Advertisement 5 Story continues below They get after each other. Which leads me to my next point. So that was the biggest thing was just that I wanted to play hockey. As could Skinner. Cole Sillinger is a 6-1, 195-pound center who plays for the Medicine Hat Tigers in the Western Hockey League. Sillinger has yet to record a point through the first seven games of the season. Second of three Columbus picks from this class, he recorded two goals and 12 points in 37 games before demanding a trade and leaving. I really like Cole Sillinger. He is likely one of our top four centers right now. The ball. And Sillinger is our best shot at that, a shot we cannot risk on season where contending for the playoffs is a long shot at best. We ask you to keep your comments relevant and respectful. A bit too early to tell, probably needs a bit more time to develop. Cole Sillinger (born May 16, 2003) is a Canadian professional ice hockey center for the Columbus Blue Jackets of the National Hockey League (NHL). A record 12 different NHL teams, to be exact. In the neutral zone, he positions himself to be able to retrieve loose pucks or steal a puck thats been knocked away from the other team. This kid has a bright future, and it will be fun to see what he can do with additional ice time. And though it was Coles shot that leaped out most on the ice, it remained who he was, not how he played, that endeared him to his coach. Dies geschieht in Ihren Datenschutzeinstellungen. The 19-year-old center will be eased in, playing between Mathieu Olivier and Cole Fonstad on the projected fourth line in this contest, though Sillinger should have a chance to challenge for top-six minutes once the regular season rolls around. Sillinger, who was selected 12th overall in 2021, has two goals and eight points in 52 games this season after a 16-goal, 15-assist rookie performance in 2021-22. His passing is not limited to just forehand moves as Sillinger has shown he can still move the puck through the lanes on his backhand. Trade Deadline Preview - Defensemen: Where does Vladislav Gavrikov go now? A look at how each fits: Sillinger: After a brilliant run at the NHL prospects tournament in Traverse City, Mich., the rookie earned a shot to practice and play between Laine and Voracek at the . He has the means to do so as well, as he boasts a quick release that generates a ton of velocity with very little sacrifice in accuracy. The 6-0, 197-pounder played two seasons in the WHL before heading to the USHL last year because of the pandemic, playing for Sioux Falls in the USA's top junior league. Hes the son of former Blue Jacket Mike Sillinger. And then Mike will pop in for something and hell chirp all three of them. When logistics prevented him from playing in the fall, he joined the USHLs Sioux Fall Stampede. No reason in particular. history of rushing prospects and forcing kids into the NHL who arent ready yet. On March 13, 2022, Sillinger scored his first NHL career hat trick with the Blue Jackets against the Vegas Golden Knights. Hes going to be great.. Would Brule have become a star in the NHL if not for those two leg injuries? Alexander Texier is a lock, as well, though whether or not he can play down the middle remains to be seen. Rychel made his debut during the injury-plagued 2014-15 season, again a year and a half after being drafted 19th overall in 2013. Sillinger (upper body) will play Thursday versus the Blues, Blue Jackets team reporter Jeff Svoboda reports. Just as he was really starting to put it all together, the WHL season came to an abrupt end due to the COVID19 pandemic and Sillingers impressive rookie season had come to a close. Cole likely had a lot of addresses as a kid as his dad moved through the league, but he still represents Team Canada at the international level. Its a habit., When Cole showed up to training camp with Medicine Hat to begin his 16-year-old season, those habits paid off when he finished in the Tigers top five in fitness testing, something the teams head coach and general manager Willie Desjardins said was very unusual for a first-year player.. Over three years, he tallied 32 points while bouncing between the fourth line, the press box, the IR, and the minors, before being traded to his hometown Edmonton Oilers to continue an injury-riddled career. He certainly could play, though, racking up faceoff wins all over the place while notching 240 goals and 548 points in 1,049 games. Sillinger has also been credited with 41 shots on goal and 39 hits. His top speed is lackluster, but he has shown improvement between last year and now so theres room to reasonably believe hell continue to improve. Cole Sillinger, a rookie center and the NHL's youngest player at age 18, led the way with his first career hat trick. His puck skills and his shot are definitely elite, Skinner said, chuckling to himself as if thats an understatement. