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. Advertisement 5 Story continues below Get your Columbus Blue Jackets gear today. Sillinger (along with fellow 2021 first round pick Kent Johnson) put on a show in the Team Canada World Juniors training camp scrimmage. Dies geschieht in Ihren Datenschutzeinstellungen. Check out theProspects tabfor our other scouting reports. Grand total of 6-7-13 in 44 games. Yes, he has impressed in camp. That (should) pretty much lock down our top 6 of Laine-Roslovic-Voracek and Nyquist-Domi-BJORKSTRAND. During the 202021 season, Sillinger led the Stampede in points, garnering 24 goals and 46 points in 31 games played. I couldnt play any games so I had to come home. - Tony Ferrari, Dobber Prospects, Sillingers one of the players Im higher on than most in this draft. Can he salvage it elsewhere? 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.'. The more I watched, the more I realized that he can actively contribute in all three zones. (This story was originally published on June 4, 2021.). 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. 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. You wont often see Cole blindly firing pucks from awkward angles along the perimeter or from far away at the point. But its out of my control. He has two older brothers that play hockey. He could also feel the work hed done paying off in his acceleration, his strength below the circles, and how hard he became to knock off of pucks. And then Mike will pop in for something and hell chirp all three of them. Those 2005 Jackets were truly desperate for centers, and desperate times call for desperate measures. I was seeing the talent but was questionable on his decision making. And I want to pump the brakes on it, at least for a second. The thing that everybody talks about is that (Mike) played on so many different teams in the NHL but theres a reason for that. "I'm a dual citizen so that was a decision I had made to go down there in early October," said Cole, 17, the youngest son of former NHLer Mike Sillinger. 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. Cole showed off his ability to find the back of the net, potting four goals in the high-scoring affair. I want to show how hard Ive been working in this time off. 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. * 21+ (19+ CA-ONT) (18+ NH/WY). 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. Subscribe to The Athletic for in-depth coverage of your favorite players, teams, leagues and clubs. Brassard only had 17 games experience before joining the CBJ full-time in 2008-09, two seasons after his draft year. Theres a significant chance that Sillinger joins the ranks of Brule, Picard, and Milano, and I would very much like that to not happen. Sillinger is listed as day-to-day after being injured Saturday versus Boston. Sillinger was drafted by the Coyotes in the first round (11th overall) of the 2020 NHL Entry Draft. "I don't worry about him. 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. 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. His passion for training doesnt just come from Mike, either. Mike was the 11th pick of the 1989 NHL Draft. On Sunday, Cole Sillinger officially became the first 18 year old Blue Jacket to make the opening night roster under General Manager Jarmo Kekalainen. Sillinger was fourth among points for the Tigers in 201920, scoring 22 goals and 53 points in 48 appearances with the team. Sillinger (upper body) is not expected to play Tuesday against Philadelphia, Jeff Svoboda of the Blue Jackets' official site reports. Robinson Hat Trick Helps CBJ Win Beat BUF, Time Running out for Blue Jackets to Get Good Return for Vladislav Gavrikov, Blue Jackets Trade Gustav Nyquist to Minnesota Wild for a 2023 Fifth-round Pick. Hes also capable of discerning when to jump into a scrum and try to steal the puck. Looking for other scouting reports? 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. Thankfully, despite being the best player every time he steps on the ice, Sillinger continues to demonstrate quality off puck movement. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. 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 also played four regular-season games with the Tigers in the WHL. And the payoff can be all the greater if were patient. At Reginas Level 10 Fitness, under strength and conditioning coach Dan Yaskowitch, Cole and Owen were the loud ones. Enter Search Term. He could stand to do this more, it never hurts to make the defence respect one more weapon. Sillinger is a skilled two-way player who is equally adept at creating offense and playing sound defense. Sillinger (undisclosed) left the Blue Jackets' first practice session early Thursday and did not return, Aaron Portzline of The Athletic reports. 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. Call 1-800-GAMBLER. 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." 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. For him, when the games on the line he always plays his best. That leaves the unsuccessful prospects. (And) he has a physical element to his game where he embraces contact. Guenthers very good, really good, but Sillinger is scary. That just leaves four wings and the 3C to find players for. PEP skills coach Nick Quinn, who works with dozens of NHL players and prospects, took away the same first impression that Desjardins had. Gambling problem? by Bartha & Bread Financial, 50/50 Raffle pres. Cole being the youngest, he was just dragged along. Cole Sillinger Center -- shoots L Born May 16 2003 -- Columbus, OH [19 yrs. If no results appear, use Enter to do a full site search. He can get a shot off in a variety of ways and from various hand positions. 