IAN COLE NEWS

Canucks: Does this team miss the juice of Nikita Zadorov and Ian Cole? Patrick Johnston: The Canucks seems like a team that needs more alpha-male types in their dressing room.

JANUARY 4 • THEPROVINCE.COM

Nabs helper Thursday Cole notched an assist and three blocked shots in Thursday's 5-3 win over the Flames.

Impact Cole has earned three helpers over his last five contests, and he's added 11 blocked shots in that span. The 35-year-old defenseman continues to absorb heavy minutes in a top-four shutdown role. He's at 11 points -- matching his total from 78 regular-season outings with the Canucks last year -- and has added 40 shots on net, 41 PIM, 44 hits, 105 blocked shots and a minus-2 rating over 38 appearances in 2024-25. If Cole maintains his current pace, he could earn his first 20-point campaign since 2019-20.

JANUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Bags assist in loss Cole notched an assist and two shots on goal in Monday's 3-2 loss to the Stars.

Impact This was Cole's second helper in his last six games, but just his fourth point since the start of November. The 35-year-old defenseman has stayed in the lineup, which has been a challenge for many of Utah's blueliners. He hasn't added much with nine points, 37 shots on net, 39 PIM, 41 hits and 95 blocked shots over 34 appearances. Cole plays a physical and defensive style that doesn't translate to high fantasy value.

DECEMBER 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up helper Cole notched an assist, two shots on goal, two hits and five blocked shots in Thursday's 4-1 win over the Avalanche.

Impact Cole snapped a 10-game point drought with the helper. The 35-year-old defenseman has seen big minutes lately, topping the 20-minute mark in 11 straight games as Utah continues to weather terrible injury luck on defense. The physical blueliner is up to eight points, 32 shots on net, 33 PIM, 38 hits, 83 blocked shots and a minus-2 rating over 29 appearances.

DECEMBER 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Mixed results in loss Cole notched an assist and went minus-3 in Monday's 6-2 loss to the Capitals.

Impact Cole helped out on a Jack McBain goal in the first period. Other than that, it was a night to forget for Cole amid some defensive struggles. He has been generally solid this season -- Monday was the first time since Oct. 22 he ended a game with a minus rating. The 35-year-old blueliner has one goal, six assists, 17 shots on net, 25 PIM, 23 hits and 42 blocked shots over 18 appearances, and he's often been in a top-four role as Utah has dealt with injuries on defense.

NOVEMBER 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Pots first goal with new club Cole scored a goal in Saturday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Golden Knights.

Impact Cole has a goal and three assists over his last three games. The 35-year-old's tally Saturday was his first goal for Utah, though he's stepped up in a number of ways as the team deals with a number of injuries on defense. He's now at six points, 10 shots on net, 17 hits, 27 blocked shots, 16 PIM and a plus-1 rating through 12 contests this season.

NOVEMBER 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Howden's OT goal beats Utah 4-3 and keep Golden Knights perfect at home

Brett Howden deked Alexander Kerfoot, skated to the front of the net and scored at 2:15 of overtime to keep the Vegas Golden Knights perfect at home with a 4-3 victory over the Uta...

NOVEMBER 3, 2024 • Associated Press

Contributes helper in win Cole posted an assist and four hits in Wednesday's 5-1 win over the Flames.

Impact Cole has four helpers over his last four games, an unusually strong stretch of offense for the 35-year-old defenseman. He's up to five assists, nine shots on net, 16 hits, 26 blocked shots and 16 PIM through 11 contests overall. Cole should continue to see top-four minutes for Utah, though the team's trade for Olli Maatta could eat into Cole's ice time moving forward.

OCTOBER 31, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Provides pair of assists Cole notched two assists, two shots on goal and four blocked shots in Monday's 5-4 overtime loss to the Sharks.

Impact This was Cole's first multi-point effort since Dec, 1, 2022 when he was a member of the Lightning. The 35-year-old defenseman has contributed four assists, nine shots on net, 16 PIM, 12 hits, 25 blocked shots and an even plus-minus rating over 10 contests in 2024-25. Significant injuries to John Marino (back) and Sean Durzi (shoulder) should afford Cole the opportunity to see top-four minutes over the first half of the campaign, but he's unlikely to be a regular scoring threat.

OCTOBER 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Logs helper in loss Cole provided an assist, four hits and two PIM in Thursday's 5-1 loss to the Avalanche.

Impact The helper was Cole's first point since he logged an assist Opening Night. The 35-year-old defenseman was paired with Maveric Lamoureux in this contest, who made his NHL debut. Due to numerous injuries on Utah's blue line, Cole's spot in the lineup should be safe for most of the year. The veteran has two helpers, four shots on net, 11 hits, 21 blocked shots, 14 PIM and a minus-1 rating through eight appearances.

OCTOBER 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Steady at both ends of ice Cole supplied an assist, seven blocked shots, two PIM and a plus-2 rating in Tuesday's 5-2 win over the Blackhawks.

