The Canucks' franchise record holder in games played, goals, assists, and points by a defenceman will officially retire on October 11.
Alex Edler will officially retire as the all-time leading scorer among Vancouver Canucks defencemen. But he cut it close.
Edler's time in Vancouver started when he was selected in the third round of the 2004 NHL Entry Draft. His selection has become a legend in Canucks circles involving Thomas Gradin taking a train ride to the middle of nowhere to watch him play in Sweden's third-tier men's league. “It was crazy because I went to school back then, but the other guys were all working. Some were working from seven to four and then they came to practice and on bus rides to away games.”
When the Canucks traded up to get ahead of the Red Wings in the draft order, Edler still didn't fully understand how badly they wanted him, describing himself as "clueless." Edler was the Canucks' number-one defenceman for some of the best seasons in franchise history, helping them win back-to-back Presidents' Trophies and get to the 2011 Stanley Cup Final. He played a particularly crucial role in the careers of Daniel and Henrik Sedin, who considered Edler, rather than any of their linemates, to be the unofficial "third Sedin."
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