Alex Edler Retires as a Vancouver Canuck After 15 Seasons

The veteran defenseman signed a one-day contract to officially end his NHL career with the team where he became a franchise icon.

Alex Edler, 38, concluded his NHL career by signing a one-day contract to retire with the Vancouver Canucks, where he spent the majority of his 15-year career.
Edler was honored at Rogers Arena before the Canucks' game against the Philadelphia Flyers, with a special ceremony and video tribute celebrating his contributions.
Drafted by Vancouver in 2004, Edler played 925 regular-season games for the Canucks, setting franchise records for goals, assists, and power-play points by a defenseman.
He also played two seasons with the Los Angeles Kings, ending his NHL career with 104 goals and 335 assists over 1,030 regular-season games.
Expressing pride in his achievements, Edler acknowledged the impact of young Canucks stars like Quinn Hughes, who he predicts will soon surpass his records.