Sillinger recorded four hits and three shots on goal during Tuesday's loss to the Predators. 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. While not overly physical, he doesnt shy away from contact in order to make the best play available. 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.. PEP skills coach Nick Quinn, who works with dozens of NHL players and prospects, took away the same first impression that Desjardins had. By continuing to use our site, you agree to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. 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. - Scott Wheeler, The Athletic, Being one of the more unique players in the draft, Cole Sillinger tends to remind of Mark Scheifele. 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. Quinn was wowed first by Coles wicked release, and second by how upbeat and focussed he was. 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. "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. "I think this is gonna serve him well," head coach Brad Larsen said regarding scratching Sillinger at Monday's morning skate. Desperate times dont have to require desperate measures. It appears as though he could be back in the lineup Thursday versus the Islanders. 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. Of these, Voracek, Wennberg and Werenski waited a full season before being full-time NHLers. The WHL has pushed back its season on three different occasions so far. 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. 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. But its out of my control. Its his compete. 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. 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. He was traded to Anaheim at the 2020 deadline, leaving his career stats as a Blue Jacket at 20-22-42 in 116 games. 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. Sillinger was born in Columbus on May 16, 2003, during his dad's rather travel-filled NHL career. 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.. And I think that comes from the demeanor, and the drive and the dedication that he has to this day.. Im keeping all doors open but obviously Medicine Hat is my first place to play. He needs to display better ankle flexion, moving his knees farther over his toes in order to maintain better skating form. BlueJackets.com is the official Web site of the Columbus Blue Jackets. 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). Comparison. But this team has a lot of centers. When logistics prevented him from playing in the fall, he joined the USHLs Sioux Fall Stampede. During the 202021 season, Sillinger led the Stampede in points, garnering 24 goals and 46 points in 31 games played. He made the team out of camp in 2005, got injured in his second game, then got injured again in November. Sillinger is listed as day-to-day after being injured Saturday versus Boston. Try a week on us. 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. 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. He exhibits great placement of the puck and can hit small gaps from nearly anywhere on the ice. One could argue that the biggest question mark for Cole Sillinger is his skating. 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. 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 unlike his father, Sillinger has a scoring touch that should make him an important top-six player for whichever NHL team selects him. Sillingers a stud., Sillinger is possibly the best pure shooter in the draft. However, note that all four players took a gap year to further their development. Here's five things to know about Sillinger. [1] Sillinger was selected by the Blue Jackets 12th overall in the 2021 NHL Entry Draft. In Scott Wheelers draft ranking in The Athletic, Wheeler quotes a source that says, Id say Sillinger is ahead of Guenther. 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. Tuesday night's performance was a positive sign in what has been a down year offensively for Sillinger. Hes also capable of discerning when to jump into a scrum and try to steal the puck. (And) he has a physical element to his game where he embraces contact. 12 pick in the 2021 NHL Draft. 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. 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. Sillinger scored a goal and an assist in Wednesday's 5-1 win over the Canadiens. It was always Come on, Cole, lets go play. The last was Jake Sanderson, who was selected fifth overall by the Ottawa Senators in 2020. Four years later, now with double the drafting expertise, the Blue Jackets selected Nikita Filatov 6th overall. 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. (Courtesy of Mike Sillinger). 12 pick in the 2021 NHL Draft. He was taken with the No. 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. Im scratching to play for sure, he said. He plays a safer game in the defensive zone. 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. Scouting Report:The one thing scouts seem to agree on is Sillinger can shoot the puck. 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. Follow Scott on Twitter @scottcwheeler, Cole Sillinger (Medicine Hat Tigers / RJF Productions), Cole Sillinger, number 34, smiles during warmups. He can do it all.. He dominated. Middle six forward, likely winger with 20 goal potential and 30 goal upside. Jarmo dropped the ball with Boston. Coles a beauty. Sign Up for Flagbearer, pres. 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.. The 2005 6th overall pick has a 43-52-95 stat line in 299 career NHL games, half of which with Columbus, over eight seasons. 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). 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). The Columbus Blue Jackets cannot let Cole Sillinger follow that path. 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. 12 pick in the 2021 Draft and does have a lot of offensive upside. He can get a shot off in a variety of ways and from various hand positions. Trade Deadline Preview - Defensemen: Where does Vladislav Gavrikov go now? He uses his stick intelligently when defending against transition, often breaking down plays that come within his vicinity. 2021-22 Season Outlook Aforementioned center Gilbert Brule had the most illustrious career, if that term applies here. [2] He debuted and appeared in 4 games with the Tigers in 201819, tallying two assists. 