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Cole extra d-man. #stlblues
Sounds like Cole is the seventh d-man again with the team fully healthy. He has a goal and four points through 11 games.
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Ian Cole back in the lineup. #stlblues
The sophomore has two assists through 10 games.
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Cole scratched.
The sophomore comes out of the lineup with the blue line fully healthy. He has two assists through 10 games under coach Hitchcock.
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Ken Hitchcock said Ian Cole will be paired with Alex Pietrangelo against #mnwild. Other D pairings to remain in tact. #stlblues
Cole moves up to the top pairing which means his minutes should increase. He has no points through two games but should provide a physical presence from the blue line.
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Ian Cole out tonight based on mornimg skate pairings...a little odd considering his recent play #Blues
Cole will draw out in favor of Kris Russell. The former 18th overall pick has no points through two games.
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Looks like Ian Cole will play tonight, skating with Roman Polak.
Cole gets a crack at the lineup in Ken Hitchcock's first game. He registered three assists over his first 12 games in the AHL.
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Blues make it official: Ian Cole has been recalled from Peoria. #stlblues
Cole's promotion marks the first move of the Ken Hitchcock era. The former 18th overall pick has three assists through 13 games for the Peoria Rivermen.
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Here is the audio from Barry Trotz's media scrum today, announcing that Ryan Ellis has been sent to Milwaukee and Kyle Wilson has been placed on waivers.
No immediate fantasy hockey value in the AHL.
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Trotz did not say, but defenseman Ryan Ellis may have played his best game of the preseason.
Ellis may have earned a roster spot with his play last night. The Freelton, ONT native scored 24 goals and 101 points in his final season with the Windsor Spitfires. If he stays on the team, look for him to help man the bottom pairing.
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Trotz liked the improvements of defenseman Ryan Ellis last night: “Ellis was 100 times better than he was in game one,” Trotz said. “He didn’t turn the puck over like he did. His first game he was a turnover machine early, then he started stabilizing. I thought he played a pretty good game.”
With Roman Josi injured, Ellis has a good chance of making the team. The former 11th overall pick scored 24 goals and a resounding 100 points last season in the OHL. He could replace Cody Franson nicely on the bottom pairing.
"We never have been an organization that will rush a guy and we like to say that they're ready when they're ready, and we'll let Ryan determine if he's ready or not."
With Francis Bouillon still injured and the departures of Cody Franson and Brett Lebda, there should be room for the blue-chipper Ellis. He will need to earn a spot over other prospects like Teemu Laaskso and Roman Josi in addition to outplaying vets like Tyler Sloan and Jack Hillen. Could be a very interesting sleeper pick in dynasty/keeper leagues.
Multiple reports indicate that the arbitration verdict is out and that Shea Weber of the Nashville Predators will receive $7.5 million for the upcoming 2011-12 season.
