Confirmed with Link: Avs sign Ian Cole (3 years, $4.25M/yr)

[LieutenantDangle]

I like coles game a lot. The only thing that bothers me is when he tries pinching at questionable moments when he’s probably gonna lose the foot race

 

[Gurglesons]

I was reading an article in the Athletic about the Hagelin/Pearson trade that mentioned that one of the reasons the Pens traded Cole was due to a strained relationship with Mike Sullivan. Does anyone know anything about this?

Rumor is it was related to his friendliness with the media.

We never know in Pittsburgh because we live in a 1984 style media zone where our hockey team controls have the articles written.

 

[Pokecheque]

I was reading an article in the Athletic about the Hagelin/Pearson trade that mentioned that one of the reasons the Pens traded Cole was due to a strained relationship with Mike Sullivan. Does anyone know anything about this?

I think what you can extrapolate from that and reports that many other players aren't getting along with him is this: Mike Sullivan is a major asshole.

 

[Ceremony]

Rumor is it was related to his friendliness with the media.

We never know in Pittsburgh because we live in a 1984 style media zone where our hockey team controls have the articles written.

Explains why Cole is fitting in so well here then.

 

[shadow1]

I was reading an article in the Athletic about the Hagelin/Pearson trade that mentioned that one of the reasons the Pens traded Cole was due to a strained relationship with Mike Sullivan. Does anyone know anything about this?

I remember it was reported their was a strain, and not long after Cole was a healthy scratch multiple times in a row (asinine on the Pens defense).

In fact, trade rumors began swirling, and the Avalanche were linked to him.

 

[Pokecheque]

Not that I think this is a minus at all given that I don't like fighting, but Cole isn't exactly great in the fisticuffs area, is he?

 

[Avs71]

Not that I think this is a minus at all given that I don't like fighting, but Cole isn't exactly great in the fisticuffs area, is he?

Being willing to is more than enough on this team.

 

[Pokecheque]

Being willing to is more than enough on this team.

True

 

[AvsCOL]

Even with how poor he played in Pittsburgh, I think he's been a fantastic addition to this point. Count me as one of the guys who hated the signing initially, but he's been a really good presence on the blueline. I love how much he communicates on the ice, he's always coaching other young players.

 

[Foppa2118]

I can't believe he was tied for 2nd in the league with 3 fights, and we're into December. I knew fighting was down in the league, but that just seems crazy to me.