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. 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. Sillinger has two goals and eight points in 52 contests this season. 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. He shows no difficulty making plays in motion but can also enter a glide and make plays w/ the game slowed down. That leaves Eric Robinson, Kevin Stenlund, and Gregory Hofmann to battle for one final spot. 2004-2023 CBS Interactive. He played on the penalty kill but wasnt really a defensive stalwart by any means. 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 . Can he salvage it elsewhere? For the first time in his NHL career, Cole Sillinger was a healthy scratch. 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." Hes a top-10 pick in my eyes, Quinn said. 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. The Columbus Blue Jackets cannot let Cole Sillinger follow that path. Please try again. Cole Sillinger Db. 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. The ball. by Nationwide, Learn to Play pres. Being one of the more unique players in the draft, Cole Sillinger tends to remind of Mark Scheifele. 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. Both of these are likely more of a miss by the scouting staff than a rushed development by the coaching staff. Like in the offensive zone, he can position himself accordingly so that hes an open outlet for when possession is regained. Hockey isn't all about scoring points. Mike was quick to credit the familys matriarch, Karla, for Coles obsession. Sillinger was unable to play Thursday versus Minnesota, but he could be ready to go versus the Oilers on Saturday. 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. [2] He debuted and appeared in 4 games with the Tigers in 201819, tallying two assists. 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. 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. His dad, Mike, played for 12 NHL teams, including. Jeff Svoboda, Sign Up for Flagbearer, pres. by Nationwide, Learn to Play pres. All Rights Reserved. Werenski and Voracek not only became bona fide stars, but will also be joining Sillinger for the 2021-22 campaign. Trade Deadline Preview - Defensemen: Where does Vladislav Gavrikov go now? Cole, who has worked with Yaskowitch since he was 13, has always made things look easy. by Bartha & Bread Financial, 50/50 Raffle pres. Sign Up for Flagbearer, pres. 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. 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. (This story was originally published on June 4, 2021.). Finally, we close with a trio of late-round picks that were likely rushed to the NHL. "I don't worry about him. 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. He can get a shot off in a variety of ways and from various hand positions. Hes certainly too good for the USHL and would benefit from playing against better opposition for the sake of his development. Sillinger supplied a power-play assist in Friday's 2-1 shootout loss to the Senators. On July 23, 2021, Sillinger was selected 12th overall by the Blue Jackets in the 2021 draft.[4]. The 2021 Jackets are not desperate for centers. Ive yet to see many shifts where he displays all these attributes in succession but the individual skills are there and, with the right development, could come together to be a good supporting defensive winger at the NHL level. Those 2005 Jackets were truly desperate for centers, and desperate times call for desperate measures. Sillinger (along with fellow 2021 first round pick Kent Johnson) put on a show in the Team Canada World Juniors training camp scrimmage. He's a 19-year-old player who is one of the pillars of the franchise's rebuild. This is the type of player, however, that you immediately take if hes available with any subsequent pick. Sillinger (illness) will be back in the lineup versus Edmonton on Saturday, Brian Hedger of The Columbus Dispatch reports. Multiple profiles cite Coles high ceiling, great hands, and dangerous shot. We need a true 1C. [3] He earned 2021 USHL Rookie of the Year honors by a unanimous vote of league general managers for his performance and was elected to the first all-USHL rookie team and all-USHL third team. Id tell you that I would be a professional hockey player someday, Cole said. Id go as far as to say he even has some chippiness in his game. The former 11th overall pick in the 2018 WHL Bantam Draft and son of former NHLer Mike Sillinger certainly expected to play the most important season of his junior career with the Medicine Hat Tigers, especially after his incredible rookie season where he accrued 53 points in just 48 games played (1.10 ppg). On Sunday, Cole Sillinger officially became the first 18 year old Blue Jacket to make the opening night roster under General Manager Jarmo Kekalainen. 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. Unauthorized distribution, transmission or republication strictly prohibited. I never really tried to look at any other career or anything I wanted to do. Sillinger (undisclosed) won't play Monday against Dallas, Blue Jackets team reporter Jeff Svoboda reports. 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. Sillinger is more than a pure goal scorer, hes also proven to be a dangerous passer in all areas of the ice. 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. 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. Sillinger scored a goal and an assist in Wednesday's 5-1 win over the Canadiens. Long story short, my transfer from Hockey Canada to USA Hockey wasnt accepted. While this is concerning, its possible this method of attack could be a legitimate weapon if he can improve his top speed. We have enabled email notificationsyou will now receive an email if you receive a reply to your comment, there is an update to a comment thread you follow or if a user you follow comments. Come on, Cole,' Mike said, laughing. 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. - Scott Wheeler, The Athletic, Being one of the more unique players in the draft, Cole Sillinger tends to remind of Mark Scheifele. PEP skills coach Nick Quinn, who works with dozens of NHL players and prospects, took away the same first impression that Desjardins had. 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. With the No. Hes a freak. Desperate times dont have to require desperate measures. We can divide those skaters into successful and unsuccessful players. For now though, Sillinger only has fantasy value in deeper dynasty formats. 