Speculation: Ian Cole

[Flyers Faithful]

Has anyone heard anything on where Ian Cole may end up?

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[3074326]

The new piece

(I hope at least Pens fans get this reference)

 

[LEAFANFORLIFE23]

Could see him in Toronto we do need a D manalthough I do not think he's enough

 

[Halla]

I'd take him on the leafs for 3mil or so. Basically a Hainsey replacement after this season

 

[CBJx614]

Jackets wanna re-sign him. Wouldn't be surprised if they've already been in contact with his agent and are trying to work a deal out to keep him

 

[Maylo]

Hawks, Islanders or will join his buddy in Vegas.

 

[Liferleafer]

Hope the Leafs at least take a look here.

 

[MAHJ71]

Hawks, Islanders or will join his buddy in Vegas.

Which buddy?

 

[Maylo]

Which buddy?

I assume Reaves is gone from there, so, the other one.

 

[WannabeFinn]

If Jack Johnson is getting 3-3.5 over 5 years, Cole should be getting PAID. That said I do think he’s the type of guy to chase cups over money.

 

[Devilsrock17]

I would have to think the Devils,Blue Jackets, Islanders,Coyotes,Maple Leafs,and Wild would be a favorite to Land Ian Cole.

 

[Shoofyou10]

I have no actual insider info but he seems like the kind of player that some teams would covet and there will be a little bit of a smaller scale bidding war for him. I bet someone steps up and gives him like 4.5 mil/per. This is his last chance to cash in probably and I'm sure he will probably go for the highest bidder. At this point if Columbus hasn't stepped up and matched his asking price I would think it's a long shot that he returns there.

 

[tony d]

Would make sense to go to Toronto and give them some defensive leadershiip.

 

[Csonked Out]

I could see New Jersey being in on him if the term is right.

 

[thebus88]

If Jack Johnson is getting 3-3.5 over 5 years, Cole should be getting PAID. That said I do think he’s the type of guy to chase cups over money.

Cole isn't any better than Johnson. Different players.

 

[MattySnipes]

He'd be a good fit in Toronto at the right price, even though he isn't a RD. Intriguing.

 

[FreeBobbyFarnham]

I want him back in Pittsburgh, but with Sullivan here it's unlikely he comes back.

 

[Devilsrock17]

The Devils have to make a move on Defense they need all the help either via trade or free agency,Toronto or New Jersey best fit for Ian Cole.

 

[PensandCaps]

He'd be a good fit in Toronto at the right price, even though he isn't a RD. Intriguing.

He can plays both sides.

 

[DesertPenguin]

Good #5, Weak #4. Can play both sides. Decent physicality, puck moving, PK and shot blocking. Has two cup rings. Good player but will be overpaid and expected to play 2nd pairing.

 

[WannabeFinn]

Cole isn't any better than Johnson. Different players.

Incorrect. Cole is a much, much better player.

 

[BHD]

If the Pens were going to go out and sign a defender (and it looks like they are), Cole is the guy I’d want. He becone a tad overvalued during his time as a Penguin, but he’s still a solid player.

 

[CBJWerenski8]

Whoever gets him will be very happy

 

[Gaylord Q Tinkledink]

I think Toronto would be a nice fit.

If he can play either side would be a nice partner for Rielly.

 

[thebus88]

Incorrect. Cole is a much, much better player.

Based on what exactly?

Purely defensively, I agree. I don't think he's MUCH better though. Cole, while not as bad as Johnson, is still prone to some very "wtf" moments and CLEAR bad "reads". He is a bit more aggressive and is a bit more efficient with his physical play than Johnson.

Johnson has the edge skating wise and with the puck, either in the offensive zone or breaking it out.