Look for Cole to possibly play a large role next winter for the Canadian team. 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. I just have to stay focused on what I can do.. He could stand to do this more, it never hurts to make the defence respect one more weapon. You can often catch him scanning around the defensive zone, keeping track of where the opposition is. Sillinger (illness) will be back in the lineup versus Edmonton on Saturday, Brian Hedger of The Columbus Dispatch reports. 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. Is giving Sillinger another year to bulk up in his best long-term interest? Hockey Sense's Chris Peters says, "Sillinger has one of the best releases in this draft, quick, accurate and deceptive. Hes always trying to be an open outlet option for teammates under pressure. 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. This is very likely to go very, very wrong. 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. 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. These days, Mike and his two eldest sons know the youngest in the hockey family is primed to become its best. Sillinger has been dealing with a minor upper-body issue in camp but he'll be good to go Monday. I couldnt play any games so I had to come home. And thats so important. His dad, Mike, played for 12 NHL teams, including two seasons with the Blue Jackets from 2001-03. Can he salvage it elsewhere? Cole likely had a lot of addresses as a kid as his dad moved through the league, but he still. 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. Subscribe to The Athletic for in-depth coverage of your favorite players, teams, leagues and clubs. Bio info:He's a hometown kid - in some ways. Robinson Hat Trick Helps CBJ Win Beat BUF, Time Running out for Blue Jackets to Get Good Return for Vladislav Gavrikov, Blue Jackets Trade Gustav Nyquist to Minnesota Wild for a 2023 Fifth-round Pick. Even if so, Id still like for Boone Jenner to pair with him for defensive draws and as a general security blanket. 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. As mentioned before, he does utilize crossovers when attacking laterally through the NZ to keep defenders moving their feet. After collecting enough miles going between the two leagues that he began worrying the extended warranty on his car was about to expire, Brule went off to Switzerland so the he could be in Switzerland instead of Norfolk, Virginia. 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. So how about Jenner-Texier-Chinakhov and Robinson-Kuraly-Bemstrom to round out the forward group? 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. So that was the biggest thing was just that I wanted to play hockey. This proves the first danger to Cole Sillinger: injuries. In Scott Wheelers draft ranking in The Athletic, Wheeler quotes a source that says, Id say Sillinger is ahead of Guenther. (This story was originally published on June 4, 2021.). Liam Foudy is the most recent of the three selections, having just missed the cut for the NHL roster this year, after bouncing between Columbus and Cleveland last year. Theres a significant chance that Sillinger joins the ranks of Brule, Picard, and Milano, and I would very much like that to not happen. Hes very powerful and, in my opinion, he is very quick. We have enabled email notificationsyou will now receive an email if you receive a reply to your comment, there is an update to a comment thread you follow or if a user you follow comments. Cole Sillinger is not getting that. He can take over a game by himself. Born in Columbus, Ohio, Sillinger was selected by his hometown Blue Jackets with the No. One (1) assist. 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." Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. 1st Ohio Battery is where Columbus Blue Jackets fans gather. Cole, who has worked with Yaskowitch since he was 13, has always made things look easy. Sillinger (illness) was at practice Friday, Jeff Svoboda of the Blue Jackets' official site reports. 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. Hes more dynamic. Cole Sillinger is not getting that. He made the team out of camp in 2005, got injured in his second game, then got injured again in November. There wasnt any guarantee that it was going to work out the way that it did. Like most junior hockey superstars Cole Sillinger is a player who wants to score goals and see that lamp light up. Both points came in the third period as the Blue Jackets pulled away. They were late bloomers and the WHL wasnt an option for them (Owen was a 10th-round pick of the Vancouver Giants in 2012, Lukas was a sixth-round pick of the Regina Pats in 2015). Lets start with a pair of left wings who got a cup of tea each in the NHL: Nikita Filatov and Alex Picard. Thats just the way he was brought up. The 18-year-old center has collected 27 points, 133 shots on net, 84 hits and a minus-23 rating in 73 appearances in his rookie year, though he's often moved up and down the lineup. It appears as though he could be back in the lineup Thursday versus the Islanders. 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. The 19-year-old forward scored 16 goals and 31 points through 79 games in his rookie campaign. Jarmo dropped the ball with Boston. Of these, Voracek, Wennberg and Werenski waited a full season before being full-time NHLers. But Im for sure chomping at the bit. 