RotoTimes.com: Erik Cole Player Newshttp://rototimes.com/player_notes/nhlPlayer News and Injury Updates Cole still battling neck injury http://rototimes.com/nhl/player/1703 10/8: The <i>News & Observer</i> reports that Erik Cole played only eight minutes last night. Cole, who still is dealing with the effects of the broken neck he sustained seven months ago, missed most of the contest after a hard collision. "It's just something I'm going to have to deal with," Cole said.