Alexander Edler

Age 35 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
Expansion Draft Status
Eligible
Draft Year 2004
Drafted Overall 91
Draft Round 3
Draft Team Vancouver Canucks
  • No contract for upcoming season.
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  • Career Earnings: $56,650,000

Transaction History
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 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 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 Senators, Thomas Drance of The Athletic Vancouver reports.
Apr 19, 2021 Suspended 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 Activated 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 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 Canadiens.
Jan 30, 2021 Vancouver Canucks | Alexander Edler | Edler notched an assist in Saturday's 4-1 win over the 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 Senators.
Jan 23, 2021 Vancouver Canucks | Alexander Edler | Edler (upper body) will play in Saturday's game against the 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 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 Montreal, 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 Canadiens.
Jan 17, 2021 Vancouver Canucks | Alexander Edler | Edler (leg) joined the 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 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 Oilers.
Jun 20, 2019 Vancouver Canucks | signed D Alexander Edler to a two-year, $12 million contract extension.
Feb 28, 2019 Activated Vancouver Canucks | activated D Alexander Edler from injured reserve.
Feb 5, 2019 Injured Vancouver Canucks | placed D Alexander Edler on IR.
Nov 8, 2017 Activated Vancouver Canucks | activated D Alexander Edler from injured reserve.
Feb 10, 2016 Injured Vancouver Canucks | placed D Alexander Edler on IR.
Oct 11, 2013 Suspended 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 Suspended Vancouver Canucks | (NHL) suspended D Alexander Edler two games for charging the goaltender.
Mar 22, 2013 Suspended 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.
2020-2021 Regular Season Stats

Alexander Edler		 GP G A P +/- PIM TOI GF% DFF% Rel DFF% CF% Rel CF% G60 P60
Vancouver Canucks 52 0 8 8 -8 58 846 43.40 44.80 0.90 45.30 -1.40 0.57
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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
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Contract History

Signing Team
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
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
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
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