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. The 19-year-old forward has two goals and six points in 30 games this season. 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. 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. Quinn was wowed first by Coles wicked release, and second by how upbeat and focussed he was. To learn more or opt-out, read our Cookie Policy. by Performance Columbus, The CannonBall pres. Sillinger is listed as day-to-day after being injured Saturday versus Boston. We do that lots its the most fun thing to do right now, offered the Medicine Hat Tigers star, whose training options are pretty limited due to COVID restrictions. The last was Jake Sanderson, who was selected fifth overall by the Ottawa Senators in 2020. Fast forward to 2021. He is likely one of our top four centers right now. 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. The regular season is a different beast, a beast that will likely hinder Sillinger in his development. Thus far, his stats are as follows: goals: 2, down from 16. assists: 4 down from 15. points: 6, down from 31. by Kemba Financial Credit Union, Toy Collection benefitting the Salvation Army. These players tend to have a hard time when transitioning to higher level hockey as understanding how, when, and where to move away from the puck is a necessity in order to be an effective player in all 3 zones of the ice. Here is everything you need to know about Cole Sillinger . 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. The most frustrating part is not really knowing when our season is going to start or when Im going back to Medicine Hat or if were going to have a season, Sillinger added. And I think thats so important for players. Prior to being selected by Columbus, Sillinger scored 53 points (22 goals, 31 assists) in 48 games with Medicine Hat of the Western Hockey League in 2019-20. Cole Sillinger Has Improved in the Eight Games He's Played Since Being Scratched. 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. Four years later, now with double the drafting expertise, the Blue Jackets selected Nikita Filatov 6th overall. In the Sillinger household, Cole had to fight for everything. 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, 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. 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. Sillinger was selected 11th overall by the Medicine Hat Tigers of the Western Hockey League in the 2018 WHL Bantam Draft. 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. He has some selfish tendencies but with a shot like that, I would too. Get your Columbus Blue Jackets gear today. Cole isn't the only high-level player in the family, though, as his brothers Owen and Lukas played for Bemidji State this past season. 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. BlueJackets.com is the official Web site of the Columbus Blue Jackets. Sillinger is more than a pure goal scorer, hes also proven to be a dangerous passer in all areas of the ice. Sillinger scored 16 goals with 15 assists as a rookie in 2021-22. In Scott Wheelers draft ranking in The Athletic, Wheeler quotes a source that says, Id say Sillinger is ahead of Guenther. One (1) assist. Like in the offensive zone, he can position himself accordingly so that hes an open outlet for when possession is regained. Independent scouting for NHL, QMJHL, OHL, WHL, USHL and NCAA teams. Cole, who has worked with Yaskowitch since he was 13, has always made things look easy. His passion for training doesnt just come from Mike, either. Hes going to be great.. While this is concerning, its possible this method of attack could be a legitimate weapon if he can improve his top speed. This kid has a bright future, and it will be fun to see what he can do with additional ice time. Subscribe to The Athletic for in-depth coverage of your favorite players, teams, leagues and clubs. The old-school pickup games are a welcome distraction amid these uncertain times. These days, Mike and his two eldest sons know the youngest in the hockey family is primed to become its best. So, what do we do in the meantime? But this team has a lot of centers. He can get a shot off in a variety of ways and from various hand positions. 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. "Long story short, my transfer from. I was down there for about 2 weeks just skating and practising, which was still very good. Sillinger grew up in Regina, Saskatchewan and represents Hockey Canada. And the payoff can be all the greater if were patient. That leaves the unsuccessful prospects. According to Aaron Portzline of The Athletic, Sillinger will be out of action indefinitely. 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. Both very solid options, and neither risk the long term development of an important prospect. Sometimes its like lets just take a step back for a second and rest. But hes your ideal athlete essentially. And Coles drive off of the ice is just as important to on the ice. Long story short, my transfer from Hockey Canada to USA Hockey wasnt accepted. Cole Sillinger is a 6-1, 195-pound center who plays for the Medicine Hat Tigers in the Western Hockey League. All Rights Reserved. What I learned about him is really that hes a great leader. His puck skills and his shot are definitely elite, Skinner said, chuckling to himself as if thats an understatement. 