Sillinger (upper body) was placed on injured reserve Thursday. Cole Sillinger, standout rookie last year for the Columbus Blue Jackets, has struggled in year two. With the No. I really like Cole Sillinger. Family ties:OK, I think pretty much everyone knows about his dad, as Mike played 155 games with the Blue Jackets over two seasons from 2001-03. A record 12 different NHL teams, to be exact. For him, when the games on the line he always plays his best. And thats so important. Would Brule have become a star in the NHL if not for those two leg injuries? There was an error, please provide a valid email address. The Columbus Blue Jackets cannot let Cole Sillinger follow that path. Blue Jackets center Cole Sillinger says it is his hope that he continues to get to be a part of the team's penalty-killing units. In an effort to stay active during the COVID-19 pandemic, Sillinger and his friends have been making good use of an outdoor ice surface at the Sandra Schmirler Leisure Centre. 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. 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 feel like a lot of teams overlook that stuff. But it wasnt until his dads fifth and final stop, a three-season stint with the Islanders in the twilight of his career, that Coles memories start to come into focus. Being one of the more unique players in the draft, Cole Sillinger tends to remind of Mark Scheifele. 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. While this is concerning, its possible this method of attack could be a legitimate weapon if he can improve his top speed. He could stand to gamble less on his reads in transition and make smarter, efficient plays more often. 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. Even if so, Id still like for Boone Jenner to pair with him for defensive draws and as a general security blanket. D.O.B May 16, 2003Nationality CanadaDraft Eligibility 2021Height60Weight187 lbsPosition CenterHandedness Left. The Columbus Blue Jackets and columbusbluejackets.com are trademarks of The Columbus Blue Jackets Hockey Club. And then Mike will pop in for something and hell chirp all three of them. 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. While skating is becoming more and more valuable with each draft that passes, its not a necessity if the player exhibits traits and skills that help them find space regardless. The 19-year-old forward has two goals and six points in 30 games this season. 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. He looks to be the next son of a Blue Jackets alumni to be selected in the first round. 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. Advertisement 5 Story continues below Enter Search Term. And all four went on to at least have fruitful NHL careers. Sillinger (illness) was at practice Friday, Jeff Svoboda of the Blue Jackets' official site reports. You can often catch him scanning around the defensive zone, keeping track of where the opposition is. 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. He also played four regular-season games with the Tigers in the WHL. He played on the penalty kill but wasnt really a defensive stalwart by any means. 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. (This story was originally published on June 4, 2021.). Sillinger (upper body) practiced in a non-contact jersey Wednesday, Aaron Portzline of The Athletic reports. 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. Is giving Sillinger another year to bulk up in his best long-term interest? At this level, if you can get a guy like that around the team, it makes a difference.. Simply put, the Blue Jackets' depth at center is non-existent. He has two older brothers that play hockey. The ball. Cole Sillinger made the decision to play elsewhere, and now hes begun playing his draft year in a league he never expected to, for a team he never expected to play on: the Sioux Falls Stampede of the United States Hockey League. Four years prior, Sonny Milano, who has never been discussed or debated on this website before, took a similar path. 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. 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. That leaves Eric Robinson, Kevin Stenlund, and Gregory Hofmann to battle for one final spot. 3. All Rights Reserved. He has shown the capacity to make these higher IQ reads so the potential for further development is there. He has slumped this season, with only two goals and eight points in 52 games, after a 16 . Hes certainly too good for the USHL and would benefit from playing against better opposition for the sake of his development. Heloves working his legs, Yaskowitch said, laughing. To learn more or opt-out, read our Cookie Policy. As an independent site, we're committed to delivering Blue Jackets fans the news and analysis they deserve, all while remaining free. While his effort in the defensive zone isnt as consistent as his effort in the offensive zone, theres no denying that he understands how to be a competent defender and what his role is. He can do it all.. * 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. Im fortunate to have a pretty good training system here in Regina. He is likely one of our top four centers right now. (Jasen Robbennolt / Sioux Falls Stampede), Cole Sillinger, second from right, with his dad and two brothers at the golf course. The 2005 6th overall pick has a 43-52-95 stat line in 299 career NHL games, half of which with Columbus, over eight seasons. He impressed in his emergency debut during the 2019-20 season, a year and a half after he was taken 18th overall in the 2018 Draft. 