2015-16 Pensburgh Recap: Ian Cole

Ian Cole celebrating with Lord Stanley's Cup during the Penguins' victory parade. - Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY SportsToday our season recaps take us to arguably Pittsburgh's second-most popular Cole, Ian Cole.

Age and Contract Status

Age: 27 (February 21, 1989). Will be a free agent on July 1, 2018. Contract carries an AAV of $2,100,000. In 2016-17, Cole will earn a base salary of $2,300,000 with a cap hit of $2,100,000.

Preseason Expectations

Fresh off of signing a 3-year $6,300,000 contract in the 2015 offseason, Cole was seen as a bargain signing for a presumptive top-four defenseman who could drive play as well as outscore the opponent. Oh, and his defensive partner during his short glimpse…