tldrdaily.news logo
Tag

Joel Edmundson

All articles tagged with #joel edmundson

sports1 year ago

"Maple Leafs Acquire Veteran Defenseman Joel Edmundson in Trade Deal"

The Toronto Maple Leafs acquired defenseman Joel Edmundson from the Washington Capitals, adding another left-handed depth player to their blue line. The 30-year-old Edmundson, standing at 6-foot-5 and 221 pounds, brings playoff experience and a physical presence. While the Leafs sought a right-handed defenseman, they opted for Edmundson over other available options due to cost considerations. The move provides coach Sheldon Keefe with more defensive options for the playoffs, but questions remain about whether the Leafs' defensive lineup is strong enough to compete effectively in the postseason.

via The Athletic|
#defense#joel-edmundson#nhl
sports1 year ago

"Maple Leafs Acquire Veteran D-Man Joel Edmundson in Trade with Capitals"

The Toronto Maple Leafs acquire defenseman Joel Edmundson from the Washington Capitals, with the Capitals retaining 50 percent of his salary. While Edmundson brings size and physicality to the Leafs' defense, his declining on-ice performance and limited puck skills raise concerns about his overall impact. The trade is seen as a marginal upgrade at best and a potential huge downgrade at worst for the Maple Leafs, especially if he displaces promising defenseman Timothy Liljegren. The Capitals receive a third-round pick in 2024 and a fifth-round pick in 2025 in the trade.

via The Athletic|
#joel-edmundson#nhl#sports
sports1 year ago

"Capitals Trade Joel Edmundson to Maple Leafs, Bruins Rumored to Land Veteran D-Man"

The Toronto Maple Leafs have acquired defenseman Joel Edmundson from the Washington Capitals ahead of the NHL trade deadline, trading a 2024 third-round pick and a 2025 fifth-round pick while the Capitals retained 50% of Edmundson's salary. Edmundson, known for his physicality and defensive skills, has played 521 games in the NHL and won the Stanley Cup with the St. Louis Blues in 2019. The trade gives the Capitals 25 total picks in the next three drafts as they focus on building for the future while still supporting Alex Ovechkin's pursuit of the NHL goal-scoring record.

via ESPN|
#joel-edmundson#nhl#sports
sports-ice-hockey1 year ago

"Maple Leafs Acquire Joel Edmundson in Trade with Capitals"

The Washington Capitals have traded defenseman Joel Edmundson to the Toronto Maple Leafs for a third-round pick in the 2024 Draft and a fifth-round pick in the 2025 Draft. The Capitals will retain 50 percent of Edmundson’s remaining cap hit in the deal. Edmundson, who played 44 games for the Capitals this season, provides Toronto with postseason experience and will be an unrestricted free agent at the end of the season.

via Russian Machine Never Breaks|
#joel-edmundson#nhl#sports-ice-hockey
sports1 year ago

"Multiple Teams Pursue Joel Edmundson in Trade Market Ahead of Deadline"

The Washington Capitals are considering trading veteran defenseman Joel Edmundson, with several teams, including the Boston Bruins, Toronto Maple Leafs, and Tampa Bay Lightning, showing interest. Edmundson, who has valuable postseason experience, was acquired by the Capitals from the Montreal Canadiens and could provide a valuable addition to teams in need of defensive depth.

via Russian Machine Never Breaks|
#atlantic-division#joel-edmundson#nhl
sports2 years ago

Capitals Bolster Defense with Acquisition of Stanley Cup Champion Edmundson

The Washington Capitals have acquired defenseman Joel Edmundson from the Montreal Canadiens in exchange for a 2024 third-round draft pick and a 2024 seventh-round draft pick. The Canadiens will retain 50% of Edmundson's $3.5 million salary. Edmundson, known for his physical play, has struggled with back issues in recent years and had a poor statistical performance last season. The 30-year-old blueliner is signed through the 2023-24 season and has a modified no-trade clause.

via Russian Machine Never Breaks|
#defenseman#joel-edmundson#montreal-canadiens