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. The regular season is a different beast, a beast that will likely hinder Sillinger in his development. Copyright 2020 Columbus Blue Jackets Hockey Club and the National Hockey League. (Jasen Robbennolt / Sioux Falls Stampede), Cole Sillinger had 46 points in 31 games for Sioux Falls. Both of these are likely more of a miss by the scouting staff than a rushed development by the coaching staff. In the weeks leading up to the NHL draft in July, Cole Sillinger's family had a little fun making predictions . For the first time in his NHL career, Cole Sillinger was a healthy scratch. We are less than a month away from the 2021 NHL Entry Draft (July 23-24), so its time to start researching the prospects likely to be selected in the first round. Can he salvage it elsewhere? Sillinger (upper body) is not expected to play Tuesday against Philadelphia, Jeff Svoboda of the Blue Jackets' official site reports. Players have to be able to impact the game in other ways and Sillinger did that on Tuesday. He exhibits great placement of the puck and can hit small gaps from nearly anywhere on the ice. Hes always trying to be an open outlet option for teammates under pressure. However, the Blue Jackets find themselves in a situation that might see them ask Cole Sillinger to do it. The Columbus native was taken by his hometown team 12th overall in the 2021 draft, and has convinced the coaching staff over the past 10 weeks to grant him a spot among the 23 players to be paid the big bucks starting Thursday, likely playing with Boone Jenner and Max Domi. The Cannon Cast Episode 193: The Gavrikov Trade Debacle, Game #61 Gamethread: Blue Jackets vs Buffalo Sabres, Click here to donate and help pay our writers through the rest of the season, Game #61 Preview: Blue Jackets travel to Buffalo to take on red-hot Sabres. Cole said he added 15 new pounds of muscle so that by the time he arrived in Sioux Falls, his six-foot frame weighed a lean 200 pounds. While the Blue Jackets won't have Sillinger, Johnny Gaudreau, who missed the last two games because of a lower-body injury, is ready to return Thursday. Subscribe to The Athletic for in-depth coverage of your favorite players, teams, leagues and clubs. After an encouraging rookie season that saw him deliver 16 goals and 31 points in 79 games, Sillinger's sophomore slump has become a nightmare, and there's no light yet at the end of the tunnel. His 1.1 points per game (53 points in 48 games) also led all of the leagues under-17 players, solidifying him as one of the top prospects for the 2021 NHL Draft. Here's five things to know about Sillinger. In 2020, due to the COVID-19 pandemic delaying the return of the Western Hockey League, the Tigers agreed to send Sillinger to the Sioux Falls Stampede in the United States Hockey League on a one-year loan agreement. In an effort to stay active during the COVID-19 pandemic, Sillinger and his friends have been making good use of an outdoor ice surface at the Sandra Schmirler Leisure Centre. The WHL has pushed back its season on three different occasions so far. Id tell you that I would be a professional hockey player someday, Cole said. Sillinger was unable to play Thursday versus Minnesota, but he could be ready to go versus the Oilers on Saturday. Prior to that, Sillinger had been skating regularly with local pro and junior players at Next Level Hockey Consulting in Regina. ago] Height 6.01 -- Weight 201 [185 cm/91 kg] Drafted by Columbus Blue Jackets - round 1 #12 overall 2021 NHL Entry Draft Embed Cole Sillinger stats! The Columbus Blue Jackets and columbusbluejackets.com are trademarks of The Columbus Blue Jackets Hockey Club. The Official Site of the Columbus Blue Jackets. Need a scouting report on a particular prospect,contact ustoday. Not just once, but two games in a row. Regina-born Cole Sillinger enjoyed a standout rookie year as a 16-year-old with the Medicine Hat Tigers, registering 53 points (including 22 goals) in 48 games during the 2019-20 WHL season. Of these, Voracek, Wennberg and Werenski waited a full season before being full-time NHLers. Some players never develop good off puck habits to support their teammates when they arent the ones driving the bus. The Columbus Blue Jackets cannot let Cole Sillinger follow that path. Cole showed off his ability to find the back of the net, potting four goals in the high-scoring affair. Since the start of April, Sillinger has three goals and three helpers in eight games. He'll still need to be cleared for contact before a clearer timeline on his return to game action can be determined. If you buy something from an SB Nation link, Vox Media may earn a commission. All NHL logos and marks and NHL team logos and marks as well as all other proprietary materials depicted