Andhes got a lot of talent. Like in the offensive zone, he can position himself accordingly so that hes an open outlet for when possession is regained. Advertisement 5 Story continues below Sillinger got off to a really slow start, registering just two assists in his first 13 games. But unlike his father, Sillinger has a scoring touch that should make him an important top-six player for whichever NHL team selects him. 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). Desperate times dont have to require desperate measures. 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." In Scott Wheelers draft ranking in The Athletic, Wheeler quotes a source that says, Id say Sillinger is ahead of Guenther. On Sunday, Cole Sillinger officially became the first 18 year old Blue Jacket to make the opening night roster under General Manager Jarmo Kekalainen. Im scratching to play for sure, he said. He also played four regular-season games with the Tigers in the WHL. He has the means to do so as well, as he boasts a quick release that generates a ton of velocity with very little sacrifice in accuracy. Cole was born in May 2003, while his dad finished a season with the Columbus Blue Jackets. 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. 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). Even if so, Id still like for Boone Jenner to pair with him for defensive draws and as a general security blanket. (Jasen Robbennolt / Sioux Falls Stampede) After solidifying himself as a first-rounder in his rookie season in the WHL, Cole's rookie. 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. I think he may be the best in-stride shooter in this draft." His skating is good, hes got great hands, hes got size. Can he salvage it elsewhere? tap here to see other videos from our team, Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account and fewer ads, Get exclusive access to the National Post ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on, Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists, Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists, Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword, Access articles from across Canada with one account, Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments, Get email updates from your favourite authors. All four waited at least a year. He was traded to Anaheim at the 2020 deadline, leaving his career stats as a Blue Jacket at 20-22-42 in 116 games. The things I do every day are towards that end goal.. 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. by Kemba Financial Credit Union, Toy Collection benefitting the Salvation Army. Sillinger (upper body) will make his preseason debut Monday against Carolina, Aaron Portzline of The Athletic reports. 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. 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. 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 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). What I learned about him is really that hes a great leader. The more I watched, the more I realized that he can actively contribute in all three zones. However, the Blue Jackets find themselves in a situation that might see them ask Cole Sillinger to do it. Prior to that, Sillinger had been skating regularly with local pro and junior players at Next Level Hockey Consulting in Regina. government to spend additional $178 million on various programs, Jump-start your career in health care with this unique opportunity from College Mathieu. Read more about cookies here. 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. Mark Scheifele, Center, Winnipeg Jets. Sillinger scored a goal and an assist in Wednesday's 5-1 win over the Canadiens. 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 sat out Thursday's tilt versus Minnesota with the illness, but was back at practice Friday. I was down there for about 2 weeks just skating and practising, which was still very good. And Coles drive off of the ice is just as important to on the ice. 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. I really hope everything with the Western league pans out and we all get to play.. by Bartha & Bread Financial, 50/50 Raffle pres. 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. Im fortunate to have a pretty good training system here in Regina. NDP president resigns following tensions in the party, Devon Cyr found guilty of manslaughter in Isaiah Allary killing, Sask. Cole Sillinger Position: Center/Left Wing Team: Sioux Falls Stampede (USHL) Date of Birth: May 16, 2003 Birthplace: Columbus, OH Height: 6' 0" Weight: 201 Shoots: Left Rankings Ranked #13 by CONSOLIDATED RANKING Ranked #12 by ELITEPROSPECTS.COM Ranked #13 by FCHOCKEY Ranked #14 by NEUTRAL ZONE Ranked #17 by MCKEEN'S HOCKEY Sillinger has two goals and eight points in 52 contests this season. He looks to be the next son of a Blue Jackets alumni to be selected in the first round. He impressed in his emergency debut during the 2019-20 season, a year and a half after he was taken 18th overall in the 2018 Draft. In Ottawa he only played 9 games before returning to Russia on a more permanent basis. Owen Sillinger is a member of Columbus affiliate Cleveland Monsters in the American Hockey League and Lukas skates with Arizona State University. - Tony Ferrari, Dobber Prospects, Sillingers one of the players Im higher on than most in this draft. Theres notable improvement between the WHL shut down and his arrival in the USHL but its still among his weaker attributes. He is likely one of our top four centers right now. He loves shooting the puck mid drag, simultaneously threatening both a pass and a shot so that the goalie cant fully commit to the shot. 12 overall pick in the NHL Draft, the Blue Jackets have selected center Cole Sillinger out of Sioux Falls of the USHL. