Its a really cool dynamic.. Also, removing Sillinger and goaltender Pascal Leclaire leaves 10 skaters in our sample, which seems like a reasonable number. 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. These are the standard examples of the standard timeline for a prospect of Sillingers level. What I learned about him is really that hes a great leader. PEP skills coach Nick Quinn, who works with dozens of NHL players and prospects, took away the same first impression that Desjardins had. 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). It's important to remember that the 12th overall pick in the 2021 NHL Draft doesn't even turn 20 until mid-May, and in the long run his struggles this season could be nothing more than a valuable learning experience. 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 the son of former Blue Jacket Mike Sillinger. Sillinger was unable to play Thursday versus Minnesota, but he could be ready to go versus the Oilers on Saturday. * 21+ (19+ CA-ONT) (18+ NH/WY). 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. He loves being out there, Quinn said. 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. 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. 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. By seasons end, he was one of the leagues most proficient players in goals per game, points per game and shots per game. 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. I just have to stay focused on what I can do.. 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. by Nationwide, Learn to Play pres. The gifted centre was anxious to build upon a stellar rookie season in which he notched 22 goals and 53 points in just 48 WHL games. 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. And I think thats so important for players. He demonstrates deception by combining numerous body fakes, look offs and skill moves to create his ideal shooting lanes. On March 13, 2022, Sillinger scored his first NHL career hat trick with the Blue Jackets against the Vegas Golden Knights. This kid has a bright future, and it will be fun to see what he can do with additional ice time. Sillinger was part of a dynamite night for Columbus' top two lines, as all six players recorded multi-point performances, and the 18-year-old seems to have powered through the rookie wall late in the season, racking up two goals and five points over the last six games. He's got a tremendous future with this organization. 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. When allowed based on pandemic restrictions, Mike and Karla made more than half a dozen trips to visit Cole in Sioux Falls, where Mike became a regular at practice, helping the teams centers on faceoffs. No, probably not, but if we want Cole Sillinger to develop into a top-line center in the NHL, he needs time to marinate. 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. You can only imagine the battles we have out there, Cole said. 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. We encountered an issue signing you up. 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. This is the Columbus Blue Jackets were talking about. (Karla) works out five-six times a week, she pushes the boys on nutrition and shes always hey, lets go do this, lets go do that,' Mike said. He was more committed this season which is nice to see. He loves being in the gym, Yaskowitch said. The WHL, as well as the OHL, have still yet to announce their plans for the 2020-21 season leaving all of their prospects in limbo. Sillinger has yet to record a point through the first seven games of the season. Enter Search Term. 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. 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. 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. 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. The only reason why the 2005 Blue Jackets used Brule was because their best center was Jan Hrdina. He just came in and had a great approach and took on the challenge and did really well.. Cole Sillinger had 46 points in 31 games for Sioux Falls. He could stand to do this more, it never hurts to make the defence respect one more weapon. And thats something you cant see from the outside.. 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. Cole Sillinger is not getting that. While some of these are likely just straight up misses by the scouting department, many are the victims of an expansion team desperate for something resembling talent, or a tweener franchise trying to find a center for their star winger. The Senators swarmed Sillinger, but he still managed to thread the puck to Jack Roslovic for the single Blue Jackets tally. He'll still need to be cleared for contact before a clearer timeline on his return to game action can be determined. 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. He clearly got in the weight room and put the time in. He has shown the capacity to make these higher IQ reads so the potential for further development is there. On July 23, 2021, Sillinger was selected 12th overall by the Blue Jackets in the 2021 draft.