After briefly leaving the Tigers to score five goals in six games with Team Canada White at the under-17 worlds in the fall of his rookie season, Cole was slotted with veterans Brett Kemp and Ryan Chyzowski atop the lineup. Heloves working his legs, Yaskowitch said, laughing. Coles a beauty. Jeff Svoboda, Sign Up for Flagbearer, pres. He understands the value of drawing in defenders before passing the puck to a teammate in order to create more space around the ice. We apologize, but this video has failed to load. 12 pick in the 2021 Draft and does have a lot of offensive upside. Position: Center/Left WingTeam: Sioux Falls Stampede (USHL)Date of Birth: May 16, 2003Birthplace: Columbus, OHHeight: 6 0Weight: 201Shoots: Left, Ranked #13 by CONSOLIDATED RANKINGRanked #12 by ELITEPROSPECTS.COMRanked #13 by FCHOCKEYRanked #14 by NEUTRAL ZONE Ranked #17 by MCKEENS HOCKEY Ranked #17 by TSN/CRAIG BUTTON Ranked #10 by NHL CENTRAL SCOUTING (NA Skaters) Ranked #15 by SPORTSNETS Ranked #10 by RECRUIT SCOUTING Ranked #14 by DOBBERPROSPECTS Ranked #20 by DRAFT PROSPECTS HOCKEY Ranked #15 by SMAHT SCOUTING Ranked #20 by THE PUCK AUTHORITY Ranked #11 by TSN/McKenzie, Games Played: 31Goals: 24Assists: 22Points: 46PIM: 39. For the first time in his NHL career, Cole Sillinger was a healthy scratch. When his teammates gain the zone, Sillinger times his movements into open lanes so he can either fire the puck without breaking stride or quickly identify a teammate in a dangerous opportunity and move the puck onto their stick. But its Cole, he wants to be quicker, he wants to jump higher, he wants to run faster, Yaskowtich said. Suddenly, Cole leveled the playing field on both fronts. 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 certainly could play, though, racking up faceoff wins all over the place while notching 240 goals and 548 points in 1,049 games. Players have to be able to impact the game in other ways and Sillinger did that on Tuesday. Whether by injury, mental intimidation, or other means, its likely in the best interest of both Sillinger and the CBJ to give the rookie a bit more time in Medicine Hat or Cleveland rather than rush him in and keep guys who are NHL ready on the outside. We dont. 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. In Ottawa he only played 9 games before returning to Russia on a more permanent basis. Visit our Community Guidelines for more information and details on how to adjust your email settings. After solidifying himself as a first-rounder in his rookie season in the WHL, Coles rookie season in the USHL made a convincing case for a selection near the top of that round. Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Cole Sillinger is not getting that. So how about Jenner-Texier-Chinakhov and Robinson-Kuraly-Bemstrom to round out the forward group? by Performance Columbus, The CannonBall pres. by Kemba Financial Credit Union, Toy Collection benefitting the Salvation Army. Should Jack Roslovic be a top-line center in the NHL? Also, removing Sillinger and goaltender Pascal Leclaire leaves 10 skaters in our sample, which seems like a reasonable number. Sillinger, a Columbus native, is already on the map as an 18-year-old prospect with 14 goals and 14 assists through his first 75 NHL games. Owen Sillinger is a member of Columbus affiliate Cleveland Monsters in the American Hockey League and Lukas skates with Arizona State University. That gives us two options for the bottom six, depending on whether or not Texier can be trusted at 3C. Andhes got a lot of talent. And I think that comes from the demeanor, and the drive and the dedication that he has to this day.. He loves it. Come on, Cole,' Mike said, laughing. Things also came more naturally to Cole in the gym than for his brothers. Thatd be really fun, and a great way for Cole to get used to the pro game.) 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 transfer was completed on January 13th 2021 and, at the time of writing this article, Sillinger is nearly maintaining a goal per game pace with 7 goals and 12 points in his first 8 games. Need a scouting report on a particular prospect,contact ustoday. 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. Mark Scheifele, Center, Winnipeg Jets. 12 pick in the 2021 NHL Draft. 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. 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. The 2005 6th overall pick has a 43-52-95 stat line in 299 career NHL games, half of which with Columbus, over eight seasons. 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. 