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. This marks the first time Sillinger's been on the ice since suffering an injury on the first day of training camp. Sillinger (upper body) will play Thursday versus the Blues, Blue Jackets team reporter Jeff Svoboda reports. "I think this is gonna serve him well," head coach Brad Larsen said regarding scratching Sillinger at Monday's morning skate. Thankfully, despite being the best player every time he steps on the ice, Sillinger continues to demonstrate quality off puck movement. He looks to be the next son of a Blue Jackets alumni to be selected in the first round. If you would like to follow Sam on Twitter, his handle is@Sam_McGilligan. He demonstrates deception by combining numerous body fakes, look offs and skill moves to create his ideal shooting lanes. It has been challenging in many ways. With these three players, its harder to tell whether they were rushed to the NHL or busts Jarmo and company fell for. 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. 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. 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. If no results appear, use Enter to do a full site search. The Official Site of the Columbus Blue Jackets. But its Cole, he wants to be quicker, he wants to jump higher, he wants to run faster, Yaskowtich said. Heloves working his legs, Yaskowitch said, laughing. 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. He needs to display better ankle flexion, moving his knees farther over his toes in order to maintain better skating form. Selected 8th overall in 2004, Picard was forced to develop another year due to the lockout, followed by 45 games with the Syracuse Crunch in 2005-06, before joining the no good very bad Blue Jackets for 17 games. Sillingers closest comparable, in terms of development timeline, is Gilbert Brule, the guy who got injured in his second game and never recovered. It doesnt matter what Cole does, he just seems to be good at everything, Mike said. Cole Sillinger is not getting that. He also played four regular-season games with the Tigers in the WHL. Hes effective in give and go situations, often demonstrating that he understands how to utilize his teammates close to him to maintain controlled possession in zone entries. 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. Please also read our Privacy Notice and Terms of Use, which became effective December 20, 2019. by Cole Sillinger, a rookie center and the NHL's youngest player at age 18, led the way with his first career hat trick. He could stand to gamble less on his reads in transition and make smarter, efficient plays more often. He has some selfish tendencies but with a shot like that, I would too. 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. He certainly could play, though, racking up faceoff wins all over the place while notching 240 goals and 548 points in 1,049 games. "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. 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. Mark Scheifele, Center, Winnipeg Jets. A record 12 different NHL teams, to be exact. 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). 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. 3. His passion for training doesnt just come from Mike, either. 365 Bloor Street East, Toronto, Ontario, M4W 3L4. Hes not perfect in transition, as he sometimes gains the zone with the intention of taking the outside lane and blowing by his defender without the top line speed to actually do so. The Cole Sillinger hype is real. Spin: Sillinger sat out Thursday's tilt versus Minnesota with the illness, but was back at practice Friday. 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. Read more about cookies here. All Rights Reserved. We ask you to keep your comments relevant and respectful. I want to show how hard Ive been working in this time off. Family ties:OK, I think pretty much everyone knows about his dad, as Mike played 155 games with the Blue Jackets over two seasons from 2001-03. He'll still need to be cleared for contact before a clearer timeline on his return to game action can be determined. In elementary school, when teachers would ask him what he wanted to be when he grew up, his answer was always simple. Eventually, keeping up turned into equalling, and then surpassing. Sillinger can identify when his teammate will enter the zone with little resistance and create a cross ice lane to get him the puck. By continuing to use our site, you agree to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. This is the Columbus Blue Jackets were talking about. We apologize, but this video has failed to load. No reason in particular. 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. 16 TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. Cole Sillinger already has the frame of an NHL center, not that of a typical 18-year-old. There was an error, please provide a valid email address. Reginas Cole Sillinger isnt spending all of his free time on the couch watching movies, but he does enjoy the Great Outdoors. 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 (upper body) continues to practice in a limited capacity. Mike Sillinger played for a lot of teams. I really hope everything with the Western league pans out and we all get to play.. We have Jack Roslovic and Max Domi to center the top two lines. 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. Cole Sillinger Center -- shoots L Born May 16 2003 -- Columbus, OH [19 yrs. 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. 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 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. During the 202021 season, Sillinger led the Stampede in points, garnering 24 goals and 46 points in 31 games played. And all four went on to at least have fruitful NHL careers. Hes going to bring both to an organization. And then Mike will pop in for something and hell chirp all three of them. 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. No, probably not, but if we want Cole Sillinger to develop into a top-line center in the NHL, he needs time to marinate. His offensive ceiling may be as high as almost anyone in the draft class. This kid has a bright future, and it will be fun to see what he can do with additional ice time. BlueJackets.com is the official Web site of the Columbus Blue Jackets. Terms at draftkings.com/sportsbook. Not just once, but two games in a row. 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. 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. Subscribe to The Athletic for in-depth coverage of your favorite players, teams, leagues and clubs. You can often catch him scanning around the defensive zone, keeping track of where the opposition is. 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 things I do every day are towards that end goal.. He has shown the capacity to make these higher IQ reads so the potential for further development is there. You can only imagine the battles we have out there, Cole said. And I think that comes from the demeanor, and the drive and the dedication that he has to this day..
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