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 can score from distance, but has good hands in tight as well. (Jasen Robbennolt / Sioux Falls Stampede), Cole Sillinger, second from right, with his dad and two brothers at the golf course. 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. 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. Which leads me to my next point. Dies geschieht in Ihren Datenschutzeinstellungen. The more I watched, the more I realized that he can actively contribute in all three zones. Sillinger is listed as day-to-day after being injured Saturday versus Boston. | View as text Contract Status Cap Hit of $925,000 to 2023-24 (RFA) Contract info provided by Related Information Sillinger scored a goal on two shots, added two hits and went minus-4 in Sunday's 6-4 loss to the Ducks. He'll still need to be cleared for contact before a clearer timeline on his return to game action can be determined. It can help generate a stride that is more powerful with longer, deeper extensions thus providing improvements in both explosivity and top speed. He made the team out of camp in 2005, got injured in his second game, then got injured again in November. Sillinger, who has missed the past three games, was back on the ice for practice Tuesday. If you would like to follow Sam on Twitter, his handle is@Sam_McGilligan. Sillingers closest comparable, in terms of development timeline, is Gilbert Brule, the guy who got injured in his second game and never recovered. section: | slug: | sport: hockey | route: player_profile_home | 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. While the Blue Jackets won't have Sillinger, Johnny Gaudreau, who missed the last two games because of a lower-body injury, is ready to return Thursday. A bit too early to tell, probably needs a bit more time to develop. He can get a shot off in a variety of ways and from various hand positions. By choosing I Accept, you consent to our use of cookies and other tracking technologies. Sillinger (upper body) was placed on injured reserve Thursday. Suddenly, Cole leveled the playing field on both fronts. This was a little bump in the road.". Desperate times dont have to require desperate measures. I never really tried to look at any other career or anything I wanted to do. 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. Thankfully, despite being the best player every time he steps on the ice, Sillinger continues to demonstrate quality off puck movement. He certainly could play, though, racking up faceoff wins all over the place while notching 240 goals and 548 points in 1,049 games. Brassard only had 17 games experience before joining the CBJ full-time in 2008-09, two seasons after his draft year. [2] He debuted and appeared in 4 games with the Tigers in 201819, tallying two assists. BlueJackets.com is the official Web site of the Columbus Blue Jackets. Its his compete. Even if he cant, Sillinger has already demonstrated that he doesnt rely on one method of attacking the zone so it isnt unreasonable to expect more refinement in his decision making in regards to transition. Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Coles a beauty. Lets start with a pair of left wings who got a cup of tea each in the NHL: Nikita Filatov and Alex Picard. Check out theProspects tabfor our other scouting reports. But its Cole, he wants to be quicker, he wants to jump higher, he wants to run faster, Yaskowtich said. The Official Site of the Columbus Blue Jackets. He exhibits great placement of the puck and can hit small gaps from nearly anywhere on the ice. 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. If you are a Home delivery print subscriber, unlimited online access is. Terms at draftkings.com/sportsbook. However, the Blue Jackets find themselves in a situation that might see them ask Cole Sillinger to do it. The old-school pickup games are a welcome distraction amid these uncertain times. BlueJackets.com is the official Web site of the Columbus Blue Jackets. It seems like I cant catch a break but at the same time everyone is in the same boat. Its just how I am as a person to be honest. Would Brule have become a star in the NHL if not for those two leg injuries? (Courtesy of Mike Sillinger). He dominated. Thus far, his stats are as follows: goals: 2, down from 16. assists: 4 down from 15. points: 6, down from 31. Sillinger was drafted by the Coyotes in the first round (11th overall) of the 2020 NHL Entry Draft. See our ethics statement. If no results appear, use Enter to do a full site search. We can divide those skaters into successful and unsuccessful players. Reginas Cole Sillinger isnt spending all of his free time on the couch watching movies, but he does enjoy the Great Outdoors. With that being said, Sillinger makes up for his lack of elite skating with high level deception and manipulation. Please also read our Privacy Notice and Terms of Use, which became effective December 20, 2019. His passion for training doesnt just come from Mike, either. Second of three Columbus picks from this class, he recorded two goals and 12 points in 37 games before demanding a trade and leaving. And the times arent even all that desperate. As Cole prepared for his first full season in the WHL in 2019, his family began to realize that he had something special. 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. Scott Wheeler covers the NHL draft and prospects nationally for The Athletic. It doesnt matter what Cole does, he just seems to be good at everything, Mike said. 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. By choosing I Accept, you consent to our use of cookies and other tracking technologies. Four years later, now with double the drafting expertise, the Blue Jackets selected Nikita Filatov 6th overall. Sillinger has battled an upper-body injury during training camp, but he made it through full-contact practice Thursday without issue. 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. Cole Sillinger, standout rookie last year for the Columbus Blue Jackets, has struggled in year two. Daten ber Ihr Gert und Ihre Internetverbindung, wie Ihre IP-Adresse, Browsing- und Suchaktivitten bei der Nutzung von Yahoo Websites und -Apps. Long story short, my transfer from Hockey Canada to USA Hockey wasnt accepted. [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. 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. He has recorded two goals, six points, 41 shots on net and 39 hits in 30 games this season. 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. At Reginas Level 10 Fitness, under strength and conditioning coach Dan Yaskowitch, Cole and Owen were the loud ones. This is the type of player, however, that you immediately take if hes available with any subsequent pick. 1st Ohio Battery is where Columbus Blue Jackets fans gather. We need a true 1C. During the 202021 season, Sillinger led the Stampede in points, garnering 24 goals and 46 points in 31 games played. Theres notable improvement between the WHL shut down and his arrival in the USHL but its still among his weaker attributes. Eventually, keeping up turned into equalling, and then surpassing. [1] Sillinger was selected by the Blue Jackets 12th overall in the 2021 NHL Entry Draft. 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. While he didn't register a point, he was noticeable and effective. Cole being the youngest, he was just dragged along. Mike was the 11th pick of the 1989 NHL Draft. 