Cole likely had a lot of addresses as a kid as his dad moved through the league, but he still. 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. Competitions over missed box jumps replaced fights over a ball or a puck. Hes more dynamic. Yes, he has impressed in camp. It has been challenging in many ways. His dad, Mike, played for 12 NHL teams, including two seasons with the Blue Jackets from 2001-03. 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. 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. The NHL Central Scouting Bureau ranked Sillinger as the 10th-best North American skater eligible ahead of the 2021 NHL Entry Draft. 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. Im keeping all doors open but obviously Medicine Hat is my first place to play. 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 | We need a true 1C. 16 TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. Cole Sillinger already has the frame of an NHL center, not that of a typical 18-year-old. All Rights Reserved. He missed Saturday's win in Detroit and Monday's loss to the Rangers in Columbus. Sillinger plays with a high pace, something that projects well considering how fast the game is played at the NHL level. What's next:Sillinger is expected to go back to the WHL this upcoming season to continue his development, but it will be interesting to see just how quickly he makes his way to the NHL. However, when the WHL delayed the start of its 2020-21 season due to concerns surrounding the coronavirus, Sillinger decided to move Sioux Falls of the United States Hockey League. by Nationwide, Learn to Play pres. Both very solid options, and neither risk the long term development of an important prospect. 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. Jarmo dropped the ball with Boston. "I think this is gonna serve him well," head coach Brad Larsen said regarding scratching Sillinger at Monday's morning skate. His top speed is lackluster, but he has shown improvement between last year and now so theres room to reasonably believe hell continue to improve. 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.. Scouting Report:The one thing scouts seem to agree on is Sillinger can shoot the puck. He also played four regular-season games with the Tigers in the WHL. When he returned home, Cole did what hed done a summer earlier and got back in the gym. They tend to not move their feet much and float around, or they dont put in effort when chasing the puck outside of their reach. Cole Sillinger, a rookie center and the NHL's youngest player at age 18, led the way with his first career hat trick. Call 1-800-GAMBLER. We use cookies and other tracking technologies to improve your browsing experience on our site, show personalized content and targeted ads, analyze site traffic, and understand where our audiences come from. 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. Sillinger scored a goal and an assist in Wednesday's 5-1 win over the Canadiens. This marks the first time Sillinger's been on the ice since suffering an injury on the first day of training camp. Dies geschieht in Ihren Datenschutzeinstellungen. The more I watched, the more I realized that he can actively contribute in all three zones. Rychel made his debut during the injury-plagued 2014-15 season, again a year and a half after being drafted 19th overall in 2013. - Scott Wheeler, The Athletic, Being one of the more unique players in the draft, Cole Sillinger tends to remind of Mark Scheifele. The WHL has pushed back its season on three different occasions so far. 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. He is on a three-game point streak now though, giving him two goals and five points in 16 contests this season. Hes the son of former Blue Jacket Mike Sillinger. 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. The 6-0, 197-pounder played two seasons in the WHL before heading to the USHL last year because of the pandemic, playing for Sioux Falls in the USA's top junior league. Some guys they just play. 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. by Kemba Financial Credit Union, Toy Collection benefitting the Salvation Army. Sillinger was on the top line with Jakub Voracek and Gustav Nyquist for this contest, but they were heavily outplayed. 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. While he didn't register a point, he was noticeable and effective. Being one of the more unique players in the draft, Cole Sillinger tends to remind of Mark Scheifele. 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. 1. Sillinger was drafted by the Coyotes in the first round (11th overall) of the 2020 NHL Entry Draft. The only reason why the 2005 Blue Jackets used Brule was because their best center was Jan Hrdina. Prior to that, Sillinger had been skating regularly with local pro and junior players at Next Level Hockey Consulting in Regina. Im scratching to play for sure, he said. Can he salvage it elsewhere? I cant imagine that Cole Sillinger ever expected his draft year to play out the way that it has. Similar to Picard before him, he would bounce between Syracuse, Columbus, and Moscow for the next three seasons before being traded to Ottawa. That kids not going to burn out. 