Sillinger has registered six points, 41 shots on goal and 39 hits in 30 games this season. The 19-year-old forward has two goals and six points in 30 games this season. This was a little bump in the road.". This is the type of player, however, that you immediately take if hes available with any subsequent pick. He shows no difficulty making plays in motion but can also enter a glide and make plays w/ the game slowed down. Read more about cookies here. 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. I believed that I took full advantage of those 10 months off of training and did everything I possibly could in that time and I wanted to go showcase it in a season.. He can take over a game by himself. (And) he has a physical element to his game where he embraces contact. Sillinger also didn't play Monday and it doesn't sound like he will be available to play before the holiday break. I never really tried to look at any other career or anything I wanted to do. In Ottawa he only played 9 games before returning to Russia on a more permanent basis. 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). Copyright 2020 Columbus Blue Jackets Hockey Club and the National Hockey League. 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. He has some selfish tendencies but with a shot like that, I would too. 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. Quinn was wowed first by Coles wicked release, and second by how upbeat and focussed he was. 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. Sillinger has yet to record a point through the first seven games of the season. Sillinger has been dealing with a minor upper-body issue in camp but he'll be good to go Monday. Aforementioned center Gilbert Brule had the most illustrious career, if that term applies here. Why picks 6-19, you might ask? By seasons end, he was one of the leagues most proficient players in goals per game, points per game and shots per game. And then the switch flipped.. If you buy something from an SB Nation link, Vox Media may earn a commission. section: | slug: | sport: hockey | route: player_profile_home | 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. 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. - Scott Wheeler, The Athletic, Being one of the more unique players in the draft, Cole Sillinger tends to remind of Mark Scheifele. Sillinger (undisclosed) left the Blue Jackets' first practice session early Thursday and did not return, Aaron Portzline of The Athletic reports. These days, Mike and his two eldest sons know the youngest in the hockey family is primed to become its best. 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. For the first time in his NHL career, Cole Sillinger was a healthy scratch. Can he salvage it elsewhere? But unlike his father, Sillinger has a scoring touch that should make him an important top-six player for whichever NHL team selects him. Klicken Sie auf Einstellungen verwalten um weitere Informationen zu erhalten und Ihre Einstellungen zu verwalten. Sillinger has two goals and eight points in 52 contests this season. Grand total: Eight seasons, 67 NHL games, two assists. Theres notable improvement between the WHL shut down and his arrival in the USHL but its still among his weaker attributes. While he didn't register a point, he was noticeable and effective. 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. 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. Details regarding Sillinger's injury have yet to be revealed. But this team has a lot of centers. He also played four regular-season games with the Tigers in the WHL. "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. Other times you may find Sillinger attack the zone and find himself driving right into pressure with no way out other than to dump the puck or surrender possession to the opposition. The 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. Competitions over missed box jumps replaced fights over a ball or a puck. 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. But Cole Sillinger, the youngest of three sons, only remembers his dad playing for one: the New York Islanders. That gives us two options for the bottom six, depending on whether or not Texier can be trusted at 3C. The next issue of Regina Leader Post Headline News will soon be in your inbox. 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 Columbus Blue Jackets Schedule, Roster, News, and Rumors | The Cannon, 2021 NHL Draft Prospect Profile: Cole Sillinger has a high ceiling and Columbus connections, Wild Trade: Gus Nyquist dealt to Minnesota, Game 61 Recap: Blue Jackets slash down Buffalo thanks to Eric Robinsons hat trick. 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. 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. Cole showed off his ability to find the back of the net, potting four goals in the high-scoring affair. I cant imagine that Cole Sillinger ever expected his draft year to play out the way that it has. Its just how I am as a person to be honest. Desperate times dont have to require desperate measures. 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. Mike Sillinger played for a lot of teams. 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. Cole Sillinger Db. 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. 