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CaniacManiac

08-13-2003, 09:21 AM

http://www.caneshockey.com/news/news.asp?articleid=1090

Here's the text:
RALEIGH, N.C. (Aug. 13, 2003) – Jim Rutherford, President/General Manager of the Carolina Hurricanes, announced today that the team has signed left wing Erik Cole to a one-year contract. As per club policy, terms of the deal were not announced.

In 53 games during the 2002-03 campaign, Cole (6’ 2”, 200 lbs.) had 14 goals and 13 assists (27 points) and accumulated 72 penalty minutes. Despite missing the season’s final 29 games after suffering a broken left leg on Jan. 30 at Tampa Bay, Cole finished sixth on the team in scoring.

“Erik is working hard and is 100 percent healthy,” said Rutherford. “He is one of our key forwards who plays an important leadership role. He will make a difference in the success of this team.”

After cracking the Hurricanes lineup prior to the 2001-02 season, Cole, 24, has notched 30 goals and earned 37 assists in 134 regular-season NHL games. During the 2002 playoffs, the Oswego, N.Y., native scored six goals and earned three assists (9 points) while playing in all 23 of Carolina’s postseason games. Cole was selected to play in the 2003 NHL YoungStars Game during All-Star weekend, but missed the exhibition following his injury.

The Hurricanes drafted Cole in the third round, 71st overall, in 1998. After completing his collegiate career at Clarkson University, Cole signed with the Hurricanes on March 26, 2000, and, played 78 games with Cincinnati of the International Hockey League before joining Carolina in 2001-02. "

Looks like we only have Big Joe to be signed now!

CaniacManiac

Canesluver

08-13-2003, 09:38 AM

Yipppeeee!!

Can't wait to call my husband...... he wear's Erik's number!! ;)

Never doubted it for a minute -- not ONE MINUTE ! :smoke:

Great news!

C'mon Big Joe. Now it's your turn buddy!! :)

Shell

08-13-2003, 09:40 AM

Hallelujah!!!!!!

I will sleep better now.... *whew*!

http://wemissjerry.org/smiles/beer.gif http://www.tridead.net/images/bounce.gif http://www.tridead.net/images/woo.gif

Stormbringer

08-13-2003, 09:46 AM

:eek2: WHOO-HOO!! :D :spin:

In the words of Hannibal Smith, I love it when a plan comes together... :smoke:

Guyute

08-13-2003, 10:00 AM

Since I don't feel like saying I told you so... I'll just do this:

8/4:
as to 'the holdup'... I just have a feeling that JR is taking his time, because he can. there hasn't been a real rush to get these guys signed, because there's time. probably the only ones nervous about it... are the fans. heh

8/7:
any speculation about why Erik is taking so long??? :roll:

yes. because there's no rush. :p

we've been through this... there is Plenty of time to sign these guys, so there's really no need to rush through getting a deal done. I absolutely guarantee you that JR is still talking with Markov's agent. That and watching videos of camp (or camp itself) is most likely where all of his efforts have been.

I'll say it again... I'm not worried. ;)

:p :p hehe
but yes, very good news indeed.

rkbrasse

08-13-2003, 10:04 AM

Sweet. Now, one more and we are set. Of course I'm trying not to worry about everyone having 1 year deals but that is OK I guess. It will give them incentive to kick butt this year so they can garner more lucrative contracts next year.

Shell

08-13-2003, 10:04 AM

:roll:

you can say that all day long.. I wanted the damn signature!! ;) Doesn't matter if I was 99% sure he would be back, I needed 100%! :p

(my reply was to guyute, not rkbrasse who posted at the same time)

and the big pic on tsn's front page:
http://tsn.ca/images/stories/20021123/cole_80353.jpg
:D

Guyute

08-13-2003, 10:15 AM

tommy

08-13-2003, 10:33 AM

Yep, he is like a kid in a candy store when he scores in the playoffs, too. I LOVED it when he scored on Theodore in Montreal, and then jumped into the plexiglass, and just shoved it in the face of the Habs. It was so great to see how excited he was.

rons#1fan

08-13-2003, 11:01 AM

Jeff O Rocks

08-13-2003, 11:02 AM

Fantastic news!! Go Colesy!! :spin:

hyena

08-13-2003, 12:32 PM

YES!!!! :D :D :spin:

nccanes

08-13-2003, 12:32 PM

:D :D

They have audio comments from both JR and Cole on the Canes site.

http://www.caneshockey.com/news/news.asp?articleid=1090

nccanes

08-13-2003, 12:50 PM

bah. who said I wasn't 100% sure. :p

can't find that one pic. the one that just epitomizes what Cole is all about (for me). when he scored against the Habs 2 seasons ago, and was skating up to the top of the circle, couple of canes around smiling. Cole was grinning this "come on and get some" grin, with both arms raised... Right in the face of a Hab. F'n hilarious. I won't forget that picture as long as I live. Just perfect.