Impact Cole's seven blocks were more than double any other player's total in this game. He also chipped in on offense by setting up a Lawson Crouse tally late in the third period. Cole had 11 points, 83 hits, 166 blocked shots and a plus-10 rating over 78 regular-season outings with the Canucks last year. At 35 years old, he's a bit of a journeyman -- Utah is his sixth franchise in the last five seasons -- but he'll offer grit and defensive skill in a bottom-four role. Cole has never finished with a plus-minus worse than minus-4 in his career, and he hasn't been in the negatives in a full campaign since 2018-19.

OCTOBER 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Dylan Guenther scores twice, leads Utah to 5-2 win over Chicago

Utah Hockey Club never trailed after getting first-period goals from Dylan Guenther and Clayton Keller and held off a late rally to beat the Chicago Blackhawks 5-2 in the season op...

OCTOBER 9, 2024 • Associated Press

Headed to Beehive State Cole signed a one-year, $3.1 million contract with Utah on Monday, according to Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet.

Impact Cole produced two goals, 11 points, 61 PIM, 61 shots on net, 166 blocked shots and 83 hits in 78 regular-season games for Vancouver in 2023-24. Utah has been busy this offseason with defense changes, and Cole will provide some additional depth.

JULY 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Canucks: Yogi Svejkovsky promoted to assistant coach, Ian Cole to test market Plus: Canucks find replacement for departed assistant Mike Yeo, tab Henrik and Daniel Sedin for more coaching influence at NHL, AHL levels.

JUNE 20, 2024 • THEPROVINCE.COM

Canucks: Yogi Svejkovsky promoted to assistant coach, Ian Cole to test market Plus: Canucks find replacement for departed assistant Mike Yeo, tab Henrik and Daniel Sedin for more coaching influence at NHL, AHL levels.

JUNE 7, 2024 • THEPROVINCE.COM

Canucks: Yogi Svejkovsky promoted to assistant coach, Ian Cole to test market Plus: Canucks find replacement for departed assistant Mike Yeo, tab Henrik and Daniel Sedin for more coaching influence at NHL, AHL levels.

JUNE 5, 2024 • THEPROVINCE.COM

Canucks Notebook: Yogi Svejkovsky promoted to assistant coach, Ian Cole to test market Canucks find replacement for departed assistant Mike Yeo, tab Henrik and Daniel Sedin for more coaching influence at NHL, AHL levels

JUNE 5, 2024 • THEPROVINCE.COM

PLAYOFFS | Ian Cole | Vancouver Canucks Ian Cole speaks with reporters after practice Sunday at Rogers Arena as Vancouver prepares for game seven against Edmonton.

MAY 19, 2024 • NHL.COM

PLAYOFFS | Ian Cole | Vancouver Canucks Defenceman Ian Cole meets with reporters after practice Tuesday afternoon in Vancouver as the team prepares to face Edmonton.

MAY 7, 2024 • NHL.COM

Canucks vs. Predators: How cramming with 'Cole's Notes' will help pass tough playoff exam Ian Cole plays puck professor to prep his club for a crucial Game 6 test on Friday in Nashville. Win or it's dreaded Game 7

MAY 2, 2024 • THEPROVINCE.COM

PLAYOFFS | Ian Cole | Vancouver Canucks Ian Cole meets with reporters following practice in Nashville as the Canucks prepare for game three of the opening round.

APRIL 25, 2024 • NHL.COM

Provides assist Tuesday Cole picked up an assist and added two hits in Tuesday's 4-1 loss to the Predators in Game 2.

Impact Cole snapped a five-game point drought when he set up a Nikita Zadorov tally in the second period. The 35-year-old Cole is unlikely to produce much offense in the playoffs, but he should be able to maintain a bottom-four role on the blue line. He had 11 points, 166 blocked shots, 83 hits, 61 shots on net and 61 PIM over 78 regular-season appearances.

APRIL 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Out of action Thursday Cole (rest) will not play Thursday in Winnipeg, according to John Lu of TSN.

Impact The 35-year-old defenseman will get the final night of the season off to rest for the postseason, which begins this weekend. He had two goals and nine assists with 166 blocked shots in 78 appearances this season. Mark Friedman will likely take his place in the lineup Thursday.

APRIL 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sends helper in loss Cole recorded an assist in Saturday's 6-3 loss to the Kings.

Impact Cole has two helpers over his last six outings. The 35-year-old defenseman is far from a regular contributor on offense, instead providing physicality in a bottom-four role. He's recorded 11 points, 60 shots on net, 59 PIM, 76 hits and 157 blocked shots through 74 appearances this season.

APRIL 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

PRACTICE | Ian Cole | Vancouver Canucks Defenceman Ian Cole meets with the media after practice Monday morning.

APRIL 1, 2024 • NHL.COM