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. The Columbus Blue Jackets cannot let Cole Sillinger follow that path. Comments may take up to an hour for moderation before appearing on the site. And the times arent even all that desperate. Sie knnen Ihre Einstellungen jederzeit ndern. Thatd be really fun, and a great way for Cole to get used to the pro game.) Cole was born in May 2003, while his dad finished a season with the Columbus Blue Jackets. His skating is good, hes got great hands, hes got size. Sillinger (upper body) was activated from injured reserve Tuesday, per the NHL media site. * 21+ (19+ CA-ONT) (18+ NH/WY). And Sillinger is our best shot at that, a shot we cannot risk on season where contending for the playoffs is a long shot at best. The Columbus Blue Jackets and columbusbluejackets.com are trademarks of The Columbus Blue Jackets Hockey Club. 12 overall pick in the NHL Draft, the Blue Jackets have selected center Cole Sillinger out of Sioux Falls of the USHL. Prior to being selected by Columbus, Sillinger scored 53 points (22 goals, 31 assists) in 48 games with Medicine Hat of the Western Hockey League in 2019-20. 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. Gambling problem? Sillinger (undisclosed) won't play Monday against Dallas, Blue Jackets team reporter Jeff Svoboda reports. There wasnt any guarantee that it was going to work out the way that it did. 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. And I think that comes from the demeanor, and the drive and the dedication that he has to this day.. Over three years, he tallied 32 points while bouncing between the fourth line, the press box, the IR, and the minors, before being traded to his hometown Edmonton Oilers to continue an injury-riddled career. And Coles drive off of the ice is just as important to on the ice. He loves being out there, Quinn said. Cole Sillinger is a 6-1, 195-pound center who plays for the Medicine Hat Tigers in the Western Hockey League. And all four went on to at least have fruitful NHL careers. Cole Sillinger (born May 16, 2003) is a Canadian professional ice hockey center for the Columbus Blue Jackets of the National Hockey League (NHL). Sillinger sat out Thursday's tilt versus Minnesota with the illness, but was back at practice Friday. 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. I never really tried to look at any other career or anything I wanted to do. In addition, he hides his shot well, masking his intentions until the very last moment where he can open/close the blade and change the angle with a subtle weight shift, all during his very brief shooting motion. Terms at draftkings.com/sportsbook. Looking for other scouting reports? However, the Blue Jackets find themselves in a situation that might see them ask Cole Sillinger to do it. Things also came more naturally to Cole in the gym than for his brothers. (This story was originally published on June 4, 2021.). All four waited at least a year. Those 2005 Jackets were truly desperate for centers, and desperate times call for desperate measures. Theres notable improvement between the WHL shut down and his arrival in the USHL but its still among his weaker attributes. Sillinger was fourth among points for the Tigers in 201920, scoring 22 goals and 53 points in 48 appearances with the team. For him, when the games on the line he always plays his best. 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. He can get a shot off in a variety of ways and from various hand positions. 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.. Its fun being in the gym with those guys because they work so hard, but they have a lot of fun, Yaskowitch said. When he couldnt get into the gym with Yaskowitch in March and April, that training included setting up a full home gym in his garage. The combination of that role, one which encouraged him to make plays; and those linemates, who taught him to relax, led to immediate success. (And) he has a physical element to his game where he embraces contact. Upon rewatching the first few games where I had come away unimpressed, I realized even in these games how his off puck movement and desire to attack open space were creating chances over the ice. 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. Terms at draftkings.com/sportsbook. Middle six forward, likely winger with 20 goal potential and 30 goal upside. 365 Bloor Street East, Toronto, Ontario, M4W 3L4. Hes a freak. Sillinger (upper body) will make his preseason debut Monday against Carolina, Aaron Portzline of The Athletic reports. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder. The thing that everybody talks about is that (Mike) played on so many different teams in the NHL but theres a reason for that. 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. He is likely one of our top four centers right now. And I think thats so important for players. 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. He dominated. And I want to pump the brakes on it, at least for a second. Sillinger (upper body) is not expected to play Tuesday against Philadelphia, Jeff Svoboda of the Blue Jackets' official site reports. No reason in particular. When it comes to a strength and conditioning coach, you dont have to motivate him.. 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. 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. That leaves Eric Robinson, Kevin Stenlund, and Gregory Hofmann to battle for one final spot. He goes Danny, I could work my legs four days a week. There are some times actually where I have to put the reins on him a little bit because he loves being in the gym and then hell do stuff at his house. Please also read our Privacy Notice and Terms of Use, which became effective December 20, 2019. The ball. He really is a great character. 