handzus
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- Apr 16, 2012
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As a Blues fan, I will say that yes, some of our issues with Cole have been slow development, but it's been so much more. The guy has the tools to be really good. I remember when he was drafted, they said he was one of the "strongest" prospects in the draft, and that's not to say he was tough or good on his skates, just strong. Well, that's nice, but hockey games aren't won with bench presses and squats!
Anyway, he did sort of blossom, then he unblossomed, etc etc.. he just seemed like he could never put together a string of solid games. He looks like a legitimate defender out there at times, then next thing you know he looks like he forgot how to play in his own end. Maybe he still has some jitters from being in the big leagues, or maybe it's Hitch has him on edge because he's not sure what Hitch wants...I dunno.
Honestly, I wish him the best, but I have a feeling his career is probably going to be nothing but unrealized potential due to lack of consistency.
Anyway, he did sort of blossom, then he unblossomed, etc etc.. he just seemed like he could never put together a string of solid games. He looks like a legitimate defender out there at times, then next thing you know he looks like he forgot how to play in his own end. Maybe he still has some jitters from being in the big leagues, or maybe it's Hitch has him on edge because he's not sure what Hitch wants...I dunno.
Honestly, I wish him the best, but I have a feeling his career is probably going to be nothing but unrealized potential due to lack of consistency.