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 | The only reason why the 2005 Blue Jackets used Brule was because their best center was Jan Hrdina. In Ottawa he only played 9 games before returning to Russia on a more permanent basis. Scouting Report:The one thing scouts seem to agree on is Sillinger can shoot the puck. Look for Cole to possibly play a large role next winter for the Canadian team. [5] His father played professional hockey for the Columbus Blue Jackets at the time of his birth. Competitions over missed box jumps replaced fights over a ball or a puck. He shows no difficulty making plays in motion but can also enter a glide and make plays w/ the game slowed down. Looking for other scouting reports? "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. Like most junior hockey superstars Cole Sillinger is a player who wants to score goals and see that lamp light up. His puck skills and his shot are definitely elite, Skinner said, chuckling to himself as if thats an understatement. And the times arent even all that desperate. But unlike his father, Sillinger has a scoring touch that should make him an important top-six player for whichever NHL team selects him. 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. That leaves the unsuccessful prospects. If you are a Home delivery print subscriber, unlimited online access is. 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. (Jasen Robbennolt / Sioux Falls Stampede), Cole Sillinger had 46 points in 31 games for Sioux Falls. Call 1-800-GAMBLER. 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. 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. 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. It seems like I cant catch a break but at the same time everyone is in the same boat. Sillinger scored a goal in Thursday's 6-4 win against Montreal. He has some selfish tendencies but with a shot like that, I would too. We dont. 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. He's a 19-year-old player who is one of the pillars of the franchise's rebuild. Once you get a bit after Sillingers 12 spot, the draft becomes much less of a sure thing. He's got a tremendous future with this organization. Being one of the more unique players in the draft, Cole Sillinger tends to remind of Mark Scheifele. 12 overall pick in the NHL Draft, the Blue Jackets have selected center Cole Sillinger out of Sioux Falls of the USHL. Jeff Svoboda, Sign Up for Flagbearer, pres. Hes a good multi-tasker who can move pucks to space at high speed. The combination of that role, one which encouraged him to make plays; and those linemates, who taught him to relax, led to immediate success. We can divide those skaters into successful and unsuccessful players. These are the standard examples of the standard timeline for a prospect of Sillingers level. Cole Sillinger (born May 16, 2003) is a Canadian professional ice hockey center for the Columbus Blue Jackets of the National Hockey League (NHL). Im a real competitive, real driven person, Cole said of the decision.If you want to play in the NHL, its an everyday job. Sillinger has yet to record a point through the first seven games of the season. by Bartha & Bread Financial, 50/50 Raffle pres. 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. To learn more or opt-out, read our Cookie Policy. He uses his stick intelligently when defending against transition, often breaking down plays that come within his vicinity. We encountered an issue signing you up. The 19-year-old has plenty of talent and this is likely going to be a small blip in his NHL career. 2004-2023 CBS Interactive. 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. Should Jack Roslovic be a top-line center in the NHL? Sillinger was unable to play Thursday versus Minnesota, but he could be ready to go versus the Oilers on Saturday. He was traded to Anaheim at the 2020 deadline, leaving his career stats as a Blue Jacket at 20-22-42 in 116 games. With these three players, its harder to tell whether they were rushed to the NHL or busts Jarmo and company fell for. Come on, Cole, be the goalie. He really is a great character. Owen Sillinger is a member of Columbus affiliate Cleveland Monsters in the American Hockey League and Lukas skates with Arizona State University. 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. A bit too early to tell, probably needs a bit more time to develop. The next issue of Regina Leader Post Headline News will soon be in your inbox. So how about Jenner-Texier-Chinakhov and Robinson-Kuraly-Bemstrom to round out the forward group? 