Canucks Sign Edler to 4-Year Contract Extension

The Vancouver Canucks have announced that they have signed defenseman Alexander Edler to a four-year contract extension. The new deal, which goes into effect next season, is worth $13 million, or $3.25 million per season. He will receive $550,000 this season under the final year of his current contract. Edler would have been a restricted free agent in 2009 and could have been a likely candidate to receive an offer sheet. Last season with the Canucks, Edler scored eight goals and added 12 assists for 20 points in 75 games. So far this season, Edler has played in two games and has one assist. This is a good move by the Canucks, as Edler has good offensive and puck-moving skills. It is very likely that he will develop into one of the Canucks' top blueliners over the next few seasons.