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. And then the switch flipped.. I don't. It can help generate a stride that is more powerful with longer, deeper extensions thus providing improvements in both explosivity and top speed. This proves the first danger to Cole Sillinger: injuries. Try a week on us. Sign Up for Flagbearer, pres. His dad, Mike, played for 12 NHL teams, including two seasons with the Blue Jackets from 2001-03. 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. See our ethics statement. He wants to be a pro and is definitely going to be, Skinner said. The Official Site of the Columbus Blue Jackets. Since being a healthy scratch for the Blue Jackets' Jan. 14 win against Detroit and Jan. 16 loss . 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. Four years prior, Sonny Milano, who has never been discussed or debated on this website before, took a similar path. By seasons end, he was one of the leagues most proficient players in goals per game, points per game and shots per game. [5] His father played professional hockey for the Columbus Blue Jackets at the time of his birth. 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. His 1.1 points per game (53 points in 48 games) also led all of the leagues under-17 players, solidifying him as one of the top prospects for the 2021 NHL Draft. I was able to get into a routine and got to be a part of an actual team again.. Its fun being in the gym with those guys because they work so hard, but they have a lot of fun, Yaskowitch said. Veteran and potential newly-minted captain Boone Jenner complements young guns Yegor Chinakhov and Emil Bemstrom for three of our wing positions. And the payoff can be all the greater if were patient. Comparison. Thatd be really fun, and a great way for Cole to get used to the pro game.) With that being said, Sillinger makes up for his lack of elite skating with high level deception and manipulation. Back to the AHL before returning for 23 games in 2006-07. He was taken with the No. If no results appear, use Enter to do a full site search. Even if he cant, Sillinger has already demonstrated that he doesnt rely on one method of attacking the zone so it isnt unreasonable to expect more refinement in his decision making in regards to transition. Based on. Sillinger is now the fifth rookie in Blue Jackets history to notch a hat trick, and the second youngest player in team history to do so, with only Nikita Filatov's 2009 hat trick coming from a . Call 1-800-GAMBLER. Odds & lines subject to change. We have Jack Roslovic and Max Domi to center the top two lines. Not just once, but two games in a row. He clearly got in the weight room and put the time in. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. So how about Jenner-Texier-Chinakhov and Robinson-Kuraly-Bemstrom to round out the forward group? 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. For now though, Sillinger only has fantasy value in deeper dynasty formats. 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. The Columbus Blue Jackets cannot let Cole Sillinger follow that path. 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. As things usually do with Cole, that pursuit then became an obsession. When the Sillingers settled in Regina in Mikes retirement, hockey was all that Cole ever thought about. Sillinger (upper body) continues to practice in a limited capacity. 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. The thing that everybody talks about is that (Mike) played on so many different teams in the NHL but theres a reason for that. (And) he has a physical element to his game where he embraces contact. 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. Hes a top-10 pick in my eyes, Quinn said. We cant do three-on-twos or battle drills or one-on-ones; its more skill-type stuff, but Im fortunate enough to skate with them, said Sillinger, whos trying to make the best of a difficult situation. As could Skinner. 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. And Sillinger is our best shot at that, a shot we cannot risk on season where contending for the playoffs is a long shot at best. 365 Bloor Street East, Toronto, Ontario, M4W 3L4. 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. Which leads me to my next point. by Nationwide, Learn to Play pres. Need a scouting report on a particular prospect,contact ustoday. Gambling problem? Its a really cool dynamic.. 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. Prospect report written by Sam McGilligan. Here is everything you need to know about Cole Sillinger . He was the kid that used to get nervous for fitness testing. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder. Sillinger recorded four hits and three shots on goal during Tuesday's loss to the Predators. That kids not going to burn out. 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 . 