Try a week on us. 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.. [5] His father played professional hockey for the Columbus Blue Jackets at the time of his birth. Cole Sillinger, left, and Jack Glen, right, play some outdoor shinny behind the Sandra Schmirler Leisure Centre. And I want to pump the brakes on it, at least for a second. 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. 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. It seems like I cant catch a break but at the same time everyone is in the same boat. 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. By seasons end, he was one of the leagues most proficient players in goals per game, points per game and shots per game. 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. BlueJackets.com is the official Web site of the Columbus Blue Jackets. He is likely one of our top four centers right now. A bounce-back performance. According to Aaron Portzline of The Athletic, Sillinger will be out of action indefinitely. Guenthers very good, really good, but Sillinger is scary. We have Jack Roslovic and Max Domi to center the top two lines. One could argue that the biggest question mark for Cole Sillinger is his skating. Check out theProspects tabfor our other scouting reports. He continues to show promise, and showed hints of chemistry with Alexander Texier in the bubble, but only has a 1-6-7 stat line to show for it in 36 games. The old-school pickup games are a welcome distraction amid these uncertain times. Since being a healthy scratch for the Blue Jackets' Jan. 14 win against Detroit and Jan. 16 loss . The timing of the pandemic isnt ideal for Sillinger, whos a top prospect for the 2021 NHL draft. Not just once, but two games in a row. by Kemba Financial Credit Union, Toy Collection benefitting the Salvation Army. Call 1-800-GAMBLER. I really like Cole Sillinger. Copyright 2020 Columbus Blue Jackets Hockey Club and the National Hockey League. He races on retrievals, forcing defenders to go at 100% to stop Cole from sneaking by them and grabbing the puck behind the net. 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. 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. Simply put, the Blue Jackets' depth at center is non-existent. (Courtesy of Mike Sillinger). If it turns out Texier isnt as reliable as thought at center, than sub in Stenlund for Robinson and roll Texier-Stenlund-Chinakhov and Jenner-Kuraly-Bemstrom. 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. D.O.B May 16, 2003Nationality CanadaDraft Eligibility 2021Height60Weight187 lbsPosition CenterHandedness Left. Im a real competitive, real driven person, Cole said of the decision.If you want to play in the NHL, its an everyday job. 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. Read more about cookies here. Cole being the youngest, he was just dragged along. 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? 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. He has some selfish tendencies but with a shot like that, I would too. Sillinger's closest comparable, in terms of development timeline, is Gilbert Brule, the guy who got injured in his second game and never recovered. Goals aplenty:If there's one hallmark of Sillinger's game, it's that he can score. When it comes to a strength and conditioning coach, you dont have to motivate him.. Its fun being in the gym with those guys because they work so hard, but they have a lot of fun, Yaskowitch said. All Rights Reserved. Sillinger (illness) will be back in the lineup versus Edmonton on Saturday, Brian Hedger of The Columbus Dispatch reports. Cole Sillinger had 46 points in 31 games for Sioux Falls. 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. By continuing to use our site, you agree to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Both very solid options, and neither risk the long term development of an important prospect. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Sillinger was born in Columbus on May 16, 2003, during his dad's rather travel-filled NHL career. Even if so, Id still like for Boone Jenner to pair with him for defensive draws and as a general security blanket. 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. Cole Sillinger, a rookie center and the NHL's youngest player at age 18, led the way with his first career hat trick. 12 pick in the 2021 NHL Draft. Im fortunate to have a pretty good training system here in Regina. He can score from distance, but has good hands in tight as well. 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. To learn more or opt-out, read our Cookie Policy. Jarmo dropped the ball with Boston. 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. Sillinger was drafted by the Coyotes in the first round (11th overall) of the 2020 NHL Entry Draft. We apologize, but this video has failed to load. With these three players, its harder to tell whether they were rushed to the NHL or busts Jarmo and company fell for. Quinn was wowed first by Coles wicked release, and second by how upbeat and focussed he was. Not just once, but two games in a row. He has slumped this season, with only two goals and eight points in 52 games, after a 16 . Sillinger was fourth among points for the Tigers in 201920, scoring 22 goals and 53 points in 48 appearances with the team. These days, Mike and his two eldest sons know the youngest in the hockey family is primed to become its best. 