July 2, 2011
Cole Thrilled to be Headed to Montreal
The following article featuring former Clarkson standout Erik Cole appeared July 1 on the National Hockey League (NHL) Web site.
By Arpon Basu
NHL.com Correspondent
BROSSARD, Que. -- The Montreal Canadiens' two primary needs were quickly filled on the first day of unrestricted free agency when General Manager Pierre Gauthier signed power forward Erik Cole and goaltender Peter Budaj.
The Canadiens desperately needed to add a big forward who can score, as well as a backup to star goaltender Carey Price.
Gauthier nabbed both by the time free agency was 3 1/2 hours old, inking Cole to a 4-year, $18 million deal and Budaj to a 2-year, $2.3 million contract.
Complete article can be accessed via the NHL Web site by clicking here.