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. With the WHL season continuously delayed due to COVID-19, top NHL Draft prospect Cole Sillinger opted to play in the USHL for the Sioux Falls Stampede this year. Cole Sillinger Db. Cole Sillinger had 46 points in 31 games for Sioux Falls. Odds & lines subject to change. By choosing I Accept, you consent to our use of cookies and other tracking technologies. 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? 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. Grand total: Eight seasons, 67 NHL games, two assists. Sillinger scored 16 goals with 15 assists as a rookie in 2021-22. When it comes to a strength and conditioning coach, you dont have to motivate him.. Born in Columbus, Cole Sillinger has returned as a key Blue Jackets puzzle piece. 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. He really is a great character. 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. Call 1-800-GAMBLER. 2004-2023 CBS Interactive. 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. This marks the first time Sillinger's been on the ice since suffering an injury on the first day of training camp. Sillinger has registered six points, 41 shots on goal and 39 hits in 30 games this season. Sillinger got off to a really slow start, registering just two assists in his first 13 games. The Official Site of the Columbus Blue Jackets. Sometimes its like lets just take a step back for a second and rest. But hes your ideal athlete essentially. 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. Both points came in the third period as the Blue Jackets pulled away. 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. Being one of the more unique players in the draft, Cole Sillinger tends to remind of Mark Scheifele. 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. The puck. Gambling problem? * 21+ (19+ CA-ONT) (18+ NH/WY). "Long story short, my transfer from. While this is concerning, its possible this method of attack could be a legitimate weapon if he can improve his top speed. 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. Sean Kuraly was explicitly signed to slot in at the 4C. Cole, who has worked with Yaskowitch since he was 13, has always made things look easy. Sign up to receive daily headline news from Regina Leader-Post, a division of Postmedia Network Inc. A welcome email is on its way. 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. Come on, Cole, be the goalie. As an independent site, we're committed to delivering Blue Jackets fans the news and analysis they deserve, all while remaining free. 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 next issue of Regina Leader Post Headline News will soon be in your inbox. We can divide those skaters into successful and unsuccessful players. I couldnt play any games so I had to come home. 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. 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.. Its a habit., When Cole showed up to training camp with Medicine Hat to begin his 16-year-old season, those habits paid off when he finished in the Tigers top five in fitness testing, something the teams head coach and general manager Willie Desjardins said was very unusual for a first-year player.. Blue Jackets center Cole Sillinger says it is his hope that he continues to get to be a part of the team's penalty-killing units. If you are a Home delivery print subscriber, unlimited online access is. by Please try again. Sillinger (undisclosed) left the Blue Jackets' first practice session early Thursday and did not return, Aaron Portzline of The Athletic reports. 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. Lets hope 2021 is a better year for all of us.. He's got a tremendous future with this organization. Honestly, I dont really know what the plan is for after Christmas. Goals aplenty:If there's one hallmark of Sillinger's game, it's that he can score. Sillingers closest comparable, in terms of development timeline, is Gilbert Brule, the guy who got injured in his second game and never recovered. Independent scouting for NHL, QMJHL, OHL, WHL, USHL and NCAA teams. 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. His offensive ceiling may be as high as almost anyone in the draft class. This is the Columbus Blue Jackets were talking about. Sillinger grew up in Regina, Saskatchewan and represents Hockey Canada. When Sean Kuraly's stick broke with just 47 seconds left in Saturday's game, while the Blue Jackets defended a six-on-five man advantage for New Jersey, Jackets coach Brad Larsen knew who to send over the boards. 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. That leaves the unsuccessful prospects. Not just once, but two games in a row. Even the best results the Blue Jackets have gotten in this range, three of the four taken several picks before him, were all given at least a full season before making their NHL debuts. 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. Cole likely had a lot of addresses as a kid as his dad moved through the league, but he still. Probably. The Official Site of the Columbus Blue Jackets. Here is everything you need to know about Cole Sillinger . He loves being out there, Quinn said. Use arrows to navigate between autocomplete results. Sillinger was born in Columbus on May 16, 2003, during his dad's rather travel-filled NHL career. 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 was drafted by the Coyotes in the first round (11th overall) of the 2020 NHL Entry Draft. And I want to pump the brakes on it, at least for a second. You wont often see Cole blindly firing pucks from awkward angles along the perimeter or from far away at the point. Some players never develop good off puck habits to support their teammates when they arent the ones driving the bus. And the times arent even all that desperate. 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. Players have to be able to impact the game in other ways and Sillinger did that on Tuesday. The thing that everybody talks about is that (Mike) played on so many different teams in the NHL but theres a reason for that. Sillinger supplied a power-play assist in Friday's 2-1 shootout loss to the Senators. What I learned about him is really that hes a great leader. He was the kid that used to get nervous for fitness testing. The Cole Sillinger hype is real. I never really tried to look at any other career or anything I wanted to do. Its just how I am as a person to be honest. Advertisement 5 Story continues below Sie knnen Ihre Einstellungen jederzeit ndern. We apologize, but this video has failed to load. In elementary school, when teachers would ask him what he wanted to be when he grew up, his answer was always simple.
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