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Erik
Cole
Left Wing
Birthdate
6/11/1978
Birthplace
Oswego, NY
Draft Info
1998: Rd 3, Pk 71 (CAR)
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Biography
Birthdate
6/11/1978
Birthplace
Oswego, NY
Draft Info
1998: Rd 3, Pk 71 (CAR)
Position
Left Wing
Career History
Detroit Red Wings
2014*-2015 (1 Season)
Dallas Stars
2012-2014* (3 Seasons)
Montreal Canadiens
2011-2013 (2 Seasons)
Carolina Hurricanes
2001-2004, 2005, 2008*-2011 (9 Seasons)
Edmonton Oilers
2008*-2009 (1 Season)
NHL News
Cowboy boot margaritas and more NBA, Stanley Cup playoff food
It's playoff time in the NBA and NHL, and some teams are breaking out some wild concessions for fans to enjoy in the postseason.
Wyshynski's complete 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs bracket
Who will win each series matchup, and in how many games? Who takes home the Stanley Cup?
Breaking down the masks of the 2026 Stanley Cup playoff goalies
A look at each of the goalie masks for the 16 teams in the 2026 Stanley Cup playoffs.
2026 Stanley Cup playoff picks: Every first-round series
With the puck dropping on the first NHL postseason clashes, who do our experts take in each series?
Lightning and Canadiens meet to begin the NHL Playoffs
Montreal Canadiens (48-24-10, in the Atlantic Division) vs. Tampa Bay Lightning (50-26-6, in the Atlantic Division)
Buffalo hosts Boston to open the NHL Playoffs
Boston Bruins (45-27-10, in the Atlantic Division) vs. Buffalo Sabres (50-23-9, in the Atlantic Division)
