Nobody is beating up on Ian Cole....but the fact is, he's a 35-year old-man who broke into the NHL in the 2010-11 season.
But it's not just about the age, but the mileage. The guy has played a ton of physical, intense playoff games, probably more than any guy on either of these teams. At this point in his career and his season, he needs a rest and re-set.
The only guy who apparently can't see it, or won't admit it, is Tocchet. The playoffs are all about making adjustments--not just with 'systems' but also with 'player personnel'.
Trying to get deep into the playoffs with the same lineup night after night, simply can't work imo.