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. Honestly, I dont really know what the plan is for after Christmas. 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. Sign up to receive daily headline news from Regina Leader-Post, a division of Postmedia Network Inc. A welcome email is on its way. Sillinger supplied an assist in Thursday's 4-1 loss to the Lightning. Follow Scott on Twitter @scottcwheeler, Cole Sillinger (Medicine Hat Tigers / RJF Productions), Cole Sillinger, number 34, smiles during warmups. That leaves Eric Robinson, Kevin Stenlund, and Gregory Hofmann to battle for one final spot. No reason in particular. 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 exhibits great placement of the puck and can hit small gaps from nearly anywhere on the ice. 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. Tuesday night's performance was a positive sign in what has been a down year offensively for Sillinger. But Cole Sillinger, the youngest of three sons, only remembers his dad playing for one: the New York Islanders. The only reason why the 2005 Blue Jackets used Brule was because their best center was Jan Hrdina. Copyright 2020 Columbus Blue Jackets Hockey Club and the National Hockey League. 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). Scott has written for the Toronto Star, the Globe and Mail, The Toronto Sun, the National Post, SB Nation and several other outlets in the past. 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.. But this team has a lot of centers. "I think this is gonna serve him well," head coach Brad Larsen said regarding scratching Sillinger at Monday's morning skate. "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. See our ethics statement. Jeff Svoboda, Sign Up for Flagbearer, pres. 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. This proves the first danger to Cole Sillinger: injuries. 2021-22 Season Outlook Sillinger is more than a pure goal scorer, hes also proven to be a dangerous passer in all areas of the ice. As Cole prepared for his first full season in the WHL in 2019, his family began to realize that he had something special. Cole Sillinger (born May 16, 2003) is a Canadian professional ice hockey center for the Columbus Blue Jackets of the National Hockey League (NHL). Postmedia is committed to maintaining a lively but civil forum for discussion and encourage all readers to share their views on our articles. Sillinger (illness) was at practice Friday, Jeff Svoboda of the Blue Jackets' official site reports. 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. During the 202021 season, Sillinger led the Stampede in points, garnering 24 goals and 46 points in 31 games played. I want to show how hard Ive been working in this time off. Andhes got a lot of talent. 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. Yes, he has impressed in camp. Thus far, his stats are as follows: goals: 2, down from 16. assists: 4 down from 15. points: 6, down from 31. (And) he has a physical element to his game where he embraces contact. He doesnt just bring his game to the table, he changes culture because hes such a good kid and a hard-working player, Desjardins said. 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 sat out Thursday's tilt versus Minnesota with the illness, but was back at practice Friday. Scouting Report:The one thing scouts seem to agree on is Sillinger can shoot the puck. Sillinger (upper body) will make his preseason debut Monday against Carolina, Aaron Portzline of The Athletic reports. 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 . * 21+ (19+ CA-ONT) (18+ NH/WY). His biggest asset is that hes got some of the best hands in the draft and hes strong over pucks. Cole was born in May 2003, while his dad finished a season with the Columbus Blue Jackets. Sillingers a stud., Sillinger is possibly the best pure shooter in the draft. 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 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. 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). Players have to be able to impact the game in other ways and Sillinger did that on Tuesday. Owen Sillinger is a member of Columbus affiliate Cleveland Monsters in the American Hockey League and Lukas skates with Arizona State University. Sillinger is listed as day-to-day after being injured Saturday versus Boston. Sillinger supplied a power-play assist in Friday's 2-1 shootout loss to the Senators. Sillinger (upper body) continues to practice in a limited capacity. 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. He demonstrates deception by combining numerous body fakes, look offs and skill moves to create his ideal shooting lanes. 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. He loves being in the gym, Yaskowitch said. All four waited at least a year. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Sillinger scored a goal and an assist in Wednesday's 5-1 win over the Canadiens. He could stand to do this more, it never hurts to make the defence respect one more weapon. He also visited Power Edge Pros (PEP) development camp in Kelowna for the first time in an effort to put all of that work to the test on the ice. The NHL Central Scouting Bureau ranked Sillinger as the 10th-best North American skater eligible ahead of the 2021 NHL Entry Draft. 