He loves being out there, Quinn said. But this team has a lot of centers. I cant imagine that Cole Sillinger ever expected his draft year to play out the way that it has. Some players never develop good off puck habits to support their teammates when they arent the ones driving the bus. Cole, who has worked with Yaskowitch since he was 13, has always made things look easy. Things also came more naturally to Cole in the gym than for his brothers. Cole Sillinger is a 6-1, 195-pound center who plays for the Medicine Hat Tigers in the Western Hockey League. Cole likely had a lot of addresses as a kid as his dad moved through the league, but he still represents Team Canada at the international level. The only reason why the 2005 Blue Jackets used Brule was because their best center was Jan Hrdina. He was the kid that used to get nervous for fitness testing. 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 by Kemba Financial Credit Union, Toy Collection benefitting the Salvation Army. 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. Its fun being in the gym with those guys because they work so hard, but they have a lot of fun, Yaskowitch said. by Terms at draftkings.com/sportsbook. Both very solid options, and neither risk the long term development of an important prospect. 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. By seasons end, he was one of the leagues most proficient players in goals per game, points per game and shots per game. 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). But its Cole, he wants to be quicker, he wants to jump higher, he wants to run faster, Yaskowtich said. Sillinger scored a goal on two shots, added two hits and went minus-4 in Sunday's 6-4 loss to the Ducks. ago] Height 6.01 -- Weight 201 [185 cm/91 kg] Drafted by Columbus Blue Jackets - round 1 #12 overall 2021 NHL Entry Draft Embed Cole Sillinger stats! 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. 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. 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. The last was Jake Sanderson, who was selected fifth overall by the Ottawa Senators in 2020. 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. 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. 12 pick in the 2021 Draft and does have a lot of offensive upside. His skating is good, hes got great hands, hes got size. 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.. By continuing to use our site, you agree to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. As mentioned before, he does utilize crossovers when attacking laterally through the NZ to keep defenders moving their feet. 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. Four years later, now with double the drafting expertise, the Blue Jackets selected Nikita Filatov 6th overall. 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. 12 overall pick in the NHL Draft, the Blue Jackets have selected center Cole Sillinger out of Sioux Falls of the USHL. by Bartha & Bread Financial, 50/50 Raffle pres. 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. Cole Sillinger Has Improved in the Eight Games He's Played Since Being Scratched. At this level, if you can get a guy like that around the team, it makes a difference.. Sie knnen Ihre Einstellungen jederzeit ndern. Cole Sillinger (born May 16, 2003) is a Canadian professional ice hockey center for the Columbus Blue Jackets of the National Hockey League (NHL). 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. He'll still need to be cleared for contact before a clearer timeline on his return to game action can be determined. Alexander Texier is a lock, as well, though whether or not he can play down the middle remains to be seen. 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. As could Skinner. This is very likely to go very, very wrong. It appears as though he could be back in the lineup Thursday versus the Islanders. Im keeping all doors open but obviously Medicine Hat is my first place to play. 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. 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. BlueJackets.com is the official Web site of the Columbus Blue Jackets. Once you get a bit after Sillingers 12 spot, the draft becomes much less of a sure thing. He could stand to do this more, it never hurts to make the defence respect one more weapon. When logistics prevented him from playing in the fall, he joined the USHLs Sioux Fall Stampede. 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. Thus far, his stats are as follows: goals: 2, down from 16. assists: 4 down from 15. points: 6, down from 31. He demonstrates deception by combining numerous body fakes, look offs and skill moves to create his ideal shooting lanes. A bounce-back performance. And thats something you cant see from the outside.. Lets start with a pair of left wings who got a cup of tea each in the NHL: Nikita Filatov and Alex Picard. When his teammates gain the zone, Sillinger times his movements into open lanes so he can either fire the puck without breaking stride or quickly identify a teammate in a dangerous opportunity and move the puck onto their stick. All Rights Reserved. As Cole prepared for his first full season in the WHL in 2019, his family began to realize that he had something special. He has recorded two goals, six points, 41 shots on net and 39 hits in 30 games this season. He made the team out of camp in 2005, got injured in his second game, then got injured again in November. 