Sillingers closest comparable, in terms of development timeline, is Gilbert Brule, the guy who got injured in his second game and never recovered. by Performance Columbus, The CannonBall pres. [5] His father played professional hockey for the Columbus Blue Jackets at the time of his birth. While he didn't register a point, he was noticeable and effective. The Columbus Blue Jackets currently hold three picks in that round: #5, #24, and #31. For the first time in his NHL career, Cole Sillinger was a healthy scratch. Cole Sillinger Bio Born in Columbus, Ohio, Sillinger was selected by his hometown Blue Jackets with the No. That (should) pretty much lock down our top 6 of Laine-Roslovic-Voracek and Nyquist-Domi-BJORKSTRAND. 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. All Rights Reserved. Jarmo dropped the ball with Boston. Thankfully, despite being the best player every time he steps on the ice, Sillinger continues to demonstrate quality off puck movement. Since the start of April, Sillinger has three goals and three helpers in eight games. Thats just the way he was brought up. Columbus Blue Jackets Schedule, Roster, News, and Rumors | The Cannon, High Risk, No Reward: Why Cole Sillinger Playing in the NHL This Season is a Terrible Idea, Wild Trade: Gus Nyquist dealt to Minnesota, Game 61 Recap: Blue Jackets slash down Buffalo thanks to Eric Robinsons hat trick. Sillinger has yet to record a point through the first seven games of the season. When away from the puck he picks his routes carefully, trying to cross the opposing blue line in a spot where he can support his teammate. #CBJ Sillinger looking good tonight so far after being a healthy scratch the past two games. section: | slug: | sport: hockey | route: player_profile_home | On Sunday, Cole Sillinger officially became the first 18 year old Blue Jacket to make the opening night roster under General Manager Jarmo Kekalainen. The Columbus Blue Jackets cannot let Cole Sillinger follow that path. 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. Id go as far as to say he even has some chippiness in his game. As Cole prepared for his first full season in the WHL in 2019, his family began to realize that he had something special. 6-keys: media/spln/nhl/reg/free/playerprofiles, Plus-Minus Goals Scored For or Against Total, Kane trade grades: Rangers get star at bargain price, Oilers acquire Mattias Ekholm from Predators, Rangers' K'Andre Miller suspended three games, Rangers acquire Patrick Kane from Blackhawks: report. Sillinger (upper body) will make his preseason debut Monday against Carolina, Aaron Portzline of The Athletic reports. 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. Terms at draftkings.com/sportsbook. Cole Sillinger, who is affectionately known around the Blue Jackets' locker room as Silly, is off to the best possible start to a season for someone who is still just 18 years old. The things I do every day are towards that end goal.. 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. I never really tried to look at any other career or anything I wanted to do. [3] He earned 2021 USHL Rookie of the Year honors by a unanimous vote of league general managers for his performance and was elected to the first all-USHL rookie team and all-USHL third team. 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. Cole Sillinger, left, and Jack Glen, right, play some outdoor shinny behind the Sandra Schmirler Leisure Centre. Scott Wheeler covers the NHL draft and prospects nationally for The Athletic. The 2021 Jackets are not desperate for centers. Long story short, my transfer from Hockey Canada to USA Hockey wasnt accepted. Cole Sillinger (born May 16, 2003) is a Canadian professional ice hockey center for the Columbus Blue Jackets of the National Hockey League (NHL). 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. The 19-year-old forward has two goals and six points in 30 games this season. 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. This was a little bump in the road.". If you would like to follow Sam on Twitter, his handle is@Sam_McGilligan. 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. 2021-22 Season Outlook Sillinger was on the top line with Jakub Voracek and Gustav Nyquist for this contest, but they were heavily outplayed. Copyright 2020 Columbus Blue Jackets Hockey Club and the National Hockey League. Suddenly, Cole leveled the playing field on both fronts. Bio info:He's a hometown kid - in some ways. Also, removing Sillinger and goaltender Pascal Leclaire leaves 10 skaters in our sample, which seems like a reasonable number. The Columbus Blue Jackets and columbusbluejackets.com are trademarks of The Columbus Blue Jackets Hockey Club. He has two older brothers that play hockey. 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. However, I feel its safe to assume more development of these guys takes longer than one would need earlier in the first round, perhaps starting to break in to the league around 2 seasons after they were drafted. 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. Sillinger is day-to-day after suffering an upper-body injury in practice Thursday, according to Brian Hedger of the Columbus Dispatch. He has an eye for tight, narrow lanes that only exist for a few moments and can seamlessly thread passes that are easily controlled by the recipient. He missed Saturday's win in Detroit and Monday's loss to the Rangers in Columbus. He clearly got in the weight room and put the time in. 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. Hes more dynamic. Columbus Blue Jackets Schedule, Roster, News, and Rumors | The Cannon, 2021 NHL Draft Prospect Profile: Cole Sillinger has a high ceiling and Columbus connections, Wild Trade: Gus Nyquist dealt to Minnesota, Game 61 Recap: Blue Jackets slash down Buffalo thanks to Eric Robinsons hat trick. Odds & lines subject to change. Advertisement 5 Story continues below Please also read our Privacy Notice and Terms of Use, which became effective December 20, 2019. Multiple profiles cite Coles high ceiling, great hands, and dangerous shot. 2004-2023 CBS Interactive. 