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. While his shot is dangerous in many ways, what really elevates Coles game to the next level is his propensity to hunt for medium/high danger chances over low danger shots. He is on a three-game point streak now though, giving him two goals and five points in 16 contests this season. When logistics prevented him from playing in the fall, he joined the USHLs Sioux Fall Stampede. Sie knnen Ihre Einstellungen jederzeit ndern. Hes going to bring both to an organization. Sign up to receive daily headline news from Regina Leader-Post, a division of Postmedia Network Inc. A welcome email is on its way. With the WHL season continuously delayed due to COVID-19, top NHL Draft prospect Cole Sillinger opted to play in the USHL for the Sioux Falls Stampede this year. At this level, if you can get a guy like that around the team, it makes a difference.. This is the Columbus Blue Jackets were talking about. Family ties:OK, I think pretty much everyone knows about his dad, as Mike played 155 games with the Blue Jackets over two seasons from 2001-03. Sillinger supplied a power-play assist in Friday's 2-1 shootout loss to the Senators. Cole Sillinger (born May 16, 2003) is a Canadian professional ice hockey center for the Columbus Blue Jackets of the National Hockey League (NHL). Being one of the more unique players in the draft, Cole Sillinger tends to remind of Mark Scheifele. He just came in and had a great approach and took on the challenge and did really well.. Please try again. He loves shooting the puck mid drag, simultaneously threatening both a pass and a shot so that the goalie cant fully commit to the shot. Sillinger (upper body) practiced with Columbus' second group Saturday, per Brian Hedger of The Columbus Dispatch. Four years prior, Sonny Milano, who has never been discussed or debated on this website before, took a similar path. After a 16-15-31 season where he often looked like he belonged at the NHL level, his sophomore year has been anything but up to par. The 19-year-old is poised for a big sophomore season after the Blue Jackets' offseason spending spree improved their offense, so any time lost in training camp could have a significant effect on his chances of winning the top-line center job. I really like Cole Sillinger. Here's five things to know about Sillinger. He's a 19-year-old player who is one of the pillars of the franchise's rebuild. He could stand to do this more, it never hurts to make the defence respect one more weapon. [2] He debuted and appeared in 4 games with the Tigers in 201819, tallying two assists. You can only imagine the battles we have out there, Cole said. Call 1-800-GAMBLER. Back to the AHL before returning for 23 games in 2006-07. I just have to stay focused on what I can do.. He clearly got in the weight room and put the time in. Use arrows to navigate between autocomplete results. And thats something you cant see from the outside.. 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. NHL and the word mark and image of the Stanley Cup are registered trademarks and the NHL Shield and NHL Conference logos are trademarks of the National Hockey League. He can score from distance, but has good hands in tight as well. [5] His father played professional hockey for the Columbus Blue Jackets at the time of his birth. He goes Danny, I could work my legs four days a week. There are some times actually where I have to put the reins on him a little bit because he loves being in the gym and then hell do stuff at his house. He could stand to gamble less on his reads in transition and make smarter, efficient plays more often. This website uses cookies to personalize your content (including ads), and allows us to analyze our traffic. Sillinger was unable to play Thursday versus Minnesota, but he could be ready to go versus the Oilers on Saturday. 2021-22 Season Outlook Similar to Picard before him, he would bounce between Syracuse, Columbus, and Moscow for the next three seasons before being traded to Ottawa. Some players never develop good off puck habits to support their teammates when they arent the ones driving the bus. Sillinger was on the top line with Jakub Voracek and Gustav Nyquist for this contest, but they were heavily outplayed. by Performance Columbus, The CannonBall pres. 1st Ohio Battery is where Columbus Blue Jackets fans gather. 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. And though theyve made way for him on the ice, the golf course has become their latest front for competition, with a foursome that usually pits Cole and Owen against Lukas and Mike. Gambling problem? Those skills also complement a wrist shot that pops off of his blade in line with the two other best shooters in the draft (Lucius and McTavish). Im fortunate to have a pretty good training system here in Regina. 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.. He uses his stick intelligently when defending against transition, often breaking down plays that come within his vicinity. Durch Klicken auf Alle akzeptieren erklren Sie sich damit einverstanden, dass Yahoo und unsere Partner Ihre personenbezogenen Daten verarbeiten und Technologien wie Cookies nutzen, um personalisierte Anzeigen und Inhalte zu zeigen, zur Messung von Anzeigen und Inhalten, um mehr ber die Zielgruppe zu erfahren sowie fr die Entwicklung von Produkten. The more I watched, the more I realized that he can actively contribute in all three zones. When the Sillingers settled in Regina in Mikes retirement, hockey was all that Cole ever thought about. In Scott Wheelers draft ranking in The Athletic, Wheeler quotes a source that says, Id say Sillinger is ahead of Guenther. He has two older brothers that play hockey. Sillinger recorded four hits and three shots on goal during Tuesday's loss to the Predators. It appears as though he could be back in the lineup Thursday versus the Islanders. He has shown the capacity to make these higher IQ reads so the potential for further development is there. 