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. Some players never develop good off puck habits to support their teammates when they arent the ones driving the bus. 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. Cole Sillinger is not getting that. No, probably not, but if we want Cole Sillinger to develop into a top-line center in the NHL, he needs time to marinate. - Smaht Scouting. He has two older brothers that play hockey. 12 pick in the 2021 Draft and does have a lot of offensive upside. His passion for training doesnt just come from Mike, either. Cole being the youngest, he was just dragged along. Selected 8th overall in 2004, Picard was forced to develop another year due to the lockout, followed by 45 games with the Syracuse Crunch in 2005-06, before joining the no good very bad Blue Jackets for 17 games. 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. If you buy something from an SB Nation link, Vox Media may earn a commission. 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. So, what do we do in the meantime? The NHL Central Scouting Bureau ranked Sillinger as the 10th-best North American skater eligible ahead of the 2021 NHL Entry Draft. Grand total of 6-7-13 in 44 games. Those 2005 Jackets were truly desperate for centers, and desperate times call for desperate measures. Sillinger (illness) was at practice Friday, Jeff Svoboda of the Blue Jackets' official site reports. Hes a good multi-tasker who can move pucks to space at high speed. I cant imagine that Cole Sillinger ever expected his draft year to play out the way that it has. Sillinger (undisclosed) left the Blue Jackets' first practice session early Thursday and did not return, Aaron Portzline of The Athletic reports. 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. He focussed specifically on his lower body and his quickness, honing in on his first few steps in an effort to develop some of the change of pace that he admires in NHLers like Johnny Gaudreau and Nathan MacKinnon. Cole showed off his ability to find the back of the net, potting four goals in the high-scoring affair. In elementary school, when teachers would ask him what he wanted to be when he grew up, his answer was always simple. He has slumped this season, with only two goals and eight points in 52 games, after a 16 . Can he salvage it elsewhere? These days, Mike and his two eldest sons know the youngest in the hockey family is primed to become its best. section: | slug: | sport: hockey | route: player_profile_home | Should Jack Roslovic be a top-line center in the NHL? 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. Aforementioned center Gilbert Brule had the most illustrious career, if that term applies here. His puck skills and his shot are definitely elite, Skinner said, chuckling to himself as if thats an understatement. 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. However, note that all four players took a gap year to further their development. 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. 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. And I think that comes from the demeanor, and the drive and the dedication that he has to this day.. For Sillinger's sake and the Blue Jackets' sake, hopefully, this wasthe last time he's scratched. If you would like to follow Sam on Twitter, his handle is@Sam_McGilligan. He uses his stick intelligently when defending against transition, often breaking down plays that come within his vicinity. D.O.B May 16, 2003Nationality CanadaDraft Eligibility 2021Height60Weight187 lbsPosition CenterHandedness Left. There wasnt any guarantee that it was going to work out the way that it did. Spin: Sillinger sat out Thursday's tilt versus Minnesota with the illness, but was back at practice Friday. His dad, Mike, played for 12 NHL teams, including. by Performance Columbus, The CannonBall pres. 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. Competitions over missed box jumps replaced fights over a ball or a puck. Sillinger (upper body) is not expected to play Tuesday against Philadelphia, Jeff Svoboda of the Blue Jackets' official site reports. 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. He loves it. Hes going to be great.. Cole Sillinger is not getting that. Why picks 6-19, you might ask? 2023 Regina Leader Post, a division of Postmedia Network Inc. All rights reserved. He is on a three-game point streak now though, giving him two goals and five points in 16 contests this season. His top speed is lackluster, but he has shown improvement between last year and now so theres room to reasonably believe hell continue to improve. During the 202021 season, Sillinger led the Stampede in points, garnering 24 goals and 46 points in 31 games played. 16 TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. Cole Sillinger already has the frame of an NHL center, not that of a typical 18-year-old. Sillinger (undisclosed) won't play Monday against Dallas, Blue Jackets team reporter Jeff Svoboda reports. The family briefly resided in Phoenix, Arizona, St. Louis, Missouri and Garden City, New York, as Mike's career led him on to play for the Phoenix Coyotes, St. Louis Blues, and New York Islanders, respectively. 