Speculation: Erik Cole thinking about retirement?

[Monctonscout]

Dump as much CAP space we can to chase Getzlaf and Perry next summer??

Yup we just got out of the Gomez mess(or will in the summer) let's go give one of those guys ridiculous money so we have a horrible contract to complain about.

 

[Gros Bonhomme]

http://video.tsn.ca/?dl=main/latest/1/0/844073/clip/570

 

[Jigger77]

I didn't even know he was injured all summer. I definitely lost track there at the end of last season.

 

[Et le But]

Yup we just got out of the Gomez mess(or will in the summer) let's go give one of those guys ridiculous money so we have a horrible contract to complain about.

I'd be very concerned about giving Getzlaf a big contract. He will get one because he's such a complete player and is a PPG player, but his work ethic isn't there. Give him a bloated contract and he'd be public enemy number 1 as soon as he starts playing on half a gear like always.

 

[sharks9]

John Lu ‏@JohnLuTSNMtl

#Habs Erik Cole says being back on the ice with his teammates has lifted his spirits and driven away thoughts of retirement from last Fri.

Good to hear!

 

[Habtchum*]

Good to hear!

Michel Therrien also said in his press conf. that Cole was all smile and seemed very happy to be back on ice with his teamates.

 

[Kriss E]

You mean he's not letting 9M on the table?? Such a surprise!

 

[Goldthorpe]

John Lu ‏@JohnLuTSNMtl

#Habs Erik Cole says being back on the ice with his teammates has lifted his spirits and driven away thoughts of retirement from last Fri.

This is not surprising. And it closes this stupid thread. Come on people, Cole is a nice guy, he's funny and a good role model overall and a good player and last year we were so happy about having him (after hating him for many years), a rare UFA success for us.

So he said stupid things because he was pissed after a bitter negotiation battle... so would plenty of emotional peoples. But it's done now. Let the season begin at last!

 

[Odelein24]

Remember when he paid for Leblanc's parents to come down to FLA to see his pro debut? Good times.

 

[DekeLikeYouMeanIt]

Against Anaheim but yes Leblanc mentioned it again in an interview recently.

 

[bib]

I read that his family had some difficulty transitioning to Montreal.

I don't know if there's any truth to this, but if there is, I feel as though being part of a winning team will change his attitude around.

I'm really looking forward to seeing the Cole from last year. Having a stride like that for a player his size was a beautiful thing to watch.