Reginas Cole Sillinger isnt spending all of his free time on the couch watching movies, but he does enjoy the Great Outdoors. 2004-2023 CBS Interactive. The more I watched, the more I realized that he can actively contribute in all three zones. Fast forward to 2021. One (1) assist. The next issue of Regina Leader Post Headline News will soon be in your inbox. Follow Scott on Twitter @scottcwheeler, Cole Sillinger (Medicine Hat Tigers / RJF Productions), Cole Sillinger, number 34, smiles during warmups. 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. 1. 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 . Trade Deadline Preview - Defensemen: Where does Vladislav Gavrikov go now? Cole Sillinger is not getting that. 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. Since being a healthy scratch for the Blue Jackets' Jan. 14 win against Detroit and Jan. 16 loss . 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. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. 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.. He was always that deadline acquisition to shore up the third line, Skinner said. 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. Call 1-800-GAMBLER. 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. And then Mike will pop in for something and hell chirp all three of them. 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. And the payoff can be all the greater if were patient. Need a scouting report on a particular prospect,contact ustoday. Im keeping all doors open but obviously Medicine Hat is my first place to play. Sillinger (illness) will be back in the lineup versus Edmonton on Saturday, Brian Hedger of The Columbus Dispatch reports. Sillinger is listed as day-to-day after being injured Saturday versus Boston. A bounce-back performance. It doesnt matter what Cole does, he just seems to be good at everything, Mike said. The Columbus Blue Jackets and columbusbluejackets.com are trademarks of The Columbus Blue Jackets Hockey Club. If no results appear, use Enter to do a full site search. Come on, Cole,' Mike said, laughing. [1] Sillinger was selected by the Blue Jackets 12th overall in the 2021 NHL Entry Draft. "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. [5] His father played professional hockey for the Columbus Blue Jackets at the time of his birth. * 21+ (19+ CA-ONT) (18+ NH/WY). Should Jack Roslovic be a top-line center in the NHL? 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. He doesnt just bring his game to the table, he changes culture because hes such a good kid and a hard-working player, Desjardins said. When it comes to a strength and conditioning coach, you dont have to motivate him.. 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. He loves being out there, Quinn said. Sillinger was fourth among points for the Tigers in 201920, scoring 22 goals and 53 points in 48 appearances with the team. We dont. 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.. 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. I couldnt play any games so I had to come home. He showed people hes the real deal. No points. The old-school pickup games are a welcome distraction amid these uncertain times. 2021-22 Season Outlook He was the kid that used to get nervous for fitness testing. He wants to be a pro and is definitely going to be, Skinner said. The timing of the pandemic isnt ideal for Sillinger, whos a top prospect for the 2021 NHL draft. But Cole Sillinger, the youngest of three sons, only remembers his dad playing for one: the New York Islanders. 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. 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. By his third birthday, his dad had moved from to Nashville via Phoenix and St. Louis. 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. He looks to be the next son of a Blue Jackets alumni to be selected in the first round. I was seeing the talent but was questionable on his decision making. Aforementioned center Gilbert Brule had the most illustrious career, if that term applies here. In elementary school, when teachers would ask him what he wanted to be when he grew up, his answer was always simple. 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 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. A record 12 different NHL teams, to be exact. All Rights Reserved. Hes a freak. Sillinger supplied a power-play assist in Friday's 2-1 shootout loss to the Senators. 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.'. 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. He loves being in the gym, Yaskowitch said. 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. If no results appear, use Enter to do a full site search. 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. 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. 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. Goals aplenty:If there's one hallmark of Sillinger's game, it's that he can score. Fr nhere Informationen zur Nutzung Ihrer Daten lesen Sie bitte unsere Datenschutzerklrung und Cookie-Richtlinie. Im just hoping COVID is going to get better and we can start playing again. 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. Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Jarmo dropped the ball with Boston. 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 trails attackers as they attack the zone and uses his stick to interrupt the play if the opposition slows down or forgets about him. 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. Heloves working his legs, Yaskowitch said, laughing. Or do they look elsewhere, hoping to transfer to a league where they can get any sort of regular playing time in such a vital year in their careers? This is the Columbus Blue Jackets were talking about. 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. The combination of that role, one which encouraged him to make plays; and those linemates, who taught him to relax, led to immediate success. Hes a good multi-tasker who can move pucks to space at high speed. While he didn't register a point, he was noticeable and effective. There were some times he really frustrated me as there were opportunities to make high level plays that he passed up on for low probability 1 on 1 encounters. See our ethics statement. 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. When he returned home, Cole did what hed done a summer earlier and got back in the gym. Sillinger has two goals and eight points in 52 contests this season. Lets hope 2021 is a better year for all of us.. With that being said, Sillinger makes up for his lack of elite skating with high level deception and manipulation. Postmedia is committed to maintaining a lively but civil forum for discussion and encourage all readers to share their views on our articles. "I don't worry about him. He has some selfish tendencies but with a shot like that, I would too. I don't. He can take over a game by himself. Get your Columbus Blue Jackets gear today. Sillinger (undisclosed) won't play Monday against Dallas, Blue Jackets team reporter Jeff Svoboda reports. 