He needs to display better ankle flexion, moving his knees farther over his toes in order to maintain better skating form. However, the Blue Jackets find themselves in a situation that might see them ask Cole Sillinger to do it. Cole Sillinger is not getting that. 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. [2] He debuted and appeared in 4 games with the Tigers in 201819, tallying two assists. He certainly could play, though, racking up faceoff wins all over the place while notching 240 goals and 548 points in 1,049 games. He shows no difficulty making plays in motion but can also enter a glide and make plays w/ the game slowed down. We can divide those skaters into successful and unsuccessful players. If you are a Home delivery print subscriber, unlimited online access is. by Kemba Financial Credit Union, Toy Collection benefitting the Salvation Army. 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. Not just once, but two games in a row. 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. Desperate times dont have to require desperate measures. 12 pick in the 2021 Draft and does have a lot of offensive upside. 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. I feel like a lot of teams overlook that stuff. All Rights Reserved. Grand total of 6-7-13 in 44 games. A bit too early to tell, probably needs a bit more time to develop. His dad, Mike, played for 12 NHL teams, including. 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. The son of 17-year NHL veteran Mike Sillinger, Cole was a high WHL bantam pick in 2018 (11th overall) who delivered a strong pre-draft season in 2019-20 with the Medicine Hat Tigers. 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. The old-school pickup games are a welcome distraction amid these uncertain times. Born in Columbus, Ohio, Sillinger was selected by his hometown Blue Jackets with the No. 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. Visit our Community Guidelines for more information and details on how to adjust your email settings. 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. 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. I never really tried to look at any other career or anything I wanted to do. Look for Cole to possibly play a large role next winter for the Canadian team. 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. For Sillinger's sake and the Blue Jackets' sake, hopefully, this wasthe last time he's scratched. Back to the AHL before returning for 23 games in 2006-07. 5. Gambling problem? There was an error, please provide a valid email address. We ask you to keep your comments relevant and respectful. by Performance Columbus, The CannonBall pres. 1st Ohio Battery is where Columbus Blue Jackets fans gather. The NHL Central Scouting Bureau ranked Sillinger as the 10th-best North American skater eligible ahead of the 2021 NHL Entry Draft. 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. 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. When it was Coles turn to be drafted, he was already 5-foot-10 and 160 pounds, a full four or five inches and 40-plus pounds more than Owen and Lukas were at the same age. 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. He has some selfish tendencies but with a shot like that, I would too. - Scott Wheeler, The Athletic, Being one of the more unique players in the draft, Cole Sillinger tends to remind of Mark Scheifele. That gives us two options for the bottom six, depending on whether or not Texier can be trusted at 3C. And then the switch flipped.. Thats just the way he was brought up. Terms at draftkings.com/sportsbook. BlueJackets.com is the official Web site of the Columbus Blue Jackets. A look at how each fits: Sillinger: After a brilliant run at the NHL prospects tournament in Traverse City, Mich., the rookie earned a shot to practice and play between Laine and Voracek at the . And I want to pump the brakes on it, at least for a second. In the Sillinger household, Cole had to fight for everything. With that being said, Sillinger makes up for his lack of elite skating with high level deception and manipulation. 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. "I don't worry about him. 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. Just 19 years old, Sillinger is going to experience growing pains at the top level; he's produced two goals and four assists through 29 contests. 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. Dies geschieht in Ihren Datenschutzeinstellungen. And the payoff can be all the greater if were patient. Cole Sillinger, left, and Jack Glen, right, play some outdoor shinny behind the Sandra Schmirler Leisure Centre. Cole was born in May 2003, while his dad finished a season with the Columbus Blue Jackets. 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. Is giving Sillinger another year to bulk up in his best long-term interest? (Jasen Robbennolt / Sioux Falls Stampede), Cole Sillinger, second from right, with his dad and two brothers at the golf course. He played on the penalty kill but wasnt really a defensive stalwart by any means. The transfer was completed on January 13th 2021 and, at the time of writing this article, Sillinger is nearly maintaining a goal per game pace with 7 goals and 12 points in his first 8 games. What I learned about him is really that hes a great leader. 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. 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. Cole Sillinger Has Improved in the Eight Games He's Played Since Being Scratched. We are getting to the group of players that would all be a stretch at the fifth pick and Cole Sillinger is no different. Odds & lines subject to change. Get your Columbus Blue Jackets gear today. It took me a few games as I initially misread his off puck movement as laziness or coasting. See our ethics statement. Looking for other scouting reports? He can take over a game by himself. The combination of that role, one which encouraged him to make plays; and those linemates, who taught him to relax, led to immediate success. Enter Search Term. 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.. 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 the first time in his NHL career, Cole Sillinger was a healthy scratch. He understands the value of drawing in defenders before passing the puck to a teammate in order to create more space around the ice. He clearly got in the weight room and put the time in. 2003 4th overall pick Nikolay Zherdev did join the CBJ midway through the 2003-04 season after defecting from Russia, but arguably wouldve been better off staying overseas until the end of the lockout. He showed people hes the real deal. 