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. Thankfully, despite being the best player every time he steps on the ice, Sillinger continues to demonstrate quality off puck movement. He races on retrievals, forcing defenders to go at 100% to stop Cole from sneaking by them and grabbing the puck behind the net. But Im for sure chomping at the bit. Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. We encountered an issue signing you up. While this is concerning, its possible this method of attack could be a legitimate weapon if he can improve his top speed. 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. Sillinger sat out Thursday's tilt versus Minnesota with the illness, but was back at practice Friday. His puck skills and his shot are definitely elite, Skinner said, chuckling to himself as if thats an understatement. NDP president resigns following tensions in the party, Devon Cyr found guilty of manslaughter in Isaiah Allary killing, Sask. The 19-year-old forward scored 16 goals and 31 points through 79 games in his rookie campaign. 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. 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. 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. 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. - Smaht Scouting. Mike was the 11th pick of the 1989 NHL Draft. Hes a good multi-tasker who can move pucks to space at high speed. I really hope everything with the Western league pans out and we all get to play.. (Courtesy of Mike Sillinger). 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. And I think that comes from the demeanor, and the drive and the dedication that he has to this day.. It doesnt matter what Cole does, he just seems to be good at everything, Mike said. Looking for other scouting reports? * 21+ (19+ CA-ONT) (18+ NH/WY). The WHL has pushed back its season on three different occasions so far. Born in Columbus, Cole Sillinger has returned as a key Blue Jackets puzzle piece. Should Jack Roslovic be a top-line center in the NHL? The Official Site of the Columbus Blue Jackets. 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. 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. 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. To learn more or opt-out, read our Cookie Policy. 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. 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. The Senators swarmed Sillinger, but he still managed to thread the puck to Jack Roslovic for the single Blue Jackets tally. That kind of keeps your mind off it so I can focus on the present and try to better all aspects of my game. Im scratching to play for sure, he said. So that was the biggest thing was just that I wanted to play hockey. Columbus Blue Jackets Schedule, Roster, News, and Rumors | The Cannon, High Risk, No Reward: Why Cole Sillinger Playing in the NHL This Season is a Terrible Idea, Wild Trade: Gus Nyquist dealt to Minnesota, Game 61 Recap: Blue Jackets slash down Buffalo thanks to Eric Robinsons hat trick. I honestly havent been blown away by Hofmann, and hes about to turn 29, so Im fine with him sitting as the 14th forward. Four years later, now with double the drafting expertise, the Blue Jackets selected Nikita Filatov 6th overall. He plays a safer game in the defensive zone. 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. Sillinger was fourth among points for the Tigers in 201920, scoring 22 goals and 53 points in 48 appearances with the team. With the WHL season continuously delayed due to COVID-19, top NHL Draft prospect Cole Sillinger opted to play in the USHL for the Sioux Falls Stampede this year. 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. He needs to display better ankle flexion, moving his knees farther over his toes in order to maintain better skating form. Some guys they just play. Im a real competitive, real driven person, Cole said of the decision.If you want to play in the NHL, its an everyday job. Sie knnen Ihre Einstellungen jederzeit ndern. Cole likely had a lot of addresses as a kid as his dad moved through the league, but he still. 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. 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. Andhes got a lot of talent. Hes not perfect in transition, as he sometimes gains the zone with the intention of taking the outside lane and blowing by his defender without the top line speed to actually do so. Heloves working his legs, Yaskowitch said, laughing. Get your Columbus Blue Jackets gear today. 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). However, the Blue Jackets find themselves in a situation that might see them ask Cole Sillinger to do it. 2021-22 Season Outlook Sillinger was 18 and 302 days old Sunday, which made him the second-youngest player in franchise history to score three goals in a game, topped only by Nikita Filatov's hat trick Jan. 10, 2009 at 18 and 230 days. by Performance Columbus, The CannonBall pres. That leaves Eric Robinson, Kevin Stenlund, and Gregory Hofmann to battle for one final spot. He can score from distance, but has good hands in tight as well. Sillinger (upper body) will play Thursday versus the Blues, Blue Jackets team reporter Jeff Svoboda reports. Jarmo dropped the ball with Boston. I really like Cole Sillinger. The Pat Cs can still practise but theyre limited to just eight people on the ice at one time due to the latest COVID restrictions. The more I watched, the more I realized that he can actively contribute in all three zones. 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