As mentioned before, he does utilize crossovers when attacking laterally through the NZ to keep defenders moving their feet. 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. 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. 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. Sean Kuraly was explicitly signed to slot in at the 4C. Id tell you that I would be a professional hockey player someday, Cole said. On July 23, 2021, Sillinger was selected 12th overall by the Blue Jackets in the 2021 draft.[4]. 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. All Rights Reserved. I think he may be the best in-stride shooter in this draft." Sillinger (upper body) will play Thursday versus the Blues, Blue Jackets team reporter Jeff Svoboda reports. 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 . 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. Suddenly, Cole leveled the playing field on both fronts. See our ethics statement. 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.. 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 . Come on, Cole,' Mike said, laughing. Like most junior hockey superstars Cole Sillinger is a player who wants to score goals and see that lamp light up. 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). With the WHL limited this past season, Sillinger headed to the USHL, where his 24-22-46 line in 31 games left him fourth in the USHL in points per game. Not just once, but two games in a row. He uses his stick intelligently when defending against transition, often breaking down plays that come within his vicinity. Well lucky for us, a conveniently-no-longer-injured Max Domi arrived to training camp earlier than expected! The Columbus Blue Jackets currently hold three picks in that round: #5, #24, and #31. Alexander Texier is a lock, as well, though whether or not he can play down the middle remains to be seen. Enter Search Term. Hes also capable of discerning when to jump into a scrum and try to steal the puck. 2004-2023 CBS Interactive. He wants to be a pro and is definitely going to be, Skinner said. Sillinger is day-to-day after suffering an upper-body injury in practice Thursday, according to Brian Hedger of the Columbus Dispatch. [5] His father played professional hockey for the Columbus Blue Jackets at the time of his birth. Its his compete. Im breaking this into two arguments: 1) Club precedent shows its too early for Cole Sillinger, and 2) we dont need him on the roster right now. To learn more or opt-out, read our Cookie Policy. But its Cole, he wants to be quicker, he wants to jump higher, he wants to run faster, Yaskowtich said. I really like Cole Sillinger. This is the type of player, however, that you immediately take if hes available with any subsequent pick. He is likely one of our top four centers right now. (This story was originally published on June 4, 2021.). We need a true 1C. 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.'. 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. Cole, who has worked with Yaskowitch since he was 13, has always made things look easy. 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. While this is concerning, its possible this method of attack could be a legitimate weapon if he can improve his top speed. Other times you may find Sillinger attack the zone and find himself driving right into pressure with no way out other than to dump the puck or surrender possession to the opposition. They were late bloomers and the WHL wasnt an option for them (Owen was a 10th-round pick of the Vancouver Giants in 2012, Lukas was a sixth-round pick of the Regina Pats in 2015). Mike Sillinger played for a lot of teams. 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. 2023 Regina Leader Post, a division of Postmedia Network Inc. All rights reserved. If you would like to follow Sam on Twitter, his handle is@Sam_McGilligan. For now though, Sillinger only has fantasy value in deeper dynasty formats. 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. He loves being in the gym, Yaskowitch said. "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. Now that Next Levels program has wrapped up, Sillinger trains in small groups at the Co-operators Centre with his former team, the Regina Pat Canadians, who played seven games before their season was put on hold. In 14:16, Sillinger registered three shots on goal, did not commit a turnover, and won 4/8 of the face-offs he took. Sillinger was unable to play Thursday versus Minnesota, but he could be ready to go versus the Oilers on Saturday. 12 pick in the 2021 NHL Draft. Sillinger has been dealing with a minor upper-body issue in camp but he'll be good to go Monday. 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. It took me a few games as I initially misread his off puck movement as laziness or coasting. Sillinger scored a goal and an assist in Wednesday's 5-1 win over the Canadiens. 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. 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. In the weeks leading up to the NHL draft in July, Cole Sillinger's family had a little fun making predictions . 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. 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. As could Skinner. Lets hope 2021 is a better year for all of us.. However, the Blue Jackets find themselves in a situation that might see them ask Cole Sillinger to do it. Sillinger employs his off puck play to be a capable defender too. Cole Sillinger is not getting that. And though it was Coles shot that leaped out most on the ice, it remained who he was, not how he played, that endeared him to his coach. However, note that all four players took a gap year to further their development. Fr nhere Informationen zur Nutzung Ihrer Daten lesen Sie bitte unsere Datenschutzerklrung und Cookie-Richtlinie. Do draft eligibles wait around, hoping that their respective leagues figure out a plan for them to get back on the ice? This is very likely to go very, very wrong. That just leaves four wings and the 3C to find players for. by Performance Columbus, The CannonBall pres. 