herein are the property of the NHL and the respective NHL teams and may not be reproduced without the prior written consent of NHL Enterprises, L.P. Blue Jackets center Cole Sillinger says it is his hope that he continues to get to be a part of the team's penalty-killing units. Selected 8th overall in 2004, Picard was forced to develop another year due to the lockout, followed by 45 games with the Syracuse Crunch in 2005-06, before joining the no good very bad Blue Jackets for 17 games. It was always Come on, Cole, lets go play. It doesn't sound like much, but that was the longest stay of Mike's journeyman NHL career, as he famously skated with 12 teams over 17 years. Sillinger is listed as day-to-day after being injured Saturday versus Boston. He has some selfish tendencies but with a shot like that, I would too. 12 pick in the 2021 NHL Draft. Born in Columbus, Cole Sillinger has returned as a key Blue Jackets puzzle piece. Sillinger's closest comparable, in terms of development timeline, is Gilbert Brule, the guy who got injured in his second game and never recovered. He could stand to gamble less on his reads in transition and make smarter, efficient plays more often. Twenty-two years later, Cole went 12th to the Blue Jackets. Sillinger (upper body) practiced in a non-contact jersey Wednesday, Aaron Portzline of The Athletic reports. Enter Search Term. Look for a big improvement this season, especially if he able to spend any time at forward with either Johnny Gaudreau and/or Patrik Laine. Both very solid options, and neither risk the long term development of an important prospect. Hes showing flashes of knowing when to pressure forecheckers, when to retreat back towards the blue line, when to come low to support his defence and when to get his stick/body in passing lanes to shut them down or intercept the puck. Postmedia is committed to maintaining a lively but civil forum for discussion and encourage all readers to share their views on our articles. Sie knnen Ihre Einstellungen jederzeit ndern. These are the standard examples of the standard timeline for a prospect of Sillingers level. A bounce-back performance. Being one of the more unique players in the draft, Cole Sillinger tends to remind of Mark Scheifele. I think he may be the best in-stride shooter in this draft." I just have to stay focused on what I can do.. We use cookies and other tracking technologies to improve your browsing experience on our site, show personalized content and targeted ads, analyze site traffic, and understand where our audiences come from. Instead, youll see Cole advance into medium/high danger areas with the puck, often using well timed cuts, crafty footwork and a wealth of skill moves to get by his defender and fire a rocket on the net. Once you get a bit after Sillingers 12 spot, the draft becomes much less of a sure thing. BlueJackets.com is the official Web site of the Columbus Blue Jackets. I was able to get into a routine and got to be a part of an actual team again.. So he can beat defenders one-on-one without ever getting touched and then when they do bump him, hes able to shed past and maintain control too. Sillinger was drafted by the Coyotes in the first round (11th overall) of the 2020 NHL Entry Draft. Sign Up for Flagbearer, pres. Sillinger scored a goal in Thursday's 6-4 win against Montreal. He's got a tremendous future with this organization. Sillinger needs a year or so to develop, someone has to play center during that year. Get your Columbus Blue Jackets gear today. Sillinger was fourth among points for the Tigers in 201920, scoring 22 goals and 53 points in 48 appearances with the team. The latest projected start date of Jan. 8 is now off the table, but the league is still hoping to get the green light later in the New Year. Now that Next Levels program has wrapped up, Sillinger trains in small groups at the Co-operators Centre with his former team, the Regina Pat Canadians, who played seven games before their season was put on hold. Finally, we close with a trio of late-round picks that were likely rushed to the NHL. According to Aaron Portzline of The Athletic, Sillinger will be out of action indefinitely. See our ethics statement. When a player is very clearly the best player on the ice with every shift they take, you may find that their effort level decreases when the puck isnt on their stick. Both points came in the third period as the Blue Jackets pulled away. by Kemba Financial Credit Union, Toy Collection benefitting the Salvation Army. With the WHL on hiatus,Sillinger had previously arranged to join the USHLs Sioux Falls Stampede, who picked up his junior A rights in late summer. Sillinger plays with a high pace, something that projects well considering how fast the game is played at the NHL level. Hockey isn't all about scoring points. 