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. 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. Should Jack Roslovic be a top-line center in the NHL? Both of these are likely more of a miss by the scouting staff than a rushed development by the coaching staff. 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 no results appear, use Enter to do a full site search. 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. He played on the penalty kill but wasnt really a defensive stalwart by any means. Sign up to receive daily headline news from Regina Leader-Post, a division of Postmedia Network Inc. A welcome email is on its way. Hes very powerful and, in my opinion, he is very quick. I just have to stay focused on what I can do.. It seems like I cant catch a break but at the same time everyone is in the same boat. Sillinger was born in Columbus on May 16, 2003, during his dad's rather travel-filled NHL career. 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. Not just once, but two games in a row. 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. He can do it all.. That gives us two options for the bottom six, depending on whether or not Texier can be trusted at 3C. 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. His passion for training doesnt just come from Mike, either. Werenski and Voracek not only became bona fide stars, but will also be joining Sillinger for the 2021-22 campaign. It took me a few games as I initially misread his off puck movement as laziness or coasting. Sillinger (upper body) was placed on injured reserve Thursday. 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. Based on. I was able to get into a routine and got to be a part of an actual team again.. Youre not just betting on the player, youre betting on the person and thats what I think makes him special. 2023 Regina Leader Post, a division of Postmedia Network Inc. All rights reserved. Id go as far as to say he even has some chippiness in his game. 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). Check out theProspects tabfor our other scouting reports. Lets start with a pair of left wings who got a cup of tea each in the NHL: Nikita Filatov and Alex Picard. During the 202021 season, Sillinger led the Stampede in points, garnering 24 goals and 46 points in 31 games played. Sillinger has yet to record a point through the first seven games of the season. 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. Sillinger, who has missed the past three games, was back on the ice for practice Tuesday. As a 15-year-old in 2018-19, playing for that same Pats Canadians under-18 team as his brothers, Coles steep development continued when he was named the MVP of Saskatchewans top AAA league, leading it in scoring with 76 points in 39 games. Being one of the more unique players in the draft, Cole Sillinger tends to remind of Mark Scheifele. government to spend additional $178 million on various programs, Jump-start your career in health care with this unique opportunity from College Mathieu. 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. This website uses cookies to personalize your content (including ads), and allows us to analyze our traffic. On March 13, 2022, Sillinger scored his first NHL career hat trick with the Blue Jackets against the Vegas Golden Knights. Prospect report written by Sam McGilligan. He'll still need to be cleared for contact before a clearer timeline on his return to game action can be determined. BlueJackets.com is the official Web site of the Columbus Blue Jackets. They get after each other. Theres a significant chance that Sillinger joins the ranks of Brule, Picard, and Milano, and I would very much like that to not happen. (Courtesy of Mike Sillinger). At this level, if you can get a guy like that around the team, it makes a difference.. Trade Deadline Preview - Defensemen: Where does Vladislav Gavrikov go now? Owen and Lukas followed a different path than Cole, playing their midget AAA hockey for the Regina Pat Canadians before pursuing NCAA commitments to Bemidji State University through the Jr. A BCHLs Penticton Vees. 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. Come on, Cole,' Mike said, laughing. 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. 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. When it was Coles turn to be drafted, he was already 5-foot-10 and 160 pounds, a full four or five inches and 40-plus pounds more than Owen and Lukas were at the same age. 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. Advertisement 5 Story continues below 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. Sillinger was born in Columbus on May 16, 2003, during his dad's rather travel-filled NHL career. The Columbus Blue Jackets currently hold three picks in that round: #5, #24, and #31. At Reginas Level 10 Fitness, under strength and conditioning coach Dan Yaskowitch, Cole and Owen were the loud ones. 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. Once you get a bit after Sillingers 12 spot, the draft becomes much less of a sure thing. BlueJackets.com is the official Web site of the Columbus Blue Jackets. Honestly, I dont really know what the plan is for after Christmas. It can help generate a stride that is more powerful with longer, deeper extensions thus providing improvements in both explosivity and top speed. While this is concerning, its possible this method of attack could be a legitimate weapon if he can improve his top speed. 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