OT: Ian Cole under investigation by the NHL | Suspended by Lightning | 10/15: NHL "finds no evidence to support anonymous allegations"

[Fabiobest]

Considering we're talking about the best league in the world, I'm sure they'll find a way to solve the problem of the salary cap about him. Also because it's not a Lightning related reason if the contract will be terminated.

 

[ponder]

For those out of the loop:

While it is just an allegation at the moment, it sounds very authentic/genuine. Also Cole is a known sleazy asshole/POS even before these allegations. My gut feel is certainly that they’re true.

 

[JFleegs]

While it is just an allegation at the moment, it sounds very authentic/genuine. Also Cole is a known sleazy asshole/POS even before these allegations. My gut feel is certainly that they’re true.

Yeah signing him despite that drama he was a part of in Carolina was really dumb on the Lightning's part. I hated the signing then and now its even worse than we thought.

 

[Point21]

 

[Bartleby]

Yeah signing him despite that drama he was a part of in Carolina was really dumb on the Lightning's part. I hated the signing then and now its even worse than we thought.

I know the player on the ice but nothing about him personally. What happened in Carolina? In any event, it seems unlikely that he survives this as a Bolt. Anyone know the cap implications or what the teams options are if allegations are found to be true?

 

[DistantThunderRep]

I know the player on the ice but nothing about him personally. What happened in Carolina? In any event, it seems unlikely that he survives this as a Bolt. Anyone know the cap implications or what the teams options are if allegations are found to be true?

If they can terminate his contract due violation of the code of conduct that's usually baked into each contract, then his cap hit comes off completely. I doubt Cole let's that happen, so he will probably fight it through the PA, so it will stay on us, unless we buy him out which kind of works out to the same I am guessing? Basically there is more chance some or all of his cap hit stays.

 

[Felonious Python]

I'd suspect a team suspension for right now. No cap relief.

All that we (HFB) know is that there's a semi-anonymous tweet. If this person isn't answering their DM's, then what?

 

[DrMartinVanNostrand]

This guy was already looking like a real piece of work based on the stories that came out during the off-season and I think we all would've rather this organization not gone anywhere near him if they really value "character" as much as they say.

After this, forget it. Cut his ass.

 

[TheDaysOf 04]

I know the player on the ice but nothing about him personally. What happened in Carolina? In any event, it seems unlikely that he survives this as a Bolt. Anyone know the cap implications or what the teams options are if allegations are found to be true?

It was rumored that he had an affair with a Canes reporter for Bally Sports.

 

[DFC]

Not like the guy didnt have red flags. Atrocious off season.

 

[Felonious Python]

 

[Point21]

 

[T REX]

A lot of details...smdh...it will be easy to track the account to the original poster. A few texts between the two is all you would need.

DIsgusted.

 

[Felonious Python]

A lot of details...smdh...it will be easy to track the account to the original poster. A few texts between the two is all you would need.

DIsgusted.

I'm not defending Cole, but texts can be spoofed.

 

[T REX]

I'm not defending Cole, but texts can be spoofed.

the same tech investigators will know that as well...

 

[Todd1a]

Yeah signing him despite that drama he was a part of in Carolina was really dumb on the Lightning's part. I hated the signing then and now its even worse than we thought.

After the Carolina drama is he even still married ? Not sure why JBB didn’t find another option in free agency?

 

[Felonious Python]

After the Carolina drama is he even still married ? Not sure why JBB didn’t find another option in free agency?

there weren't many that fit the budget.

 

[Todd1a]

If they can terminate his contract due violation of the code of conduct that's usually baked into each contract, then his cap hit comes off completely. I doubt Cole let's that happen, so he will probably fight it through the PA, so it will stay on us, unless we buy him out which kind of works out to the same I am guessing? Basically there is more chance some or all of his cap hit stays.

Nobody good out there to sign anyway now it’s not July 1st open market

 

[ccman68]

After the Carolina drama is he even still married ? Not sure why JBB didn’t find another option in free agency?

we were only offering 1 year deals which probably limited the options

 

[These Are The Days]

 

[Five Alarm Fire]

If they can terminate his contract due violation of the code of conduct that's usually baked into each contract, then his cap hit comes off completely. I doubt Cole let's that happen, so he will probably fight it through the PA, so it will stay on us, unless we buy him out which kind of works out to the same I am guessing? Basically there is more chance some or all of his cap hit stays.

I think LTIR really complicates things here. He's on our roster on opening day and we're using the maximum amount of LTIR credit after the Myers waive. But if we terminate his contract can we just replace his cap hit?

 

[Elvis P]

I don't wanna see the guilty get off scott free, but an anonymous accusation is lame. Anyone could be the victim of that type of accusation.

 

[Felonious Python]

I don't wanna see the guilty get off scott free, but an anonymous accusation is lame. Anyone could be the victim of that type of accusation.

the worst case scenario is that there's the tweet and no one ever hears from them again.

 

[DistantThunderRep]

I think LTIR really complicates things here. He's on our roster on opening day and we're using the maximum amount of LTIR credit after the Myers waive. But if we terminate his contract can we just replace his cap hit?

Technically it would remove $3m from the cap, which means we are using all of Seabrook's LTIR relief. Technically we could get someone else on short notice, but there really isn't anyone out there to get? Get slow Stralman? Like there really isn't anyone left.

 

[Stammertime91]

Man I called this before anybody did regarding him landing here (yes, give me a cookie, each of you). The fit on paper and on ice was perfect.

Sadly, the guy is a piece of shit and was said numerous times we signed him. I figured the locker room that has shown wives, girlfriends and family quite a bit the last few years were not really welcoming given the looming cloud over his name while leaving Carolina.

Brisebois had an offseason to forget. How they managed to think a guy with that character (openly, having been accused of having an affair while married with kids...) was going to bode well is bush league. I get anybody could have skeletons in their closet, but this dude had one hanging halfway out from under the bed and we were like; "you wanna play for 1 year? Cool."

Brutal offseason.