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. By choosing I Accept, you consent to our use of cookies and other tracking technologies. (Courtesy of Mike Sillinger). Enter Search Term. If no results appear, use Enter to do a full site search. section: | slug: | sport: hockey | route: player_profile_home | 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. 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. Taken 16th overall in 2014s draft, Milano made his debut late in March 2016, netting one assist in three games to close the season, before spending the next four seasons travelling I-71. Sillinger is listed as day-to-day after being injured Saturday versus Boston. 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. All Rights Reserved. He plays a safer game in the defensive zone. Some players never develop good off puck habits to support their teammates when they arent the ones driving the bus. The more I watched, the more I realized that he can actively contribute in all three zones. All Rights Reserved. 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. He shows no difficulty making plays in motion but can also enter a glide and make plays w/ the game slowed down. Coles a beauty. The Senators swarmed Sillinger, but he still managed to thread the puck to Jack Roslovic for the single Blue Jackets tally. We apologize, but this video has failed to load. At the same time, it has been a benefit with a longer training period and more time to work on things that I need to work on that will allow me to have success at the next level.. The Columbus Blue Jackets cannot let Cole Sillinger follow that path. There he served as a top-six forward and power-play specialist (26 power-play points) but also killed penalties and delivered 53 points and 181 shots (3.77 per . 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. In Ottawa he only played 9 games before returning to Russia on a more permanent basis. 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 | Bio info:He's a hometown kid - in some ways. 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. Hockey Sense's Chris Peters says, "Sillinger has one of the best releases in this draft, quick, accurate and deceptive. It took me a few games as I initially misread his off puck movement as laziness or coasting. 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. He loves being in the gym, Yaskowitch said. 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. * 21+ (19+ CA-ONT) (18+ NH/WY). 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. Mark Scheifele, Center, Winnipeg Jets. Aforementioned center Gilbert Brule had the most illustrious career, if that term applies here. Lets hope 2021 is a better year for all of us.. Sillinger (upper body) will make his preseason debut Monday against Carolina, Aaron Portzline of The Athletic reports. 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. This is the Columbus Blue Jackets were talking about. I think he may be the best in-stride shooter in this draft." Here is everything you need to know about Cole Sillinger . Daten ber Ihr Gert und Ihre Internetverbindung, wie Ihre IP-Adresse, Browsing- und Suchaktivitten bei der Nutzung von Yahoo Websites und -Apps. I was seeing the talent but was questionable on his decision making. 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. Sillinger (undisclosed) left the Blue Jackets' first practice session early Thursday and did not return, Aaron Portzline of The Athletic reports. The 2021 Jackets are not desperate for centers. I was able to get into a routine and got to be a part of an actual team again.. He could stand to gamble less on his reads in transition and make smarter, efficient plays more often. 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. Dies geschieht in Ihren Datenschutzeinstellungen. 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. Guenthers very good, really good, but Sillinger is scary. Should Jack Roslovic be a top-line center in the NHL? As Cole prepared for his first full season in the WHL in 2019, his family began to realize that he had something special. 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. 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. 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. Cole likely had a lot of addresses as a kid as his dad moved through the league, but he still. His skating is good, hes got great hands, hes got size. This marks the first time Sillinger's been on the ice since suffering an injury on the first day of training camp. The 19-year-old forward has two goals and six points in 30 games this season. Come on, Cole, be the goalie. Copyright 2020 Columbus Blue Jackets Hockey Club and the National Hockey League. He understands the value of drawing in defenders before passing the puck to a teammate in order to create more space around the ice. But this team has a lot of centers. 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.. Unauthorized distribution, transmission or republication strictly prohibited. (Jasen Robbennolt / Sioux Falls Stampede) After solidifying himself as a first-rounder in his rookie season in the WHL, Cole's rookie. In Scott Wheelers draft ranking in The Athletic, Wheeler quotes a source that says, Id say Sillinger is ahead of Guenther. He was more committed this season which is nice to see. By seasons end, he was one of the leagues most proficient players in goals per game, points per game and shots per game. "I think this is gonna serve him well," head coach Brad Larsen said regarding scratching Sillinger at Monday's morning skate. As things usually do with Cole, that pursuit then became an obsession. 