By choosing I Accept, you consent to our use of cookies and other tracking technologies. section: | slug: | sport: hockey | route: player_profile_home | 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 has yet to record a point through the first seven games of the season. NDP president resigns following tensions in the party, Devon Cyr found guilty of manslaughter in Isaiah Allary killing, Sask. Even if he cant, Sillinger has already demonstrated that he doesnt rely on one method of attacking the zone so it isnt unreasonable to expect more refinement in his decision making in regards to transition. 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. If you are a Home delivery print subscriber, unlimited online access is. 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' depth at center is non-existent. The. Since the start of April, Sillinger has three goals and three helpers in eight games. 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. Sillinger (upper body) is not expected to play Tuesday against Philadelphia, Jeff Svoboda of the Blue Jackets' official site reports. Do draft eligibles wait around, hoping that their respective leagues figure out a plan for them to get back on the ice? However, note that all four players took a gap year to further their development. Cole Sillinger is a 6-1, 195-pound center who plays for the Medicine Hat Tigers in the Western Hockey League. Its his compete. Klicken Sie auf Einstellungen verwalten um weitere Informationen zu erhalten und Ihre Einstellungen zu verwalten. | View as text Contract Status Cap Hit of $925,000 to 2023-24 (RFA) Contract info provided by Related Information As an independent site, we're committed to delivering Blue Jackets fans the news and analysis they deserve, all while remaining free. But it wasnt until his dads fifth and final stop, a three-season stint with the Islanders in the twilight of his career, that Coles memories start to come into focus. Cole Sillinger may have convinced Brad Larsen and Jarmo Kekalainen that hes NHL ready, but that was by playing in Traverse City and in the preseason. Lets start with a pair of left wings who got a cup of tea each in the NHL: Nikita Filatov and Alex Picard. 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. Cole Sillinger had 46 points in 31 games for Sioux Falls. 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. This is the Columbus Blue Jackets were talking about. Independent scouting for NHL, QMJHL, OHL, WHL, USHL and NCAA teams. Is giving Sillinger another year to bulk up in his best long-term interest? What I learned about him is really that hes a great leader. 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. They get after each other. When logistics prevented him from playing in the fall, he joined the USHLs Sioux Fall Stampede. 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. Brassard only had 17 games experience before joining the CBJ full-time in 2008-09, two seasons after his draft year. Scott has written for the Toronto Star, the Globe and Mail, The Toronto Sun, the National Post, SB Nation and several other outlets in the past. Thankfully, despite being the best player every time he steps on the ice, Sillinger continues to demonstrate quality off puck movement. Period. 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. Come on, Cole, be the goalie. Mike was the 11th pick of the 1989 NHL Draft. Its fun being in the gym with those guys because they work so hard, but they have a lot of fun, Yaskowitch said. Sillinger won't play Thursday versus Minnesota because of an illness. 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. by Bartha & Bread Financial, 50/50 Raffle pres. Hes always trying to be an open outlet option for teammates under pressure. Grand total of 6-7-13 in 44 games. 12 pick in the 2021 Draft and does have a lot of offensive upside. 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. The WHL has pushed back its season on three different occasions so far. Cole, who has worked with Yaskowitch since he was 13, has always made things look easy. Sillinger (undisclosed) won't play Monday against Dallas, Blue Jackets team reporter Jeff Svoboda reports. Hes a good multi-tasker who can move pucks to space at high speed. 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. Terms at draftkings.com/sportsbook. 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 trails attackers as they attack the zone and uses his stick to interrupt the play if the opposition slows down or forgets about him. The 19-year-old forward has two goals and six points in 30 games this season. Bio info:He's a hometown kid - in some ways. 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 was fourth among points for the Tigers in 201920, scoring 22 goals and 53 points in 48 appearances with the team. Sillinger was drafted by the Coyotes in the first round (11th overall) of the 2020 NHL Entry Draft. Sillinger needs a year or so to develop, someone has to play center during that year. He has shown the capacity to make these higher IQ reads so the potential for further development is there. Sillinger also didn't play Monday and it doesn't sound like he will be available to play before the holiday break. Sillingers closest comparable, in terms of development timeline, is Gilbert Brule, the guy who got injured in his second game and never recovered. Sillinger has battled an upper-body injury during training camp, but he made it through full-contact practice Thursday without issue. 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. A bounce-back performance. Which leads me to my next point. Thats the easiest way for me to explain it. Sillinger is a skilled two-way player who is equally adept at creating offense and playing sound defense. Finally, we close with a trio of late-round picks that were likely rushed to the NHL. Long story short, my transfer from Hockey Canada to USA Hockey wasnt accepted. Suddenly, Cole leveled the playing field on both fronts. Its just how I am as a person to be honest. One (1) assist. Mark Scheifele, Center, Winnipeg Jets. "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. After an encouraging rookie season that saw him deliver 16 goals and 31 points in 79 games, Sillinger's sophomore slump has become a nightmare, and there's no light yet at the end of the tunnel. 