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. Sillinger had a very nice rookie campaign in 2021-22, as he scored 16 goals and added 15 assists in 79 games as an 18-year-old. He still occasionally misreads and over commits on certain plays (especially on the penalty kill, he shouldnt be out there at 5v4) but again, hes shown repeatedly that he is capable of being a valuable contributor defensively so its possible for consistency to be developed here with more experience. by Kemba Financial Credit Union, Toy Collection benefitting the Salvation Army. He trails attackers as they attack the zone and uses his stick to interrupt the play if the opposition slows down or forgets about him. The. 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. 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. His work left him with a body fat percentage of six, per Stampede coach Brett Skinner, who actually sat next to Mike in the Islanders dressing room for 11 games. Try a week on us. Sillinger was born in Columbus on May 16, 2003, during his dad's rather travel-filled NHL career. But this team has a lot of centers. 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. 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. And thats something you cant see from the outside.. The thing that everybody talks about is that (Mike) played on so many different teams in the NHL but theres a reason for that. Alexander Texier is a lock, as well, though whether or not he can play down the middle remains to be seen. 12 pick in the 2021 NHL Draft. 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. In the weeks leading up to the NHL draft in July, Cole Sillinger's family had a little fun making predictions . I feel like a lot of teams overlook that stuff. 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. We can divide those skaters into successful and unsuccessful players. 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). 12 overall pick in the NHL Draft, the Blue Jackets have selected center Cole Sillinger out of Sioux Falls of the USHL. Id go as far as to say he even has some chippiness in his game. With the WHL limited this past season, Sillinger headed to the USHL, where his 24-22-46 line in 31 games left him fourth in the USHL in points per game. Thankfully, despite being the best player every time he steps on the ice, Sillinger continues to demonstrate quality off puck movement. I hope either Saskatchewan opens up some doors for people to train or I can go somewhere and start playing. Sillinger grew up in Regina, Saskatchewan and represents Hockey Canada. 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. Desperate times dont have to require desperate measures. However, the Blue Jackets find themselves in a situation that might see them ask Cole Sillinger to do it. Sillinger has yet to record a point through the first seven games of the season. That leaves the unsuccessful prospects. government to spend additional $178 million on various programs, Jump-start your career in health care with this unique opportunity from College Mathieu. by Its just how I am as a person to be honest. 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. He missed Saturday's win in Detroit and Monday's loss to the Rangers in Columbus. His biggest asset is that hes got some of the best hands in the draft and hes strong over pucks. 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. At Reginas Level 10 Fitness, under strength and conditioning coach Dan Yaskowitch, Cole and Owen were the loud ones. Cole Sillinger, standout rookie last year for the Columbus Blue Jackets, has struggled in year two. He also played four regular-season games with the Tigers in the WHL. (Jasen Robbennolt / Sioux Falls Stampede), Cole Sillinger, second from right, with his dad and two brothers at the golf course. See our ethics statement. He could stand to gamble less on his reads in transition and make smarter, efficient plays more often. While he didn't register a point, he was noticeable and effective. The four successful players are Derick Brassard (6th overall 2006, 503 points in 905 games), Jakub Voracek (7th overall 2007, 738 in 968), Alexander Wennberg (14th overall 2013, 230 in 471) and Zach Werenski (8th overall in 2015, 189 in 335). He shows no difficulty making plays in motion but can also enter a glide and make plays w/ the game slowed down. Sillinger was part of a dynamite night for Columbus' top two lines, as all six players recorded multi-point performances, and the 18-year-old seems to have powered through the rookie wall late in the season, racking up two goals and five points over the last six games. Which leads me to my next point. Cole Sillinger Center -- shoots L Born May 16 2003 -- Columbus, OH [19 yrs. He has an NHL shot, too, along with a relentless work ethic and a gift of. He certainly could play, though, racking up faceoff wins all over the place while notching 240 goals and 548 points in 1,049 games. (And) he has a physical element to his game where he embraces contact. No reason in particular. Well lucky for us, a conveniently-no-longer-injured Max Domi arrived to training camp earlier than expected! The next issue of Regina Leader Post Headline News will soon be in your inbox. He loves being out there, Quinn said. Hes certainly too good for the USHL and would benefit from playing against better opposition for the sake of his development. And then Mike will pop in for something and hell chirp all three of them. Sillinger scored 16 goals with 15 assists as a rookie in 2021-22. 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. