His dad, Mike, played for 12 NHL teams, including. I couldnt play any games so I had to come home. In 14:16, Sillinger registered three shots on goal, did not commit a turnover, and won 4/8 of the face-offs he took. 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. 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. The Senators swarmed Sillinger, but he still managed to thread the puck to Jack Roslovic for the single Blue Jackets tally. Sillinger was born in Columbus on May 16, 2003, during his dad's rather travel-filled NHL career. The most frustrating part is not really knowing when our season is going to start or when Im going back to Medicine Hat or if were going to have a season, Sillinger added. Being one of the more unique players in the draft, Cole Sillinger tends to remind of Mark Scheifele. 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 . Thankfully, despite being the best player every time he steps on the ice, Sillinger continues to demonstrate quality off puck movement. As Cole prepared for his first full season in the WHL in 2019, his family began to realize that he had something special. We ask you to keep your comments relevant and respectful. BlueJackets.com is the official Web site of the Columbus Blue Jackets. Cole Sillinger is not getting that. And it doesnt help that the Jackets have only had one other pick in between nine and 15 in franchise history. And Coles drive off of the ice is just as important to on the ice. It doesn't appear that the injury is too serious, but the Jackets will likely exercise caution with their 2021 first-round pick before the regular season. 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. Need a scouting report on a particular prospect,contact ustoday. He has recorded two goals, six points, 41 shots on net and 39 hits in 30 games this season. He has an eye for tight, narrow lanes that only exist for a few moments and can seamlessly thread passes that are easily controlled by the recipient. If you buy something from an SB Nation link, Vox Media may earn a commission. 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 | Looking for other scouting reports? 4. (Courtesy of Mike Sillinger). 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. (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. Sillinger is a skilled two-way player who is equally adept at creating offense and playing sound defense. Some players never develop good off puck habits to support their teammates when they arent the ones driving the bus. Sillinger (along with fellow 2021 first round pick Kent Johnson) put on a show in the Team Canada World Juniors training camp scrimmage. On July 23, 2021, Sillinger was selected 12th overall by the Blue Jackets in the 2021 draft.[4]. Aforementioned center Gilbert Brule had the most illustrious career, if that term applies here. Sillinger is listed as day-to-day after being injured Saturday versus Boston. He plays a safer game in the defensive zone. And then Mike will pop in for something and hell chirp all three of them. Youre not just betting on the player, youre betting on the person and thats what I think makes him special. Scouting Report:The one thing scouts seem to agree on is Sillinger can shoot the puck. And thats so important. 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. Hes going to be great.. Tuesday night's performance was a positive sign in what has been a down year offensively for Sillinger. Theres a stat with (NFL running back) Marshawn Lynch where its most yards after contact and I dont know if analytics can keep that stat in hockey but his ability to make contact with someone and maintain possession to create time and space for himself to allow himself to use his hands is almost off the charts.. Reginas Cole Sillinger isnt spending all of his free time on the couch watching movies, but he does enjoy the Great Outdoors. By choosing I Accept, you consent to our use of cookies and other tracking technologies. Cole Sillinger, a rookie center and the NHL's youngest player at age 18, led the way with his first career hat trick. "TIGERS SELECT COLE SILLINGER WITH THE 11TH OVERALL PICK Medicine Hat Tigers", "Sioux Falls Stampede at eliteprospects.com", "CBJ select Sioux Falls center Cole Sillinger with 12th overall pick", "Mark Masters: 'Elite scorer' Cole Sillinger seeks family bragging rights at NHL draft - TSN.ca", Columbus Blue Jackets first round draft pick, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Cole_Sillinger&oldid=1124881616, Biographical information and career statistics from, This page was last edited on 1 December 2022, at 00:46. Goals aplenty:If there's one hallmark of Sillinger's game, it's that he can score. 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. Gambling problem? Both of these are likely more of a miss by the scouting staff than a rushed development by the coaching staff. According to Aaron Portzline of The Athletic, Sillinger will be out of action indefinitely. Sillinger's closest comparable, in terms of development timeline, is Gilbert Brule, the guy who got injured in his second game and never recovered. 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. [5] His father played professional hockey for the Columbus Blue Jackets at the time of his birth. Similar to Picard before him, he would bounce between Syracuse, Columbus, and Moscow for the next three seasons before being traded to Ottawa. 1. 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. Like most junior hockey superstars Cole Sillinger is a player who wants to score goals and see that lamp light up. 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. Sillinger (upper body) continues to practice in a limited capacity. Hockey Sense's Chris Peters says, "Sillinger has one of the best releases in this draft, quick, accurate and deceptive. 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. Prospect report written by Sam McGilligan. As things usually do with Cole, that pursuit then became an obsession. Sillinger got off to a really slow start, registering just two assists in his first 13 games. Hes the son of former Blue Jacket Mike Sillinger. I really like Cole Sillinger. With the No. 