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. 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. by Bartha & Bread Financial, 50/50 Raffle pres. 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 . That gives us two options for the bottom six, depending on whether or not Texier can be trusted at 3C. 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.. You wont often see Cole blindly firing pucks from awkward angles along the perimeter or from far away at the point. Hes going to bring both to an organization. When away from the puck he picks his routes carefully, trying to cross the opposing blue line in a spot where he can support his teammate. Sillinger was unable to play Thursday versus Minnesota, but he could be ready to go versus the Oilers on Saturday. In elementary school, when teachers would ask him what he wanted to be when he grew up, his answer was always simple. I just have to stay focused on what I can do.. If you buy something from an SB Nation link, Vox Media may earn a commission. Hes also capable of discerning when to jump into a scrum and try to steal the puck. He certainly could play, though, racking up faceoff wins all over the place while notching 240 goals and 548 points in 1,049 games. His oldest brother, Owen, is the only one who remembers the rest vividly. 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. Youre not just betting on the player, youre betting on the person and thats what I think makes him special. Sean Kuraly was explicitly signed to slot in at the 4C. Tuesday night's performance was a positive sign in what has been a down year offensively for Sillinger. Sillinger scored 16 goals with 15 assists as a rookie in 2021-22. Im a real competitive, real driven person, Cole said of the decision.If you want to play in the NHL, its an everyday job. 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. Jarmo dropped the ball with Boston. The Blue Jackets failed to bounce back from Tuesday's shutout loss to the Panthers, but the silver lining for Sillinger is that he put an end to a 12-game point drought. by Performance Columbus, The CannonBall pres. He has recorded two goals, six points, 41 shots on net and 39 hits in 30 games this season. Just as he was really starting to put it all together, the WHL season came to an abrupt end due to the COVID19 pandemic and Sillingers impressive rookie season had come to a close. In 14:16, Sillinger registered three shots on goal, did not commit a turnover, and won 4/8 of the face-offs he took. Follow Scott on Twitter @scottcwheeler, Cole Sillinger (Medicine Hat Tigers / RJF Productions), Cole Sillinger, number 34, smiles during warmups. Check out theProspects tabfor our other scouting reports. Jeff Svoboda, Sign Up for Flagbearer, pres. But unlike his father, Sillinger has a scoring touch that should make him an important top-six player for whichever NHL team selects him. By choosing I Accept, you consent to our use of cookies and other tracking technologies. Competitions over missed box jumps replaced fights over a ball or a puck. Spin: Sillinger sat out Thursday's tilt versus Minnesota with the illness, but was back at practice Friday. Sillinger got off to a really slow start, registering just two assists in his first 13 games. He loves it. 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. Coles a beauty. That leaves the unsuccessful prospects. And the times arent even all that desperate. Guenthers very good, really good, but Sillinger is scary. With these three players, its harder to tell whether they were rushed to the NHL or busts Jarmo and company fell for. Im scratching to play for sure, he said. Sillinger supplied a power-play assist in Friday's 2-1 shootout loss to the Senators. When he returned home, Cole did what hed done a summer earlier and got back in the gym. While this is concerning, its possible this method of attack could be a legitimate weapon if he can improve his top speed. In 31 games, Sillinger proved to be one of the most dynamic players in the league, scoring 24 goals and 22 assists for 46 points. 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. 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. Call 1-800-GAMBLER. This website uses cookies to personalize your content (including ads), and allows us to analyze our traffic. The Columbus Blue Jackets cannot let Cole Sillinger follow that path. Fast forward to 2021. 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. Bouncing back. 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 . 2023 Regina Leader Post, a division of Postmedia Network Inc. All rights reserved. The Columbus Blue Jackets currently hold three picks in that round: #5, #24, and #31. Details regarding Sillinger's injury have yet to be revealed. 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). There was an error, please provide a valid email address. He'll still need to be cleared for contact before a clearer timeline on his return to game action can be determined. 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. by Performance Columbus, The CannonBall pres. And I want to pump the brakes on it, at least for a second. Gambling problem? Cole Sillinger is not getting that. Liam Foudy is the most recent of the three selections, having just missed the cut for the NHL roster this year, after bouncing between Columbus and Cleveland last year. On Sunday, Cole Sillinger officially became the first 18 year old Blue Jacket to make the opening night roster under General Manager Jarmo Kekalainen. By his third birthday, his dad had moved from to Nashville via Phoenix and St. Louis. The things I do every day are towards that end goal.. 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. by Kemba Financial Credit Union, Toy Collection benefitting the Salvation Army. The Official Site of the Columbus Blue Jackets. (Imagine Sillinger and Foudy playing together on Clevelands top line. 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. 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. (Courtesy of Mike Sillinger). While skating is becoming more and more valuable with each draft that passes, its not a necessity if the player exhibits traits and skills that help them find space regardless. Sie knnen Ihre Einstellungen jederzeit ndern. 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. The last morsel of food at the dinner table.