Edler will sign a one-day contract with the Canucks on Oct. 11 ahead of his retirement.

EDGE Analysis

Edler didn't play in 2023-24, and he'll officially hang up his skates with a ceremonial signing with his original NHL team. The defenseman totaled 104 goals and 334 assists in 1,030 regular-season outings as well as 40 points across 93 playoff games. Edler spent 15 years with the Canucks before playing his last two seasons with the Kings.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.