1st Ohio Battery is where Columbus Blue Jackets fans gather. (Jasen Robbennolt / Sioux Falls Stampede), Cole Sillinger, second from right, with his dad and two brothers at the golf course. Owen Sillinger is a member of Columbus affiliate Cleveland Monsters in the American Hockey League and Lukas skates with Arizona State University. Its a really cool dynamic.. Come on, Cole, be the goalie. As Cole prepared for his first full season in the WHL in 2019, his family began to realize that he had something special. Like most junior hockey superstars Cole Sillinger is a player who wants to score goals and see that lamp light up. Based on. Grand total of 6-7-13 in 44 games. Sillinger recorded four hits and three shots on goal during Tuesday's loss to the Predators. by Kemba Financial Credit Union, Toy Collection benefitting the Salvation Army. Sillingers a stud., Sillinger is possibly the best pure shooter in the draft. He plays a safer game in the defensive zone. history of rushing prospects and forcing kids into the NHL who arent ready yet. #CBJ Sillinger looking good tonight so far after being a healthy scratch the past two games. And thats so important. 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. Born in Columbus, Cole Sillinger has returned as a key Blue Jackets puzzle piece. 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. He was taken with the No. 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. That just leaves four wings and the 3C to find players for. 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. 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. Sillinger scored 16 goals with 15 assists as a rookie in 2021-22. Sillinger (upper body) practiced in a non-contact jersey Wednesday, Aaron Portzline of The Athletic reports. Cole Sillinger Bio Born in Columbus, Ohio, Sillinger was selected by his hometown Blue Jackets with the No. Sillinger (along with fellow 2021 first round pick Kent Johnson) put on a show in the Team Canada World Juniors training camp scrimmage. Not just once, but two games in a row. Sillinger is more than a pure goal scorer, hes also proven to be a dangerous passer in all areas of the ice. I cant imagine that Cole Sillinger ever expected his draft year to play out the way that it has. However, the Blue Jackets find themselves in a situation that might see them ask Cole Sillinger to do it. Terms at draftkings.com/sportsbook. 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. Would Brule have become a star in the NHL if not for those two leg injuries? 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. [2] He debuted and appeared in 4 games with the Tigers in 201819, tallying two assists. I hope either Saskatchewan opens up some doors for people to train or I can go somewhere and start playing. He was traded to Anaheim at the 2020 deadline, leaving his career stats as a Blue Jacket at 20-22-42 in 116 games. 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. He missed Saturday's win in Detroit and Monday's loss to the Rangers in Columbus. Sillinger was born in Columbus on May 16, 2003, during his dad's rather travel-filled NHL career. And I think that comes from the demeanor, and the drive and the dedication that he has to this day.. All Rights Reserved. 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). 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. The regular season is a different beast, a beast that will likely hinder Sillinger in his development. He could stand to gamble less on his reads in transition and make smarter, efficient plays more often. 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 (upper body) was placed on injured reserve Thursday. Cole Sillinger, left, and Jack Glen, right, play some outdoor shinny behind the Sandra Schmirler Leisure Centre. Quinn was wowed first by Coles wicked release, and second by how upbeat and focussed he was. 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. Read more about cookies here. Its fun being in the gym with those guys because they work so hard, but they have a lot of fun, Yaskowitch said. Not just once, but two games in a row. Which leads me to my next point. That gives us two options for the bottom six, depending on whether or not Texier can be trusted at 3C. 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. Please also read our Privacy Notice and Terms of Use, which became effective December 20, 2019. Hes very powerful and, in my opinion, he is very quick. 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. 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. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Try a week on us. He uses his stick intelligently when defending against transition, often breaking down plays that come within his vicinity. 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. Check out theProspects tabfor our other scouting reports. He combines strong edgework with a lower center of gravity to shield the puck from bigger opposition, while also displaying sharp cuts and pivots to quickly slide through narrow gaps. Mark Scheifele, Center, Winnipeg Jets. If it turns out Texier isnt as reliable as thought at center, than sub in Stenlund for Robinson and roll Texier-Stenlund-Chinakhov and Jenner-Kuraly-Bemstrom. The Medicine Hat Tigers made him the 11th pick of the 2018 bantam draft after he scored 50 goals and 90 points in 33 games with the Okanagan Hockey Academys under-15 AAA team. He's got a tremendous future with this organization. by Performance Columbus, The CannonBall pres. So how about Jenner-Texier-Chinakhov and Robinson-Kuraly-Bemstrom to round out the forward group? This is the type of player, however, that you immediately take if hes available with any subsequent pick. But Im for sure chomping at the bit. 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. We encountered an issue signing you up. Brassard only had 17 games experience before joining the CBJ full-time in 2008-09, two seasons after his draft year. 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." Second of three Columbus picks from this class, he recorded two goals and 12 points in 37 games before demanding a trade and leaving. Finally, we close with a trio of late-round picks that were likely rushed to the NHL. Probably. He needs to display better ankle flexion, moving his knees farther over his toes in order to maintain better skating form. Four years prior, Sonny Milano, who has never been discussed or debated on this website before, took a similar path. 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 could stand to do this more, it never hurts to make the defence respect one more weapon. Sillinger has registered six points, 41 shots on goal and 39 hits in 30 games this season. NDP president resigns following tensions in the party, Devon Cyr found guilty of manslaughter in Isaiah Allary killing, Sask. The Columbus Blue Jackets and columbusbluejackets.com are trademarks of The Columbus Blue Jackets Hockey Club. Coles a beauty. 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. Sillinger (upper body) practiced with Columbus' second group Saturday, per Brian Hedger of The Columbus Dispatch. And all four went on to at least have fruitful NHL careers.
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