2. 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. 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. 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. No points. by Nationwide, Learn to Play pres. There were some times he really frustrated me as there were opportunities to make high level plays that he passed up on for low probability 1 on 1 encounters. Scouting Report:The one thing scouts seem to agree on is Sillinger can shoot the puck. The hype for the local kid is starting to build. He dominated. 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? Cole Sillinger Bio Born in Columbus, Ohio, Sillinger was selected by his hometown Blue Jackets with the No. If no results appear, use Enter to do a full site search. While not overly physical, he doesnt shy away from contact in order to make the best play available. 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. Unauthorized distribution, transmission or republication strictly prohibited. I couldnt play any games so I had to come home. On March 13, 2022, Sillinger scored his first NHL career hat trick with the Blue Jackets against the Vegas Golden Knights. Sillinger (illness) will be back in the lineup versus Edmonton on Saturday, Brian Hedger of The Columbus Dispatch reports. Sometimes its like lets just take a step back for a second and rest. But hes your ideal athlete essentially. Id go as far as to say he even has some chippiness in his game. Why picks 6-19, you might ask? They get after each other. Brassard only had 17 games experience before joining the CBJ full-time in 2008-09, two seasons after his draft year. Looking for other scouting reports? 2023 Regina Leader Post, a division of Postmedia Network Inc. All rights reserved. The only reason why the 2005 Blue Jackets used Brule was because their best center was Jan Hrdina. This is very likely to go very, very wrong. Sillinger (upper body) practiced in a non-contact jersey Wednesday, Aaron Portzline of The Athletic reports. Sillinger was born in Columbus on May 16, 2003, during his dad's rather travel-filled NHL career. Simply put, the Blue Jackets' depth at center is non-existent. All Rights Reserved. It can help generate a stride that is more powerful with longer, deeper extensions thus providing improvements in both explosivity and top speed. 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. by Kemba Financial Credit Union, Toy Collection benefitting the Salvation Army. Even if so, Id still like for Boone Jenner to pair with him for defensive draws and as a general security blanket. Cole Sillinger, who is affectionately known around the Blue Jackets' locker room as Silly, is off to the best possible start to a season for someone who is still just 18 years old. 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 has two older brothers that play hockey. The Columbus native was taken by his hometown team 12th overall in the 2021 draft, and has convinced the coaching staff over the past 10 weeks to grant him a spot among the 23 players to be paid the big bucks starting Thursday, likely playing with Boone Jenner and Max Domi. Four years prior, Sonny Milano, who has never been discussed or debated on this website before, took a similar path. When logistics prevented him from playing in the fall, he joined the USHLs Sioux Fall Stampede. Today we bring you our Cole Sillinger Scouting Report. We are getting to the group of players that would all be a stretch at the fifth pick and Cole Sillinger is no different. We can divide those skaters into successful and unsuccessful players. He tends to draw defenders into him, faking an attack to the outside lane before quickly cutting towards the middle and gaining the zone from there. He could stand to improve his two step acceleration as being able to consistently gain separation from his opponents from a stopped position would make it much easier to attack pockets of space. He loves shooting the puck mid drag, simultaneously threatening both a pass and a shot so that the goalie cant fully commit to the shot. 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). Four years later, now with double the drafting expertise, the Blue Jackets selected Nikita Filatov 6th overall. Look for Cole to possibly play a large role next winter for the Canadian team. 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. 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. Position: Center/Left WingTeam: Sioux Falls Stampede (USHL)Date of Birth: May 16, 2003Birthplace: Columbus, OHHeight: 6 0Weight: 201Shoots: Left, Ranked #13 by CONSOLIDATED RANKINGRanked #12 by ELITEPROSPECTS.COMRanked #13 by FCHOCKEYRanked #14 by NEUTRAL ZONE Ranked #17 by MCKEENS HOCKEY Ranked #17 by TSN/CRAIG BUTTON Ranked #10 by NHL CENTRAL SCOUTING (NA Skaters) Ranked #15 by SPORTSNETS Ranked #10 by RECRUIT SCOUTING Ranked #14 by DOBBERPROSPECTS Ranked #20 by DRAFT PROSPECTS HOCKEY Ranked #15 by SMAHT SCOUTING Ranked #20 by THE PUCK AUTHORITY Ranked #11 by TSN/McKenzie, Games Played: 31Goals: 24Assists: 22Points: 46PIM: 39. Also, removing Sillinger and goaltender Pascal Leclaire leaves 10 skaters in our sample, which seems like a reasonable number. Use arrows to navigate between autocomplete results. He looks to be the next son of a Blue Jackets alumni to be selected in the first round. There he served as a top-six forward and power-play specialist (26 power-play points) but also killed penalties and delivered 53 points and 181 shots (3.77 per . 16 TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. Cole Sillinger already has the frame of an NHL center, not that of a typical 18-year-old. I don't. Sillinger can identify when his teammate will enter the zone with little resistance and create a cross ice lane to get him the puck. Sillinger won't play Thursday versus Minnesota because of an illness. When he returned home, Cole did what hed done a summer earlier and got back in the gym. He's a 19-year-old player who is one of the pillars of the franchise's rebuild. NDP president resigns following tensions in the party, Devon Cyr found guilty of manslaughter in Isaiah Allary killing, Sask. 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. 12 pick in the 2021 NHL Draft. Competitions over missed box jumps replaced fights over a ball or a puck. Born in Columbus, Ohio, Sillinger was selected by his hometown Blue Jackets with the No. 