First, we were told management would ask him to waive, then we were told they were trying to get a deal done with Alex Edler — the Vancouver Canucks‘ franchise leader in games played by a defenceman.
It became evident fairly early on that Edler would not be waiving his no-trade clause. We were then told a contract extension was likely on the horizon. Sportsnet’s Iain MacIntyre reported Friday that the frame work for the extension should be laid out by Monday but was not sure if it will be signed that day.