Speculation: Ian Cole's next contract

[Brobust]

Aaron Portzline of The Athletic surveyed a bunch of agents and wrote that he expects Cole's contract to be in the $4.5 million range.

Does that seem reasonable?

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[WingsOverAvs]

far too rich for my blood but I will say Pittsburgh missed him something awful this postseason

 

[TOGuy14]

Aaron Portzline of The Athletic surveyed a bunch of agents and wrote that he expects Cole's contract to be in the $4.5 million range.

Does that seem reasonable?

Over two years or three?

 

[Brobust]

Over two years or three?

He didn't say anything about term. I assumed that he was talking about something a bit longer term than that. 4-5 years.

 

[SoundAndFury]

It's a reasonable ask, I think he gets something around 3.85 AAV.

 

[Stuzchuk]

4.00M-4.50M seems reasonable to me

 

[Tom Hanks]

He’s a guy who can fill in the top 4 and do well but you don’t want him there permanently, he doesn’t have the consistency playing more minutes. If he gets more good luck to him but should be more in the 3 - 3.3 range.

 

[jay caufield forhead]

far too rich for my blood but I will say Pittsburgh missed him something awful this postseason

to rich for the penguins to i would say they missed letangs brain more though

 

[WingsOverAvs]

to rich for the penguins to i would say they missed letangs brain more though

they'd be better off without him. That 7.5m could do some good elsewhere

 

[Gurglesons]

I would assume CBJ would resign him to replace Johnson?

 

[Dr Robot]

I think CBJ re-signs him. He probably gets 3.5 for 4 years which is an over pay for what he brings but its one that teams would over pay and feel good about because he does bring intangibles. He seems like a good dude and if CBJ feels like they are a playoff team, hes a guy that is willing to get into the grit if thats what it takes to succeed. As a blues fan I wish him nothing but good fortune.

 

[kerrabria]

Proven to be a shot blocking, PKing, smash mouth 5D on a cup winner. I was high on him and his unheralded offensive skills in PIT and still think he is a late bloomer who could rise to the challenge of being a permanent 4D.

I think on the UFA market he gets overpaid at ~4.25m x 4y

Not every team will offer him the fourth year, but the highest bidder probably will.

 

[BHD]

The Pens had problems before Cole was dealt. He’s a serviceable player, but he wouldn’t have fixed those problems.

 

[BHD]

they'd be better off without him. That 7.5m could do some good elsewhere

Like a puck moving defenceman?

 

[Spectra]

He will get 5 years and $4 million + from somebody.

 

[WingsOverAvs]

Like a puck moving defenceman?

Sure, why not. Theyve already shown they can win without him

 

[BHD]

Sure, why not. Theyve already shown they can win without him

You’re kidding yourself if you think that is the way to win games.

 

[WingsOverAvs]

You’re kidding yourself if you think that is the way to win games.

responsible defensive play isnt conducive to winning games?

 

[Big McLargehuge]

I love Ian Cole the hockey player, and I can see somebody giving that to him...but that's pushing it IMO. The margin of error with that kind of cap hit is razor thin with a #4/5. He's worth it on his best days, but his game does have flaws that would make me uncomfortable with that high of a cap hit (namely selfish penalties) if he goes to a team that spends to the cap.

Still, quality UFA defensemen options are always in high demand, and Ian Cole is a quality player with a playoff proven resume. He's a prime candidate to be overpaid.

 

[BHD]

responsible defensive play isnt conducive to winning games?

A) They had to be “responsible” defensively for the better of games - every game.

B) They didn’t actually play “responsible defensively.”

C) Cole was on the team while all of this happened.

 

[WingsOverAvs]

A) They had to be “responsible” defensively for the better of games - every game.

B) They didn’t actually play “responsible defensively.”

C) Cole was on the team while all of this happened.

They backend was better with Cole. He played really well for them (much to my surprise). I get that Letang is a fan favorite for a fair % of Pens fans, but I think he's their best tradable asset

 

[Wingsfan 4 life]

Unfortunately, its very reasonable. The upcoming UFA D market is pretty underwhelming, to say the least.

 

[WingsOverAvs]

Unfortunately, its very reasonable. The upcoming UFA D market is pretty underwhelming, to say the least.

when Mike Green is the UFA "prize".....

 

[Chainshot]

when Mike Green is the UFA "prize".....

John Carlson waves hello.

 

[WingsOverAvs]

John Carlson waves hello.

Im operating under the assumption that there's no way in hell WSH lets him walk out the door. They lost multiple dmen last offseason. Cant afford to lose another.