Sillinger was 18 and 302 days old Sunday, which made him the second-youngest player in franchise history to score three goals in a game, topped only by Nikita Filatov's hat trick Jan. 10, 2009 at 18 and 230 days. The. Odds & lines subject to change. And I want to pump the brakes on it, at least for a second. 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. Please also read our Privacy Notice and Terms of Use, which became effective December 20, 2019. 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.. The timing of the pandemic isnt ideal for Sillinger, whos a top prospect for the 2021 NHL draft. 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? This marks the first time Sillinger's been on the ice since suffering an injury on the first day of training camp. Sillinger is day-to-day after suffering an upper-body injury in practice Thursday, according to Brian Hedger of the Columbus Dispatch. This is the type of player, however, that you immediately take if hes available with any subsequent pick. 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. He has recorded two goals, six points, 41 shots on net and 39 hits in 30 games this season. By choosing I Accept, you consent to our use of cookies and other tracking technologies. Both points came in the third period as the Blue Jackets pulled away. 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. 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. I was down there for about 2 weeks just skating and practising, which was still very good. He also played four regular-season games with the Tigers in the WHL. In 14:16, Sillinger registered three shots on goal, did not commit a turnover, and won 4/8 of the face-offs he took. 12 pick in the 2021 Draft and does have a lot of offensive upside. Sign up to receive daily headline news from Regina Leader-Post, a division of Postmedia Network Inc. A welcome email is on its way. Here's five things to know about Sillinger. 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. 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. Sillinger has also been credited with 41 shots on goal and 39 hits. Other times you may find Sillinger attack the zone and find himself driving right into pressure with no way out other than to dump the puck or surrender possession to the opposition. 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. Also, removing Sillinger and goaltender Pascal Leclaire leaves 10 skaters in our sample, which seems like a reasonable number. Use arrows to navigate between autocomplete results. Lets hope 2021 is a better year for all of us.. He could stand to do this more, it never hurts to make the defence respect one more weapon. Cole being the youngest, he was just dragged along. Sie knnen Ihre Einstellungen jederzeit ndern. His oldest brother, Owen, is the only one who remembers the rest vividly. 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. 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. 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. This proves the first danger to Cole Sillinger: injuries. Four years prior, Sonny Milano, who has never been discussed or debated on this website before, took a similar path. 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. No, probably not, but if we want Cole Sillinger to develop into a top-line center in the NHL, he needs time to marinate. By his third birthday, his dad had moved from to Nashville via Phoenix and St. Louis. The 2021 Jackets are not desperate for centers. Being one of the more unique players in the draft, Cole Sillinger tends to remind of Mark Scheifele. When it comes to a strength and conditioning coach, you dont have to motivate him.. 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. 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. A bit too early to tell, probably needs a bit more time to develop. 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 . Sillinger scored a goal and an assist in Wednesday's 5-1 win over the Canadiens. 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. 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. Finally, we close with a trio of late-round picks that were likely rushed to the NHL. He plays a safer game in the defensive zone. His dad, Mike, played for 12 NHL teams, including two seasons with the Blue Jackets from 2001-03. Sillingers a stud., Sillinger is possibly the best pure shooter in the draft. 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. (And) he has a physical element to his game where he embraces contact. Sillinger was drafted by the Coyotes in the first round (11th overall) of the 2020 NHL Entry Draft. Cole likely had a lot of addresses as a kid as his dad moved through the league, but he still. This is the Columbus Blue Jackets were talking about. Of these, Voracek, Wennberg and Werenski waited a full season before being full-time NHLers. And it doesnt help that the Jackets have only had one other pick in between nine and 15 in franchise history. He has slumped this season, with only two goals and eight points in 52 games, after a 16 . Andhes got a lot of talent. Hes very powerful and, in my opinion, he is very quick. We encountered an issue signing you up. 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. Theres a significant chance that Sillinger joins the ranks of Brule, Picard, and Milano, and I would very much like that to not happen. Looking for other scouting reports? Born in Columbus, Ohio, Sillinger was selected by his hometown Blue Jackets with the No. We can divide those skaters into successful and unsuccessful players. The more I watched, the more I realized that he can actively contribute in all three zones. The puck. It can help generate a stride that is more powerful with longer, deeper extensions thus providing improvements in both explosivity and top speed. For the first time in his NHL career, Cole Sillinger was a healthy scratch. Is giving Sillinger another year to bulk up in his best long-term interest? Odds & lines subject to change. This website uses cookies to personalize your content (including ads), and allows us to analyze our traffic. The Official Site of the Columbus Blue Jackets. With these three players, its harder to tell whether they were rushed to the NHL or busts Jarmo and company fell for. Independent scouting for NHL, QMJHL, OHL, WHL, USHL and NCAA teams. 