Ian Cole has only played 18 games for the Columbus Blue Jackets but he is a tried and true Jacket at this point. He has settled in with David Savard to form one of the best second pairings in the NHL. Cole has solidified the backend and discussions of whether or not to sign the “rental” defenseman have begun to stir among the fanbase.
Thursday night’s matchup against the Pittsburgh Penguins will be a monumental one for both the CBJ and Cole. He will face his former team for the first time since arriving in Columbus.