Alexander Edler

Age 37 Apr 21, 1986
Ostersund SWE
Defense shoots left
6'3" 191 cm
212 lbs 96 kg
ELC Signing Age 20
Waivers Signing Age 20
UFA Year 2013
Agent Mark Stowe
Draft Year 2004
Drafted Overall 91
Draft Round 3
Draft Team Vancouver Canucks logo

Transaction History
Apr 15, 2023 Los Angeles Kings | Alexander Edler | Edler (upper body) wore a normal jersey during Saturday's practice, Dennis Bernstein of The Fourth Period reports.
Apr 13, 2023 Los Angeles Kings | Alexander Edler | Edler (upper body) won't play in Thursday's game against the Anaheim Ducks, according to Zach Dooley of the Los Angeles Kings' official site.
Apr 10, 2023 Los Angeles Kings | Alexander Edler | Edler (upper body) is not playing Monday against the Vancouver Canucks, Zach Dooley of the Los Angeles Kings' official site reports.
Apr 6, 2023 Los Angeles Kings | Alexander Edler | Edler (upper body) won't play Thursday in Vegas, Eric Stephens of The Athletic reports.
Apr 4, 2023 Los Angeles Kings | Alexander Edler | Edler (upper body) won't play Tuesday versus the Edmonton Oilers, Zach Dooley of the Los Angeles Kings' official site reports.
Apr 2, 2023 Los Angeles Kings | Alexander Edler | Edler (upper body) will not return to Sunday's game against the Vancouver Canucks.
Mar 21, 2023 Los Angeles Kings | Alexander Edler | Edler notched an assist, went plus-4 and blocked two shots in Monday's 8-2 win over the Calgary Flames.
Mar 18, 2023 Los Angeles Kings | Alexander Edler | Edler scored a goal in Saturday's 3-2 shootout loss to the Vancouver Canucks.
Feb 24, 2023 Los Angeles Kings | Alexander Edler | Edler logged an assist, three blocked shots and a plus-2 rating in Friday's 3-2 win over the New York Islanders.
Feb 12, 2023 Los Angeles Kings | Alexander Edler | Edler recorded an assist, three hits and two PIM in Saturday's 6-0 win over the Pittsburgh Penguins.
Feb 8, 2023 Los Angeles Kings | Alexander Edler | Edler hasn't recorded a point in his last 19 contests.
Jan 10, 2023 Los Angeles Kings | Alexander Edler | Edler is on a 12-game scoring drought.
Dec 10, 2022 Los Angeles Kings | Alexander Edler | Edler found the back of the net in a 4-2 win against the Montreal Canadiens on Saturday.
Dec 2, 2022 Los Angeles Kings | Alexander Edler | Edler is on a five-game scoring drought.
Nov 20, 2022 Los Angeles Kings | Alexander Edler | Edler managed an assist, three hits and a plus-2 rating in Saturday's 3-2 overtime loss to the Seattle Kraken.
Nov 18, 2022 Los Angeles Kings | Alexander Edler | Edler registered an assist in a 4-1 loss to Vancouver on Friday.
Nov 13, 2022 Los Angeles Kings | Alexander Edler | Edler logged an assist, four hits, three blocked shots and two PIM in Saturday's 4-3 win over the Detroit Red Wings.
Nov 11, 2022 Los Angeles Kings | Alexander Edler | Edler's ice time has dropped dramatically in 2022-23.
Oct 22, 2022 Los Angeles Kings | Alexander Edler | Edler (face) had three hits and two blocks in 12:47 of ice time Saturday's 4-3 loss to Washington in his return to the lineup.
Oct 22, 2022 Los Angeles Kings | Alexander Edler | Elder (face) will draw into Saturday's game against the Washington Capitals.
Oct 20, 2022 Los Angeles Kings | Alexander Edler | Edler (face) is slated to be sidelined versus Pittsburgh on Thursday, per NHL.com.
Oct 18, 2022 Los Angeles Kings | Alexander Edler | Edler (face) won't be available for Tuesday's game against the Nashville Predators, Zach Dooley of the Los Angeles Kings' official site reports.
Oct 17, 2022 Los Angeles Kings | Alexander Edler | Edler was hit in the face with a puck during warmups and will not play Monday against the Detroit Red Wings.
