Alexander Edler

Quick Facts

Full Name	Alexander Edler
Occupation	Ice Hockey Defenceman
Date Of Birth	Apr 21, 1986(1986-04-21)
Age	38
Country	Sweden
Horoscope	Taurus

Alexander Edler Biography

Alexander Edler is one of the most popular and richest Ice Hockey Defenceman who was born on April 21, 1986 in Sweden.

Edler played at the under-17 level with his hometown district team of Jämtland in 2001 and 2002, competing at TV-pucken, a national Swedish tournament. In 2003–04, he joined the professional Jämtlands HF. He played with the club in Sweden’s third-tier league, recording three goals and nine points in 24 games, while also appearing in six games for Jämtlands HF’s junior team.

After being selected by the Canucks, Gradin brokered a move for Edler to play with Modo Hockey’s junior club of the J20 SuperElit. Edler had previously tried-out for Modo’s youth program, but was cut. Future Canucks teammates Markus Näslund, Henrik Sedin and Daniel Sedin had also played in the Modo system before joining the NHL. In Edler’s lone season with Modo, he recorded 8 goals and 23 points over 33 games in 2004–05. He ranked second in point- scoring among league defencemen to Modo teammate Tommy Enström, who recorded 33.

Alexander Edler Net Worth

Alexander Edler is one of the richest Ice Hockey Defenceman from Sweden. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Alexander Edler 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

Ulf Niklas Alexander Edler (born 21 April 1986) is a Swedish professional ice hockey defenceman and alternate captain for the Vancouver Canucks of the National Hockey League (NHL). He was drafted out of Sweden’s third-tier ice hockey league by the Canucks in the third round, 91st overall, in the 2004 NHL Entry Draft, and played junior ice hockey with Modo Hockey of the J20 SuperElit and the Kelowna Rockets of the Western Hockey League (WHL).

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Alexander Edler height 6 ft 4 in Alexander weight 214 lb (97 kg; 15 st 4 lb) & body measurements will update soon.

Who is Alexander Edler Dating?

According to our records, Alexander Edler is possibily single & has not been previously engaged. As of December 1, 2023, Alexander Edler’s is not dating anyone.

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Internationally, Edler has competed for Sweden on four occasions: at the 2006 World Junior Championships, the 2008 and 2013 IIHF World Championships (winning gold) and the 2014 Winter Olympics (winning silver). Edler is an offensive defenceman noted for his calm on-ice demeanor and strong slapshot.

Facts & Trivia

Alexander Ranked on the list of most popular Ice Hockey Defenceman. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Sweden. Alexander Edler celebrates birthday on April 21 of every year.

Edler plays in the style of an offensive defenseman. One of his strongest offensive assets is his slapshot. At the Canucks’ 2008 SuperSkills event, he beat the team’s reigning hardest shooter, Sami Salo, with a 99.3 mile-per-hour shot and has gone on to win the competition in 2009 and 2010, as well. He is also known for his poise and confidence with the puck, allowing him to make strong first passes out of the defensive zone to forwards. Many within the Canucks organization, such as Assistant Coach Rick Bowness, have asserted this as a reflection of his calm off-ice demeanor.

Did Alex Edler retire?

Veteran defenceman Alex Edler agrees to one-year contract with Kings. Alexander Edler is switching teams for the first time in his 15 year career after agreeing to a contract with the Los Angeles Kings. The contract is for one year and $3.5 million.

Where is Alex Edler now?

Current teams

Is Alex Edler still playing hockey?

He signed a six-year contract with the Canucks on Jan. 18, 2013. Edler has since set new Canucks records in points, games played, goals and assists by defensemen. Signed as a free agent by Los Angeles, July 28, 2021.

Is Edler injured?

Los Angeles Kings defenseman Alexander Edler had to be helped off the ice early in Saturday’s game against the Minnesota Wild after getting hit hard into the boards.

How old is Alex Edler?

36 years (April 21, 1986)