[4]. Id go as far as to say he even has some chippiness in his game. Since being a healthy scratch for the Blue Jackets' Jan. 14 win against Detroit and Jan. 16 loss . 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. 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. Advertisement 5 Story continues below Both of these are likely more of a miss by the scouting staff than a rushed development by the coaching staff. Comparison. Sillinger, who has missed the past three games, was back on the ice for practice Tuesday. 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). If you are a Home delivery print subscriber, unlimited online access is. Cole Sillinger, left, and Jack Glen, right, play some outdoor shinny behind the Sandra Schmirler Leisure Centre. Cole Sillinger Bio Born in Columbus, Ohio, Sillinger was selected by his hometown Blue Jackets with the No. In the weeks leading up to the NHL draft in July, Cole Sillinger's family had a little fun making predictions . While this is concerning, its possible this method of attack could be a legitimate weapon if he can improve his top speed. Please also read our Privacy Notice and Terms of Use, which became effective December 20, 2019. To learn more or opt-out, read our Cookie Policy. Come on, Cole, be the goalie. 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. I want to show how hard Ive been working in this time off. All four waited at least a year. 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. In Scott Wheelers draft ranking in The Athletic, Wheeler quotes a source that says, Id say Sillinger is ahead of Guenther. So, what do we do in the meantime? Defense and skating appear to be coming along, but anyone who can put the puck in the net brings a lot to the table at the NHL level. 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 Columbus Blue Jackets cannot let Cole Sillinger follow that path. I really hope everything with the Western league pans out and we all get to play.. The more I watched, the more I realized that he can actively contribute in all three zones. Sillinger has also been credited with 41 shots on goal and 39 hits. Sillinger has battled an upper-body injury during training camp, but he made it through full-contact practice Thursday without issue. He hasn't found the back of the net in 23 straight contests, with his last goal coming Nov. 17, and he's managed only two assists and a minus-6 rating over that stretch. BlueJackets.com is the official Web site of the Columbus Blue Jackets. Sillingers a stud., Sillinger is possibly the best pure shooter in the draft. It took me a few games as I initially misread his off puck movement as laziness or coasting. 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. Sillinger does possess a wide variety of these traits and with further refinement in how each tool is used in conjunction with the rest of his toolkit, its easy to see how his elusive behaviours would translate to the NHL. Eventually, keeping up turned into equalling, and then surpassing. Hes a top-10 pick in my eyes, Quinn said. That leaves the unsuccessful prospects. Sillinger was fourth among points for the Tigers in 201920, scoring 22 goals and 53 points in 48 appearances with the team. Follow Scott on Twitter @scottcwheeler, Cole Sillinger (Medicine Hat Tigers / RJF Productions), Cole Sillinger, number 34, smiles during warmups. His dad, Mike, played for 12 NHL teams, including. 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. Then he was like I want to be a goalie so bad and I was like No you dont kid, you just want to be a hockey player.'. Check out theProspects tabfor our other scouting reports. Cole, who has worked with Yaskowitch since he was 13, has always made things look easy. And Coles drive off of the ice is just as important to on the ice. 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. After collecting enough miles going between the two leagues that he began worrying the extended warranty on his car was about to expire, Brule went off to Switzerland so the he could be in Switzerland instead of Norfolk, Virginia. Veteran and potential newly-minted captain Boone Jenner complements young guns Yegor Chinakhov and Emil Bemstrom for three of our wing positions. With the No. Hes certainly too good for the USHL and would benefit from playing against better opposition for the sake of his development. The ball. Klicken Sie auf Einstellungen verwalten um weitere Informationen zu erhalten und Ihre Einstellungen zu verwalten. When the Sillingers settled in Regina in Mikes retirement, hockey was all that Cole ever thought about. 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 . Trade Deadline Preview - Defensemen: Where does Vladislav Gavrikov go now? Sillinger (upper body) was activated from injured reserve Tuesday, per the NHL media site. Even if so, Id still like for Boone Jenner to pair with him for defensive draws and as a general security blanket. A bit too early to tell, probably needs a bit more time to develop. Hes out of the bed in the morning by 7-7:30 a.m., hes in the gym two to three hours, and thats his routine. Youre not just betting on the player, youre betting on the person and thats what I think makes him special. 