Erik Cole to sit out Stars' 1st game after being late for practice
Jerome Miron / USA TODAY Sports
Dallas Stars winger Erik Cole will watch his team open a new season against the Chicago Blackhawks on Thursday from the press box.
Lindy Ruff confirms Erik Cole is a healthy scratch tonight after being late for practice Monday. Patrick Eaves will take spot on 2nd line.
— Mike Heika (@MikeHeika) October 9, 2014
In line for a plum assignment on the second line alongside Jason Spezza and Ales Hemsky, Cole, 35, will instead serve as a cautionary tale for his young Stars teammates looking to make a serious jump again this season.
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