Jul 12, 2022 Los Angeles Kings | Alexander Edler | Edler LA Kings Insider Zach Dooley a one-year, $750,000 contract with the Los Angeles Kings on Tuesday.
May 10, 2022 Los Angeles Kings | Alexander Edler | Edler notched an assist, four hits, two blocked shots, two PIM and a plus-2 rating in Tuesday's 5-4 overtime win over the Edmonton Oilers in Game 5.
Apr 28, 2022 Los Angeles Kings | Alexander Edler | Edler is expected to play Friday versus the Vancouver Canucks, per the NHL media site.
Apr 23, 2022 Los Angeles Kings | Alexander Edler | Edler scored a goal, blocked three shots and went plus-2 in Saturday's 4-2 win over the Anaheim Ducks.
Apr 22, 2022 Los Angeles Kings | Alexander Edler | Edler notched two assists, two blocked shots, a plus-3 rating and two PIM in Thursday's 4-1 win over the Chicago Blackhawks.
Apr 2, 2022 Los Angeles Kings | Alexander Edler | Edler logged an assist, two PIM and two hits in Saturday's 3-2 win over the Winnipeg Jets.
Mar 31, 2022 Los Angeles Kings | Alexander Edler | Edler notched an assist in Thursday's 3-2 shootout win over the Calgary Flames.
Mar 30, 2022 Los Angeles Kings | Alexander Edler | Edler had a goal and an assist in Wednesday's 4-3 shootout loss to the Edmonton Oilers.
Mar 17, 2022 Los Angeles Kings | Alexander Edler | Edler (lower body) was activated from injured reserve and will play Thursday against visiting San Jose.
Mar 15, 2022 Los Angeles Kings | Alexander Edler | Edler (lower body) practiced in a regular jersey Tuesday, John Hoven of SiriusXM NHL Network Radio reports.
Feb 26, 2022 Los Angeles Kings | Alexander Edler | Edler (lower body) isn't expected to return until late March, Lisa Dillman of The Athletic reports.
Dec 20, 2021 Los Angeles Kings | Alexander Edler | Edler (lower body) was reclassified for long-term injured reserve Monday.
Dec 12, 2021 Los Angeles Kings | Alexander Edler | Edler (lower body) was formally moved to injured reserve Sunday, Lisa Dillman of The Athletic reports.
Dec 11, 2021 Los Angeles Kings | Alexander Edler | Edler (lower body) is expected to be out long-term after leaving Saturday's game versus the Minnesota Wild in the first period, Zach Dooley of the Los Angeles Kings' official site reports.
Dec 11, 2021 Los Angeles Kings | Alexander Edler | Edler (lower body) won't return to Saturday's game versus the Minnesota Wild.
Dec 10, 2021 Los Angeles Kings | Alexander Edler | Edler notched an assist, two shots on net, two blocked shots and two PIM in Thursday's 4-0 win over the Dallas Stars.
Dec 2, 2021 Los Angeles Kings | Alexander Edler | Edler scored a goal on two shots, dished an assist, added four hits and went plus-2 in Thursday's 3-2 loss to the Calgary Flames.
Nov 21, 2021 Los Angeles Kings | Alexander Edler | Edler notched two assists in Saturday's 5-4 loss to the Carolina Hurricanes.
Nov 3, 2021 Los Angeles Kings | Alexander Edler | Edler notched an assist, two blocked shots and two PIM in Wednesday's 3-2 shootout win over the St. Louis Blues.
Oct 23, 2021 Los Angeles Kings | Alexander Edler | Edler notched two assists, a plus-2 rating, four shots on goal and four PIM in Saturday's 7-3 loss to the St. Louis Blues.
Jul 28, 2021 Los Angeles Kings | Alexander Edler | Edler signed a one-year, $3.5 million contract with the Los Angeles Kings on Wednesday, Pierre LeBrun of The Athletic reports.
May 16, 2021 Vancouver Canucks | Alexander Edler | Edler notched an assist, four blocked shots, two shots on net and two PIM in Sunday's 6-5 overtime loss to the Calgary Flames.
May 4, 2021 Vancouver Canucks | Alexander Edler | Edler recorded an assist, five blocked shots and two hits in Tuesday's 4-1 loss to the Edmonton Oilers.
Apr 24, 2021 Vancouver Canucks | Alexander Edler | Edler has completed his two-game suspension and will return to the lineup for Saturday's game against the Ottawa Senators, Thomas Drance of The Athletic Vancouver reports.