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. 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. On the ice, Cole adapted seamlessly to the USHLs Western Conference, which both he and Skinner insist is harder to score in and plays more of a chip-and-chase style than the WHL. The Pat Cs can still practise but theyre limited to just eight people on the ice at one time due to the latest COVID restrictions. 16 TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. Cole Sillinger already has the frame of an NHL center, not that of a typical 18-year-old. The Cole Sillinger hype is real. Cole Sillinger Has Improved in the Eight Games He's Played Since Being Scratched. Finally, we close with a trio of late-round picks that were likely rushed to the NHL. 12 pick in the 2021 NHL Draft. Cole likely had a lot of addresses as a kid as his dad moved through the league, but he still. Come on, Cole, be the goalie. He dominated. Follow Scott on Twitter @scottcwheeler, Cole Sillinger (Medicine Hat Tigers / RJF Productions), Cole Sillinger, number 34, smiles during warmups. According to Aaron Portzline of The Athletic, Sillinger will be out of action indefinitely. 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 best players. By choosing I Accept, you consent to our use of cookies and other tracking technologies. (Jasen Robbennolt / Sioux Falls Stampede), Cole Sillinger had 46 points in 31 games for Sioux Falls. Sillinger (undisclosed) won't play Monday against Dallas, Blue Jackets team reporter Jeff Svoboda reports. Sillinger also didn't play Monday and it doesn't sound like he will be available to play before the holiday break. Cole Sillinger is a 6-1, 195-pound center who plays for the Medicine Hat Tigers in the Western Hockey League. Mike was quick to credit the familys matriarch, Karla, for Coles obsession. Cole Sillinger is not getting that. When it comes to a strength and conditioning coach, you dont have to motivate him.. With that being said, Sillinger makes up for his lack of elite skating with high level deception and manipulation. The regular season is a different beast, a beast that will likely hinder Sillinger in his development. I don't. 5. Aforementioned center Gilbert Brule had the most illustrious career, if that term applies here. The Senators swarmed Sillinger, but he still managed to thread the puck to Jack Roslovic for the single Blue Jackets tally. [1] Sillinger was selected by the Blue Jackets 12th overall in the 2021 NHL Entry Draft. In the Sillinger household, Cole had to fight for everything. 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? At this level, if you can get a guy like that around the team, it makes a difference.. 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. 4. Would Brule have become a star in the NHL if not for those two leg injuries? Use arrows to navigate between autocomplete results. Unauthorized distribution, transmission or republication strictly prohibited. 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. He made the team out of camp in 2005, got injured in his second game, then got injured again in November. Reginas Cole Sillinger isnt spending all of his free time on the couch watching movies, but he does enjoy the Great Outdoors. It took me a few games as I initially misread his off puck movement as laziness or coasting. 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. That kids not going to burn out. Sillinger sat out Thursday's tilt versus Minnesota with the illness, but was back at practice Friday. Four years later, now with double the drafting expertise, the Blue Jackets selected Nikita Filatov 6th overall. 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. 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. Bouncing back. Its a habit., When Cole showed up to training camp with Medicine Hat to begin his 16-year-old season, those habits paid off when he finished in the Tigers top five in fitness testing, something the teams head coach and general manager Willie Desjardins said was very unusual for a first-year player.. Back to the AHL before returning for 23 games in 2006-07. In Scott Wheelers draft ranking in The Athletic, Wheeler quotes a source that says, Id say Sillinger is ahead of Guenther. 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. 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. 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. 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. Sillinger plays with a high pace, something that projects well considering how fast the game is played at the NHL level. We dont. For Sillinger's sake and the Blue Jackets' sake, hopefully, this wasthe last time he's scratched. BlueJackets.com is the official Web site of the Columbus Blue Jackets. By seasons end, he was one of the leagues most proficient players in goals per game, points per game and shots per game. Similar to Picard before him, he would bounce between Syracuse, Columbus, and Moscow for the next three seasons before being traded to Ottawa. 