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. Details regarding Sillinger's injury have yet to be revealed. He'll still need to be cleared for contact before a clearer timeline on his return to game action can be determined. Since the start of April, Sillinger has three goals and three helpers in eight games. (Imagine Sillinger and Foudy playing together on Clevelands top line. He made the team out of camp in 2005, got injured in his second game, then got injured again in November. We do that lots its the most fun thing to do right now, offered the Medicine Hat Tigers star, whose training options are pretty limited due to COVID restrictions. The timing of the pandemic isnt ideal for Sillinger, whos a top prospect for the 2021 NHL draft. He was always that deadline acquisition to shore up the third line, Skinner said. 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. Sillinger has also been credited with 41 shots on goal and 39 hits. Sillinger continues to center the Blue Jackets' third line, and with fellow first-rounder Yegor Chinakhov (21st overall in the 2020 draft) catching fire alongside him with five points in the last four games, it may not be long before Sillinger finally gets onto the scoresheet. "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. He was more committed this season which is nice to see. Cole Sillinger, standout rookie last year for the Columbus Blue Jackets, has struggled in year two. I was seeing the talent but was questionable on his decision making. Similar to Picard before him, he would bounce between Syracuse, Columbus, and Moscow for the next three seasons before being traded to Ottawa. Hes a freak. Yes, he has impressed in camp. Coles earliest childhood memories are of Christmas skates at Nassau Coliseum, where hed hold hands with Mike Comrie or Rick DiPietro as he learned to skate. 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. Grand total: Eight seasons, 67 NHL games, two assists. He showed people hes the real deal. We encountered an issue signing you up. 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. 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. After solidifying himself as a first-rounder in his rookie season in the WHL, Coles rookie season in the USHL made a convincing case for a selection near the top of that round. 12 pick in the 2021 NHL Draft. Enter Search Term. 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. [5] His father played professional hockey for the Columbus Blue Jackets at the time of his birth. 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. Sillinger made the most of his opportunity in the USHL, scoring 46 points (24 goals, 22 assists) in 31 games and being named the league's rookie of the year. He loves being in the gym, Yaskowitch said. When it comes to a strength and conditioning coach, you dont have to motivate him.. 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. 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 July 23, 2021, Sillinger was selected 12th overall by the Blue Jackets in the 2021 draft.[4]. Cole Sillinger (born May 16, 2003) is a Canadian professional ice hockey center for the Columbus Blue Jackets of the National Hockey League (NHL). He has some selfish tendencies but with a shot like that, I would too. It has been challenging in many ways. Jarmo dropped the ball with Boston. Visit our Community Guidelines for more information and details on how to adjust your email settings. by Performance Columbus, The CannonBall pres. Hes always trying to be an open outlet option for teammates under pressure. Its just how I am as a person to be honest. 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 is listed as day-to-day after being injured Saturday versus Boston. 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. Being one of the more unique players in the draft, Cole Sillinger tends to remind of Mark Scheifele. Four years later, now with double the drafting expertise, the Blue Jackets selected Nikita Filatov 6th overall. 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 Sillinger Center -- shoots L Born May 16 2003 -- Columbus, OH [19 yrs. Look for a big improvement this season, especially if he able to spend any time at forward with either Johnny Gaudreau and/or Patrik Laine. He certainly could play, though, racking up faceoff wins all over the place while notching 240 goals and 548 points in 1,049 games. 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. As a 15-year-old in 2018-19, playing for that same Pats Canadians under-18 team as his brothers, Coles steep development continued when he was named the MVP of Saskatchewans top AAA league, leading it in scoring with 76 points in 39 games. 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. Sillingers a stud., Sillinger is possibly the best pure shooter in the draft. Sillinger was fourth among points for the Tigers in 201920, scoring 22 goals and 53 points in 48 appearances with the team. 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. This is very likely to go very, very wrong. For the first time in his NHL career, Cole Sillinger was a healthy scratch. We dont. Well lucky for us, a conveniently-no-longer-injured Max Domi arrived to training camp earlier than expected! On March 13, 2022, Sillinger scored his first NHL career hat trick with the Blue Jackets against the Vegas Golden Knights. 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.
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