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 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 . For Sillinger's sake and the Blue Jackets' sake, hopefully, this wasthe last time he's scratched. Please also read our Privacy Notice and Terms of Use, which became effective December 20, 2019. 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. Rychel made his debut during the injury-plagued 2014-15 season, again a year and a half after being drafted 19th overall in 2013. Sillinger has been dealing with a minor upper-body issue in camp but he'll be good to go Monday. Sillinger was drafted by the Coyotes in the first round (11th overall) of the 2020 NHL Entry Draft. He was the kid that used to get nervous for fitness testing. You wont often see Cole blindly firing pucks from awkward angles along the perimeter or from far away at the point. He'll still need to be cleared for contact before a clearer timeline on his return to game action can be determined. He was more committed this season which is nice to see. And I think that comes from the demeanor, and the drive and the dedication that he has to this day.. Son of former Blue Jacket Mike Sillinger, Cole scored at an impressive rate in the USHL and was named Rookie of the Year after having playing in the WHL in the prior season. Heloves working his legs, Yaskowitch said, laughing. Bouncing back. Sillinger (upper body) was placed on injured reserve Thursday. When logistics prevented him from playing in the fall, he joined the USHLs Sioux Fall Stampede. His 1.1 points per game (53 points in 48 games) also led all of the leagues under-17 players, solidifying him as one of the top prospects for the 2021 NHL Draft. Suddenly, Cole leveled the playing field on both fronts. Since being a healthy scratch for the Blue Jackets' Jan. 14 win against Detroit and Jan. 16 loss . During the 202021 season, Sillinger led the Stampede in points, garnering 24 goals and 46 points in 31 games played. 365 Bloor Street East, Toronto, Ontario, M4W 3L4. Sillinger was on the top line with Jakub Voracek and Gustav Nyquist for this contest, but they were heavily outplayed. The WHL has pushed back its season on three different occasions so far. Sillinger (undisclosed) left the Blue Jackets' first practice session early Thursday and did not return, Aaron Portzline of The Athletic reports. Can he salvage it elsewhere? 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. Call 1-800-GAMBLER. Hes going to bring both to an organization. The ball. The 19-year-old forward scored 16 goals and 31 points through 79 games in his rookie campaign. Period. (Imagine Sillinger and Foudy playing together on Clevelands top line. By seasons end, he was one of the leagues most proficient players in goals per game, points per game and shots per game. On Sunday, Cole Sillinger officially became the first 18 year old Blue Jacket to make the opening night roster under General Manager Jarmo Kekalainen. At Reginas Level 10 Fitness, under strength and conditioning coach Dan Yaskowitch, Cole and Owen were the loud ones. Hes very powerful and, in my opinion, he is very quick. With these three players, its harder to tell whether they were rushed to the NHL or busts Jarmo and company fell for. Sillinger is listed as day-to-day after being injured Saturday versus Boston. Sillinger (along with fellow 2021 first round pick Kent Johnson) put on a show in the Team Canada World Juniors training camp scrimmage. 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. 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. Would Brule have become a star in the NHL if not for those two leg injuries? 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.. Probably. 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. He plays a safer game in the defensive zone. He has shown the capacity to make these higher IQ reads so the potential for further development is there. Its fun being in the gym with those guys because they work so hard, but they have a lot of fun, Yaskowitch said. Look for Cole to possibly play a large role next winter for the Canadian team. (Jasen Robbennolt / Sioux Falls Stampede), Cole Sillinger, second from right, with his dad and two brothers at the golf course. Theres a significant chance that Sillinger joins the ranks of Brule, Picard, and Milano, and I would very much like that to not happen. This is very likely to go very, very wrong. He missed Saturday's win in Detroit and Monday's loss to the Rangers in Columbus. That (should) pretty much lock down our top 6 of Laine-Roslovic-Voracek and Nyquist-Domi-BJORKSTRAND. 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. As an independent site, we're committed to delivering Blue Jackets fans the news and analysis they deserve, all while remaining free. 