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. 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. 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. Can he salvage it elsewhere? But Cole Sillinger, the youngest of three sons, only remembers his dad playing for one: the New York Islanders. Trade Deadline Preview - Defensemen: Where does Vladislav Gavrikov go now? Period. 12 overall pick in the NHL Draft, the Blue Jackets have selected center Cole Sillinger out of Sioux Falls of the USHL. Hes very powerful and, in my opinion, he is very quick. 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. 2021-22 Season Outlook The last morsel of food at the dinner table. He played on the penalty kill but wasnt really a defensive stalwart by any means. Also, removing Sillinger and goaltender Pascal Leclaire leaves 10 skaters in our sample, which seems like a reasonable number. Look for Cole to possibly play a large role next winter for the Canadian team. He was more committed this season which is nice to see. He showed people hes the real deal. Theres a stat with (NFL running back) Marshawn Lynch where its most yards after contact and I dont know if analytics can keep that stat in hockey but his ability to make contact with someone and maintain possession to create time and space for himself to allow himself to use his hands is almost off the charts.. His work left him with a body fat percentage of six, per Stampede coach Brett Skinner, who actually sat next to Mike in the Islanders dressing room for 11 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. Thats just the way he was brought up. 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. This marks the first time Sillinger's been on the ice since suffering an injury on the first day of training camp. 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 . I feel like a lot of teams overlook that stuff. 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. Hes a good multi-tasker who can move pucks to space at high speed. Hes going to be great.. 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. 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. It has been challenging in many ways. Sillinger supplied an assist in Thursday's 4-1 loss to the Lightning. The Columbus Blue Jackets and columbusbluejackets.com are trademarks of The Columbus Blue Jackets Hockey Club. by Comments may take up to an hour for moderation before appearing on the site. There was an error, please provide a valid email address. He is likely one of our top four centers right now. These are the standard examples of the standard timeline for a prospect of Sillingers level. The ball. He uses his stick intelligently when defending against transition, often breaking down plays that come within his vicinity. by Nationwide, Learn to Play pres. Lets start with a pair of left wings who got a cup of tea each in the NHL: Nikita Filatov and Alex Picard. As mentioned before, he does utilize crossovers when attacking laterally through the NZ to keep defenders moving their feet. He can do it all.. Sillinger has battled an upper-body injury during training camp, but he made it through full-contact practice Thursday without issue. Not just once, but two games in a row. Is giving Sillinger another year to bulk up in his best long-term interest? Sillinger was selected 11th overall by the Medicine Hat Tigers of the Western Hockey League in the 2018 WHL Bantam Draft. Sillinger is day-to-day after suffering an upper-body injury in practice Thursday, according to Brian Hedger of the Columbus Dispatch. (Jasen Robbennolt / Sioux Falls Stampede) After solidifying himself as a first-rounder in his rookie season in the WHL, Cole's rookie. 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. 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. We can divide those skaters into successful and unsuccessful players. We use cookies and other tracking technologies to improve your browsing experience on our site, show personalized content and targeted ads, analyze site traffic, and understand where our audiences come from. In 14:16, Sillinger registered three shots on goal, did not commit a turnover, and won 4/8 of the face-offs he took. The 2021 Jackets are not desperate for centers. Sillinger is more than a pure goal scorer, hes also proven to be a dangerous passer in all areas of the ice. It was always Come on, Cole, lets go play. 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. The Official Site of the Columbus Blue Jackets. Its a really cool dynamic.. Durch Klicken auf Alle akzeptieren erklren Sie sich damit einverstanden, dass Yahoo und unsere Partner Ihre personenbezogenen Daten verarbeiten und Technologien wie Cookies nutzen, um personalisierte Anzeigen und Inhalte zu zeigen, zur Messung von Anzeigen und Inhalten, um mehr ber die Zielgruppe zu erfahren sowie fr die Entwicklung von Produkten. 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. Hes a top-10 pick in my eyes, Quinn said. Cole Sillinger, standout rookie last year for the Columbus Blue Jackets, has struggled in year two. Sillinger (illness) was at practice Friday, Jeff Svoboda of the Blue Jackets' official site reports. Cole was born in May 2003, while his dad finished a season with the Columbus Blue Jackets. #CBJ Sillinger looking good tonight so far after being a healthy scratch the past two games. Even if so, Id still like for Boone Jenner to pair with him for defensive draws and as a general security blanket. He was always that deadline acquisition to shore up the third line, Skinner said. * 21+ (19+ CA-ONT) (18+ NH/WY). 