With the Vancouver Canucks surprisingly hanging around in the playoff race — just weeks before the trade deadline — all signs point to general manager Jim Benning retaining defenceman Alexander Edler.
In fact, Benning already said that the team is looking towards extending Edler, per Sportsnet’s Iain MacIntyre. The 32-year-old is slated to hit free agency this offseason, but the Canucks are keen on retaining their longest-tenured player.
At first look, it makes all the sense in the world to keep Edler. He’s a leader on this young team, and the veteran Swede has been their best blueliner this season.