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. section: | slug: | sport: hockey | route: player_profile_home | Bouncing back. Werenski and Voracek not only became bona fide stars, but will also be joining Sillinger for the 2021-22 campaign. You wont often see Cole blindly firing pucks from awkward angles along the perimeter or from far away at the point. He showed people hes the real deal. Sign Up for Flagbearer, pres. So, what do we do in the meantime? That just leaves four wings and the 3C to find players for. One (1) assist. Today we bring you our Cole Sillinger Scouting Report. 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 needs to display better ankle flexion, moving his knees farther over his toes in order to maintain better skating form. Both points came in the third period as the Blue Jackets pulled away. 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. Sillinger (along with fellow 2021 first round pick Kent Johnson) put on a show in the Team Canada World Juniors training camp scrimmage. Thats the easiest way for me to explain it. On March 13, 2022, Sillinger scored his first NHL career hat trick with the Blue Jackets against the Vegas Golden Knights. He made the team out of camp in 2005, got injured in his second game, then got injured again in November. Of these, Voracek, Wennberg and Werenski waited a full season before being full-time NHLers. Sillinger can identify when his teammate will enter the zone with little resistance and create a cross ice lane to get him the puck. However, note that all four players took a gap year to further their development. Hes always trying to be an open outlet option for teammates under pressure. And the payoff can be all the greater if were patient. 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. While skating is becoming more and more valuable with each draft that passes, its not a necessity if the player exhibits traits and skills that help them find space regardless. When he returned home, Cole did what hed done a summer earlier and got back in the gym. 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. 12 overall pick in the NHL Draft, the Blue Jackets have selected center Cole Sillinger out of Sioux Falls of the USHL. 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. His dad, Mike, played for 12 NHL teams, including. He clearly got in the weight room and put the time in. Hes a freak. Cole Sillinger is not getting that. government to spend additional $178 million on various programs, Jump-start your career in health care with this unique opportunity from College Mathieu. While this is concerning, its possible this method of attack could be a legitimate weapon if he can improve his top speed. He just came in and had a great approach and took on the challenge and did really well.. Cole Sillinger Has Improved in the Eight Games He's Played Since Being Scratched. When the puck is wedged under multiple bodies fighting along the boards, Sillinger tends to sneakily wait around until the perfect time to come in and steal the puck. | View as text Contract Status Cap Hit of $925,000 to 2023-24 (RFA) Contract info provided by Related Information Sillinger plays with a high pace, something that projects well considering how fast the game is played at the NHL level. He has shown the capacity to make these higher IQ reads so the potential for further development is there. The puck. 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. We can divide those skaters into successful and unsuccessful players. All Rights Reserved. PEP skills coach Nick Quinn, who works with dozens of NHL players and prospects, took away the same first impression that Desjardins had. Max Domi is injured, which leaves first-year head coach Brad Larsen with Jack Roslovic, Boone Jenner, Alexandre Texier, and Sean Kuraly as his options. The Official Site of the Columbus Blue Jackets. If no results appear, use Enter to do a full site search. They tend to not move their feet much and float around, or they dont put in effort when chasing the puck outside of their reach. 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. I cant imagine that Cole Sillinger ever expected his draft year to play out the way that it has. I couldnt play any games so I had to come home. Sean Kuraly was explicitly signed to slot in at the 4C. Sillinger also didn't play Monday and it doesn't sound like he will be available to play before the holiday break. Cole Sillinger, standout rookie last year for the Columbus Blue Jackets, has struggled in year two. Use arrows to navigate between autocomplete results. 1st Ohio Battery is where Columbus Blue Jackets fans gather. 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. Should Jack Roslovic be a top-line center in the NHL? By choosing I Accept, you consent to our use of cookies and other tracking technologies. By his third birthday, his dad had moved from to Nashville via Phoenix and St. Louis. Cole Sillinger Db. So how about Jenner-Texier-Chinakhov and Robinson-Kuraly-Bemstrom to round out the forward group? 1. His offensive ceiling may be as high as almost anyone in the draft class. So that was the biggest thing was just that I wanted to play hockey. For the first time in his NHL career, Cole Sillinger was a healthy scratch. Both of these are likely more of a miss by the scouting staff than a rushed development by the coaching staff. 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. 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. 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