Canadiens' addition of Edmundson brings balance to blue line at fair value - Sportsnet.ca

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Maybe Joel Edmundson doesn’t quite shoot like Shea Weber, or skate and pass like Jeff Petry. But, provided he plays close to his potential, he brings balance to the rest of the Montreal blue line — and does so at a fair price. (EricEngels)

The analytics suggest that’s anything but guaranteed, but that’s fine by Edmundson.

“I don’t really pay attention to that at all,” the B.C. native said during a conference call Thursday. “But if people are saying I got 20 points because it’s a fast-moving Carolina team, I think the Canadiens are just as fast and just as skilled. So I’m definitely not worried about that. For myself, I don’t really look at analytics at all.

I’d suggest what he’s bringing — outside of size, physicality experience, a decent skating stride and a reputation for being a good teammate — is stability next to Petry and balance to the rest of the Montreal blue line, provided he plays close to his potential. The options weren’t limitless for a Canadiens team that’s had little success in free agency in recent years. Heck, they’ve had virtually no success in it with the top dogs, so if you were holding your breath for the

 

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EricEngels who reads puff pieces like this

EricEngels This is just the alzner article with edmundsons name inserted. Eventually it will have some play.

EricEngels 😁

EricEngels Very good break down Eric. Interesting comparables to Scandella. This also provides cushion for Harris, Norlinder, Struble, Fairbrother all LD to patiently develop.

EricEngels don't worry leaf fans ,we have deer in the headlights marincin,YA BABY

PeterGalanos EricEngels Engels has never met a Marc Bergevin move that he didn't like. realAnalysis

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