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. - Tony Ferrari, Dobber Prospects, Sillingers one of the players Im higher on than most in this draft. What I learned about him is really that hes a great leader. Back to the AHL before returning for 23 games in 2006-07. Sillinger was fourth among points for the Tigers in 201920, scoring 22 goals and 53 points in 48 appearances with the team. The Sillinger boys were too close for real fights, but there wasnt a day that went by where the youngest wasnt trying to keep up with his older brothers. On March 13, 2022, Sillinger scored his first NHL career hat trick with the Blue Jackets against the Vegas Golden Knights. 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. Call 1-800-GAMBLER. D.O.B May 16, 2003Nationality CanadaDraft Eligibility 2021Height60Weight187 lbsPosition CenterHandedness Left. The combination of that role, one which encouraged him to make plays; and those linemates, who taught him to relax, led to immediate success. Gambling problem? When Sean Kuraly's stick broke with just 47 seconds left in Saturday's game, while the Blue Jackets defended a six-on-five man advantage for New Jersey, Jackets coach Brad Larsen knew who to send over the boards. Terms at draftkings.com/sportsbook. 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. Hes only played in six NHL games since, and was later released by both the KHLs HC Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk and AHLs Charlotte Checkers in the same season, both after less than ten games. After the CBJ prospect development camp and a successful rookie tournament in Traverse City, Mich., it's obvious that first-round draft pick Cole Sillinger is already making a name for himself.. Fast forward to 2021. Simply put, the Blue Jackets' depth at center is non-existent. Enter Search Term. Independent scouting for NHL, QMJHL, OHL, WHL, USHL and NCAA teams. All Rights Reserved. It has been challenging in many ways. Mark Scheifele, Center, Winnipeg Jets. And then the switch flipped.. And the times arent even all that desperate. 2004-2023 CBS Interactive. I never really tried to look at any other career or anything I wanted to do. He doesnt just mindlessly give the puck away when he cant find a shooting lane, he times his passes so that theyre often received in stride surrounded by an open pocket of space. 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. Come on, Cole,' Mike said, laughing. That gives us two options for the bottom six, depending on whether or not Texier can be trusted at 3C. You wont often see Cole blindly firing pucks from awkward angles along the perimeter or from far away at the point. Those 2005 Jackets were truly desperate for centers, and desperate times call for desperate measures. He uses his stick intelligently when defending against transition, often breaking down plays that come within his vicinity. by Performance Columbus, The CannonBall pres. The WHL, as well as the OHL, have still yet to announce their plans for the 2020-21 season leaving all of their prospects in limbo. In Ottawa he only played 9 games before returning to Russia on a more permanent basis. Sillinger was on the top line with Jakub Voracek and Gustav Nyquist for this contest, but they were heavily outplayed. One could argue that the biggest question mark for Cole Sillinger is his skating. 3. Grand total of 6-7-13 in 44 games. Once you get a bit after Sillingers 12 spot, the draft becomes much less of a sure thing. 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. Suddenly, Cole leveled the playing field on both fronts. When he couldnt get into the gym with Yaskowitch in March and April, that training included setting up a full home gym in his garage. He can maintain puck control through contact, and tries to gain body position so that he has leverage in his physical encounters to push off stronger opponents. I really hope everything with the Western league pans out and we all get to play.. Reginas Cole Sillinger isnt spending all of his free time on the couch watching movies, but he does enjoy the Great Outdoors. It took me a few games as I initially misread his off puck movement as laziness or coasting. Follow Scott on Twitter @scottcwheeler, Cole Sillinger (Medicine Hat Tigers / RJF Productions), Cole Sillinger, number 34, smiles during warmups. Andhes got a lot of talent. Im just hoping COVID is going to get better and we can start playing again. * 21+ (19+ CA-ONT) (18+ NH/WY). Middle six forward, likely winger with 20 goal potential and 30 goal upside. And I think that comes from the demeanor, and the drive and the dedication that he has to this day.. 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. Things also came more naturally to Cole in the gym than for his brothers. Twenty-two years later, Cole went 12th to the Blue Jackets. Do draft eligibles wait around, hoping that their respective leagues figure out a plan for them to get back on the ice? Im a real competitive, real driven person, Cole said of the decision.If you want to play in the NHL, its an everyday job. Sillinger (undisclosed) won't play Monday against Dallas, Blue Jackets team reporter Jeff Svoboda reports. The Medicine Hat Tigers made him the 11th pick of the 2018 bantam draft after he scored 50 goals and 90 points in 33 games with the Okanagan Hockey Academys under-15 AAA team. 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. Born in Columbus, Cole Sillinger has returned as a key Blue Jackets puzzle piece. 2023 Regina Leader Post, a division of Postmedia Network Inc. All rights reserved. 