The Columbus Blue Jackets and columbusbluejackets.com are trademarks of The Columbus Blue Jackets Hockey Club. We use cookies and other tracking technologies to improve your browsing experience on our site, show personalized content and targeted ads, analyze site traffic, and understand where our audiences come from. With that being said, Sillinger makes up for his lack of elite skating with high level deception and manipulation. Sillinger got off to a really slow start, registering just two assists in his first 13 games. In 14:16, Sillinger registered three shots on goal, did not commit a turnover, and won 4/8 of the face-offs he took. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. Cole was born in May 2003, while his dad finished a season with the Columbus Blue Jackets. Subscribe to The Athletic for in-depth coverage of your favorite players, teams, leagues and clubs. I cant imagine that Cole Sillinger ever expected his draft year to play out the way that it has. * 21+ (19+ CA-ONT) (18+ NH/WY). Thats just the way he was brought up. By continuing to use our site, you agree to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. The Blue Jackets failed to bounce back from Tuesday's shutout loss to the Panthers, but the silver lining for Sillinger is that he put an end to a 12-game point drought. All Rights Reserved. Sillinger is more than a pure goal scorer, hes also proven to be a dangerous passer in all areas of the ice. Would Brule have become a star in the NHL if not for those two leg injuries? One (1) assist. That leaves the unsuccessful prospects. Please also read our Privacy Notice and Terms of Use, which became effective December 20, 2019. He understands the value of drawing in defenders before passing the puck to a teammate in order to create more space around the ice. Second of three Columbus picks from this class, he recorded two goals and 12 points in 37 games before demanding a trade and leaving. For now though, Sillinger only has fantasy value in deeper dynasty formats. D.O.B May 16, 2003Nationality CanadaDraft Eligibility 2021Height60Weight187 lbsPosition CenterHandedness Left. The last was Jake Sanderson, who was selected fifth overall by the Ottawa Senators in 2020. His skating is good, hes got great hands, hes got size. While he didn't register a point, he was noticeable and effective. And then the switch flipped.. Whether its with the puck on his stick or hes following his team into the zone, Sillinger is a very active player in transition, When he has the puck you can expect Cole to use crossovers to quickly change his routes as he attacks the zone, often blending his footwork with other manipulative techniques such as look offs and hesitation moves to make his opposition indecisive as he enters the zone. 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. Please try again. 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. Use arrows to navigate between autocomplete results. 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. He was always that deadline acquisition to shore up the third line, Skinner said. 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. Terms at draftkings.com/sportsbook. Cole Sillinger Has Improved in the Eight Games He's Played Since Being Scratched. Cole Sillinger, left, and Jack Glen, right, play some outdoor shinny behind the Sandra Schmirler Leisure Centre. Hes more dynamic. He loves being in the gym, Yaskowitch said. 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 . It appears as though he could be back in the lineup Thursday versus the Islanders. His passion for training doesnt just come from Mike, either. The last morsel of food at the dinner table. Sillinger (undisclosed) won't play Monday against Dallas, Blue Jackets team reporter Jeff Svoboda reports. Cole Sillinger is not getting that. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder. 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. 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. By his third birthday, his dad had moved from to Nashville via Phoenix and St. Louis. In an effort to stay active during the COVID-19 pandemic, Sillinger and his friends have been making good use of an outdoor ice surface at the Sandra Schmirler Leisure Centre. Reginas Cole Sillinger isnt spending all of his free time on the couch watching movies, but he does enjoy the Great Outdoors. Dies geschieht in Ihren Datenschutzeinstellungen. Visit our Community Guidelines for more information and details on how to adjust your email settings. 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. Aforementioned center Gilbert Brule had the most illustrious career, if that term applies here. They get after each other. Cole, who has worked with Yaskowitch since he was 13, has always made things look easy. Sillinger scored 16 goals with 15 assists as a rookie in 2021-22. During the 202021 season, Sillinger led the Stampede in points, garnering 24 goals and 46 points in 31 games played. I honestly havent been blown away by Hofmann, and hes about to turn 29, so Im fine with him sitting as the 14th forward. He has some selfish tendencies but with a shot like that, I would too. "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. Similar to Picard before him, he would bounce between Syracuse, Columbus, and Moscow for the next three seasons before being traded to Ottawa. Born in Columbus, Ohio, Sillinger was selected by his hometown Blue Jackets with the No. This is the Columbus Blue Jackets were talking about. (Courtesy of Mike Sillinger). 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. Both of these are likely more of a miss by the scouting staff than a rushed development by the coaching staff. He needs to display better ankle flexion, moving his knees farther over his toes in order to maintain better skating form. In elementary school, when teachers would ask him what he wanted to be when he grew up, his answer was always simple. Durch Klicken auf Alle akzeptieren erklren Sie sich damit einverstanden, dass Yahoo und unsere Partner Ihre personenbezogenen Daten verarbeiten und Technologien wie Cookies nutzen, um personalisierte Anzeigen und Inhalte zu zeigen, zur Messung von Anzeigen und Inhalten, um mehr ber die Zielgruppe zu erfahren sowie fr die Entwicklung von Produkten. Sillinger (along with fellow 2021 first round pick Kent Johnson) put on a show in the Team Canada World Juniors training camp scrimmage. Sillinger (undisclosed) left the Blue Jackets' first practice session early Thursday and did not return, Aaron Portzline of The Athletic reports. Sillinger grew up in Regina, Saskatchewan and represents Hockey Canada. 