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. Today we bring you our Cole Sillinger Scouting Report. In the Sillinger household, Cole had to fight for everything. [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. 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. Not just once, but two games in a row. See our ethics statement. The next issue of Regina Leader Post Headline News will soon be in your inbox. He missed Saturday's win in Detroit and Monday's loss to the Rangers in Columbus. Suddenly, Cole leveled the playing field on both fronts. For the first time in his NHL career, Cole Sillinger was a healthy scratch. - Smaht Scouting. Come on, Cole, be the goalie. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. The Columbus Blue Jackets cannot let Cole Sillinger follow that path. At Reginas Level 10 Fitness, under strength and conditioning coach Dan Yaskowitch, Cole and Owen were the loud ones. 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. Klicken Sie auf Einstellungen verwalten um weitere Informationen zu erhalten und Ihre Einstellungen zu verwalten. Sillinger was born in Columbus on May 16, 2003, during his dad's rather travel-filled NHL career. This is the type of player, however, that you immediately take if hes available with any subsequent pick. Probably. Multiple profiles cite Coles high ceiling, great hands, and dangerous shot. history of rushing prospects and forcing kids into the NHL who arent ready yet. 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. A record 12 different NHL teams, to be exact. While his shot is dangerous in many ways, what really elevates Coles game to the next level is his propensity to hunt for medium/high danger chances over low danger shots. You can only imagine the battles we have out there, Cole said. Sillinger was unable to play Thursday versus Minnesota, but he could be ready to go versus the Oilers on Saturday. He was taken with the No. Which leads me to my next point. BlueJackets.com is the official Web site of the Columbus Blue Jackets. He was always that deadline acquisition to shore up the third line, Skinner said. Scouting Report:The one thing scouts seem to agree on is Sillinger can shoot the puck. 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. Cole Sillinger made the decision to play elsewhere, and now hes begun playing his draft year in a league he never expected to, for a team he never expected to play on: the Sioux Falls Stampede of the United States Hockey League. His biggest asset is that hes got some of the best hands in the draft and hes strong over pucks. The more I watched, the more I realized that he can actively contribute in all three zones. 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. Follow Scott on Twitter @scottcwheeler, Cole Sillinger (Medicine Hat Tigers / RJF Productions), Cole Sillinger, number 34, smiles during warmups. 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. 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. [2] He debuted and appeared in 4 games with the Tigers in 201819, tallying two assists. Sillinger (upper body) was placed on injured reserve Thursday. Hes also capable of discerning when to jump into a scrum and try to steal the puck. Andhes got a lot of talent. Here is everything you need to know about Cole Sillinger . 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. With the WHL on hiatus,Sillinger had previously arranged to join the USHLs Sioux Falls Stampede, who picked up his junior A rights in late summer. 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. He was more committed this season which is nice to see. By the time the pandemic abruptly shut down the season in March 2020, Cole was the fourth-leading scorer on a team that had championship aspirations. Cole Sillinger had 46 points in 31 games for Sioux Falls. 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. The combination of that role, one which encouraged him to make plays; and those linemates, who taught him to relax, led to immediate success. 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. 365 Bloor Street East, Toronto, Ontario, M4W 3L4. They get after each other. Sillinger scored a goal in Thursday's 6-4 win against Montreal. It seems like I cant catch a break but at the same time everyone is in the same boat. by Nationwide, Learn to Play pres. We have Jack Roslovic and Max Domi to center the top two lines. 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. 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. He impressed in his emergency debut during the 2019-20 season, a year and a half after he was taken 18th overall in the 2018 Draft. And I think thats so important for players. That leaves the unsuccessful prospects. Try a week on us. 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. 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. One could argue that the biggest question mark for Cole Sillinger is his skating. Whether by injury, mental intimidation, or other means, its likely in the best interest of both Sillinger and the CBJ to give the rookie a bit more time in Medicine Hat or Cleveland rather than rush him in and keep guys who are NHL ready on the outside. 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