From stats, Darche was far more effective than Cole on the PP last year. Cole had 8 points in substantial PP time, while Darche had 7 points in about 1/6th the amount of PP time (From the top of my head, the TOI may be a little off).
However, Cole has proved he belongs on our PP as he's consistently in our Top-3 forwards. Usually with a mix of Desharnais, Eller, Pacioretty and surprisingly, Travis Moen.
Proof that people using only stats to base their rational are out to lunch. Surprising that a coach at that level would make such stupid mistakes.
Cole is a very good power forward. Sometimes he has Russ Courtnall type moments where his brain and hands can't keep up with his feet though. Over skating the puck and losing control.
He's been a great addition, his poor hands and puck control are what keep him from being great instead of just very good. I've been happy with him so far, and love what he brings to the club.
Bravo to Erik Cole for stepping up for Leblanc's parents! What a great gesture!!
For those who don't know, he told Louis to get his parents to Anaheim while taking care of everything
Le jeune Louis Leblanc, qui en était mercredi soir à son premier match chez les grands de la LNH, gardera malgré tout un bon souvenir de la soirée. Il n'a été employé que très rarement, devant se contenter de 7:52 de jeu en tout, mais au moins, ses parents étaient dans la place.
«C'est Erik Cole qui m'a demandé si mes parents allaient être là... Il m'a passé sa carte de crédit, et il m'a dit de m'arranger pour qu'ils soient là! Ça vous montre le genre de gars qu'il est. Je ne vais jamais oublier ce soir-là, j'ai adoré mon expérience.»
Bravo to Erik Cole for stepping up for Leblanc's parents! What a great gesture!!
For those who don't know, he told Louis to get his parents to Anaheim while taking care of everything
Le jeune Louis Leblanc, qui en était mercredi soir à son premier match chez les grands de la LNH, gardera malgré tout un bon souvenir de la soirée. Il n'a été employé que très rarement, devant se contenter de 7:52 de jeu en tout, mais au moins, ses parents étaient dans la place.
«C'est Erik Cole qui m'a demandé si mes parents allaient être là... Il m'a passé sa carte de crédit, et il m'a dit de m'arranger pour qu'ils soient là! Ça vous montre le genre de gars qu'il est. Je ne vais jamais oublier ce soir-là, j'ai adoré mon expérience.»
Bravo to Erik Cole for stepping up for Leblanc's parents! What a great gesture!!
For those who don't know, he told Louis to get his parents to Anaheim while taking care of everything
Le jeune Louis Leblanc, qui en était mercredi soir à son premier match chez les grands de la LNH, gardera malgré tout un bon souvenir de la soirée. Il n'a été employé que très rarement, devant se contenter de 7:52 de jeu en tout, mais au moins, ses parents étaient dans la place.
«C'est Erik Cole qui m'a demandé si mes parents allaient être là... Il m'a passé sa carte de crédit, et il m'a dit de m'arranger pour qu'ils soient là! Ça vous montre le genre de gars qu'il est. Je ne vais jamais oublier ce soir-là, j'ai adoré mon expérience.»
Stache16 george parros If u want my vote for best Movember muzzy, it has to be Erik Cole of MTL, he didn't cheat with early growth and has a shrub under his nose!
When Parros himself compliments you on your stache, you know you dun gooooood.
Man that is so cool. For sure it cost Cole a couple grand (which isn't much money to him) but it shows how he cares for his teammates. Definitely one of the coolest things I've heard players do. And I'm sure this kind of stuff happens all the time we just don't hear about it, but still, how awesome is that.
As much as I hate Gomez playing on this team, if there's one thing he isn't it's mean. He's a nice guy and he does give to charity and stuff, he's just ridiculously overpaid. Don't confuse on-ice play with off-ice personality.
He isn't a dangler and isn't a 1st line player. He's perfect for this team though.
I think he's a borderline 1st line player. He makes so many chances and if he was given the chance to settle in with a line, I think he would make the players around him all produce more than they normally would.
