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. 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. He was the kid that used to get nervous for fitness testing. 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. Sillinger is more than a pure goal scorer, hes also proven to be a dangerous passer in all areas of the ice. 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). Mark Scheifele, Center, Winnipeg Jets. 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. Copyright 2020 Columbus Blue Jackets Hockey Club and the National Hockey League. He could also feel the work hed done paying off in his acceleration, his strength below the circles, and how hard he became to knock off of pucks. 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. Cole Sillinger is a 6-1, 195-pound center who plays for the Medicine Hat Tigers in the Western Hockey League. 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. 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. The 18-year-old center has collected 27 points, 133 shots on net, 84 hits and a minus-23 rating in 73 appearances in his rookie year, though he's often moved up and down the lineup. So that was the biggest thing was just that I wanted to play hockey. The Senators swarmed Sillinger, but he still managed to thread the puck to Jack Roslovic for the single Blue Jackets tally. Try a week on us. Tuesday night's performance was a positive sign in what has been a down year offensively for Sillinger. 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. For Sillinger's sake and the Blue Jackets' sake, hopefully, this wasthe last time he's scratched. Sillinger was fourth among points for the Tigers in 201920, scoring 22 goals and 53 points in 48 appearances with the team. He'll still need to be cleared for contact before a clearer timeline on his return to game action can be determined. Sillinger does possess a wide variety of these traits and with further refinement in how each tool is used in conjunction with the rest of his toolkit, its easy to see how his elusive behaviours would translate to the NHL. We are getting to the group of players that would all be a stretch at the fifth pick and Cole Sillinger is no different. [5] His father played professional hockey for the Columbus Blue Jackets at the time of his birth. His dad, Mike, played for 12 NHL teams, including. Whether its with the puck on his stick or hes following his team into the zone, Sillinger is a very active player in transition, When he has the puck you can expect Cole to use crossovers to quickly change his routes as he attacks the zone, often blending his footwork with other manipulative techniques such as look offs and hesitation moves to make his opposition indecisive as he enters the zone. 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.. When the Sillingers settled in Regina in Mikes retirement, hockey was all that Cole ever thought about. Cole Sillinger, standout rookie last year for the Columbus Blue Jackets, has struggled in year two. 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. Thats the easiest way for me to explain it. Long story short, my transfer from Hockey Canada to USA Hockey wasnt accepted. Lets start with a pair of left wings who got a cup of tea each in the NHL: Nikita Filatov and Alex Picard. Sillinger (upper body) continues to practice in a limited capacity. 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. And then the switch flipped.. He was traded to Anaheim at the 2020 deadline, leaving his career stats as a Blue Jacket at 20-22-42 in 116 games. 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. See our ethics statement. He doesnt just mindlessly give the puck away when he cant find a shooting lane, he times his passes so that theyre often received in stride surrounded by an open pocket of space. Youre not just betting on the player, youre betting on the person and thats what I think makes him special. I really hope everything with the Western league pans out and we all get to play.. Id tell you that I would be a professional hockey player someday, Cole said. He missed Saturday's win in Detroit and Monday's loss to the Rangers in Columbus. That (should) pretty much lock down our top 6 of Laine-Roslovic-Voracek and Nyquist-Domi-BJORKSTRAND. Sillingers a stud., Sillinger is possibly the best pure shooter in the draft. The combination of that role, one which encouraged him to make plays; and those linemates, who taught him to relax, led to immediate success. He also visited Power Edge Pros (PEP) development camp in Kelowna for the first time in an effort to put all of that work to the test on the ice. As mentioned before, he does utilize crossovers when attacking laterally through the NZ to keep defenders moving their feet. Hes very powerful and, in my opinion, he is very quick. He showed people hes the real deal. 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. 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. Sillinger is listed as day-to-day after being injured Saturday versus Boston. Cole Sillinger (born May 16, 2003) is a Canadian professional ice hockey center for the Columbus Blue Jackets of the National Hockey League (NHL). Aforementioned center Gilbert Brule had the most illustrious career, if that term applies here. The old-school pickup games are a welcome distraction amid these uncertain times. The HockeyProspect.com Black Book, meanwhile, writes, "Sillinger features one of the most threatening releases in this year's draft, that's mechanically exceptional and can threaten from distance." Read more about cookies here. section: | slug: | sport: hockey | route: player_profile_home | 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. At this level, if you can get a guy like that around the team, it makes a difference.. Hes more dynamic. Come on, Cole, be the goalie. Get your Columbus Blue Jackets gear today. 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. Sillinger has been dealing with a minor upper-body issue in camp but he'll be good to go Monday. Visit our Community Guidelines for more information and details on how to adjust your email settings. 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, Scott Wheelers draft ranking in The Athletic, Game #61 Preview: Blue Jackets travel to Buffalo to take on red-hot Sabres. Sillinger also didn't play Monday and it doesn't sound like he will be available to play before the holiday break. This was a little bump in the road.". Mike was the 11th pick of the 1989 NHL Draft. 