Apr 19, 2021 Vancouver Canucks | Alexander Edler | Edler has been suspended two games by the NHL's Department of Player Safety for his knee-on-knee hit on Maple Leafs forward Zach Hyman.
Apr 19, 2021 Vancouver Canucks | Alexander Edler | Edler will have a hearing with the NHL's Department of Player Safety for kneeing Zach Hyman on Sunday.
Apr 15, 2021 Vancouver Canucks | Alexander Edler | Edler was activated off the NHL's COVID-19 protocols list Thursday, Ben Kuzma of The Vancouver Province reports.
Apr 2, 2021 Vancouver Canucks | Alexander Edler | Edler was placed in the NHL's COVID-19 protocol Friday, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports.
Mar 4, 2021 Vancouver Canucks | Alexander Edler | Edler registered an assist, four shots on goal and a plus-2 rating in Thursday's 3-1 win over the Toronto Maple Leafs.
Mar 3, 2021 Vancouver Canucks | Alexander Edler | Edler has just four points through 25 games this season.
Feb 1, 2021 Vancouver Canucks | Alexander Edler | Edler posted an assist in Monday's 6-2 loss to the Montreal Canadiens.
Jan 30, 2021 Vancouver Canucks | Alexander Edler | Edler notched an assist in Saturday's 4-1 win over the Winnipeg Jets.
Jan 25, 2021 Vancouver Canucks | Alexander Edler | Edler posted an assist, four hits, three blocked shots and a plus-3 rating in Monday's 7-1 win over the Ottawa Senators.
Jan 23, 2021 Vancouver Canucks | Alexander Edler | Edler (upper body) will play in Saturday's game against the Montreal Canadiens, Thomas Drance of The Athletic Vancouver reports.
Jan 21, 2021 Vancouver Canucks | Alexander Edler | Edler (upper body) is trending towards not playing in Saturday's game versus the Montreal Canadiens, Matthew Sekeres of TSN 1040 reports.
Jan 21, 2021 Vancouver Canucks | Alexander Edler | Edler (upper body) isn't on the ice for warmups, indicating he won't play in Thursday's game against the Montreal Canadiens, Brendan Batchelor of Sportsnet 650 reports.
Jan 20, 2021 Vancouver Canucks | Alexander Edler | Edler suffered an upper-body injury and won't return to Wednesday's game against the Montreal Canadiens.
Jan 17, 2021 Vancouver Canucks | Alexander Edler | Edler (leg) joined the Vancouver Canucks at practice Sunday, Thomas Drance of The Athletic Vancouver reports.
Jan 16, 2021 Vancouver Canucks | Alexander Edler | Edler (leg) was cut on a skate in the third period of Saturday's 3-0 loss to the Calgary Flames. After the game, head coach Travis Green didn't know how serious the injury was, Brendan Batchelor of Sportsnet 650 reports.
Jan 14, 2021 Vancouver Canucks | Alexander Edler | Edler produced an assist, three blocked shots and three shots on goal in Thursday's 5-2 loss to the Edmonton Oilers.
Jun 20, 2019 Vancouver Canucks | Signed D Alexander Edler to a two-year, $12 million contract extension.
Feb 28, 2019 Vancouver Canucks | Activated D Alexander Edler from injured reserve.
Feb 5, 2019 Vancouver Canucks | Placed D Alexander Edler on IR.
Nov 8, 2017 Vancouver Canucks | Activated D Alexander Edler from injured reserve.
Feb 10, 2016 Vancouver Canucks | Placed D Alexander Edler on IR.
Oct 11, 2013 Vancouver Canucks | NHL suspended D Alexander Edler three games for an illegal hit to the head.
Mar 25, 2013 Vancouver Canucks | Announced D Alexander Edler has served his suspension.
Mar 23, 2013 Vancouver Canucks | NHL suspended D Alexander Edler two games for charging the goaltender.
Mar 22, 2013 Vancouver Canucks | NHL suspended D Alexander Edler two games for charging.
Jan 18, 2013 Vancouver Canucks | Signed D Alexander Edler to an six-year contract.