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. Read more about cookies here. The things I do every day are towards that end goal.. 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. And then the switch flipped.. On July 23, 2021, Sillinger was selected 12th overall by the Blue Jackets in the 2021 draft.[4]. Gambling problem? Cole Sillinger is a 6-1, 195-pound center who plays for the Medicine Hat Tigers in the Western Hockey League. The Official Site of the Columbus Blue Jackets. 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. 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. - Scott Wheeler, The Athletic, Being one of the more unique players in the draft, Cole Sillinger tends to remind of Mark Scheifele. Jarmo dropped the ball with Boston. When the Sillingers settled in Regina in Mikes retirement, hockey was all that Cole ever thought about. Terms at draftkings.com/sportsbook. I never really tried to look at any other career or anything I wanted to do. Probably. You can only imagine the battles we have out there, Cole said. It has been challenging in many ways. A record 12 different NHL teams, to be exact. Thankfully, despite being the best player every time he steps on the ice, Sillinger continues to demonstrate quality off puck movement. * 21+ (19+ CA-ONT) (18+ NH/WY). Four years prior, Sonny Milano, who has never been discussed or debated on this website before, took a similar path. 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. Its just how I am as a person to be honest. Just like with his shooting habits, Sillingers priority when passing is to find a teammate in medium/high danger areas and get them the puck. Both of these are likely more of a miss by the scouting staff than a rushed development by the coaching staff. Sillinger had a very nice rookie campaign in 2021-22, as he scored 16 goals and added 15 assists in 79 games as an 18-year-old. Players have to be able to impact the game in other ways and Sillinger did that on Tuesday. No reason in particular. A bit too early to tell, probably needs a bit more time to develop. Sillinger (upper body) continues to practice in a limited capacity. Jeff Svoboda, Sign Up for Flagbearer, pres. Grand total of 6-7-13 in 44 games. For the first time in his NHL career, Cole Sillinger was a healthy scratch. While the Blue Jackets won't have Sillinger, Johnny Gaudreau, who missed the last two games because of a lower-body injury, is ready to return Thursday. - Smaht Scouting. For Sillinger's sake and the Blue Jackets' sake, hopefully, this wasthe last time he's scratched. 365 Bloor Street East, Toronto, Ontario, M4W 3L4. Mike was the 11th pick of the 1989 NHL Draft. That kind of keeps your mind off it so I can focus on the present and try to better all aspects of my game. Cole Sillinger is not getting that. He'll still need to be cleared for contact before a clearer timeline on his return to game action can be determined. 3. 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. 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. by Nationwide, Learn to Play pres. 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 unable to play Thursday versus Minnesota, but he could be ready to go versus the Oilers on Saturday. 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). He could stand to do this more, it never hurts to make the defence respect one more weapon. Jarmo dropped the ball with Boston. Tuesday night's performance was a positive sign in what has been a down year offensively for Sillinger. Born in Columbus, Ohio, Sillinger was selected by his hometown Blue Jackets with the No. 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). The hype for the local kid is starting to build. He's a 19-year-old player who is one of the pillars of the franchise's rebuild. Sillinger is a skilled two-way player who is equally adept at creating offense and playing sound defense. 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. He was taken with the No. history of rushing prospects and forcing kids into the NHL who arent ready yet. [5] His father played professional hockey for the Columbus Blue Jackets at the time of his birth. We can divide those skaters into successful and unsuccessful players. The old-school pickup games are a welcome distraction amid these uncertain times. 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. Details regarding Sillinger's injury have yet to be revealed. 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. Cole Sillinger Bio Born in Columbus, Ohio, Sillinger was selected by his hometown Blue Jackets with the No. 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. 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 are getting to the group of players that would all be a stretch at the fifth pick and Cole Sillinger is no different. The Sillinger boys were too close for real fights, but there wasnt a day that went by where the youngest wasnt trying to keep up with his older brothers. Heloves working his legs, Yaskowitch said, laughing. Im fortunate to have a pretty good training system here in Regina. 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. This was a little bump in the road.". He needs to display better ankle flexion, moving his knees farther over his toes in order to maintain better skating form. Thus far, his stats are as follows: goals: 2, down from 16. assists: 4 down from 15. points: 6, down from 31. Terms at draftkings.com/sportsbook. So how about Jenner-Texier-Chinakhov and Robinson-Kuraly-Bemstrom to round out the forward group? Even if so, Id still like for Boone Jenner to pair with him for defensive draws and as a general security blanket. Veteran and potential newly-minted captain Boone Jenner complements young guns Yegor Chinakhov and Emil Bemstrom for three of our wing positions. Sillinger (upper body) was activated from injured reserve Tuesday, per the NHL media site. Period. He clearly got in the weight room and put the time in. He loves being out there, Quinn said. 