Cole Sillinger is not getting that. 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. Sillinger is a skilled two-way player who is equally adept at creating offense and playing sound defense. Similar to Picard before him, he would bounce between Syracuse, Columbus, and Moscow for the next three seasons before being traded to Ottawa. That (should) pretty much lock down our top 6 of Laine-Roslovic-Voracek and Nyquist-Domi-BJORKSTRAND. [5] His father played professional hockey for the Columbus Blue Jackets at the time of his birth. We ask you to keep your comments relevant and respectful. Sillinger is listed as day-to-day after being injured Saturday versus Boston. 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 plays a safer game in the defensive zone. Sillinger scored 16 goals with 15 assists as a rookie in 2021-22. Long story short, my transfer from Hockey Canada to USA Hockey wasnt accepted. The 19-year-old has plenty of talent and this is likely going to be a small blip in his NHL career. While some of these are likely just straight up misses by the scouting department, many are the victims of an expansion team desperate for something resembling talent, or a tweener franchise trying to find a center for their star winger. 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. 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. Theres a significant chance that Sillinger joins the ranks of Brule, Picard, and Milano, and I would very much like that to not happen. I really hope everything with the Western league pans out and we all get to play.. He loves it. 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 . Can he salvage it elsewhere? Finally, we close with a trio of late-round picks that were likely rushed to the NHL. I was seeing the talent but was questionable on his decision making. A record 12 different NHL teams, to be exact. (Courtesy of Mike Sillinger). The 2005 6th overall pick has a 43-52-95 stat line in 299 career NHL games, half of which with Columbus, over eight seasons. 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. The Columbus Blue Jackets and columbusbluejackets.com are trademarks of The Columbus Blue Jackets Hockey Club. 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. 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? The Sillinger boys were too close for real fights, but there wasnt a day that went by where the youngest wasnt trying to keep up with his older brothers. I really like Cole Sillinger. If it turns out Texier isnt as reliable as thought at center, than sub in Stenlund for Robinson and roll Texier-Stenlund-Chinakhov and Jenner-Kuraly-Bemstrom. Copyright 2020 Columbus Blue Jackets Hockey Club and the National Hockey League. The Columbus Blue Jackets cannot let Cole Sillinger follow that path. Not just once, but two games in a row. He has slumped this season, with only two goals and eight points in 52 games, after a 16 . Bouncing back. 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. In the neutral zone, he positions himself to be able to retrieve loose pucks or steal a puck thats been knocked away from the other team. Read more about cookies here. 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. And I think that comes from the demeanor, and the drive and the dedication that he has to this day.. After collecting enough miles going between the two leagues that he began worrying the extended warranty on his car was about to expire, Brule went off to Switzerland so the he could be in Switzerland instead of Norfolk, Virginia. 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. Its fun being in the gym with those guys because they work so hard, but they have a lot of fun, Yaskowitch said. However, the Blue Jackets find themselves in a situation that might see them ask Cole Sillinger to do it. 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. 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. This is the type of player, however, that you immediately take if hes available with any subsequent pick. His dad, Mike, played for 12 NHL teams, including two seasons with the Blue Jackets from 2001-03. Rychel made his debut during the injury-plagued 2014-15 season, again a year and a half after being drafted 19th overall in 2013. 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. Its just how I am as a person to be honest. When allowed based on pandemic restrictions, Mike and Karla made more than half a dozen trips to visit Cole in Sioux Falls, where Mike became a regular at practice, helping the teams centers on faceoffs. And I want to pump the brakes on it, at least for a second. Even if so, Id still like for Boone Jenner to pair with him for defensive draws and as a general security blanket. 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. But unlike his father, Sillinger has a scoring touch that should make him an important top-six player for whichever NHL team selects him. 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. 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. Please try again. 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. Those 2005 Jackets were truly desperate for centers, and desperate times call for desperate measures. Sillinger was born in Columbus on May 16, 2003, during his dad's rather travel-filled NHL career. 4. On March 13, 2022, Sillinger scored his first NHL career hat trick with the Blue Jackets against the Vegas Golden Knights. 