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. The Official Site of the Columbus Blue Jackets. | View as text Contract Status Cap Hit of $925,000 to 2023-24 (RFA) Contract info provided by Related Information Postmedia is committed to maintaining a lively but civil forum for discussion and encourage all readers to share their views on our articles. He tends to draw defenders into him, faking an attack to the outside lane before quickly cutting towards the middle and gaining the zone from there. 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. These players tend to have a hard time when transitioning to higher level hockey as understanding how, when, and where to move away from the puck is a necessity in order to be an effective player in all 3 zones of the ice. 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. He can get a shot off in a variety of ways and from various hand positions. In fact, the only Blue Jackets prospects to not return to the minors, AHL, or Europe before playing in the NHL, prior to Sillinger, were Rick Nash and Gilbert Brule. And I want to pump the brakes on it, at least for a second. Even the best results the Blue Jackets have gotten in this range, three of the four taken several picks before him, were all given at least a full season before making their NHL debuts. According to Aaron Portzline of The Athletic, Sillinger will be out of action indefinitely. Today we bring you our Cole Sillinger Scouting Report. 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. Trade Deadline Preview - Defensemen: Where does Vladislav Gavrikov go now? Klicken Sie auf Einstellungen verwalten um weitere Informationen zu erhalten und Ihre Einstellungen zu verwalten. Veteran and potential newly-minted captain Boone Jenner complements young guns Yegor Chinakhov and Emil Bemstrom for three of our wing positions. This is the type of player, however, that you immediately take if hes available with any subsequent pick. The last morsel of food at the dinner table. He plays a safer game in the defensive zone. Spin: Sillinger sat out Thursday's tilt versus Minnesota with the illness, but was back at practice Friday. Get your Columbus Blue Jackets gear today. 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. He could stand to improve his two step acceleration as being able to consistently gain separation from his opponents from a stopped position would make it much easier to attack pockets of space. We ask you to keep your comments relevant and respectful. 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. Please also read our Privacy Notice and Terms of Use, which became effective December 20, 2019. Owen and Lukas followed a different path than Cole, playing their midget AAA hockey for the Regina Pat Canadians before pursuing NCAA commitments to Bemidji State University through the Jr. A BCHLs Penticton Vees. That kids not going to burn out. With that being said, Sillinger makes up for his lack of elite skating with high level deception and manipulation. Jeff Svoboda, Sign Up for Flagbearer, pres. The physicality of the pros is a different beast compared to the WHL or USHL, and Sillinger is listed at 6 foot flat and 197 pounds. 6-keys: media/spln/nhl/reg/free/playerprofiles, Plus-Minus Goals Scored For or Against Total, Kane trade grades: Rangers get star at bargain price, Oilers acquire Mattias Ekholm from Predators, Rangers' K'Andre Miller suspended three games, Rangers acquire Patrick Kane from Blackhawks: report. There he served as a top-six forward and power-play specialist (26 power-play points) but also killed penalties and delivered 53 points and 181 shots (3.77 per . Sie knnen Ihre Einstellungen jederzeit ndern. On the ice, Cole adapted seamlessly to the USHLs Western Conference, which both he and Skinner insist is harder to score in and plays more of a chip-and-chase style than the WHL. By seasons end, he was one of the leagues most proficient players in goals per game, points per game and shots per game. If you buy something from an SB Nation link, Vox Media may earn a commission. The Columbus Blue Jackets and columbusbluejackets.com are trademarks of The Columbus Blue Jackets Hockey Club. Not just once, but two games in a row. 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. 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. The Columbus Blue Jackets and columbusbluejackets.com are trademarks of The Columbus Blue Jackets Hockey Club. No, probably not, but if we want Cole Sillinger to develop into a top-line center in the NHL, he needs time to marinate. He's got a tremendous future with this organization. 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 has some selfish tendencies but with a shot like that, I would too. 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. Bouncing back. These are the standard examples of the standard timeline for a prospect of Sillingers level. 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. 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. 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 . Owen Sillinger is a member of Columbus affiliate Cleveland Monsters in the American Hockey League and Lukas skates with Arizona State University. 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). During the 202021 season, Sillinger led the Stampede in points, garnering 24 goals and 46 points in 31 games played. 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. 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