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. Max Domi is injured, which leaves first-year head coach Brad Larsen with Jack Roslovic, Boone Jenner, Alexandre Texier, and Sean Kuraly as his options. Eventually, keeping up turned into equalling, and then surpassing. | View as text Contract Status Cap Hit of $925,000 to 2023-24 (RFA) Contract info provided by Related Information When he returned home, Cole did what hed done a summer earlier and got back in the gym. 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. To learn more or opt-out, read our Cookie Policy. The timing of the pandemic isnt ideal for Sillinger, whos a top prospect for the 2021 NHL draft. Cole Sillinger is not getting that. Lets hope 2021 is a better year for all of us.. Never miss a beat in Canadian Curling with the new On The Rocks newsletter, Stay Posted on Canadian Curling with the On The Rocks newsletter, Top NHL prospect Cole Sillinger has gone old school during the pandemic, Charlebois: Spring cleaning at Tim Hortons, Sask. And the times arent even all that desperate. The 19-year-old forward scored 16 goals and 31 points through 79 games in his rookie campaign. - Smaht Scouting. Alexander Texier is a lock, as well, though whether or not he can play down the middle remains to be seen. He was the kid that used to get nervous for fitness testing. One (1) assist. And thats something you cant see from the outside.. Spin: Sillinger sat out Thursday's tilt versus Minnesota with the illness, but was back at practice Friday. 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. Sillinger was on the top line with Jakub Voracek and Gustav Nyquist for this contest, but they were heavily outplayed. But its Cole, he wants to be quicker, he wants to jump higher, he wants to run faster, Yaskowtich said. This is the Columbus Blue Jackets were talking about. The Columbus Blue Jackets currently hold three picks in that round: #5, #24, and #31. Since the start of April, Sillinger has three goals and three helpers in eight games. Jarmo dropped the ball with Boston. I think he may be the best in-stride shooter in this draft." Im keeping all doors open but obviously Medicine Hat is my first place to play. 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. 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. AZ, CO, CT, IL, IN, IA, KS, LA, (select parishes), MD, MI, NH, NJ, NY, OH, OR, PA, TN, VA, WV, WY, CA-ONT only.Eligibility restrictions apply. 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. And it doesnt help that the Jackets have only had one other pick in between nine and 15 in franchise history. In the weeks leading up to the NHL draft in July, Cole Sillinger's family had a little fun making predictions . Id tell you that I would be a professional hockey player someday, Cole said. I hope either Saskatchewan opens up some doors for people to train or I can go somewhere and start playing. I really hope everything with the Western league pans out and we all get to play.. Suddenly, Cole leveled the playing field on both fronts. In elementary school, when teachers would ask him what he wanted to be when he grew up, his answer was always simple. Middle six forward, likely winger with 20 goal potential and 30 goal upside. This was a little bump in the road.". What I learned about him is really that hes a great leader. I was able to get into a routine and got to be a part of an actual team again.. We have Jack Roslovic and Max Domi to center the top two lines. He looks to be the next son of a Blue Jackets alumni to be selected in the first round. 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. Sillinger, who has missed the past three games, was back on the ice for practice Tuesday. He demonstrates deception by combining numerous body fakes, look offs and skill moves to create his ideal shooting lanes. Being one of the more unique players in the draft, Cole Sillinger tends to remind of Mark Scheifele. 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.. 2004-2023 CBS Interactive. 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. He has shown the capacity to make these higher IQ reads so the potential for further development is there. [5] His father played professional hockey for the Columbus Blue Jackets at the time of his birth. 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. Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Hes always trying to be an open outlet option for teammates under pressure. He could stand to gamble less on his reads in transition and make smarter, efficient plays more often. 3. Of these, Voracek, Wennberg and Werenski waited a full season before being full-time NHLers. When the Sillingers settled in Regina in Mikes retirement, hockey was all that Cole ever thought about. 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. When a player is very clearly the best player on the ice with every shift they take, you may find that their effort level decreases when the puck isnt on their stick. Hes a freak. Werenski and Voracek not only became bona fide stars, but will also be joining Sillinger for the 2021-22 campaign. 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