16 TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. Cole Sillinger already has the frame of an NHL center, not that of a typical 18-year-old. He has two older brothers that play hockey. Fr nhere Informationen zur Nutzung Ihrer Daten lesen Sie bitte unsere Datenschutzerklrung und Cookie-Richtlinie. Cole always finds a way to score a good number, Owen does everything well, and Lukas has real good hands as a putter, Mike said, laughing, which iskind of how they are in hockey., (Top photo of Cole Sillinger, bottom right, and family: courtesy of Mike Sillinger). View the Columbus Blue Jackets Privacy Policy AdChoices NHL.com Terms of Service Please use the feedback form if you have any recommendations or comments. He doesnt try to force the pass if the lane doesnt exist and will often cutback and reset looking for the next play to make. Scouting Report:The one thing scouts seem to agree on is Sillinger can shoot the puck. Hes a good multi-tasker who can move pucks to space at high speed. Quinn was wowed first by Coles wicked release, and second by how upbeat and focussed he was. Cole Sillinger, left, and Jack Glen, right, play some outdoor shinny behind the Sandra Schmirler Leisure Centre. Guenthers very good, really good, but Sillinger is scary. Today we bring you our Cole Sillinger Scouting Report. 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By seasons end, he was one of the leagues most proficient players in goals per game, points per game and shots per game. Son of former Blue Jacket Mike Sillinger, Cole scored at an impressive rate in the USHL and was named Rookie of the Year after having playing in the WHL in the prior season. It doesnt matter what Cole does, he just seems to be good at everything, Mike said. Fast forward to 2021. Thatd be really fun, and a great way for Cole to get used to the pro game.) 2021-22 Season Outlook In 14:16, Sillinger registered three shots on goal, did not commit a turnover, and won 4/8 of the face-offs he took. His oldest brother, Owen, is the only one who remembers the rest vividly. When it comes to a strength and conditioning coach, you dont have to motivate him.. Im breaking this into two arguments: 1) Club precedent shows its too early for Cole Sillinger, and 2) we dont need him on the roster right now. That leaves Eric Robinson, Kevin Stenlund, and Gregory Hofmann to battle for one final spot. The Senators swarmed Sillinger, but he still managed to thread the puck to Jack Roslovic for the single Blue Jackets tally. Gambling problem? I was down there for about 2 weeks just skating and practising, which was still very good. Sillinger supplied an assist in Thursday's 4-1 loss to the Lightning. Hes certainly too good for the USHL and would benefit from playing against better opposition for the sake of his development. In Ottawa he only played 9 games before returning to Russia on a more permanent basis. He was the kid that used to get nervous for fitness testing. Desperate times dont have to require desperate measures. This is the type of player, however, that you immediately take if hes available with any subsequent pick. Long story short, my transfer from Hockey Canada to USA Hockey wasnt accepted. On Sunday, Cole Sillinger officially became the first 18 year old Blue Jacket to make the opening night roster under General Manager Jarmo Kekalainen. Mark Scheifele, Center, Winnipeg Jets. Cole being the youngest, he was just dragged along. When it was Coles turn to be drafted, he was already 5-foot-10 and 160 pounds, a full four or five inches and 40-plus pounds more than Owen and Lukas were at the same age. He shows no difficulty making plays in motion but can also enter a glide and make plays w/ the game slowed down. Coles earliest childhood memories are of Christmas skates at Nassau Coliseum, where hed hold hands with Mike Comrie or Rick DiPietro as he learned to skate. D.O.B May 16, 2003Nationality CanadaDraft Eligibility 2021Height60Weight187 lbsPosition CenterHandedness Left. Well lucky for us, a conveniently-no-longer-injured Max Domi arrived to training camp earlier than expected! The last morsel of food at the dinner table. He returned to the lineup on Tuesday against Nashville, a game the Blue Jackets lost 2-1, but he was one of the team's best players. Ive yet to see many shifts where he displays all these attributes in succession but the individual skills are there and, with the right development, could come together to be a good supporting defensive winger at the NHL level. Born in Columbus, Ohio, Sillinger was selected by his hometown Blue Jackets with the No. All Rights Reserved. Sillinger is day-to-day after suffering an upper-body injury in practice Thursday, according to Brian Hedger of the Columbus Dispatch. We are getting to the group of players that would all be a stretch at the fifth pick and Cole Sillinger is no different. The Columbus Blue Jackets cannot let Cole Sillinger follow that path. We apologize, but this video has failed to load. * 21+ (19+ CA-ONT) (18+ NH/WY). This is very likely to go very, very wrong. 