Ian Cole is one of three unrestricted free agents on the blue line that the Columbus Blue Jackets stand to lose this offseason. Two of them, Jack Johnson and Talyor Chorney likely already have their bags packed.
Cole, however, played very well with David Savard this year and could be in line for a new contract with the team. The Jackets acquired the 29-year-old from the Ottawa Senators at the trade deadline for the low price of a 2020 third round pick and minor leaguer Nick Moutrey. He became a fan favorite alongside of David Savard with their trademark beards earning them the nickname “The Lumberjackets”.