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. After an encouraging rookie season that saw him deliver 16 goals and 31 points in 79 games, Sillinger's sophomore slump has become a nightmare, and there's no light yet at the end of the tunnel. His shooting arsenal isnt limited by any means as he can easily beat goalies with a snap shot, a wrist shot or a one timer. 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. Why picks 6-19, you might ask? Sillinger supplied an assist in Thursday's 4-1 loss to the Lightning. The only reason why the 2005 Blue Jackets used Brule was because their best center was Jan Hrdina. section: | slug: | sport: hockey | route: player_profile_home | And thats something you cant see from the outside.. And Coles drive off of the ice is just as important to on the ice. 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. 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. Both very solid options, and neither risk the long term development of an important prospect. Cole said he added 15 new pounds of muscle so that by the time he arrived in Sioux Falls, his six-foot frame weighed a lean 200 pounds. Being one of the more unique players in the draft, Cole Sillinger tends to remind of Mark Scheifele. Copyright 2020 Columbus Blue Jackets Hockey Club and the National Hockey League. Sillinger also didn't play Monday and it doesn't sound like he will be available to play before the holiday break. 2003 4th overall pick Nikolay Zherdev did join the CBJ midway through the 2003-04 season after defecting from Russia, but arguably wouldve been better off staying overseas until the end of the lockout. Im fortunate to have a pretty good training system here in Regina. He dominated. He had little trouble adjusting to playing with Medicine Hat of the WHL two seasons ago, totaling 22 goals and 53 points in 48 games for the Tigers. We ask you to keep your comments relevant and respectful. 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 don't. Like most junior hockey superstars Cole Sillinger is a player who wants to score goals and see that lamp light up. Some guys they just play. He certainly could play, though, racking up faceoff wins all over the place while notching 240 goals and 548 points in 1,049 games. In the neutral zone, he positions himself to be able to retrieve loose pucks or steal a puck thats been knocked away from the other team. 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. He showed people hes the real deal. 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. 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. 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. 5. 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. Sillinger (upper body) practiced in a non-contact jersey Wednesday, Aaron Portzline of The Athletic reports. by Bartha & Bread Financial, 50/50 Raffle pres. Hes the son of former Blue Jacket Mike Sillinger. All in all, in a draft that severely lacks high octane, dynamic offensive talents Cole Sillinger stands out as one of the top forwards and should certainly be ranked in the lottery for the 2021 NHL draft. The Columbus Blue Jackets and columbusbluejackets.com are trademarks of The Columbus Blue Jackets Hockey Club. When the Sillingers settled in Regina in Mikes retirement, hockey was all that Cole ever thought about. Which leads me to my next point. The Columbus Blue Jackets cannot let Cole Sillinger follow that path. "I think this is gonna serve him well," head coach Brad Larsen said regarding scratching Sillinger at Monday's morning skate. Copyright 2020 Columbus Blue Jackets Hockey Club and the National Hockey League. His puck skills and his shot are definitely elite, Skinner said, chuckling to himself as if thats an understatement. He could stand to gamble less on his reads in transition and make smarter, efficient plays more often. And thats so important. I was able to get into a routine and got to be a part of an actual team again.. 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. 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. (This story was originally published on June 4, 2021.). We are less than a month away from the 2021 NHL Entry Draft (July 23-24), so its time to start researching the prospects likely to be selected in the first round. That leaves Eric Robinson, Kevin Stenlund, and Gregory Hofmann to battle for one final spot. Thatd be really fun, and a great way for Cole to get used to the pro game.) Hes going to be great.. Grand total: Eight seasons, 67 NHL games, two assists. 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. Sillinger was born in Columbus on May 16, 2003, during his dad's rather travel-filled NHL career. He can do it all.. That kind of keeps your mind off it so I can focus on the present and try to better all aspects of my game. When it was Coles turn to be drafted, he was already 5-foot-10 and 160 pounds, a full four or five inches and 40-plus pounds more than Owen and Lukas were at the same age. I couldnt play any games so I had to come home. Comments may take up to an hour for moderation before appearing on the site. Id tell you that I would be a professional hockey player someday, Cole said. Come on, Cole,' Mike said, laughing. All Rights Reserved. He played on the penalty kill but wasnt really a defensive stalwart by any means. 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. For Sillinger to get an NHL shot, he had to go from skinny kid to gym rat and become a relentless, powerful and hard-hitting 6-foot, 201-pound menace. Lets start with a pair of left wings who got a cup of tea each in the NHL: Nikita Filatov and Alex Picard. