Rick Dhaliwal: Contract extension talks between the Vancouver Canucks and defenseman Alexander Edler are at a standstill. The sides can talk after the trade deadline as well. Don’t see the Canucks trading Edler.
Iain MacIntyre: There is nothing new to report on the Edler front. The sides are still talking about term and other parameters for an extension. Even if there is not deal in place by Monday, there is almost no chance that Edler would waive his no-trade clause and gets dealt.
J.D. Burke: “Again, the #Canucks can’t afford not to try and move Edler under these circumstances.