I very much enjoy Cole's post goal expressions. Sometimes he just shrugs his shoulders as he did in the photo Shell posted (I think that's from the hat trick in Montreal? If not, he looked just like that after the 3rd goal.) and sometimes he looks stunned. I love the two arms up!

http://www.caneshockey.com/images/snapshots/06-04-02/060202drama2.jpg

Jeff O Rocks

08-13-2003, 12:53 PM

I ain't making fun of Erik cause I love him, but does anyone else think he looks like a little pixie?? I know he would kill me if he heard me say that...something about that little nose and ears!! :crazy: :D

I know..OT!!

SouthernHockeyChick

08-13-2003, 01:10 PM

Yipeeee!!! I figured it was only a matter of time but I am glad to have it done as well.

And yes, Mona, Erik is totally a little elf....OK, a big elf with a stick and hockey skates but an elf nonetheless. :laugh:

StormShaman

08-13-2003, 01:35 PM

mr. chubby

08-13-2003, 02:10 PM

First we sign Markov, then we re-sign Colesy. Pretty good summer in Canes land I'd say.

But did we re-sign STORMY yet?? I heard his contract was up after last season. ;)

Jeff O Rocks

08-13-2003, 02:19 PM

But did we re-sign STORMY yet?? I heard his contract was up after last season. ;)

Stormy is a turd cause he messes up your hair!! :D ;)

Shell

08-13-2003, 02:23 PM

he'll also hit ya in the face several times if you're smoking a cigarette! He was all over me at Cool Bars. He best be careful, I bet he would catch fire pretty quick ;)

Turbulence

08-13-2003, 02:38 PM

My thoughts on the matter:

http://www.megababy.com/images/chacha202z.gif

tommy

08-13-2003, 03:20 PM

I am in 100 percent agreement with Turby. :spin:

nccanes

08-13-2003, 08:18 PM

NHLPA.com lists Cole's new salary at $495k. If you listened to the comments to the press by JR, he seemed to imply that it's "team policy" to have players play under the standard qualifying offer coming out of the "entry level" contract. With incentives, JR said he can make "quite a bit more money" if he has a good year.

AbNormal27

08-13-2003, 08:33 PM

In the immortal words of the greatest philosopher of all time..............

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One more down, one more to go! Now, DROP THE DAMN PUCK ALREADY!

Aaryn

PS: I'm waiting to hear from lvscolencanes on this. Anyone else miss her?

Shell

08-13-2003, 08:51 PM

off-topic, but I just want to thank you for putting returns in your long woooo.. now I don't have to scroll over to the side for every post or go in and edit myself http://www.stopstart.freeserve.co.uk/smilie/thumbs.gif

VandyCane

08-13-2003, 08:53 PM

I will admit I am completely biased on this topic because Erik is one of my favorite players. That being said, does it seem fair that Jaro gets $600K and Erik gets $495K? I certainly hope that he got a better deal when you add the incentives to the mix. I think Erik brings much more consistency (and from Chuck K's past comments) leadership to the team than Jaro. Maybe I am blinded by fandom. :roll:

AbNormal27

08-13-2003, 08:56 PM

Almost half a million and bonuses isn't fair? I admit that's not a lot of money by NHL standards, but let me tell you, I'd switch places with him for a lot less in NO TIME! Hey, I like Colesy too, and maybe he is one of the few who actually aren't in it just for the money. I think it's a refreshing change. KUDOS to #26.

Aaryn

VandyCane

08-13-2003, 09:05 PM

I didn't mean to say that the total compensation wasn't fair. Sure, half a mil is more than I'll ever see. What I meant is when you look down a roster and see someone making 20% more than you for equivalent work it is frustrating. I used to be employed by a local hospital corporation that did the same thing to us. Out of five people in the office three made a significant amount more than the other two. Now all five people worked equal hours, had equal responsibilities and generated equal amount of work/money. It led to very awkard moments at times.

