Ian Cole firmly believes if the Penguins defense makes the kind of incremental improvements he witnessed in training camp this year, youth will not be a hindrance when the schedule turns serious.
“Yes, we are young. Yes, we may be a little more inexperienced than some defensive corps,” said Cole. “But the progression from the first bit of camp into this week and these first games is a great indication of how we’ll progress as the season goes on.”
In other words, Cole believes it doesn’t matter how old or experienced the Penguins defense is or isn’t.