Try a week on us. Not just once, but two games in a row. 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. Hes only played in six NHL games since, and was later released by both the KHLs HC Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk and AHLs Charlotte Checkers in the same season, both after less than ten games. Sillinger is still considered more in the day-to-day range, but the Blue Jackets will use his roster spot to activate Adam Boqvist (foot) in a corresponding move. 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 . He loves being out there, Quinn said. The 2021 Jackets are not desperate for centers. Fast forward to 2021. 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. 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. For the first time in his NHL career, Cole Sillinger was a healthy scratch. Sillinger scored a goal and an assist in Wednesday's 5-1 win over the Canadiens. 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. Hockey Sense's Chris Peters says, "Sillinger has one of the best releases in this draft, quick, accurate and deceptive. He can get a shot off in a variety of ways and from various hand positions. In elementary school, when teachers would ask him what he wanted to be when he grew up, his answer was always simple. Honestly, I dont really know what the plan is for after Christmas. Coles a beauty. Thus far, his stats are as follows: goals: 2, down from 16. assists: 4 down from 15. points: 6, down from 31. The 19-year-old has plenty of talent and this is likely going to be a small blip in his NHL career. 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. 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.. It was always Come on, Cole, lets go play. 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. Four years prior, Sonny Milano, who has never been discussed or debated on this website before, took a similar path. 2004-2023 CBS Interactive. 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. 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.'. Enter Search Term. Finally, we close with a trio of late-round picks that were likely rushed to the NHL. 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. 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. I want to show how hard Ive been working in this time off. Please also read our Privacy Notice and Terms of Use, which became effective December 20, 2019. Cole being the youngest, he was just dragged along. [1] Sillinger was selected by the Blue Jackets 12th overall in the 2021 NHL Entry Draft. His dad, Mike, played for 12 NHL teams, including two seasons with the Blue Jackets from 2001-03. Cole Sillinger had 46 points in 31 games for Sioux Falls. By seasons end, he was one of the leagues most proficient players in goals per game, points per game and shots per game. 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. Some guys they just play. All Rights Reserved. You can only imagine the battles we have out there, Cole said. 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. Sillinger supplied an assist in Thursday's 4-1 loss to the Lightning. Even if so, Id still like for Boone Jenner to pair with him for defensive draws and as a general security blanket. He looks to be the next son of a Blue Jackets alumni to be selected in the first round. Sillinger employs his off puck play to be a capable defender too. Sillinger is listed as day-to-day after being injured Saturday versus Boston. Sillinger is more than a pure goal scorer, hes also proven to be a dangerous passer in all areas of the ice. Quinn was wowed first by Coles wicked release, and second by how upbeat and focussed he was. 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? 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. When he returned home, Cole did what hed done a summer earlier and got back in the gym. He has an NHL shot, too, along with a relentless work ethic and a gift of. Spin: Sillinger sat out Thursday's tilt versus Minnesota with the illness, but was back at practice Friday. Sillinger sat out Thursday's tilt versus Minnesota with the illness, but was back at practice Friday. 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. Sign up to receive daily headline news from Regina Leader-Post, a division of Postmedia Network Inc. A welcome email is on its way. 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. Sillinger plays with a high pace, something that projects well considering how fast the game is played at the NHL level. (Jasen Robbennolt / Sioux Falls Stampede) After solidifying himself as a first-rounder in his rookie season in the WHL, Cole's rookie. Cole Sillinger is not getting that. 365 Bloor Street East, Toronto, Ontario, M4W 3L4. All Rights Reserved. Fr nhere Informationen zur Nutzung Ihrer Daten lesen Sie bitte unsere Datenschutzerklrung und Cookie-Richtlinie. 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. 12 pick in the 2021 NHL Draft. 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. He doesnt just mindlessly give the puck away when he cant find a shooting lane, he times his passes so that theyre often received in stride surrounded by an open pocket of space. * 21+ (19+ CA-ONT) (18+ NH/WY). Sillinger (undisclosed) won't play Monday against Dallas, Blue Jackets team reporter Jeff Svoboda reports. 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 thats something you cant see from the outside.. Scott Wheeler covers the NHL draft and prospects nationally for The Athletic. Do draft eligibles wait around, hoping that their respective leagues figure out a plan for them to get back on the ice? Jarmo dropped the ball with Boston. But Im for sure chomping at the bit. Hes also capable of discerning when to jump into a scrum and try to steal the puck. All Rights Reserved. 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. These days, Mike and his two eldest sons know the youngest in the hockey family is primed to become its best. Its fun being in the gym with those guys because they work so hard, but they have a lot of fun, Yaskowitch said. Regina-born Cole Sillinger enjoyed a standout rookie year as a 16-year-old with the Medicine Hat Tigers, registering 53 points (including 22 goals) in 48 games during the 2019-20 WHL season. Werenski and Voracek not only became bona fide stars, but will also be joining Sillinger for the 2021-22 campaign. 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. The 12th overall pick in the 2021 NHL Draft could be headed for a sophomore slump after recording 16 goals and 31 points through 79 games as an 18-year-old rookie last season. Sillinger scored a goal in Thursday's 6-4 win against Montreal. Suddenly, Cole leveled the playing field on both fronts. Desperate times dont have to require desperate measures. Cole Sillinger Db. 5. As could Skinner. This website uses cookies to personalize your content (including ads), and allows us to analyze our traffic. 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. He's a 19-year-old player who is one of the pillars of the franchise's rebuild. 