Alexander Edler
D FA
Sat 4/15/23 2:41 PM

Edler (upper body) wore a normal jersey during Saturday's practice, Dennis Bernstein of The Fourth Period reports.
EDGE Analysis
Edler missed the final five games of the regluar season with an upper-body issue, but it looks like he could be ready to return for Monday's Game 1 against the Oilers. The veteran blueliner has picked up 11 points through 64 contests this season.

Alexander Edler
D FA
Thu 4/13/23 9:40 PM

Edler (upper body) won't play in Thursday's game against Anaheim, according to Zach Dooley of the Kings' official site.
EDGE Analysis
Edler will miss his fifth consecutive contest. With this being the Kings' regular-season finale, he'll finish 2022-23 with two goals and 11 points in 64 appearances. It remains to be seen if Edler will be available for the start of the playoffs.

Alexander Edler
D FA
Mon 4/10/23 10:18 PM

Edler (upper body) is not playing Monday against the Canucks, Zach Dooley of the Kings' official site reports.
EDGE Analysis
Edler will miss his fourth consecutive contest Monday. It's unclear if he'll be back in the lineup for Thursday's season finale against the Ducks.

Alexander Edler
D FA
Thu 4/6/23 2:42 PM

Edler (upper body) won't play Thursday in Vegas, Eric Stephens of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
Edler suffered the injury Sunday versus Vancouver and sat out Tuesday's tilt with Edmonton. Edler has not been an offensive force the last three seasons, and has only two goals and 11 points in 64 games this season. Consider him day-to-day.

Alexander Edler
D FA
Tue 4/4/23 10:20 PM

Edler (upper body) won't play Tuesday versus the Oilers, Zach Dooley of the Kings' official site reports.
EDGE Analysis
Edler was hurt Sunday versus the Canucks, and he'll have to miss at least one game. Tobias Bjornfot will draw into the lineup on the third pairing with Edler out.

Alexander Edler
D FA
Sun 4/2/23 9:29 PM

Edler (upper body) will not return to Sunday's game against the Canucks.
EDGE Analysis
Edler posted a minus-1 rating through 4:52 of ice time before exiting the contest. An update on his status should be available before Tuesday's game against the Oilers.

Alexander Edler
D FA
Tue 3/21/23 3:23 AM

Edler notched an assist, went plus-4 and blocked two shots in Monday's 8-2 win over the Flames.
EDGE Analysis
Edler has been in the lineup for five straight games, though the Kings haven't had a back-to-back in that span. Over those five outings, the 36-year-old has provided LA with a plus-6 rating, five blocked shots, five hits and two points. He's a steady veteran on the back end, but his 11 points through 59 contests won't make him much of a fantasy option. He's added 102 hits, 96 blocks, 52 shots on net and an even plus-minus rating this season.

Alexander Edler
D FA
Sun 3/19/23 1:39 AM

Edler scored a goal in Saturday's 3-2 shootout loss to the Canucks.
EDGE Analysis
Edler had gone five games without a point prior to Saturday. The 36-year-old defenseman has been scratched on occasion to get some rest, with Sean Walker and Jordan Spence also cycling in on the third pairing. Edler has two goals, eight assists, 51 shots on net, 102 hits, 94 blocked shots and a minus-4 rating through 58 appearances.

Alexander Edler
D FA
Fri 2/24/23 11:47 PM

Edler logged an assist, three blocked shots and a plus-2 rating in Friday's 3-2 win over the Islanders.
EDGE Analysis
Edler has been sitting out one game in each of the Kings' five most recent back-to-back sets, and he occasionally gets scratched at other times for rest. The 36-year-old has two helpers over his five outings in February, but he's not expected to add much offense from a third-pairing role. For the season, Edler has a goal, seven assists, 47 shots on net, 91 hits, 86 blocked shots, 28 PIM and a minus-2 rating through 50 appearances.

Alexander Edler
D FA
Sun 2/12/23 3:51 AM

Edler recorded an assist, three hits and two PIM in Saturday's 6-0 win over the Penguins.
EDGE Analysis
Heading into the All-Star break, Edler had gone 19 games without a point, while adding a minus-3 rating with 40 hits and 36 blocked shots. It took him just one game after the break to snap the slump, setting up Jaret Anderson-Dolan for a deflected goal in the first period. At 36 years old, Edler's days of being a reliable scorer are over. He's at seven points, 88 hits, 80 blocks, 46 shots on net, 26 PIM and a minus-6 rating through 46 appearances.