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. Sillinger (illness) was at practice Friday, Jeff Svoboda of the Blue Jackets' official site reports. He has recorded two goals, six points, 41 shots on net and 39 hits in 30 games this season. Copyright 2020 Columbus Blue Jackets Hockey Club and the National Hockey League. Sillinger has battled an upper-body injury during training camp, but he made it through full-contact practice Thursday without issue. If you buy something from an SB Nation link, Vox Media may earn a commission. Sillinger (upper body) continues to practice in a limited capacity. Hes a top-10 pick in my eyes, Quinn said. Cole Sillinger is a 6-1, 195-pound center who plays for the Medicine Hat Tigers in the Western Hockey League. 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. 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. At the same time, it has been a benefit with a longer training period and more time to work on things that I need to work on that will allow me to have success at the next level.. He 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. Even if so, Id still like for Boone Jenner to pair with him for defensive draws and as a general security blanket. Need a scouting report on a particular prospect,contact ustoday. The modern day NHL is about creating space all over the ice through active off puck movement and while elite skating is a very valuable tool in doing so, its not a necessity. Sillinger was on the top line with Jakub Voracek and Gustav Nyquist for this contest, but they were heavily outplayed. 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. And thats something you cant see from the outside.. As an independent site, we're committed to delivering Blue Jackets fans the news and analysis they deserve, all while remaining free. 16 TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. Cole Sillinger already has the frame of an NHL center, not that of a typical 18-year-old. The 19-year-old forward has two goals and six points in 30 games this season. He has an NHL shot, too, along with a relentless work ethic and a gift of. Sillinger can identify when his teammate will enter the zone with little resistance and create a cross ice lane to get him the puck. That kids not going to burn out. 2. 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 trails attackers as they attack the zone and uses his stick to interrupt the play if the opposition slows down or forgets about him. 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. "Long story short, my transfer from. What I learned about him is really that hes a great leader. Sillinger (upper body) was placed on injured reserve Thursday. 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. He doesnt try to force the pass if the lane doesnt exist and will often cutback and reset looking for the next play to make. Yes, he has impressed in camp. 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. 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. 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. Hockey Sense's Chris Peters says, "Sillinger has one of the best releases in this draft, quick, accurate and deceptive. This website uses cookies to personalize your content (including ads), and allows us to analyze our traffic. He races on retrievals, forcing defenders to go at 100% to stop Cole from sneaking by them and grabbing the puck behind the net. The 19-year-old has plenty of talent and this is likely going to be a small blip in his NHL career. Being one of the more unique players in the draft, Cole Sillinger tends to remind of Mark Scheifele. He could stand to do this more, it never hurts to make the defence respect one more weapon. 3. Thatd be really fun, and a great way for Cole to get used to the pro game.) It doesnt matter what Cole does, he just seems to be good at everything, Mike said. So that was the biggest thing was just that I wanted to play hockey. 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. Come on, Cole, be the goalie. Cole Sillinger had 46 points in 31 games for Sioux Falls. He's got a tremendous future with this organization. Trade Deadline Preview - Defensemen: Where does Vladislav Gavrikov go now? On Sunday, Cole Sillinger officially became the first 18 year old Blue Jacket to make the opening night roster under General Manager Jarmo Kekalainen. 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. Medicine Hat Tigers star Cole Sillinger, who's in his NHL draft year, is crossing his fingers that the WHL will relaunch early in 2021. By seasons end, he was one of the leagues most proficient players in goals per game, points per game and shots per game. Honestly, I dont really know what the plan is for after Christmas. Sillinger (illness) will be back in the lineup versus Edmonton on Saturday, Brian Hedger of The Columbus Dispatch reports. 12 pick in the 2021 NHL Draft. The old-school pickup games are a welcome distraction amid these uncertain times. 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. We use cookies and other tracking technologies to improve your browsing experience on our site, show personalized content and targeted ads, analyze site traffic, and understand where our audiences come from. 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. 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. 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.. The 19-year-old forward scored 16 goals and 31 points through 79 games in his rookie campaign. 1st Ohio Battery is where Columbus Blue Jackets fans gather. He looks to be the next son of a Blue Jackets alumni to be selected in the first round. 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. Sillinger won't play Thursday versus Minnesota because of an illness. Sillinger was born in Columbus on May 16, 2003, during his dad's rather travel-filled NHL career. The puck. No points. Simply put, the Blue Jackets' depth at center is non-existent. 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