Regular Season Stats

Alexander Edler
GP G A P +/- PIM TOI GF% DFF% Rel DFF% CF% Rel CF% G60 P60
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Career Stats
Season Team League GP G A TP PIM TOI GF% DFF% Rel DFF% CF% Rel CF% G60 P60 Playoffs GP G A TP PIM
2000-2001 Jämtland/Härjedalen TV-Pucken 8 0 1 1 2
2001-2002 Jämtland/Härjedalen TV-Pucken 8 2 1 3 0
2001-2002 Östersunds IK U16 U16 SM 3 2 1 3 0
Draft Yr 2003-2004 Östersunds IK HockeyEttan 24 3 6 9 20
Draft Yr 2003-2004 Östersunds IK J20 J20 Region 6 0 3 3 6
2004-2005 MoDo Hockey J20 J20 Nationell 33 8 15 23 40 Playoffs 5 1 0 1 0
2005-2006 Kelowna Rockets WHL 62 13 40 53 44 Playoffs 12 3 5 8 0
2005-2006 Sweden U20 WJC-20 6 0 1 1 6
2006-2007 Manitoba Moose AHL 49 5 21 26 28 Playoffs 8 0 0 0 0
2006-2007 Vancouver Canucks NHL 22 1 2 3 6 Playoffs 3 0 0 0 0
2007-2008 Vancouver Canucks NHL 75 8 12 20 42 1,113 54.02 50.17 3.70 50.77 4.20 0.16 0.49
2007-2008 Manitoba Moose AHL 2 0 1 1 0
2007-2008 Sweden WC 8 1 2 3 12
2007-2008 Sweden (all) International 12 1 3 4 12
2007-2008 Sweden EHT 2 0 0 0 0
2008-2009 Vancouver Canucks NHL 80 10 27 37 54 1,175 57.83 47.69 -3.32 48.59 -1.31 0.15 0.56 Playoffs 10 1 7 8 0
2009-2010 Vancouver Canucks NHL 76 5 37 42 40 1,234 51.61 50.89 -0.50 51.39 -0.96 0.10 1.02 Playoffs 12 2 4 6 0
2010-2011 Vancouver Canucks NHL 51 8 24 32 24 871 60.27 53.24 3.86 54.22 1.15 0.21 0.96 Playoffs 25 2 9 11 0
2011-2012 Vancouver Canucks NHL 82 11 38 49 34 1,375 46.85 45.19 -3.13 53.45 -0.59 0.22 0.92 Playoffs 5 2 0 2 0
2012-2013 Vancouver Canucks NHL 45 8 14 22 37 768 47.37 49.29 -1.62 51.88 -0.70 0.23 0.94 Playoffs 4 1 0 1 0
2012-2013 Sweden WC 2 0 1 1 25
2012-2013 Sweden (all) International 2 0 1 1 25
2013-2014 Vancouver Canucks NHL 63 7 15 22 50 1,066 30.65 50.20 -2.52 51.77 -0.37 0.17 0.51
2013-2014 Sweden OG 4 1 1 2 0
2013-2014 Sweden (all) International 4 1 1 2 0
2014-2015 Vancouver Canucks NHL 74 8 23 31 54 1,276 53.09 50.77 4.49 51.66 3.43 0.05 0.61 Playoffs 6 0 3 3 0
2015-2016 Vancouver Canucks NHL 52 6 14 20 46 914 50.00 47.73 5.07 47.23 -0.05 0.20 0.66
2016-2017 Vancouver Canucks NHL 68 6 15 21 36 1,279 43.43 45.10 -2.12 47.00 -0.11 0.14 0.70
2016-2017 Sweden WC 10 2 2 4 4
2016-2017 Sweden (all) International 10 2 2 4 4
2017-2018 Vancouver Canucks NHL 70 6 28 34 68 1,241 43.33 46.18 0.32 45.16 -1.65 0.15 0.68
2018-2019 Vancouver Canucks NHL 56 10 24 34 54 982 46.05 45.00 0.88 47.43 0.97 0.24 0.73
2019-2020 Vancouver Canucks NHL 59 5 28 33 62 1,019 53.80 48.40 -0.70 49.10 0.50 0.18 1.24 Playoffs 17 0 7 7 0
2020-2021 Vancouver Canucks NHL 52 0 8 8 58 846 43.40 44.80 0.90 45.30 -1.40 0.57
2021-2022 Los Angeles Kings NHL 41 3 16 19 34 645 58.50 58.40 8.80 57.10 6.10 0.28 1.40 Playoffs 7 0 2 2 0
2022-2023 Los Angeles Kings NHL 64 2 9 11 34 844 48.10 51.90 -2.40 50.80 -2.50 0.14 0.78 Playoffs 4 0 0 0 0
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Contract History

