Never was a fan of players who "start slow". Why do they start "slow"?
Back to Cole............leave, retire if you're not into it. Now. I don't see the speed and drive he had.
Cole's play has been improving slightly. It has gone from bad to slightly poor. My guess is, he had no motivation to stay in top shape during the prolonged off-season which really hurts his style of play... mainly speed and some strength. Now that he is back with the boys, he is enjoying the game again, the camaderie, the wins, etc. but it's going to take him more time at his age to get back into game shape, perhaps not even by the end of the season.
Bourque was out of shape last season and couldn't recover until this year so it's very possible that Cole will have an off-year, doesn't mean he wants to retire anymore.
They tried it with Gomez... it didn't work.There's only one thing left to do...please let's find some Corsi that will make us finally believe that his play is just fine.
They tried it with Gomez... it didn't work.
In 2001-2002, Cole had 4 points in his first 22 games.Maybe Saturday will be the game where his "slow" start ends?
In 2001-2002, Cole had 4 points in his first 22 games.
This season he has 4 points in 17 games up to now.
Let's remember what else happened in Carolina that year.11 years ago...is this suppose to make me feel better or worse?
He looks like a real piece of **** out there ..... He'd be our worst player this year if we didn't employ Brian Gionta.
I still think he will get it going, soon
In 2001-2002, Cole had 4 points in his first 22 games.
This season he has 4 points in 17 games up to now.
It's 2 quality games (he played well vs NYI too). 1 against a small Isles D and 1 against a team that is awful right now. Still need to see more evidence.
Where are all the expert haters?
He played on a line with two ponies who were on fire..... Brian Gionta coulda scored playing with those studs.
Where are all the expert haters?
He played on a line with two ponies who were on fire..... Brian Gionta coulda scored playing with those studs.