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. Per moneypuck.com, Sillinger registered 0.373 expected goals at five-on-five, which ranked fourth on the team, and his 80.4% on-ice expected goals-for percentage was the best on the Blue Jackets. While he didn't register a point, he was noticeable and effective. Trade Deadline Preview - Defensemen: Where does Vladislav Gavrikov go now? That kids not going to burn out. Comments may take up to an hour for moderation before appearing on the site. Im fortunate to have a pretty good training system here in Regina. Owen and Lukas followed a different path than Cole, playing their midget AAA hockey for the Regina Pat Canadians before pursuing NCAA commitments to Bemidji State University through the Jr. A BCHLs Penticton Vees. 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. But unlike his father, Sillinger has a scoring touch that should make him an important top-six player for whichever NHL team selects him. 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. BlueJackets.com is the official Web site of the Columbus Blue Jackets. Do draft eligibles wait around, hoping that their respective leagues figure out a plan for them to get back on the ice? 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. You can only imagine the battles we have out there, Cole said. Goals aplenty:If there's one hallmark of Sillinger's game, it's that he can score. 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. In elementary school, when teachers would ask him what he wanted to be when he grew up, his answer was always simple. After briefly leaving the Tigers to score five goals in six games with Team Canada White at the under-17 worlds in the fall of his rookie season, Cole was slotted with veterans Brett Kemp and Ryan Chyzowski atop the lineup. 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. He could stand to gamble less on his reads in transition and make smarter, efficient plays more often. Sillinger is a skilled two-way player who is equally adept at creating offense and playing sound defense. Sillinger (upper body) practiced with Columbus' second group Saturday, per Brian Hedger of The Columbus Dispatch. The modern day NHL is about creating space all over the ice through active off puck movement and while elite skating is a very valuable tool in doing so, its not a necessity. This is the type of player, however, that you immediately take if hes available with any subsequent pick. 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. Thankfully, despite being the best player every time he steps on the ice, Sillinger continues to demonstrate quality off puck movement. 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 doesn't appear that the injury is too serious, but the Jackets will likely exercise caution with their 2021 first-round pick before the regular season. No, probably not, but if we want Cole Sillinger to develop into a top-line center in the NHL, he needs time to marinate. Finally, we close with a trio of late-round picks that were likely rushed to the NHL. Sillinger got off to a really slow start, registering just two assists in his first 13 games. Cole was born in May 2003, while his dad finished a season with the Columbus Blue Jackets. For the first time in his NHL career, Cole Sillinger was a healthy scratch. 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. Upon rewatching the first few games where I had come away unimpressed, I realized even in these games how his off puck movement and desire to attack open space were creating chances over the ice. He showed people hes the real deal. Klicken Sie auf Einstellungen verwalten um weitere Informationen zu erhalten und Ihre Einstellungen zu verwalten. He was taken with the No. 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 only reason why the 2005 Blue Jackets used Brule was because their best center was Jan Hrdina. Well lucky for us, a conveniently-no-longer-injured Max Domi arrived to training camp earlier than expected! And then Mike will pop in for something and hell chirp all three of them. Hockey isn't all about scoring points. Cole Sillinger may have convinced Brad Larsen and Jarmo Kekalainen that hes NHL ready, but that was by playing in Traverse City and in the preseason. He understands the value of drawing in defenders before passing the puck to a teammate in order to create more space around the ice. And all four went on to at least have fruitful NHL careers. 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. 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. We apologize, but this video has failed to load. Guenthers very good, really good, but Sillinger is scary. 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. Ive yet to see many shifts where he displays all these attributes in succession but the individual skills are there and, with the right development, could come together to be a good supporting defensive winger at the NHL level. 