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. Scott Wheeler covers the NHL draft and prospects nationally for The Athletic. Hes very powerful and, in my opinion, he is very quick. Check out theProspects tabfor our other scouting reports. Sillinger was on fire last year, constantly showing signs of improvement as the season progressed until an unfortunate UBI caused him to miss four weeks of play. It was always Come on, Cole, lets go play. Sillinger scored a goal and an assist in Wednesday's 5-1 win over the Canadiens. The combination of that role, one which encouraged him to make plays; and those linemates, who taught him to relax, led to immediate success. Sillinger was selected 11th overall by the Medicine Hat Tigers of the Western Hockey League in the 2018 WHL Bantam Draft. And all four went on to at least have fruitful NHL careers. 12 overall pick in the NHL Draft, the Blue Jackets have selected center Cole Sillinger out of Sioux Falls of the USHL. Goals aplenty:If there's one hallmark of Sillinger's game, it's that he can score. He was the kid that used to get nervous for fitness testing. 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. by Nationwide, Learn to Play pres. (Karla) works out five-six times a week, she pushes the boys on nutrition and shes always hey, lets go do this, lets go do that,' Mike said. 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. Or do they look elsewhere, hoping to transfer to a league where they can get any sort of regular playing time in such a vital year in their careers? The 12th overall pick in the 2021 NHL Draft could be headed for a sophomore slump after recording 16 goals and 31 points through 79 games as an 18-year-old rookie last season. Jarmo dropped the ball with Boston. 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). For him, when the games on the line he always plays his best. He was traded to Anaheim at the 2020 deadline, leaving his career stats as a Blue Jacket at 20-22-42 in 116 games. Sillinger was born in Columbus on May 16, 2003, during his dad's rather travel-filled NHL career. 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. Daten ber Ihr Gert und Ihre Internetverbindung, wie Ihre IP-Adresse, Browsing- und Suchaktivitten bei der Nutzung von Yahoo Websites und -Apps. 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." "Long story short, my transfer from. "I think this is gonna serve him well," head coach Brad Larsen said regarding scratching Sillinger at Monday's morning skate. For Sillinger's sake and the Blue Jackets' sake, hopefully, this wasthe last time he's scratched. He exhibits great placement of the puck and can hit small gaps from nearly anywhere on the ice. Sillinger employs his off puck play to be a capable defender too. 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. 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 seems like I cant catch a break but at the same time everyone is in the same boat. I cant imagine that Cole Sillinger ever expected his draft year to play out the way that it has. He was always that deadline acquisition to shore up the third line, Skinner said. D.O.B May 16, 2003Nationality CanadaDraft Eligibility 2021Height60Weight187 lbsPosition CenterHandedness Left. As a 15-year-old in 2018-19, playing for that same Pats Canadians under-18 team as his brothers, Coles steep development continued when he was named the MVP of Saskatchewans top AAA league, leading it in scoring with 76 points in 39 games. A bit too early to tell, probably needs a bit more time to develop. Sillinger was fourth among points for the Tigers in 201920, scoring 22 goals and 53 points in 48 appearances with the team. Cole Sillinger was born in Columbus, Ohio on May 16, 2003, the third son to Karla (ne Dreger) Sillinger and former National Hockey League forward Mike Sillinger. The ball. 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. The 19-year-old forward has two goals and six points in 30 games this season. Sillinger (upper body) practiced in a non-contact jersey Wednesday, Aaron Portzline of The Athletic reports. Sillinger continues to center the Blue Jackets' third line, and with fellow first-rounder Yegor Chinakhov (21st overall in the 2020 draft) catching fire alongside him with five points in the last four games, it may not be long before Sillinger finally gets onto the scoresheet. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Copyright 2020 Columbus Blue Jackets Hockey Club and the National Hockey League. As things usually do with Cole, that pursuit then became an obsession. Thus far, his stats are as follows: goals: 2, down from 16. assists: 4 down from 15. points: 6, down from 31. The 19-year-old forward scored 16 goals and 31 points through 79 games in his rookie campaign. We ask you to keep your comments relevant and respectful. Cole Sillinger is a 6-1, 195-pound center who plays for the Medicine Hat Tigers in the Western Hockey League. This is very likely to go very, very wrong. The. Comparison. by Bartha & Bread Financial, 50/50 Raffle pres. Sillinger (undisclosed) won't play Monday against Dallas, Blue Jackets team reporter Jeff Svoboda reports. Desperate times dont have to require desperate measures. We encountered an issue signing you up. No, probably not, but if we want Cole Sillinger to develop into a top-line center in the NHL, he needs time to marinate. Sillinger (upper body) will play Thursday versus the Blues, Blue Jackets team reporter Jeff Svoboda reports. The thing that everybody talks about is that (Mike) played on so many different teams in the NHL but theres a reason for that. The next issue of Regina Leader Post Headline News will soon be in your inbox. But it wasnt until his dads fifth and final stop, a three-season stint with the Islanders in the twilight of his career, that Coles memories start to come into focus. Of these, Voracek, Wennberg and Werenski waited a full season before being full-time NHLers. His puck skills and his shot are definitely elite, Skinner said, chuckling to himself as if thats an understatement. And the times arent even all that desperate. He plays a safer game in the defensive zone. 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. "I'm 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 puck. However, when the WHL delayed the start of its 2020-21 season due to concerns surrounding the coronavirus, Sillinger decided to move Sioux Falls of the United States Hockey League. Honestly, I dont really know what the plan is for after Christmas. No points. Like any young forward there's a development curve - especially if he projects as a center down the road -- but Columbus has shown it's not afraid to give its young forwards the chance to play quickly over the past few years. 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. That leaves the unsuccessful prospects. Sillinger has been dealing with a minor upper-body issue in camp but he'll be good to go Monday. According to Aaron Portzline of The Athletic, Sillinger will be out of action indefinitely. BlueJackets.com is the official Web site of the Columbus Blue Jackets. Being one of the more unique players in the draft, Cole Sillinger tends to remind of Mark Scheifele. His dad, Mike, played for 12 NHL teams, including two seasons with the Blue Jackets from 2001-03. Brassard only had 17 games experience before joining the CBJ full-time in 2008-09, two seasons after his draft year. While his effort in the defensive zone isnt as consistent as his effort in the offensive zone, theres no denying that he understands how to be a competent defender and what his role is. Sillingers a stud., Sillinger is possibly the best pure shooter in the draft. Just like with his shooting habits, Sillingers priority when passing is to find a teammate in medium/high danger areas and get them the puck. 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. Middle six forward, likely winger with 20 goal potential and 30 goal upside. In previous years, when the Sillingers skated together in the offseason, it was always Owen who won the most battles and Lukas who had the best hands. 365 Bloor Street East, Toronto, Ontario, M4W 3L4. (Courtesy of Mike Sillinger). If you would like to follow Sam on Twitter, his handle is@Sam_McGilligan. Id go as far as to say he even has some chippiness in his game. With these three players, its harder to tell whether they were rushed to the NHL or busts Jarmo and company fell for. | View as text Contract Status Cap Hit of $925,000 to 2023-24 (RFA) Contract info provided by Related Information Like most junior hockey superstars Cole Sillinger is a player who wants to score goals and see that lamp light up. By seasons end, he was one of the leagues most proficient players in goals per game, points per game and shots per game. Zherdev only played in 4.5 seasons in the NHL (netting 99 goals and 239 points) before returning to the KHL, failed comeback attempt with the Flyers notwithstanding. Sillinger is still considered more in the day-to-day range, but the Blue Jackets will use his roster spot to activate Adam Boqvist (foot) in a corresponding move. All Rights Reserved. A bounce-back performance. [3] He earned 2021 USHL Rookie of the Year honors by a unanimous vote of league general managers for his performance and was elected to the first all-USHL rookie team and all-USHL third team. It's important to remember that the 12th overall pick in the 2021 NHL Draft doesn't even turn 20 until mid-May, and in the long run his struggles this season could be nothing more than a valuable learning experience. Can he salvage it elsewhere? In elementary school, when teachers would ask him what he wanted to be when he grew up, his answer was always simple. Like in the offensive zone, he can position himself accordingly so that hes an open outlet for when possession is regained. To learn more or opt-out, read our Cookie Policy. Theres a significant chance that Sillinger joins the ranks of Brule, Picard, and Milano, and I would very much like that to not happen. 