On Tuesday, Erik Cole was traded to the Edmonton Oilers. On a conference call with the media he addressed his feelings about the trade and what he is looking forward to for the upcoming year.

"I'm extremely excited to be joining not just a great franchise, but a great hockey market with a tremendous amount of fan support. I'm anxious to turn the page in my career and start something fresh and have alot of fun this upcoming season."

"I'm excited to have an opportunity to join this franchise, obviously, it's a very historic franchise and one that i'm going to be very proud to put on the sweater."

Even though he admitted that it would be hard to say goodbye to friends and teammates, Cole could not stress enough how excited he was to be joining the Oilers organization. "I'm starting over in a new city with an excellent franchise, with a great young roster and the opportunity to be a great team for many years to come in this league, so I'm excited about the opportunity. I'm excited to play for a Candian team and a great hockey market."

Erik will be looking to help lead the Oilers back to the playoffs, a place they haven't been since losing to him and the 'Canes in the Cup finals in 2006.

Posted By: Luke Ventura