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. by Fr nhere Informationen zur Nutzung Ihrer Daten lesen Sie bitte unsere Datenschutzerklrung und Cookie-Richtlinie. - Smaht Scouting. 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. (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. Come on, Cole, be the goalie. Its just how I am as a person to be honest. Sillinger is more than a pure goal scorer, hes also proven to be a dangerous passer in all areas of the ice. 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. 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 is listed as day-to-day after being injured Saturday versus Boston. It seems like I cant catch a break but at the same time everyone is in the same boat. 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 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. I was down there for about 2 weeks just skating and practising, which was still very good. 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. Yes, he has impressed in camp. Cole Sillinger Position: Center/Left Wing Team: Sioux Falls Stampede (USHL) Date of Birth: May 16, 2003 Birthplace: Columbus, OH Height: 6' 0" Weight: 201 Shoots: Left Rankings Ranked #13 by CONSOLIDATED RANKING Ranked #12 by ELITEPROSPECTS.COM Ranked #13 by FCHOCKEY Ranked #14 by NEUTRAL ZONE Ranked #17 by MCKEEN'S HOCKEY Cole Sillinger, standout rookie last year for the Columbus Blue Jackets, has struggled in year two. He can score from distance, but has good hands in tight as well. During the 202021 season, Sillinger led the Stampede in points, garnering 24 goals and 46 points in 31 games played. (Jasen Robbennolt / Sioux Falls Stampede) After solidifying himself as a first-rounder in his rookie season in the WHL, Cole's rookie. Both very solid options, and neither risk the long term development of an important prospect. 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. Instead, youll see Cole advance into medium/high danger areas with the puck, often using well timed cuts, crafty footwork and a wealth of skill moves to get by his defender and fire a rocket on the net. By his third birthday, his dad had moved from to Nashville via Phoenix and St. Louis. Odds & lines subject to change. Things also came more naturally to Cole in the gym than for his brothers. 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. He loves being out there, Quinn said. 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. On July 23, 2021, Sillinger was selected 12th overall by the Blue Jackets in the 2021 draft.[4]. In elementary school, when teachers would ask him what he wanted to be when he grew up, his answer was always simple. Should Jack Roslovic be a top-line center in the NHL? Please try again. His passion for training doesnt just come from Mike, either. But unlike his father, Sillinger has a scoring touch that should make him an important top-six player for whichever NHL team selects him. For the first time in his NHL career, Cole Sillinger was a healthy scratch. Sometimes its like lets just take a step back for a second and rest. But hes your ideal athlete essentially. 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. Im keeping all doors open but obviously Medicine Hat is my first place to play. He has some selfish tendencies but with a shot like that, I would too. 12 pick in the 2021 Draft and does have a lot of offensive upside. A bit too early to tell, probably needs a bit more time to develop. In 14:16, Sillinger registered three shots on goal, did not commit a turnover, and won 4/8 of the face-offs he took. Details regarding Sillinger's injury have yet to be revealed. "Long story short, my transfer from. His dad, Mike, played for 12 NHL teams, including two seasons with the Blue Jackets from 2001-03. Sillinger scored a goal on two shots, added two hits and went minus-4 in Sunday's 6-4 loss to the Ducks. When the Sillingers settled in Regina in Mikes retirement, hockey was all that Cole ever thought about. Need a scouting report on a particular prospect,contact ustoday. But its out of my control. There wasnt any guarantee that it was going to work out the way that it did. (Courtesy of Mike Sillinger). 4. Youre not just betting on the player, youre betting on the person and thats what I think makes him special. [2] He debuted and appeared in 4 games with the Tigers in 201819, tallying two assists. He's got a tremendous future with this organization. Cole Sillinger, a rookie center and the NHL's youngest player at age 18, led the way with his first career hat trick. Sillinger has also been credited with 41 shots on goal and 39 hits. No, probably not, but if we want Cole Sillinger to develop into a top-line center in the NHL, he needs time to marinate. 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. 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. 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. Sillinger also didn't play Monday and it doesn't sound like he will be available to play before the holiday break. Comparison. 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. It was always Come on, Cole, lets go play. (Imagine Sillinger and Foudy playing together on Clevelands top line. Read more about cookies here. 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. Cole showed off his ability to find the back of the net, potting four goals in the high-scoring affair. 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, Scott Wheelers draft ranking in The Athletic, Game #61 Preview: Blue Jackets travel to Buffalo to take on red-hot Sabres. Sillinger sat out Thursday's tilt versus Minnesota with the illness, but was back at practice Friday. Comments may take up to an hour for moderation before appearing on the site. 