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. His oldest brother, Owen, is the only one who remembers the rest vividly. Sillinger made the most of his opportunity in the USHL, scoring 46 points (24 goals, 22 assists) in 31 games and being named the league's rookie of the year. The hype for the local kid is starting to build. Hes a freak. Thankfully, despite being the best player every time he steps on the ice, Sillinger continues to demonstrate quality off puck movement. Both of these are likely more of a miss by the scouting staff than a rushed development by the coaching staff. See our ethics statement. We are less than a month away from the 2021 NHL Entry Draft (July 23-24), so its time to start researching the prospects likely to be selected in the first round. I honestly havent been blown away by Hofmann, and hes about to turn 29, so Im fine with him sitting as the 14th forward. Cole likely had a lot of addresses as a kid as his dad moved through the league, but he still. Subscribe to The Athletic for in-depth coverage of your favorite players, teams, leagues and clubs. The Official Site of the Columbus Blue Jackets. He was always that deadline acquisition to shore up the third line, Skinner said. Comments may take up to an hour for moderation before appearing on the site. 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). Klicken Sie auf Einstellungen verwalten um weitere Informationen zu erhalten und Ihre Einstellungen zu verwalten. But its out of my control. As could Skinner. Cole always finds a way to score a good number, Owen does everything well, and Lukas has real good hands as a putter, Mike said, laughing, which iskind of how they are in hockey., (Top photo of Cole Sillinger, bottom right, and family: courtesy of Mike Sillinger). As mentioned before, he does utilize crossovers when attacking laterally through the NZ to keep defenders moving their feet. [5] His father played professional hockey for the Columbus Blue Jackets at the time of his birth. That just leaves four wings and the 3C to find players for. He plays a safer game in the defensive zone. 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. For now though, Sillinger only has fantasy value in deeper dynasty formats. His biggest asset is that hes got some of the best hands in the draft and hes strong over pucks. BlueJackets.com is the official Web site of the Columbus Blue Jackets. Players have to be able to impact the game in other ways and Sillinger did that on Tuesday. 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. Back to the AHL before returning for 23 games in 2006-07. 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. Desperate times dont have to require desperate measures. Eventually, keeping up turned into equalling, and then surpassing. "I don't worry about him. 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.'. Sie knnen Ihre Einstellungen jederzeit ndern. The four successful players are Derick Brassard (6th overall 2006, 503 points in 905 games), Jakub Voracek (7th overall 2007, 738 in 968), Alexander Wennberg (14th overall 2013, 230 in 471) and Zach Werenski (8th overall in 2015, 189 in 335). 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. But Cole Sillinger, the youngest of three sons, only remembers his dad playing for one: the New York Islanders. Cole Sillinger Db. Read more about cookies here. And I think thats so important for players. Can he salvage it elsewhere? He has an NHL shot, too, along with a relentless work ethic and a gift of. He needs to display better ankle flexion, moving his knees farther over his toes in order to maintain better skating form. Four years later, now with double the drafting expertise, the Blue Jackets selected Nikita Filatov 6th overall. (Jasen Robbennolt / Sioux Falls Stampede) After solidifying himself as a first-rounder in his rookie season in the WHL, Cole's rookie. Prior to that, Sillinger had been skating regularly with local pro and junior players at Next Level Hockey Consulting in Regina. He can get a shot off in a variety of ways and from various hand positions. He can take over a game by himself. I was seeing the talent but was questionable on his decision making. The things I do every day are towards that end goal.. When it comes to a strength and conditioning coach, you dont have to motivate him.. He wants to be a pro and is definitely going to be, Skinner said. section: | slug: | sport: hockey | route: player_profile_home | "I think this is gonna serve him well," head coach Brad Larsen said regarding scratching Sillinger at Monday's morning skate. Lets hope 2021 is a better year for all of us.. 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. Hockey Sense's Chris Peters says, "Sillinger has one of the best releases in this draft, quick, accurate and deceptive. At Reginas Level 10 Fitness, under strength and conditioning coach Dan Yaskowitch, Cole and Owen were the loud ones. 2021-22 Season Outlook 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. 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