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. I honestly havent been blown away by Hofmann, and hes about to turn 29, so Im fine with him sitting as the 14th forward. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. Commissioner.com is a registered trademark of CBS Interactive Inc. site: media | arena: nhl | pageType: profiles | 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. by Nationwide, Learn to Play pres. The Columbus Blue Jackets cannot let Cole Sillinger follow that path. Similar to Picard before him, he would bounce between Syracuse, Columbus, and Moscow for the next three seasons before being traded to Ottawa. When it comes to a strength and conditioning coach, you dont have to motivate him.. Its his compete. Sillinger scored a goal in Thursday's 6-4 win against Montreal. Hockey Sense's Chris Peters says, "Sillinger has one of the best releases in this draft, quick, accurate and deceptive. As mentioned before, he does utilize crossovers when attacking laterally through the NZ to keep defenders moving their feet. We need a true 1C. Multiple profiles cite Coles high ceiling, great hands, and dangerous shot. They get after each other. 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. A bounce-back performance. Cole Sillinger Db. Both of these are likely more of a miss by the scouting staff than a rushed development by the coaching staff. 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. Over three years, he tallied 32 points while bouncing between the fourth line, the press box, the IR, and the minors, before being traded to his hometown Edmonton Oilers to continue an injury-riddled career. Sillingers a stud., Sillinger is possibly the best pure shooter in the draft. Odds & lines subject to change. 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. His passing is not limited to just forehand moves as Sillinger has shown he can still move the puck through the lanes on his backhand. He loves being in the gym, Yaskowitch said. "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. 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. He dominated. That gives us two options for the bottom six, depending on whether or not Texier can be trusted at 3C. (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. So that was the biggest thing was just that I wanted to play hockey. Sillinger also didn't play Monday and it doesn't sound like he will be available to play before the holiday break. by 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. Gambling problem? Twenty-two years later, Cole went 12th to the Blue Jackets. Not just once, but two games in a row. 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. 16 TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. Cole Sillinger already has the frame of an NHL center, not that of a typical 18-year-old. And I want to pump the brakes on it, at least for a second. Hes a top-10 pick in my eyes, Quinn said. By choosing I Accept, you consent to our use of cookies and other tracking technologies. He has recorded two goals, six points, 41 shots on net and 39 hits in 30 games this season. All Rights Reserved. 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. Today we bring you our Cole Sillinger Scouting Report. Sillinger (upper body) practiced in a non-contact jersey Wednesday, Aaron Portzline of The Athletic reports. Look for a big improvement this season, especially if he able to spend any time at forward with either Johnny Gaudreau and/or Patrik Laine. He 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. It took me a few games as I initially misread his off puck movement as laziness or coasting. He shows no difficulty making plays in motion but can also enter a glide and make plays w/ the game slowed down. I really hope everything with the Western league pans out and we all get to play.. Sillinger is day-to-day after suffering an upper-body injury in practice Thursday, according to Brian Hedger of the Columbus Dispatch. Mike Sillinger played for a lot of teams. 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. Sillinger needs a year or so to develop, someone has to play center during that year. 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. 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. 5. The former 11th overall pick in the 2018 WHL Bantam Draft and son of former NHLer Mike Sillinger certainly expected to play the most important season of his junior career with the Medicine Hat Tigers, especially after his incredible rookie season where he accrued 53 points in just 48 games played (1.10 ppg). Odds & lines subject to change. 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. He exhibits great placement of the puck and can hit small gaps from nearly anywhere on the ice. 3. With that being said, Sillinger makes up for his lack of elite skating with high level deception and manipulation. If no results appear, use Enter to do a full site search. Being one of the more unique players in the draft, Cole Sillinger tends to remind of Mark Scheifele. 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