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. Sillinger employs his off puck play to be a capable defender too. Alexander Texier is a lock, as well, though whether or not he can play down the middle remains to be seen. Grand total: Eight seasons, 67 NHL games, two assists. A bounce-back performance. There wasnt any guarantee that it was going to work out the way that it did. I don't. Cole isn't the only high-level player in the family, though, as his brothers Owen and Lukas played for Bemidji State this past season. They get after each other. 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. Four years later, now with double the drafting expertise, the Blue Jackets selected Nikita Filatov 6th overall. Is giving Sillinger another year to bulk up in his best long-term interest? Hes a top-10 pick in my eyes, Quinn said. 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. 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 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. He uses his stick intelligently when defending against transition, often breaking down plays that come within his vicinity. Long story short, my transfer from Hockey Canada to USA Hockey wasnt accepted. By continuing to use our site, you agree to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. The son of 17-year NHL veteran Mike Sillinger, Cole was a high WHL bantam pick in 2018 (11th overall) who delivered a strong pre-draft season in 2019-20 with the Medicine Hat Tigers. But Im for sure chomping at the bit. He's a 19-year-old player who is one of the pillars of the franchise's rebuild. Sillinger needs a year or so to develop, someone has to play center during that year. He was more committed this season which is nice to see. Here is everything you need to know about Cole Sillinger . 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. It seems like I cant catch a break but at the same time everyone is in the same boat. By seasons end, he was one of the leagues most proficient players in goals per game, points per game and shots per game. 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. The Columbus Blue Jackets cannot let Cole Sillinger follow that path. 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. This kid has a bright future, and it will be fun to see what he can do with additional ice time. The last morsel of food at the dinner table. He just came in and had a great approach and took on the challenge and did really well.. Once you get a bit after Sillingers 12 spot, the draft becomes much less of a sure thing. 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. Its fun being in the gym with those guys because they work so hard, but they have a lot of fun, Yaskowitch said. At Reginas Level 10 Fitness, under strength and conditioning coach Dan Yaskowitch, Cole and Owen were the loud ones. Sillinger (upper body) was activated from injured reserve Tuesday, per the NHL media site. Competitions over missed box jumps replaced fights over a ball or a puck. 12 overall pick in the NHL Draft, the Blue Jackets have selected center Cole Sillinger out of Sioux Falls of the USHL. The things I do every day are towards that end goal.. 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. 3. Cole Sillinger is a 6-1, 195-pound center who plays for the Medicine Hat Tigers in the Western Hockey League. Daten ber Ihr Gert und Ihre Internetverbindung, wie Ihre IP-Adresse, Browsing- und Suchaktivitten bei der Nutzung von Yahoo Websites und -Apps. One (1) assist. And all four went on to at least have fruitful NHL careers. 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. Trade Deadline Preview - Defensemen: Where does Vladislav Gavrikov go now? For the first time in his NHL career, Cole Sillinger was a healthy scratch. Terms at draftkings.com/sportsbook. If no results appear, use Enter to do a full site search. Hell never forget the full set of goalie gear that DiPietro purchased for him, nor how goalie crazy he was because DiPietro was his idol and his two big brothers, Owen and Lukas, needed someone to play net for them. Cole Sillinger, standout rookie last year for the Columbus Blue Jackets, has struggled in year two. We dont. We need a true 1C. 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. Sillinger has two goals and eight points in 52 contests this season. In elementary school, when teachers would ask him what he wanted to be when he grew up, his answer was always simple. 2004-2023 CBS Interactive. Sillinger has also been credited with 41 shots on goal and 39 hits. Born in Columbus, Ohio, Sillinger was selected by his hometown Blue Jackets with the No. Thus far, his stats are as follows: goals: 2, down from 16. assists: 4 down from 15. points: 6, down from 31. Independent scouting for NHL, QMJHL, OHL, WHL, USHL and NCAA teams. Comparison. Thats the easiest way for me to explain it. The combination of that role, one which encouraged him to make plays; and those linemates, who taught him to relax, led to immediate success. 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. Copyright 2020 Columbus Blue Jackets Hockey Club and the National Hockey League. As mentioned before, he does utilize crossovers when attacking laterally through the NZ to keep defenders moving their feet. 16 TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. Cole Sillinger already has the frame of an NHL center, not that of a typical 18-year-old. Cole Sillinger, left, and Jack Glen, right, play some outdoor shinny behind the Sandra Schmirler Leisure Centre. Werenski and Voracek not only became bona fide stars, but will also be joining Sillinger for the 2021-22 campaign. And the payoff can be all the greater if were patient. That (should) pretty much lock down our top 6 of Laine-Roslovic-Voracek and Nyquist-Domi-BJORKSTRAND. 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. 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. In Scott Wheelers draft ranking in The Athletic, Wheeler quotes a source that says, Id say Sillinger is ahead of Guenther. Dies geschieht in Ihren Datenschutzeinstellungen. And I think thats so important for players. The Columbus Blue Jackets and columbusbluejackets.com are trademarks of The Columbus Blue Jackets Hockey Club. Can he salvage it elsewhere? Period. Both very solid options, and neither risk the long term development of an important prospect. Coles a beauty. Of these, Voracek, Wennberg and Werenski waited a full season before being full-time NHLers. 12 pick in the 2021 Draft and does have a lot of offensive upside. 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 won't play Thursday versus Minnesota because of an illness. