Confirmed with Link: He's baaaaaaaaaaaaack.........

[Hockey Monkey]

To be honest I had no idea he was a free agent. He is a solid bottom pairing guy and a passable 3/4. Edmonton is dressing their assistant equipment manager and a lawn chair as their 5/6 right now, why on earth didn't they at least give him a PTO?

 

[2 Minute Minor]

Can I add that I knew exactly who this thread was about from the title only before heating anything about hours signing.

 

[Open the Wickets66]

I can't take all the non-gif posts:

 

[Colt 55]

This threas is hilarious. Not sure that's a good thing though

 

[542365]

I love how this thread has 3 times as many posts as our GDT for the game that starts in 2.5 hours

 

[BigB]

Hooray! I love Carlo! I love to see him hurt and laying around like shattered glass.

UGH...

 

[Falco Lombardi]

Can I add that I knew exactly who this thread was about from the title only before heating anything about hours signing.

I wondered if people would. Besides the fact that I started the thread, I think I would have guessed him as well.

 

[The Grouch]

I love how this thread has 3 times as many posts as our GDT for the game that starts in 2.5 hours

If Colaiacovo can have that same effect on attendence the Blues are set.

 

[illninofan*]

It's not enough to say that my jimmies are rustled:

 

[Juxtaposer]

I had a solid chuckle from this thread. Thanks boys and girls.

 

[Colt 55]

No GIF till page 2? I'm disappointed in you guys

 

[Daley Tarasenkshow]

No way I see him playing over Cole.

 

[Falco Lombardi]

I had a solid chuckle from this thread. Thanks boys and girls.

You know it's good when fans of opposing teams come in just to read the reactions

 

[JustOneB4IDie]

All I know is if another D-Man goes down for a extended period of time, the Blues are in deep trouble with this asinine signing of Cola, who I hear sprained his neck signing the contract

 

[Colt 55]

All I know is if another D-Man goes down for a extended period of time, the Blues are in deep trouble with this asinine signing of Cola, who I hear sprained his neck signing the contract

How is signing an NHL defenseman, who has over 370 games experience, over 140 pts, and one who has played significant time in our system, an asinine signing? I know people love to make fun of Cola but acting like he is some scrub that doesn't belong in the NHL could not be a bigger stretch of the truth. The idea of having our 7th dman as some AHL player who has barely any NHL experience is asinine. If you can't see the purpose of this signing than this argument is completely useless.

 

[Vladys Gumption]

All I know is if another D-Man goes down for a extended period of time, the Blues are in deep trouble with this asinine signing of Cola, who I hear sprained his neck signing the contract

It's not asanine at all. In fact it makes a lot of sense. He's familiar with the system and knows what to expect. That goes for the coaches too. He's well liked in the room and if he's healthy, he's more than capable of handling third pairing minutes. It's like people forget that he actually was a decent player who was used in a role he wasn't suited for. That wasn't his fault. Plus is for league minimum. This is basically the definition of low-risk. I hate to break it to you, but if another defenseman goes down long term, we are in deep trouble no matter who we signed. Plus, who exactly is out there that would be willing to take a league minimum contract and sit in the press box?

 

[SocialismFTW]

Judging by Ian Cole carrying the puck through the neutral zone and then firing it into the Blues' coaches corner I take it he is not a fan of the recent addition. Anyone else catch that last night?? I started cracking up when he did it.

 

[superblues]

All joking aside, this is a very shrewd move on Armstrong's part. As little as I like Colaiacovo as a defenseman, I think this is a very good signing.

 

[BlueBeard]

All joking aside, this is a very shrewd move on Armstrong's part. As little as I like Colaiacovo as a defenseman, I think this is a very good signing.

Yup I'll take a Colaiacovo dodging sniper shots from the rafters three times a night over Chorney or rushing any of the prospects in the AHL.

 

[BadgersandBlues]

Man, I laughed so hard at this thread. That GIF never gets old.

Cola is a great depth pickup at this point though. Glad Cole finally gets a great chance now.

 

[Harley83]

Who gets on the IR first with an infected hair, Colaiacovo or Halak?

 

[Sushiko]

I saw the news on NHL network. I thought I was drunk...