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. Cole Sillinger had 46 points in 31 games for Sioux Falls. Postmedia is committed to maintaining a lively but civil forum for discussion and encourage all readers to share their views on our articles. 2. The modern day NHL is about creating space all over the ice through active off puck movement and while elite skating is a very valuable tool in doing so, its not a necessity. By continuing to use our site, you agree to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. It seems like I cant catch a break but at the same time everyone is in the same boat. 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. No reason in particular. Bio info:He's a hometown kid - in some ways. 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. Fast forward to 2021. 365 Bloor Street East, Toronto, Ontario, M4W 3L4. We encountered an issue signing you up. And thats something you cant see from the outside.. 4. This is the Columbus Blue Jackets were talking about. Daten ber Ihr Gert und Ihre Internetverbindung, wie Ihre IP-Adresse, Browsing- und Suchaktivitten bei der Nutzung von Yahoo Websites und -Apps. 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. His passing is not limited to just forehand moves as Sillinger has shown he can still move the puck through the lanes on his backhand. Comments may take up to an hour for moderation before appearing on the site. However, note that all four players took a gap year to further their development. The Official Site of the Columbus Blue Jackets. Coles a beauty. 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 played on the penalty kill but wasnt really a defensive stalwart by any means. It can help generate a stride that is more powerful with longer, deeper extensions thus providing improvements in both explosivity and top speed. Copyright 2020 Columbus Blue Jackets Hockey Club and the National Hockey League. Both of these are likely more of a miss by the scouting staff than a rushed development by the coaching staff. What I learned about him is really that hes a great leader. One could argue that the biggest question mark for Cole Sillinger is his skating. 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. He can get a shot off in a variety of ways and from various hand positions. The son of 17-year NHL veteran Mike Sillinger, Cole was a high WHL bantam pick in 2018 (11th overall) who delivered a strong pre-draft season in 2019-20 with the Medicine Hat Tigers. 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. Need a scouting report on a particular prospect,contact ustoday. 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. Like in the offensive zone, he can position himself accordingly so that hes an open outlet for when possession is regained. Like most junior hockey superstars Cole Sillinger is a player who wants to score goals and see that lamp light up. Im scratching to play for sure, he said. 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. "Long story short, my transfer from. I was seeing the talent but was questionable on his decision making. D.O.B May 16, 2003Nationality CanadaDraft Eligibility 2021Height60Weight187 lbsPosition CenterHandedness Left. In elementary school, when teachers would ask him what he wanted to be when he grew up, his answer was always simple. He has two older brothers that play hockey. Why picks 6-19, you might ask? 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. 1st Ohio Battery is where Columbus Blue Jackets fans gather. One (1) assist. He needs to display better ankle flexion, moving his knees farther over his toes in order to maintain better skating form. Grand total: Eight seasons, 67 NHL games, two assists. 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. In 14:16, Sillinger registered three shots on goal, did not commit a turnover, and won 4/8 of the face-offs he took. Guenthers very good, really good, but Sillinger is scary. 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. Sillinger (along with fellow 2021 first round pick Kent Johnson) put on a show in the Team Canada World Juniors training camp scrimmage. During the 202021 season, Sillinger led the Stampede in points, garnering 24 goals and 46 points in 31 games played. But its Cole, he wants to be quicker, he wants to jump higher, he wants to run faster, Yaskowtich said. Klicken Sie auf Einstellungen verwalten um weitere Informationen zu erhalten und Ihre Einstellungen zu verwalten. Sillinger (upper body) will make his preseason debut Monday against Carolina, Aaron Portzline of The Athletic reports. 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. 12 pick in the 2021 NHL Draft. When logistics prevented him from playing in the fall, he joined the USHLs Sioux Fall Stampede. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder. The four successful players are Derick Brassard (6th overall 2006, 503 points in 905 games), Jakub Voracek (7th overall 2007, 738 in 968), Alexander Wennberg (14th overall 2013, 230 in 471) and Zach Werenski (8th overall in 2015, 189 in 335). Sillinger (upper body) will play Thursday versus the Blues, Blue Jackets team reporter Jeff Svoboda reports. His passion for training doesnt just come from Mike, either. Subscribe to The Athletic for in-depth coverage of your favorite players, teams, leagues and clubs. 12 pick in the 2021 Draft and does have a lot of offensive upside. Never miss a beat in Canadian Curling with the new On The Rocks newsletter, Stay Posted on Canadian Curling with the On The Rocks newsletter, Top NHL prospect Cole Sillinger has gone old school during the pandemic, Charlebois: Spring cleaning at Tim Hortons, Sask. Sillingers closest comparable, in terms of development timeline, is Gilbert Brule, the guy who got injured in his second game and never recovered. You can often catch him scanning around the defensive zone, keeping track of where the opposition is. We can divide those skaters into successful and unsuccessful players. 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. Sometimes its like lets just take a step back for a second and rest. 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