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. For now though, Sillinger only has fantasy value in deeper dynasty formats. Sillinger employs his off puck play to be a capable defender too. The Columbus Blue Jackets cannot let Cole Sillinger follow that path. 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. Aforementioned center Gilbert Brule had the most illustrious career, if that term applies here. 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. However, the Blue Jackets find themselves in a situation that might see them ask Cole Sillinger to do it. For Sillinger's sake and the Blue Jackets' sake, hopefully, this wasthe last time he's scratched. Sillinger needs a year or so to develop, someone has to play center during that year. The NHL Central Scouting Bureau ranked Sillinger as the 10th-best North American skater eligible ahead of the 2021 NHL Entry Draft. They get after each other. And the payoff can be all the greater if were patient. The ball. 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 was traded to Anaheim at the 2020 deadline, leaving his career stats as a Blue Jacket at 20-22-42 in 116 games. Postmedia is committed to maintaining a lively but civil forum for discussion and encourage all readers to share their views on our articles. He exhibits great placement of the puck and can hit small gaps from nearly anywhere on the ice. Dies geschieht in Ihren Datenschutzeinstellungen. There was an error, please provide a valid email address. One (1) assist. The Columbus Blue Jackets currently hold three picks in that round: #5, #24, and #31. 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. 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. 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. What I learned about him is really that hes a great leader. While not overly physical, he doesnt shy away from contact in order to make the best play available. "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 combination of that role, one which encouraged him to make plays; and those linemates, who taught him to relax, led to immediate success. He looks to be the next son of a Blue Jackets alumni to be selected in the first round. 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. 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. by Performance Columbus, The CannonBall pres. 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." [5] His father played professional hockey for the Columbus Blue Jackets at the time of his birth. The 19-year-old forward scored 16 goals and 31 points through 79 games in his rookie campaign. Middle six forward, likely winger with 20 goal potential and 30 goal upside. Sillinger sat out Thursday's tilt versus Minnesota with the illness, but was back at practice Friday. Reginas Cole Sillinger isnt spending all of his free time on the couch watching movies, but he does enjoy the Great Outdoors. All Rights Reserved. But unlike his father, Sillinger has a scoring touch that should make him an important top-six player for whichever NHL team selects him. The Senators swarmed Sillinger, but he still managed to thread the puck to Jack Roslovic for the single Blue Jackets tally. Get your Columbus Blue Jackets gear today. Sign Up for Flagbearer, pres. Trade Deadline Preview - Defensemen: Where does Vladislav Gavrikov go now? Im a real competitive, real driven person, Cole said of the decision.If you want to play in the NHL, its an everyday job. Mike was the 11th pick of the 1989 NHL Draft. The old-school pickup games are a welcome distraction amid these uncertain times. Cole Sillinger, a rookie center and the NHL's youngest player at age 18, led the way with his first career hat trick. So he can beat defenders one-on-one without ever getting touched and then when they do bump him, hes able to shed past and maintain control too. Sillinger supplied a power-play assist in Friday's 2-1 shootout loss to the Senators. If you would like to follow Sam on Twitter, his handle is@Sam_McGilligan. 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. Hes going to bring both to an organization. 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. Hes a top-10 pick in my eyes, Quinn said. 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 . 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. He was taken with the No. But its out of my control. 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. For him, when the games on the line he always plays his best. Cole Sillinger Bio Born in Columbus, Ohio, Sillinger was selected by his hometown Blue Jackets with the No. 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). A bounce-back performance. 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). Come on, Cole, be the goalie. His skating is good, hes got great hands, hes got size. Sillinger (upper body) practiced with Columbus' second group Saturday, per Brian Hedger of The Columbus Dispatch. 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. Mike was quick to credit the familys matriarch, Karla, for Coles obsession. 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. When logistics prevented him from playing in the fall, he joined the USHLs Sioux Fall Stampede. He demonstrates deception by combining numerous body fakes, look offs and skill moves to create his ideal shooting lanes. So that was the biggest thing was just that I wanted to play hockey. Check out theProspects tabfor our other scouting reports. Here is everything you need to know about Cole Sillinger . Sillinger has battled an upper-body injury during training camp, but he made it through full-contact practice Thursday without issue. 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. In between nine and 15 in franchise history weeks just skating and practising, which became effective 20... 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