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. He also played four regular-season games with the Tigers in the WHL. Sillinger is still considered more in the day-to-day range, but the Blue Jackets will use his roster spot to activate Adam Boqvist (foot) in a corresponding move. Cole being the youngest, he was just dragged along. Call 1-800-GAMBLER. (And) he has a physical element to his game where he embraces contact. He needs to display better ankle flexion, moving his knees farther over his toes in order to maintain better skating form. He clearly got in the weight room and put the time in. He could stand to do this more, it never hurts to make the defence respect one more weapon. Mike Sillinger played for a lot of teams. 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. 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. 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. 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.. 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 | Need a scouting report on a particular prospect,contact ustoday. Multiple profiles cite Coles high ceiling, great hands, and dangerous shot. Come on, Cole, be the goalie. His biggest asset is that hes got some of the best hands in the draft and hes strong over pucks. He was the kid that used to get nervous for fitness testing. 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. Cole Sillinger Has Improved in the Eight Games He's Played Since Being Scratched. His offensive ceiling may be as high as almost anyone in the draft class. Cole always finds a way to score a good number, Owen does everything well, and Lukas has real good hands as a putter, Mike said, laughing, which iskind of how they are in hockey., (Top photo of Cole Sillinger, bottom right, and family: courtesy of Mike Sillinger). At Reginas Level 10 Fitness, under strength and conditioning coach Dan Yaskowitch, Cole and Owen were the loud ones. One (1) assist. "I think this is gonna serve him well," head coach Brad Larsen said regarding scratching Sillinger at Monday's morning skate. 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. Since being a healthy scratch for the Blue Jackets' Jan. 14 win against Detroit and Jan. 16 loss . 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. He is on a three-game point streak now though, giving him two goals and five points in 16 contests this season. The last morsel of food at the dinner table. Not just once, but two games in a row. 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. 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. I cant imagine that Cole Sillinger ever expected his draft year to play out the way that it has. 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. He was taken with the No. Since the start of April, Sillinger has three goals and three helpers in eight games. 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. His puck skills and his shot are definitely elite, Skinner said, chuckling to himself as if thats an understatement. Fast forward to 2021. Competitions over missed box jumps replaced fights over a ball or a puck. Twenty-two years later, Cole went 12th to the Blue Jackets. Gambling problem? Medicine Hat Tigers star Cole Sillinger, who's in his NHL draft year, is crossing his fingers that the WHL will relaunch early in 2021. 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. Here is everything you need to know about Cole Sillinger . All in all, in a draft that severely lacks high octane, dynamic offensive talents Cole Sillinger stands out as one of the top forwards and should certainly be ranked in the lottery for the 2021 NHL draft. Enter Search Term. No, probably not, but if we want Cole Sillinger to develop into a top-line center in the NHL, he needs time to marinate. As mentioned before, he does utilize crossovers when attacking laterally through the NZ to keep defenders moving their feet. By continuing to use our site, you agree to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. In the Sillinger household, Cole had to fight for everything. Hes certainly too good for the USHL and would benefit from playing against better opposition for the sake of his development. 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. Sillinger has registered six points, 41 shots on goal and 39 hits in 30 games this season. Well lucky for us, a conveniently-no-longer-injured Max Domi arrived to training camp earlier than expected! His skating is good, hes got great hands, hes got size. 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). That kind of keeps your mind off it so I can focus on the present and try to better all aspects of my game. Sillingers closest comparable, in terms of development timeline, is Gilbert Brule, the guy who got injured in his second game and never recovered. Yes, he has impressed in camp. All Rights Reserved. Its a really cool dynamic.. 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. 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.. This proves the first danger to Cole Sillinger: injuries. He missed Saturday's win in Detroit and Monday's loss to the Rangers in Columbus. Today we bring you our Cole Sillinger Scouting Report. 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. 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. But this team has a lot of centers. 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