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. 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. 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. And all four went on to at least have fruitful NHL careers. He looks to be the next son of a Blue Jackets alumni to be selected in the first round. He is likely one of our top four centers right now. Cole Sillinger Has Improved in the Eight Games He's Played Since Being Scratched. Thatd be really fun, and a great way for Cole to get used to the pro game.) He understands the value of drawing in defenders before passing the puck to a teammate in order to create more space around the ice. I think he may be the best in-stride shooter in this draft." 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. While not overly physical, he doesnt shy away from contact in order to make the best play available. Mark Scheifele, Center, Winnipeg Jets. [5] His father played professional hockey for the Columbus Blue Jackets at the time of his birth. Thus far, his stats are as follows: goals: 2, down from 16. assists: 4 down from 15. points: 6, down from 31. Long story short, my transfer from Hockey Canada to USA Hockey wasnt accepted. 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. Prior to that, Sillinger had been skating regularly with local pro and junior players at Next Level Hockey Consulting in Regina. Scouting Report:The one thing scouts seem to agree on is Sillinger can shoot the puck. by They get after each other. Subscribe to The Athletic for in-depth coverage of your favorite players, teams, leagues and clubs. Aforementioned center Gilbert Brule had the most illustrious career, if that term applies here. Sillinger's closest comparable, in terms of development timeline, is Gilbert Brule, the guy who got injured in his second game and never recovered. 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. This proves the first danger to Cole Sillinger: injuries. D.O.B May 16, 2003Nationality CanadaDraft Eligibility 2021Height60Weight187 lbsPosition CenterHandedness Left. 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. Like most junior hockey superstars Cole Sillinger is a player who wants to score goals and see that lamp light up. He has some selfish tendencies but with a shot like that, I would too. "I think this is gonna serve him well," head coach Brad Larsen said regarding scratching Sillinger at Monday's morning skate. Mike was the 11th pick of the 1989 NHL Draft. (Imagine Sillinger and Foudy playing together on Clevelands top line. Copyright 2020 Columbus Blue Jackets Hockey Club and the National Hockey League. He combines strong edgework with a lower center of gravity to shield the puck from bigger opposition, while also displaying sharp cuts and pivots to quickly slide through narrow gaps. Quinn was wowed first by Coles wicked release, and second by how upbeat and focussed he was. When it comes to a strength and conditioning coach, you dont have to motivate him.. 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. Sillinger (along with fellow 2021 first round pick Kent Johnson) put on a show in the Team Canada World Juniors training camp scrimmage. Sometimes its like lets just take a step back for a second and rest. But hes your ideal athlete essentially. The 19-year-old forward scored 16 goals and 31 points through 79 games in his rookie campaign. It was always Come on, Cole, lets go play. Based on. 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. Copyright 2020 Columbus Blue Jackets Hockey Club and the National Hockey League. Details regarding Sillinger's injury have yet to be revealed. Born in Columbus, Ohio, Sillinger was selected by his hometown Blue Jackets with the No. 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. The last was Jake Sanderson, who was selected fifth overall by the Ottawa Senators in 2020. The 19-year-old forward has two goals and six points in 30 games this season. Hes going to bring both to an organization. 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. He has slumped this season, with only two goals and eight points in 52 games, after a 16-goalm 15-assist rookie campaign in 2021-22. Call 1-800-GAMBLER. Both very solid options, and neither risk the long term development of an important prospect. The WHL has pushed back its season on three different occasions so far. Sillinger (upper body) practiced in a non-contact jersey Wednesday, Aaron Portzline of The Athletic reports. 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. Cole Sillinger is not getting that. 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 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. Some players never develop good off puck habits to support their teammates when they arent the ones driving the bus. But Im for sure chomping at the bit. by Performance Columbus, The CannonBall pres. All Rights Reserved. 1st Ohio Battery is where Columbus Blue Jackets fans gather. 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. 