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. The Cole Sillinger hype is real. 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, Scott Wheelers draft ranking in The Athletic, Game #61 Preview: Blue Jackets travel to Buffalo to take on red-hot Sabres. And it doesnt help that the Jackets have only had one other pick in between nine and 15 in franchise history. [1] Sillinger was selected by the Blue Jackets 12th overall in the 2021 NHL Entry Draft. Sillinger has registered six points, 41 shots on goal and 39 hits in 30 games this season. I believed that I took full advantage of those 10 months off of training and did everything I possibly could in that time and I wanted to go showcase it in a season.. Hockey isn't all about scoring points. There were some times he really frustrated me as there were opportunities to make high level plays that he passed up on for low probability 1 on 1 encounters. Taken 16th overall in 2014s draft, Milano made his debut late in March 2016, netting one assist in three games to close the season, before spending the next four seasons travelling I-71. The regular season is a different beast, a beast that will likely hinder Sillinger in his development. Twenty-two years later, Cole went 12th to the Blue Jackets. The 2021 Jackets are not desperate for centers. He hasn't found the back of the net in 23 straight contests, with his last goal coming Nov. 17, and he's managed only two assists and a minus-6 rating over that stretch. Before long, Cole took over the teams scoring lead despite having missed their first 17 games, rattling off a 14-game point streak in February and March. 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. Sillinger (upper body) will make his preseason debut Monday against Carolina, Aaron Portzline of The Athletic reports. I hope either Saskatchewan opens up some doors for people to train or I can go somewhere and start playing. As an independent site, we're committed to delivering Blue Jackets fans the news and analysis they deserve, all while remaining free. #CBJ Sillinger looking good tonight so far after being a healthy scratch the past two games. He'll still need to be cleared for contact before a clearer timeline on his return to game action can be determined. He was taken with the No. The Columbus Blue Jackets currently hold three picks in that round: #5, #24, and #31. history of rushing prospects and forcing kids into the NHL who arent ready yet. Enter Search Term. The NHL Central Scouting Bureau ranked Sillinger as the 10th-best North American skater eligible ahead of the 2021 NHL Entry Draft. He's got a tremendous future with this organization. Cole Sillinger Has Improved in the Eight Games He's Played Since Being Scratched. By the time the pandemic abruptly shut down the season in March 2020, Cole was the fourth-leading scorer on a team that had championship aspirations. Sillinger (along with fellow 2021 first round pick Kent Johnson) put on a show in the Team Canada World Juniors training camp scrimmage. Per moneypuck.com, Sillinger registered 0.373 expected goals at five-on-five, which ranked fourth on the team, and his 80.4% on-ice expected goals-for percentage was the best on the Blue Jackets. Guenthers very good, really good, but Sillinger is scary. Hes effective in give and go situations, often demonstrating that he understands how to utilize his teammates close to him to maintain controlled possession in zone entries. Id tell you that I would be a professional hockey player someday, Cole said. Simply put, the Blue Jackets' depth at center is non-existent. Despite the missed time, he came back from injury without missing a beat and went right back to his upwards trajectory of getting better with every game. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. Commissioner.com is a registered trademark of CBS Interactive Inc. site: media | arena: nhl | pageType: profiles | Sillinger would be eligible to return following the holiday break -- the Blue Jackets host the Sabres on Tuesday in their first game after the pause. This proves the first danger to Cole Sillinger: injuries. A record 12 different NHL teams, to be exact. It took me a few games as I initially misread his off puck movement as laziness or coasting. This is the type of player, however, that you immediately take if hes available with any subsequent pick. But Cole Sillinger, the youngest of three sons, only remembers his dad playing for one: the New York Islanders. Not just once, but two games in a row. 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