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. He's got a tremendous future with this organization. He exhibits great placement of the puck and can hit small gaps from nearly anywhere on the ice. His oldest brother, Owen, is the only one who remembers the rest vividly. 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. 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. 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. While his shot is dangerous in many ways, what really elevates Coles game to the next level is his propensity to hunt for medium/high danger chances over low danger shots. One (1) assist. Well lucky for us, a conveniently-no-longer-injured Max Domi arrived to training camp earlier than expected! Sillinger (upper body) is not expected to play Tuesday against Philadelphia, Jeff Svoboda of the Blue Jackets' official site reports. For Sillinger's sake and the Blue Jackets' sake, hopefully, this wasthe last time he's scratched. He can do it all.. 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). Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Cole, who has worked with Yaskowitch since he was 13, has always made things look easy. Hes a freak. Come on, Cole,' Mike said, laughing. 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. Thatd be really fun, and a great way for Cole to get used to the pro game.) Sillinger (upper body) practiced with Columbus' second group Saturday, per Brian Hedger of The Columbus Dispatch. Andhes got a lot of talent. And all four went on to at least have fruitful NHL careers. He has two older brothers that play hockey. 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. 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. Cole showed off his ability to find the back of the net, potting four goals in the high-scoring affair. 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. We have Jack Roslovic and Max Domi to center the top two lines. 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. 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. Comments may take up to an hour for moderation before appearing on the site. * 21+ (19+ CA-ONT) (18+ NH/WY). 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. All four waited at least a year. 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. BlueJackets.com is the official Web site of the Columbus Blue Jackets. The. Terms at draftkings.com/sportsbook. Unauthorized distribution, transmission or republication strictly prohibited. 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. 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. Sillinger was on the top line with Jakub Voracek and Gustav Nyquist for this contest, but they were heavily outplayed. 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. It seems like I cant catch a break but at the same time everyone is in the same boat. This is the type of player, however, that you immediately take if hes available with any subsequent pick. He certainly could play, though, racking up faceoff wins all over the place while notching 240 goals and 548 points in 1,049 games. Thats just the way he was brought up. At Reginas Level 10 Fitness, under strength and conditioning coach Dan Yaskowitch, Cole and Owen were the loud ones. Thats the easiest way for me to explain it. This kid has a bright future, and it will be fun to see what he can do with additional ice time. "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. Why picks 6-19, you might ask? It appears as though he could be back in the lineup Thursday versus the Islanders. When Sean Kuraly's stick broke with just 47 seconds left in Saturday's game, while the Blue Jackets defended a six-on-five man advantage for New Jersey, Jackets coach Brad Larsen knew who to send over the boards. And then Mike will pop in for something and hell chirp all three of them. Back to the AHL before returning for 23 games in 2006-07. Both points came in the third period as the Blue Jackets pulled away. Grand total: Eight seasons, 67 NHL games, two assists. Hes certainly too good for the USHL and would benefit from playing against better opposition for the sake of his development. Thankfully, despite being the best player every time he steps on the ice, Sillinger continues to demonstrate quality off puck movement. He also played four regular-season games with the Tigers in the WHL. 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 last morsel of food at the dinner table. And it doesnt help that the Jackets have only had one other pick in between nine and 15 in franchise history. Please also read our Privacy Notice and Terms of Use, which became effective December 20, 2019. 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. Need a scouting report on a particular prospect,contact ustoday. Hes a good multi-tasker who can move pucks to space at high speed. Sillinger was selected 11th overall by the Medicine Hat Tigers of the Western Hockey League in the 2018 WHL Bantam Draft. Come on, Cole, be the goalie. That (should) pretty much lock down our top 6 of Laine-Roslovic-Voracek and Nyquist-Domi-BJORKSTRAND. That leaves Eric Robinson, Kevin Stenlund, and Gregory Hofmann to battle for one final spot. This is very likely to go very, very wrong. Terms at draftkings.com/sportsbook. The 19-year-old forward has two goals and six points in 30 games this season. 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. 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. We ask you to keep your comments relevant and respectful. With the No. He was always that deadline acquisition to shore up the third line, Skinner said. Mike was quick to credit the familys matriarch, Karla, for Coles obsession. This proves the first danger to Cole Sillinger: injuries. Which leads me to my next point. He plays a safer game in the defensive zone. The more I watched, the more I realized that he can actively contribute in all three zones. Mark Scheifele, Center, Winnipeg Jets. However, note that all four players took a gap year to further their development. And I think thats so important for players. For the first time in his NHL career, Cole Sillinger was a healthy scratch. 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. The NHL Central Scouting Bureau ranked Sillinger as the 10th-best North American skater eligible ahead of the 2021 NHL Entry Draft. I cant imagine that Cole Sillinger ever expected his draft year to play out the way that it has. 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. ago] Height 6.01 -- Weight 201 [185 cm/91 kg] Drafted by Columbus Blue Jackets - round 1 #12 overall 2021 NHL Entry Draft Embed Cole Sillinger stats! Id go as far as to say he even has some chippiness in his game. So that was the biggest thing was just that I wanted to play hockey. 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, Game #61 Preview: Blue Jackets travel to Buffalo to take on red-hot Sabres. 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. The Official Site of the Columbus Blue Jackets. Sillinger scored a goal on two shots, added two hits and went minus-4 in Sunday's 6-4 loss to the Ducks.