2004-2023 CBS Interactive. The HockeyProspect.com Black Book, meanwhile, writes, "Sillinger features one of the most threatening releases in this year's draft, that's mechanically exceptional and can threaten from distance." The Official Site of the Columbus Blue Jackets. Comparison. 2. Sillinger (undisclosed) left the Blue Jackets' first practice session early Thursday and did not return, Aaron Portzline of The Athletic reports. The NHL Central Scouting Bureau ranked Sillinger as the 10th-best North American skater eligible ahead of the 2021 NHL Entry Draft. At the same time, it has been a benefit with a longer training period and more time to work on things that I need to work on that will allow me to have success at the next level.. The only reason why the 2005 Blue Jackets used Brule was because their best center was Jan Hrdina. And Coles drive off of the ice is just as important to on the ice. Both players had questionable skating at the time of their draft but made up through it with deception, a tendency to hunt for open space, strong off puck play and an eye for narrow passing lanes. Like in the offensive zone, he can position himself accordingly so that hes an open outlet for when possession is regained. Lets start with a pair of left wings who got a cup of tea each in the NHL: Nikita Filatov and Alex Picard. He is on a three-game point streak now though, giving him two goals and five points in 16 contests this season. As mentioned before, he does utilize crossovers when attacking laterally through the NZ to keep defenders moving their feet. And the payoff can be all the greater if were patient. Cole Sillinger, standout rookie last year for the Columbus Blue Jackets, has struggled in year two. He dominated. Hes very powerful and, in my opinion, he is very quick. Coles a beauty. While this is concerning, its possible this method of attack could be a legitimate weapon if he can improve his top speed. Just 19 years old, Sillinger is going to experience growing pains at the top level; he's produced two goals and four assists through 29 contests. When away from the puck he picks his routes carefully, trying to cross the opposing blue line in a spot where he can support his teammate. Sillinger was born in Columbus on May 16, 2003, during his dad's rather travel-filled NHL career. And the times arent even all that desperate. Even if so, Id still like for Boone Jenner to pair with him for defensive draws and as a general security blanket. Im a dual citizen so that was a decision I had made to go down there in early October, said Cole, 17, the youngest son of former NHLer Mike Sillinger. The Pat Cs can still practise but theyre limited to just eight people on the ice at one time due to the latest COVID restrictions. Upon rewatching the first few games where I had come away unimpressed, I realized even in these games how his off puck movement and desire to attack open space were creating chances over the ice. He loves it. He can get a shot off in a variety of ways and from various hand positions. Even if he cant, Sillinger has already demonstrated that he doesnt rely on one method of attacking the zone so it isnt unreasonable to expect more refinement in his decision making in regards to transition. The gifted centre was anxious to build upon a stellar rookie season in which he notched 22 goals and 53 points in just 48 WHL games. Lets hope 2021 is a better year for all of us.. 365 Bloor Street East, Toronto, Ontario, M4W 3L4. We can divide those skaters into successful and unsuccessful players. We have Jack Roslovic and Max Domi to center the top two lines. His offensive ceiling may be as high as almost anyone in the draft class. However, I feel its safe to assume more development of these guys takes longer than one would need earlier in the first round, perhaps starting to break in to the league around 2 seasons after they were drafted. It helps that, aside from Sillinger, all but one prospect in this range was drafted in 2015 or before, meaning that 90% of these guys have had enough time to marinate and analyze. Since being a healthy scratch for the Blue Jackets' Jan. 14 win against Detroit and Jan. 16 loss . Sillinger supplied a power-play assist in Friday's 2-1 shootout loss to the Senators. In 31 games, Sillinger proved to be one of the most dynamic players in the league, scoring 24 goals and 22 assists for 46 points. Theres notable improvement between the WHL shut down and his arrival in the USHL but its still among his weaker attributes. Jarmo dropped the ball with Boston. Hes a top-10 pick in my eyes, Quinn said. 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