Id be ok with that, but I think Detroit wants a pick for him because if they do this trade, they will just be in the same position with Cole that they currently are in with Kindl.
I really like this trade actually, both former 1st rounders that are struggling with their current clubs; however I think Cole's horrible year has hurt his value significantly so I would imagine a low round pick would have to be included but as a Pens fan I would be more than happy to get rid of Cole for Kindl and maybe a 3rd? Maybe it works out like the Hagelin and Perron trade and they both find their grove with a new team.