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. Need a scouting report on a particular prospect,contact ustoday. by Bartha & Bread Financial, 50/50 Raffle pres. Come on, Cole,' Mike said, laughing. The more I watched, the more I realized that he can actively contribute in all three zones. 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. 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. I really like Cole Sillinger. Sillinger (upper body) will make his preseason debut Monday against Carolina, Aaron Portzline of The Athletic reports. Its his compete. Based on. 5. Please also read our Privacy Notice and Terms of Use, which became effective December 20, 2019. Hes very powerful and, in my opinion, he is very quick. (Jasen Robbennolt / Sioux Falls Stampede) After solidifying himself as a first-rounder in his rookie season in the WHL, Cole's rookie. 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. Bouncing back. * 21+ (19+ CA-ONT) (18+ NH/WY). The last was Jake Sanderson, who was selected fifth overall by the Ottawa Senators in 2020. Twenty-two years later, Cole went 12th to the Blue Jackets. government to spend additional $178 million on various programs, Jump-start your career in health care with this unique opportunity from College Mathieu. Thus far, his stats are as follows: goals: 2, down from 16. assists: 4 down from 15. points: 6, down from 31. 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. We encountered an issue signing you up. To learn more or opt-out, read our Cookie Policy. Cole Sillinger Db. And I want to pump the brakes on it, at least for a second. 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.. 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. Well lucky for us, a conveniently-no-longer-injured Max Domi arrived to training camp earlier than expected! 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. Finally, we close with a trio of late-round picks that were likely rushed to the NHL. Im 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. 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. Terms at draftkings.com/sportsbook. Werenski and Voracek not only became bona fide stars, but will also be joining Sillinger for the 2021-22 campaign. Hes a freak. 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). Zherdev only played in 4.5 seasons in the NHL (netting 99 goals and 239 points) before returning to the KHL, failed comeback attempt with the Flyers notwithstanding. 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 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. Both of these are likely more of a miss by the scouting staff than a rushed development by the coaching staff. Since being a healthy scratch for the Blue Jackets' Jan. 14 win against Detroit and Jan. 16 loss . His oldest brother, Owen, is the only one who remembers the rest vividly. With that being said, Sillinger makes up for his lack of elite skating with high level deception and manipulation. He has recorded two goals, six points, 41 shots on net and 39 hits in 30 games this season. Sillinger was on fire last year, constantly showing signs of improvement as the season progressed until an unfortunate UBI caused him to miss four weeks of play. He was traded to Anaheim at the 2020 deadline, leaving his career stats as a Blue Jacket at 20-22-42 in 116 games. You can only imagine the battles we have out there, Cole said. Sillinger (upper body) is not expected to play Tuesday against Philadelphia, Jeff Svoboda of the Blue Jackets' official site reports. Klicken Sie auf Einstellungen verwalten um weitere Informationen zu erhalten und Ihre Einstellungen zu verwalten. 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. 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. But unlike his father, Sillinger has a scoring touch that should make him an important top-six player for whichever NHL team selects him. 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. Terms at draftkings.com/sportsbook. The transfer was completed on January 13th 2021 and, at the time of writing this article, Sillinger is nearly maintaining a goal per game pace with 7 goals and 12 points in his first 8 games. He demonstrates deception by combining numerous body fakes, look offs and skill moves to create his ideal shooting lanes. Sillinger also didn't play Monday and it doesn't sound like he will be available to play before the holiday break. Cole Sillinger, standout rookie last year for the Columbus Blue Jackets, has struggled in year two. BlueJackets.com is the official Web site of the Columbus Blue Jackets. His dad, Mike, played for 12 NHL teams, including two seasons with the Blue Jackets from 2001-03. 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. He played on the penalty kill but wasnt really a defensive stalwart by any means. 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. Reginas Cole Sillinger isnt spending all of his free time on the couch watching movies, but he does enjoy the Great Outdoors. 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. Sign up to receive daily headline news from Regina Leader-Post, a division of Postmedia Network Inc. A welcome email is on its way. 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. "Long story short, my transfer from. Hes a top-10 pick in my eyes, Quinn said. And I think that comes from the demeanor, and the drive and the dedication that he has to this day.. He exhibits great placement of the puck and can hit small gaps from nearly anywhere on the ice. We dont. Cole said he added 15 new pounds of muscle so that by the time he arrived in Sioux Falls, his six-foot frame weighed a lean 200 pounds. However, the Blue Jackets find themselves in a situation that might see them ask Cole Sillinger to do it. "I think this is gonna serve him well," head coach Brad Larsen said regarding scratching Sillinger at Monday's morning skate. He has an eye for tight, narrow lanes that only exist for a few moments and can seamlessly thread passes that are easily controlled by the recipient. Sillinger (undisclosed) won't play Monday against Dallas, Blue Jackets team reporter Jeff Svoboda reports. 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. Elite skating with high level deception and manipulation became bona fide stars, but he does enjoy the Great.... 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