Signing Team Los Angeles Kings logo
Signing Date July 12, 2022
Signing Status UFA
Agent Mark Stowe
Standard Contract | 1 Years $750,000 0.91% of cap space
2022-2023
Cap Hit $750,000
UFA
AAV $1,500,000
Performance Bonuses $750,000
Base Salary $750,000
Signing Bonuses $0
Total Salary $750,000
Minors Salary $750,000
Clauses NMC
UFA Year
250K Performance Bonuses at 10GP, 15GP, and 20GP
Signing Team Los Angeles Kings logo
Signing Date July 28, 2021
Signing Status UFA
Agent Mark Stowe
Standard Contract | 1 Years $3,500,000 4.29% of cap space
2021-2022
Cap Hit $3,500,000
UFA
AAV $3,500,000
Performance Bonuses $0
Base Salary $1,900,000
Signing Bonuses $1,600,000
Total Salary $3,500,000
Minors Salary $3,500,000
Clauses NMC
UFA Year
Signing Team Vancouver Canucks logo
Signing Date June 20, 2019
Signing Status UFA
Agent Mark Stowe
Standard Contract | 2 Years $12,000,000 7.36% of cap space
2019-2020 2020-2021
Cap Hit $6,000,000 $6,000,000
UFA
AAV $6,000,000 $6,000,000
Performance Bonuses $0 $0
Base Salary $1,000,000 $1,000,000
Signing Bonuses $6,000,000 $4,000,000
Total Salary $7,000,000 $5,000,000
Minors Salary $6,000,000 $6,000,000
Clauses NMC NMC
UFA Year
Signing Team Vancouver Canucks logo
Signing Date January 18, 2013
Signing Status UFA
Agent Mark Stowe
Standard Contract | 6 Years $30,000,000 7.78% of cap space
2013-2014 2014-2015 2015-2016 2016-2017 2017-2018 2018-2019
Cap Hit $5,000,000 $5,000,000 $5,000,000 $5,000,000 $5,000,000 $5,000,000
UFA
AAV $5,000,000 $5,000,000 $5,000,000 $5,000,000 $5,000,000 $5,000,000
Performance Bonuses $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Base Salary $2,250,000 $2,250,000 $3,000,000 $3,000,000 $6,000,000 $4,500,000
Signing Bonuses $1,000,000 $2,000,000 $3,000,000 $3,000,000 $0 $0
Total Salary $3,250,000 $4,250,000 $6,000,000 $6,000,000 $6,000,000 $4,500,000
Minors Salary $3,250,000 $4,250,000 $6,000,000 $6,000,000 $6,000,000 $4,500,000
Clauses NTC NTC NTC NTC NTC NTC
UFA Year
Signing Team Vancouver Canucks logo
Signing Date October 10, 2008
Signing Status RFA
Standard Contract | 4 Years $13,000,000 5.72% of cap space
2009-2010 2010-2011 2011-2012 2012-2013
Cap Hit $3,250,000 $3,250,000 $3,250,000 $3,250,000
UFA
AAV $3,250,000 $3,250,000 $3,250,000 $3,250,000
Performance Bonuses $0 $0 $0 $0
Base Salary $3,250,000 $3,250,000 $3,250,000 $3,250,000
Signing Bonuses $0 $0 $0 $0
Total Salary $3,250,000 $3,250,000 $3,250,000 $3,250,000
Minors Salary $3,250,000 $3,250,000 $3,250,000 $3,250,000
Clauses
UFA Year
Signing Team Vancouver Canucks logo
Signing Date July 24, 2006
Entry Level Contract | 3 Years $1,650,000 1.25% of cap space
2006-2007 2007-2008 2008-2009
Cap Hit $550,000 $550,000 $550,000
RFA
AAV $550,000 $550,000 $550,000
Performance Bonuses $0 $0 $0
Base Salary $450,000 $475,000 $500,000
Signing Bonuses $100,000 $75,000 $50,000
Total Salary $550,000 $550,000 $550,000
Minors Salary $50,000 $50,000 $50,000
Clauses
UFA Year