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Odds & lines subject to change. Today we bring you our Cole Sillinger Scouting Report. This was a little bump in the road.". As an independent site, we're committed to delivering Blue Jackets fans the news and analysis they deserve, all while remaining free. For him, when the games on the line he always plays his best. 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. For now though, Sillinger only has fantasy value in deeper dynasty formats. Sillinger (illness) will be back in the lineup versus Edmonton on Saturday, Brian Hedger of The Columbus Dispatch reports. His dad, Mike, played for 12 NHL teams, including two seasons with the Blue Jackets from 2001-03. In the weeks leading up to the NHL draft in July, Cole Sillinger's family had a little fun making predictions . by Performance Columbus, The CannonBall pres. I really hope everything with the Western league pans out and we all get to play.. 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. So, what do we do in the meantime? AZ, CO, CT, IL, IN, IA, KS, LA, (select parishes), MD, MI, NH, NJ, NY, OH, OR, PA, TN, VA, WV, WY, CA-ONT only.Eligibility restrictions apply. He also played four regular-season games with the Tigers in the WHL. 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. Grand total of 6-7-13 in 44 games. * 21+ (19+ CA-ONT) (18+ NH/WY). All Rights Reserved. section: | slug: | sport: hockey | route: player_profile_home | Quinn was wowed first by Coles wicked release, and second by how upbeat and focussed he was. 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. Sillinger (upper body) was placed on injured reserve Thursday. Im fortunate to have a pretty good training system here in Regina. I cant imagine that Cole Sillinger ever expected his draft year to play out the way that it has. The. He has slumped this season, with only two goals and eight points in 52 games, after a 16-goalm 15-assist rookie campaign in 2021-22. Check out theProspects tabfor our other scouting reports. 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. Sillinger has yet to record a point through the first seven games of the season. When allowed based on pandemic restrictions, Mike and Karla made more than half a dozen trips to visit Cole in Sioux Falls, where Mike became a regular at practice, helping the teams centers on faceoffs. So how about Jenner-Texier-Chinakhov and Robinson-Kuraly-Bemstrom to round out the forward group? 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.. As could Skinner. 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. For the first time in his NHL career, Cole Sillinger was a healthy scratch. When the Sillingers settled in Regina in Mikes retirement, hockey was all that Cole ever thought about. Sillingers a stud., Sillinger is possibly the best pure shooter in the draft. Twenty-two years later, Cole went 12th to the Blue Jackets. On March 13, 2022, Sillinger scored his first NHL career hat trick with the Blue Jackets against the Vegas Golden Knights. 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. The puck. 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. Sillinger grew up in Regina, Saskatchewan and represents Hockey Canada. Sillinger is listed as day-to-day after being injured Saturday versus Boston. At this level, if you can get a guy like that around the team, it makes a difference.. (And) he has a physical element to his game where he embraces contact. 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. history of rushing prospects and forcing kids into the NHL who arent ready yet. Not just once, but two games in a row. In addition, he hides his shot well, masking his intentions until the very last moment where he can open/close the blade and change the angle with a subtle weight shift, all during his very brief shooting motion. Should Jack Roslovic be a top-line center in the NHL? BlueJackets.com is the official Web site of the Columbus Blue Jackets. Sillinger has battled an upper-body injury during training camp, but he made it through full-contact practice Thursday without issue. 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. Sillinger was unable to play Thursday versus Minnesota, but he could be ready to go versus the Oilers on Saturday. Veteran and potential newly-minted captain Boone Jenner complements young guns Yegor Chinakhov and Emil Bemstrom for three of our wing positions. 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. He played on the penalty kill but wasnt really a defensive stalwart by any means. NDP president resigns following tensions in the party, Devon Cyr found guilty of manslaughter in Isaiah Allary killing, Sask. He could also feel the work hed done paying off in his acceleration, his strength below the circles, and how hard he became to knock off of pucks. 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. 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. He can get a shot off in a variety of ways and from various hand positions. These days, Mike and his two eldest sons know the youngest in the hockey family is primed to become its best. 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. But this team has a lot of centers. His oldest brother, Owen, is the only one who remembers the rest vividly. His skating is good, hes got great hands, hes got size. He exhibits great placement of the puck and can hit small gaps from nearly anywhere on the ice. You wont often see Cole blindly firing pucks from awkward angles along the perimeter or from far away at the point. 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. Sillinger was fourth among points for the Tigers in 201920, scoring 22 goals and 53 points in 48 appearances with the team. Sillinger is day-to-day after suffering an upper-body injury in practice Thursday, according to Brian Hedger of the Columbus Dispatch. Get your Columbus Blue Jackets gear today. [5] His father played professional hockey for the Columbus Blue Jackets at the time of his birth. He could stand to do this more, it never hurts to make the defence respect one more weapon. 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. Jarmo dropped the ball with Boston. Sean Kuraly was explicitly signed to slot in at the 4C. 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. 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. 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