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. Sillinger was on the top line with Jakub Voracek and Gustav Nyquist for this contest, but they were heavily outplayed. 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. The 19-year-old has plenty of talent and this is likely going to be a small blip in his NHL career. Sillinger recorded four hits and three shots on goal during Tuesday's loss to the Predators. In elementary school, when teachers would ask him what he wanted to be when he grew up, his answer was always simple. It can help generate a stride that is more powerful with longer, deeper extensions thus providing improvements in both explosivity and top speed. Grand total: Eight seasons, 67 NHL games, two assists. That leaves Eric Robinson, Kevin Stenlund, and Gregory Hofmann to battle for one final spot. 365 Bloor Street East, Toronto, Ontario, M4W 3L4. In fact, the only Blue Jackets prospects to not return to the minors, AHL, or Europe before playing in the NHL, prior to Sillinger, were Rick Nash and Gilbert Brule. Sign Up for Flagbearer, pres. If no results appear, use Enter to do a full site search. Andhes got a lot of talent. Rychel made his debut during the injury-plagued 2014-15 season, again a year and a half after being drafted 19th overall in 2013. Jeff Svoboda, Sign Up for Flagbearer, pres. He has slumped this season, with only two goals and eight points in 52 games, after a 16 . [2] He debuted and appeared in 4 games with the Tigers in 201819, tallying two assists. 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. 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. Im just hoping COVID is going to get better and we can start playing again. The thing that everybody talks about is that (Mike) played on so many different teams in the NHL but theres a reason for that. 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. 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. Cole likely had a lot of addresses as a kid as his dad moved through the league, but he still. Hes also capable of discerning when to jump into a scrum and try to steal the puck. I was down there for about 2 weeks just skating and practising, which was still very good. Its his compete. However, the Blue Jackets find themselves in a situation that might see them ask Cole Sillinger to do it. Sillinger has registered six points, 41 shots on goal and 39 hits in 30 games this season. Please try again. Second of three Columbus picks from this class, he recorded two goals and 12 points in 37 games before demanding a trade and leaving. Owen Sillinger is a member of Columbus affiliate Cleveland Monsters in the American Hockey League and Lukas skates with Arizona State University. 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. Cole being the youngest, he was just dragged along. For Sillinger's sake and the Blue Jackets' sake, hopefully, this wasthe last time he's scratched. However, I feel its safe to assume more development of these guys takes longer than one would need earlier in the first round, perhaps starting to break in to the league around 2 seasons after they were drafted. When logistics prevented him from playing in the fall, he joined the USHLs Sioux Fall Stampede. All Rights Reserved. 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. 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 . It has been challenging in many ways. 5. Independent scouting for NHL, QMJHL, OHL, WHL, USHL and NCAA teams. He can do it all.. We have Jack Roslovic and Max Domi to center the top two lines. I feel like a lot of teams overlook that stuff. 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. He has recorded two goals, six points, 41 shots on net and 39 hits in 30 games this season. Sillinger was selected 11th overall by the Medicine Hat Tigers of the Western Hockey League in the 2018 WHL Bantam Draft. 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. We have enabled email notificationsyou will now receive an email if you receive a reply to your comment, there is an update to a comment thread you follow or if a user you follow comments. Just 19 years old, Sillinger is going to experience growing pains at the top level; he's produced two goals and four assists through 29 contests. Probably. Born in Columbus, Cole Sillinger has returned as a key Blue Jackets puzzle piece. The Columbus Blue Jackets currently hold three picks in that round: #5, #24, and #31. 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. [1] Sillinger was selected by the Blue Jackets 12th overall in the 2021 NHL Entry Draft. Cole Sillinger (born May 16, 2003) is a Canadian professional ice hockey center for the Columbus Blue Jackets of the National Hockey League (NHL). By continuing to use our site, you agree to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. 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. 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.. Cole Sillinger Db. 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. 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. Three of our top four centers right now four centers right now USHL and would benefit playing. 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