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. Based on. When it comes to a strength and conditioning coach, you dont have to motivate him.. He missed Saturday's win in Detroit and Monday's loss to the Rangers in Columbus. Thats the easiest way for me to explain it. Sillinger (upper body) practiced with Columbus' second group Saturday, per Brian Hedger of The Columbus Dispatch. 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. Looking for other scouting reports? Some guys they just play. 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. By choosing I Accept, you consent to our use of cookies and other tracking technologies. Hes going to be great.. When the Sillingers settled in Regina in Mikes retirement, hockey was all that Cole ever thought about. When a player is very clearly the best player on the ice with every shift they take, you may find that their effort level decreases when the puck isnt on their stick. Today we bring you our Cole Sillinger Scouting Report. Thus far, his stats are as follows: goals: 2, down from 16. assists: 4 down from 15. points: 6, down from 31. 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. Back to the AHL before returning for 23 games in 2006-07. Cole being the youngest, he was just dragged along. The combination of that role, one which encouraged him to make plays; and those linemates, who taught him to relax, led to immediate success. 5. 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. It doesn't sound like much, but that was the longest stay of Mike's journeyman NHL career, as he famously skated with 12 teams over 17 years. Trade Deadline Preview - Defensemen: Where does Vladislav Gavrikov go now? He has shown the capacity to make these higher IQ reads so the potential for further development is there. The gifted centre was anxious to build upon a stellar rookie season in which he notched 22 goals and 53 points in just 48 WHL games. [2] He debuted and appeared in 4 games with the Tigers in 201819, tallying two assists. 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. Subscribe to The Athletic for in-depth coverage of your favorite players, teams, leagues and clubs. We ask you to keep your comments relevant and respectful. He certainly could play, though, racking up faceoff wins all over the place while notching 240 goals and 548 points in 1,049 games. 3. 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. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. D.O.B May 16, 2003Nationality CanadaDraft Eligibility 2021Height60Weight187 lbsPosition CenterHandedness Left. For the first time in his NHL career, Cole Sillinger was a healthy scratch. He's a 19-year-old player who is one of the pillars of the franchise's rebuild. And thats something you cant see from the outside.. 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. Sometimes its like lets just take a step back for a second and rest. But hes your ideal athlete essentially. Which leads me to my next point. Once you get a bit after Sillingers 12 spot, the draft becomes much less of a sure thing. He has two older brothers that play hockey. Look for Cole to possibly play a large role next winter for the Canadian team. 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.. His offensive ceiling may be as high as almost anyone in the draft class. 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. 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. 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. Im keeping all doors open but obviously Medicine Hat is my first place to play. 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. - Tony Ferrari, Dobber Prospects, Sillingers one of the players Im higher on than most in this draft. Tuesday night's performance was a positive sign in what has been a down year offensively for Sillinger. He exhibits great placement of the puck and can hit small gaps from nearly anywhere on the ice. The hype for the local kid is starting to build. "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. 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. It doesnt matter what Cole does, he just seems to be good at everything, Mike said. He really is a great character. Born in Columbus, Ohio, Sillinger was selected by his hometown Blue Jackets with the No. Hes the son of former Blue Jacket Mike Sillinger. And I want to pump the brakes on it, at least for a second. His skating is good, hes got great hands, hes got size. You wont often see Cole blindly firing pucks from awkward angles along the perimeter or from far away at the point. 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. Sillinger (illness) was at practice Friday, Jeff Svoboda of the Blue Jackets' official site reports. 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. NHL and the word mark and image of the Stanley Cup are registered trademarks and the NHL Shield and NHL Conference logos are trademarks of the National Hockey League. by Nationwide, Learn to Play pres. Four years later, now with double the drafting expertise, the Blue Jackets selected Nikita Filatov 6th overall. The Columbus Blue Jackets cannot let Cole Sillinger follow that path. 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. Some players never develop good off puck habits to support their teammates when they arent the ones driving the bus. This was a little bump in the road.". No reason in particular. Sillinger was part of a dynamite night for Columbus' top two lines, as all six players recorded multi-point performances, and the 18-year-old seems to have powered through the rookie wall late in the season, racking up two goals and five points over the last six games. Prior to that, Sillinger had been skating regularly with local pro and junior players at Next Level Hockey Consulting in Regina. The. Hes a top-10 pick in my eyes, Quinn said. That leaves the unsuccessful prospects. With these three players, its harder to tell whether they were rushed to the NHL or busts Jarmo and company fell for. That gives us two options for the bottom six, depending on whether or not Texier can be trusted at 3C. So he can beat defenders one-on-one without ever getting touched and then when they do bump him, hes able to shed past and maintain control too. A record 12 different NHL teams, to be exact. by For the first time in his NHL career, Cole Sillinger was a healthy scratch. 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