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Sticking in lineup amid slump Cole has gone 14 games without a point dating back to Jan. 18.

Impact The 36-year-old defenseman has held Utah's blue line together at times this season, but with Sean Durzi now healthy, Cole's usage may diminish. Even when the team was thin, Cole functioned more as a shutdown defenseman than a scorer. He's been pretty good in his role with 13 points, 50 shots on net, 51 PIM, 71 hits and 153 blocked shots over 58 appearances this season, but his fantasy utility is limited to deep formats that reward his physical play.

FEBRUARY 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Puts up helper Thursday Cole notched an assist and three blocked shots in Thursday's 5-3 loss to the Rangers.

Impact Cole had four assists over six outings from Dec. 23 to Jan. 4, but he had been held off the scoresheet in the four subsequent contests. The 35-year-old was able to snap that slump Thursday when he helped out on Matias Maccelli's opening tally 1:01 into the game. Cole is up to 13 points, 44 shots on net, 41 PIM, 52 hits, 127 blocked shots and a minus-3 rating over 44 appearances in a top-four role this season.

JANUARY 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Canucks: Miller-Pettersson mess also about loss of leaders like Nikita Zadorov and Ian Cole Patrick Johnston: The Canucks may need more alpha-male types in their dressing room.

JANUARY 7, 2025 • THEPROVINCE.COM

Assists in consecutive contests Cole logged an assist, three shots on goal, three hits and five blocked shots in Saturday's 3-2 overtime loss to the Stars.

Impact Cole has a helper in back-to-back contests and four assists over his last six games. The 35-year-old defenseman may be worth considering in deeper fantasy formats due to his non-scoring production, but the offense is likely to fade eventually. For the season, he's at 12 points, 43 shots on net, 47 hits, 110 blocked shots, 41 PIM and a minus-1 rating through 39 appearances in a second-pairing role.

JANUARY 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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

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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

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

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