May 30, 2009

Cole Expects to Return to Carolina

The following article featuring former Clarkson standout Erik Cole appeared May 29 on the Carolina Hurricanes Web site.


By Paul Branecky

Following his exit interview with GM Jim Rutherford, Erik Cole seemed confident that he would re-sign with the Hurricanes this summer.

As an unrestricted free agent, Cole can sign with another team as early as July 1 with no compensation to Carolina. The Hurricanes will have the right of first refusal until then.

"I would expect that this is where I'll be (next season)," he said. "This was the organization that I first came in with, and there's a lot of loyalty there."

Complete article can be accessed via the Carolina Web site by clicking here.