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). Hes out of the bed in the morning by 7-7:30 a.m., hes in the gym two to three hours, and thats his routine. 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 (upper body) is not expected to play Tuesday against Philadelphia, Jeff Svoboda of the Blue Jackets' official site reports. Sillinger supplied a power-play assist in Friday's 2-1 shootout loss to the Senators. He showed people hes the real deal. (This story was originally published on June 4, 2021.). 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. Twenty-two years later, Cole went 12th to the Blue Jackets. 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. Id tell you that I would be a professional hockey player someday, Cole said. 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 . Here is everything you need to know about Cole Sillinger . Werenski and Voracek not only became bona fide stars, but will also be joining Sillinger for the 2021-22 campaign. Sillinger employs his off puck play to be a capable defender too. The more I watched, the more I realized that he can actively contribute in all three zones. 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. Enter Search Term. This kid has a bright future, and it will be fun to see what he can do with additional ice time. Players have to be able to impact the game in other ways and Sillinger did that on Tuesday. (And) he has a physical element to his game where he embraces contact. The WHL, as well as the OHL, have still yet to announce their plans for the 2020-21 season leaving all of their prospects in limbo. In the weeks leading up to the NHL draft in July, Cole Sillinger's family had a little fun making predictions . Use arrows to navigate between autocomplete results. He needs to display better ankle flexion, moving his knees farther over his toes in order to maintain better skating form. Probably. 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. "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. 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. 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 puck. Second of three Columbus picks from this class, he recorded two goals and 12 points in 37 games before demanding a trade and leaving. The Columbus Blue Jackets cannot let Cole Sillinger follow that path. 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. Spin: Sillinger sat out Thursday's tilt versus Minnesota with the illness, but was back at practice Friday. Postmedia is committed to maintaining a lively but civil forum for discussion and encourage all readers to share their views on our articles. His biggest asset is that hes got some of the best hands in the draft and hes strong over pucks. Fast forward to 2021. Sean Kuraly was explicitly signed to slot in at the 4C. Come on, Cole,' Mike said, laughing. The 19-year-old has plenty of talent and this is likely going to be a small blip in his NHL career. Eventually, keeping up turned into equalling, and then surpassing. D.O.B May 16, 2003Nationality CanadaDraft Eligibility 2021Height60Weight187 lbsPosition CenterHandedness Left. Born in Columbus, Ohio, Sillinger was selected by his hometown Blue Jackets with the No. 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. 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. Coles a beauty. 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 center will be eased in, playing between Mathieu Olivier and Cole Fonstad on the projected fourth line in this contest, though Sillinger should have a chance to challenge for top-six minutes once the regular season rolls around. 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 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. As an independent site, we're committed to delivering Blue Jackets fans the news and analysis they deserve, all while remaining free. Lets hope 2021 is a better year for all of us.. You can often catch him scanning around the defensive zone, keeping track of where the opposition is. 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. 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. It appears as though he could be back in the lineup Thursday versus the Islanders. I really like Cole Sillinger. He can do it all.. Which leads me to my next point. I was seeing the talent but was questionable on his decision making. Sillinger can identify when his teammate will enter the zone with little resistance and create a cross ice lane to get him the puck. 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. Finally, we close with a trio of late-round picks that were likely rushed to the NHL. Sillinger is a skilled two-way player who is equally adept at creating offense and playing sound defense. Cole Sillinger is a 6-1, 195-pound center who plays for the Medicine Hat Tigers in the Western Hockey League. The Cole Sillinger hype is real. 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. We need a true 1C. The Columbus native was taken by his hometown team 12th overall in the 2021 draft, and has convinced the coaching staff over the past 10 weeks to grant him a spot among the 23 players to be paid the big bucks starting Thursday, likely playing with Boone Jenner and Max Domi. Cole Sillinger had 46 points in 31 games for Sioux Falls. 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. That leaves Eric Robinson, Kevin Stenlund, and Gregory Hofmann to battle for one final spot. Thatd be really fun, and a great way for Cole to get used to the pro game.) With the No. 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. In the Sillinger household, Cole had to fight for everything. 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