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. Cole Sillinger Center -- shoots L Born May 16 2003 -- Columbus, OH [19 yrs. He could also feel the work hed done paying off in his acceleration, his strength below the circles, and how hard he became to knock off of pucks. Simply put, the Blue Jackets' depth at center is non-existent. We have enabled email notificationsyou will now receive an email if you receive a reply to your comment, there is an update to a comment thread you follow or if a user you follow comments. 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. Players have to be able to impact the game in other ways and Sillinger did that on Tuesday. That leaves the unsuccessful prospects. Cole Sillinger is not getting that. Sillinger (along with fellow 2021 first round pick Kent Johnson) put on a show in the Team Canada World Juniors training camp scrimmage. He was taken with the No. Cole Sillinger (born May 16, 2003) is a Canadian professional ice hockey center for the Columbus Blue Jackets of the National Hockey League (NHL). On Sunday, Cole Sillinger officially became the first 18 year old Blue Jacket to make the opening night roster under General Manager Jarmo Kekalainen. 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. On March 13, 2022, Sillinger scored his first NHL career hat trick with the Blue Jackets against the Vegas Golden Knights. 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 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. And Coles drive off of the ice is just as important to on the ice. According to Aaron Portzline of The Athletic, Sillinger will be out of action indefinitely. "I think this is gonna serve him well," head coach Brad Larsen said regarding scratching Sillinger at Monday's morning skate. 12 pick in the 2021 NHL Draft. He could stand to do this more, it never hurts to make the defence respect one more weapon. by Performance Columbus, The CannonBall pres. Im just hoping COVID is going to get better and we can start playing again. Hes certainly too good for the USHL and would benefit from playing against better opposition for the sake of his development. 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. 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. That (should) pretty much lock down our top 6 of Laine-Roslovic-Voracek and Nyquist-Domi-BJORKSTRAND. 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. I really like Cole Sillinger. He can score from distance, but has good hands in tight as well. Sillinger was unable to play Thursday versus Minnesota, but he could be ready to go versus the Oilers on Saturday. The Columbus Blue Jackets currently hold three picks in that round: #5, #24, and #31. In Scott Wheelers draft ranking in The Athletic, Wheeler quotes a source that says, Id say Sillinger is ahead of Guenther. by Nationwide, Learn to Play pres. At this level, if you can get a guy like that around the team, it makes a difference.. Hes more dynamic. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 12 overall pick in the NHL Draft, the Blue Jackets have selected center Cole Sillinger out of Sioux Falls of the USHL. Werenski and Voracek not only became bona fide stars, but will also be joining Sillinger for the 2021-22 campaign. On July 23, 2021, Sillinger was selected 12th overall by the Blue Jackets in the 2021 draft.[4]. He has slumped this season, with only two goals and eight points in 52 games, after a 16 . 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 . (This story was originally published on June 4, 2021.). The HockeyProspect.com Black Book, meanwhile, writes, "Sillinger features one of the most threatening releases in this year's draft, that's mechanically exceptional and can threaten from distance." Cole Sillinger is a 6-1, 195-pound center who plays for the Medicine Hat Tigers in the Western Hockey League. Cole Sillinger is not getting that. Sillinger is listed as day-to-day after being injured Saturday versus Boston. Sillinger (upper body) was placed on injured reserve Thursday. 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. Sillinger supplied a power-play assist in Friday's 2-1 shootout loss to the Senators. Cole likely had a lot of addresses as a kid as his dad moved through the league, but he still. When logistics prevented him from playing in the fall, he joined the USHLs Sioux Fall Stampede. 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. Sillinger scored a goal and an assist in Wednesday's 5-1 win over the Canadiens. section: | slug: | sport: hockey | route: player_profile_home | Fast forward to 2021. The Columbus Blue Jackets and columbusbluejackets.com are trademarks of The Columbus Blue Jackets Hockey Club. The Pat Cs can still practise but theyre limited to just eight people on the ice at one time due to the latest COVID restrictions. Id tell you that I would be a professional hockey player someday, Cole said. - Smaht Scouting. Mike was quick to credit the familys matriarch, Karla, for Coles obsession. 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.. 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. Like in the offensive zone, he can position himself accordingly so that hes an open outlet for when possession is regained. 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 recorded four hits and three shots on goal during Tuesday's loss to the Predators. Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Enter Search Term. A record 12 different NHL teams, to be exact. Before long, Cole took over the teams scoring lead despite having missed their first 17 games, rattling off a 14-game point streak in February and March. Selected 8th overall in 2004, Picard was forced to develop another year due to the lockout, followed by 45 games with the Syracuse Crunch in 2005-06, before joining the no good very bad Blue Jackets for 17 games. 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. He demonstrates deception by combining numerous body fakes, look offs and skill moves to create his ideal shooting lanes. 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. 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 | Sillinger (illness) will be back in the lineup versus Edmonton on Saturday, Brian Hedger of The Columbus Dispatch reports. The 2021 Jackets are not desperate for centers. Can he salvage it elsewhere? 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. Simply put, the Blue Jackets and rest season, with only two goals and points. 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