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. 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. He played on the penalty kill but wasnt really a defensive stalwart by any means. Some guys they just play. 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. 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. 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.. We need a true 1C. His dad, Mike, played for 12 NHL teams, including two seasons with the Blue Jackets from 2001-03. So, what do we do in the meantime? The Columbus Blue Jackets and columbusbluejackets.com are trademarks of The Columbus Blue Jackets Hockey Club. Lets start with a pair of left wings who got a cup of tea each in the NHL: Nikita Filatov and Alex Picard. 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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. But its Cole, he wants to be quicker, he wants to jump higher, he wants to run faster, Yaskowtich said. Hes effective in give and go situations, often demonstrating that he understands how to utilize his teammates close to him to maintain controlled possession in zone entries. Sillinger has also been credited with 41 shots on goal and 39 hits. And Coles drive off of the ice is just as important to on the ice. Im scratching to play for sure, he said. Owen Sillinger is a member of Columbus affiliate Cleveland Monsters in the American Hockey League and Lukas skates with Arizona State University. Scott Wheeler covers the NHL draft and prospects nationally for The Athletic. Sillinger (upper body) practiced in a non-contact jersey Wednesday, Aaron Portzline of The Athletic reports. The last was Jake Sanderson, who was selected fifth overall by the Ottawa Senators in 2020. 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. 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. 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. When the puck is wedged under multiple bodies fighting along the boards, Sillinger tends to sneakily wait around until the perfect time to come in and steal the puck. If you buy something from an SB Nation link, Vox Media may earn a commission. by Performance Columbus, The CannonBall pres. 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. Use arrows to navigate between autocomplete results. He trails attackers as they attack the zone and uses his stick to interrupt the play if the opposition slows down or forgets about him. Sillinger got off to a really slow start, registering just two assists in his first 13 games. Subscribe to The Athletic for in-depth coverage of your favorite players, teams, leagues and clubs. Call 1-800-GAMBLER. He had little trouble adjusting to playing with Medicine Hat of the WHL two seasons ago, totaling 22 goals and 53 points in 48 games for the Tigers. His passion for training doesnt just come from Mike, either. Hes a good multi-tasker who can move pucks to space at high speed. Multiple profiles cite Coles high ceiling, great hands, and dangerous shot. 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. 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. by Kemba Financial Credit Union, Toy Collection benefitting the Salvation Army. He can do it all.. With the No. Id tell you that I would be a professional hockey player someday, Cole said. He looks to be the next son of a Blue Jackets alumni to be selected in the first round. 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. Cole Sillinger Db. He missed Saturday's win in Detroit and Monday's loss to the Rangers in Columbus. 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. Zherdev only played in 4.5 seasons in the NHL (netting 99 goals and 239 points) before returning to the KHL, failed comeback attempt with the Flyers notwithstanding. Its fun being in the gym with those guys because they work so hard, but they have a lot of fun, Yaskowitch said. Sillinger (undisclosed) won't play Monday against Dallas, Blue Jackets team reporter Jeff Svoboda 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. After a 16-15-31 season where he often looked like he belonged at the NHL level, his sophomore year has been anything but up to par. 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. 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 goes Danny, I could work my legs four days a week. There are some times actually where I have to put the reins on him a little bit because he loves being in the gym and then hell do stuff at his house. 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. Like in the offensive zone, he can position himself accordingly so that hes an open outlet for when possession is regained. I feel like a lot of teams overlook that stuff. Sillinger also didn't play Monday and it doesn't sound like he will be available to play before the holiday break. Odds & lines subject to change. Hes a top-10 pick in my eyes, Quinn said. But its out of my control. 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. The WHL has pushed back its season on three different occasions so far. 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. I really like Cole Sillinger. 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).
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