No. 3: Alex Edler
With over 1000 games of NHL experience, Alex Edler could be a welcomed addition to the Toronto Maple Leafs blue-line.
The team already has a veteran in Mark Giordano, but Edler could be another piece to fill the void of Luke Schenn.
Edler is 37-year-old, so he’s on the verge of retirement, but he could still be a useful defenseman in Toronto.
As of right now, the Leafs seem to have an abundance of right-shooting blue-liners, so Edler could help as a lefty.
At 6-foot-4, 210 pounds, he’s never been a player who shy of physicality. Not only that, but he’s been very consistent offensively over his career.
Edler would bring a wealth of experience, including a Stanley Cup Finals appearance in 2011 and would be someone you could probably get relatively cheap.
When it comes to bottom-pairing defenseman, you’re just looking for someone who can play sound defensively and won’t hurt you and Edler could be that player.
It’s not the sexiest signing out there but if the Toronto Maple Leafs want to continue to bolster their blue-line then Edler could be a good person to target.