edler

Jovorock · Post by **Jovorock** » Sat Nov 04, 2006 7:36 am

Press Releases

Canucks Recall Defenceman Alexander Edler
Fri. Nov 3, 2006

Vancouver, B.C. â€“ Vancouver Canucks Senior Vice-President and General Manager Dave Nonis announced today that the Canucks have recalled defenceman Alexander Edler from the Manitoba Moose of the AHL. Edler will join the Canucks on their road trip in Colorado.

Edler, 20, has played in 10 games for the Moose this season recording two assists and six penalty minutes. He also appeared in three games during the pre-season with Vancouver, recording two assists. Last season Edler played for the Kelowna Rockets of the Western Hockey League where he recorded 53 points (13-40-53) and 44 penalty minutes in 62 games.

The 6â€™3â€, 220 lbs. native of Ostersund, Sweden, was selected 91st overall in the 2004 Entry Draft.

orts · Post by **orts** » Sat Nov 04, 2006 9:12 am

Glad to hear it! Just in time to see him play for the first time, on CBC tonight. Looking forward to it.

As for the sudden exposure of our defensive shallowness, I think we all figured it to happen sooner or later...

Cookie La Rue · Post by **Cookie La Rue** » Sat Nov 04, 2006 9:49 am

God bless us all.

Here's to hope that Edler will show us the opposite.

Who knows if ho don't grab the chance by occasion and fit right in.....

Jovorock · Post by **Jovorock** » Mon Nov 06, 2006 5:14 am

I only seen the third period, but Alex did a pretty good job in a limited role. Looking forward to seeing him again tonite.