It is a wonderful thing if these things don't bother him at all. :)

talkingcanes

08-13-2003, 09:08 PM

Didn't Jaro make close to $1 million last year so he took a pay cut. It's all about the qualifying offer and the player's age and whether or not you have arbitration rights. I believe with a one year deal, Erik will have arbitration rights next year so that works in his best interest. I'm glad Cole is back on board and I think the plan is to keep him a Cane for a long time. I hope that's what he plans as well.

HockeyPat

08-14-2003, 07:53 AM

In the immortal words of the greatest philosopher of all time..............

Ah yes, the immortal Homer Simpson. I'm glad someone else out there pays reverence to the great thinkers of our time.

And remember Life is just one bad thing after another till you just wish Flanders was dead.

Guyute

08-14-2003, 08:07 AM

Homer is my hero. seriously. I kid you not.

I pattern my life after his philosophies.

a quick couple of gems :)
if you don't like your job, you don't strike: you just go in every day and do it really half assed. That's the American way.

Well of course, everything looks bad if you remember it.

My campaign is a disaster, Moe. I hate the public so much. If only they'd elect me, I'd make them pay.

Shell

08-14-2003, 10:10 AM

"I like my beer cold ... my TV loud ... and my homosexuals flaming."

"Shut up, Brain, or I'll stab you with a Q-tip!"

and now, back on topic, from today's Oswego's daily news:

August 14, 2003
Cole Signs New Deal With Carolina Hurricanes
Staff report
8/14/2003

Oswego's Erik Cole Wednesday reaped the rewards of an excellent sophomore year.

The Carolina Hurricanes signed Cole to a one-year contract this week. Terms of the contract were not disclosed.

The former Oswego High School hockey star rose rapidly to the National Hockey League, spending only two years in the minors before making the Hurricanes' roster in 2001.

He was among the league's leaders among rookies in scoring, and led the league in hits. "He's really along the lines of a power forward," said Hurricanes President and General Manager Jim Rutherford. "He can play a physical forward, and he can also put some points up."

"I'm just happy to have it over with," Cole said at a news conference. "Put it behind me and look forward to the season."

Cole returned to Carolina's training facilities early, to jumpstart a season that ended early last year. Cole broke his leg January 30 in a game against Tampa Bay and sat out the rest of the season.

He says he has recovered from the injury. "I made all my weight back. I feel strong this year," he said, noting that he feels as strong as he did during his first NHL training camp.

The Hurricanes' season opens October 9.

SouthernCaniac

08-14-2003, 10:56 AM

i have a feeling Colesy is going to be on FIRE this year. Can't wait!!

AbNormal27

08-14-2003, 11:08 AM

Not to get OT again, but if you'd like to hear more words of wisdom from HJS........... http://www.ebaumsworld.com/homer.html

Now, back to the topic at hand, #26 is going to be a great player sooner than later. If he can keep up his work ethic and not let his head get too big (yes BS, I am referring to you), he will be worth every penny his "under"paid. I think that if every player's contract was set up in a way that they got a guaranteed base salary of aroung 1 million and then given incentive clauses for performance, I think we'd have a much better, more competitive game and be rid of the kind of players who seem to make their way into a Rangers uniform.

Aaryn

Turbulence

08-14-2003, 02:50 PM

You're right Aaryn...I love the Idea of actually earning what you make. All to often the guys with big contracts have equally bigger heads and play only for themselves. With incentive based contracts the guys are more focused and rewarded for doing good.

And Colesy could be the captain of this team some day...I hope he stays around a looong time.

Romney

08-14-2003, 11:00 PM

Shell said:
you can say that all day long.. I wanted the damn signature!! Doesn't matter if I was 99% sure he would be back, I needed 100%!

I'm with you. I did believe he was set with the Canes, but I didn't want any wiggle room.

We're not too happy up here in NY to have him signed on the dotted line. Our local paper had nearly a full page about the contract signing along with pictures and a list of dates for games within a 5 hour drive. (Not that BridgeStreetRun and I needed the list, we've already analyzed the schedule). ;)

lvscolencanes

08-15-2003, 07:53 AM

Aww thanks Aaryn, that was sweet to miss me. I was stuck in traveling limbo without a computer, and then got to Cleveland, and lost electricity. But enough about that.....

YYYYYAAAAAYYYYYY!! I knew it was coming...LOL....I was trying to act reserved, and not to worry too much. Yes, Erik is a wonderful player with a cool attitude about Hockey and his devotion is awesome too. I hope he never goes anywhere...whats up Mona puting down my boy...LOL ;) ;) You dont see me saying nothing about O's inconsistancy with the funky hairdo's...LOL!
What was it you called him?? ;) ;)