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. Sillinger was selected 11th overall by the Medicine Hat Tigers of the Western Hockey League in the 2018 WHL Bantam Draft. He needs to display better ankle flexion, moving his knees farther over his toes in order to maintain better skating form. Aforementioned center Gilbert Brule had the most illustrious career, if that term applies here. 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. Honestly, I dont really know what the plan is for after Christmas. Bio info:He's a hometown kid - in some ways. I hope either Saskatchewan opens up some doors for people to train or I can go somewhere and start playing. Goals aplenty:If there's one hallmark of Sillinger's game, it's that he can score. 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. 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. No points. Sillinger scored a goal and an assist in Wednesday's 5-1 win over the Canadiens. Four years prior, Sonny Milano, who has never been discussed or debated on this website before, took a similar path. Im keeping all doors open but obviously Medicine Hat is my first place to play. 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. I really hope everything with the Western league pans out and we all get to 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. 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. He was taken with the No. by Kemba Financial Credit Union, Toy Collection benefitting the Salvation Army. (Karla) works out five-six times a week, she pushes the boys on nutrition and shes always hey, lets go do this, lets go do that,' Mike said. Come on, Cole, be the goalie. 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.. Hes more dynamic. 16 TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. Cole Sillinger already has the frame of an NHL center, not that of a typical 18-year-old. by Kemba Financial Credit Union, Toy Collection benefitting the Salvation Army. The last morsel of food at the dinner table. Cole Sillinger, a rookie center and the NHL's youngest player at age 18, led the way with his first career hat trick. He also played four regular-season games with the Tigers in the WHL. The last was Jake Sanderson, who was selected fifth overall by the Ottawa Senators in 2020. He shows no difficulty making plays in motion but can also enter a glide and make plays w/ the game slowed down. Sillinger had a very nice rookie campaign in 2021-22, as he scored 16 goals and added 15 assists in 79 games as an 18-year-old. The Official Site of the Columbus Blue Jackets. While his shot is dangerous in many ways, what really elevates Coles game to the next level is his propensity to hunt for medium/high danger chances over low danger shots. Fast forward to 2021. Is giving Sillinger another year to bulk up in his best long-term interest? 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. As mentioned before, he does utilize crossovers when attacking laterally through the NZ to keep defenders moving their feet. His skating is good, hes got great hands, hes got size. And I think that comes from the demeanor, and the drive and the dedication that he has to this day.. 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. 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. tap here to see other videos from our team, Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account and fewer ads, Get exclusive access to the National Post ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on, Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists, Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists, Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword, Access articles from across Canada with one account, Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments, Get email updates from your favourite authors. In Ottawa he only played 9 games before returning to Russia on a more permanent basis. The Columbus Blue Jackets cannot let Cole Sillinger follow that path. 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.. Sillinger (undisclosed) left the Blue Jackets' first practice session early Thursday and did not return, Aaron Portzline of The Athletic reports. 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. "TIGERS SELECT COLE SILLINGER WITH THE 11TH OVERALL PICK Medicine Hat Tigers", "Sioux Falls Stampede at eliteprospects.com", "CBJ select Sioux Falls center Cole Sillinger with 12th overall pick", "Mark Masters: 'Elite scorer' Cole Sillinger seeks family bragging rights at NHL draft - TSN.ca", Columbus Blue Jackets first round draft pick, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Cole_Sillinger&oldid=1124881616, Biographical information and career statistics from, This page was last edited on 1 December 2022, at 00:46. Sillinger supplied an assist in Thursday's 4-1 loss to the Lightning. (Imagine Sillinger and Foudy playing together on Clevelands top line. 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. His dad, Mike, played for 12 NHL teams, including. He loves being out there, Quinn said. 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. 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. 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. Sillinger (upper body) continues to practice in a limited capacity. 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. 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. He understands the value of drawing in defenders before passing the puck to a teammate in order to create more space around the ice. 2023 Regina Leader Post, a division of Postmedia Network Inc. All rights reserved. Theres a significant chance that Sillinger joins the ranks of Brule, Picard, and Milano, and I would very much like that to not happen. Jarmo dropped the ball with Boston. 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. Trade Deadline Preview - Defensemen: Where does Vladislav Gavrikov go now? Advertisement 5 Story continues below 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. His oldest brother, Owen, is the only one who remembers the rest vividly. 12 pick in the 2021 NHL Draft. Call 1-800-GAMBLER. His work left him with a body fat percentage of six, per Stampede coach Brett Skinner, who actually sat next to Mike in the Islanders dressing room for 11 games. Back to the AHL before returning for 23 games in 2006-07. Hes very powerful and, in my opinion, he is very quick. 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. Mike was quick to credit the familys matriarch, Karla, for Coles obsession. 1. Here is everything you need to know about Cole Sillinger . I was able to get into a routine and got to be a part of an actual team again.. I was seeing the talent but was questionable on his decision making. 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). Middle six forward, likely winger with 20 goal potential and 30 goal upside. 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. Columbus Blue Jackets Schedule, Roster, News, and Rumors | The Cannon, High Risk, No Reward: Why Cole Sillinger Playing in the NHL This Season is a Terrible Idea, Wild Trade: Gus Nyquist dealt to Minnesota, Game 61 Recap: Blue Jackets slash down Buffalo thanks to Eric Robinsons hat trick. Players have to be able to impact the game in other ways and Sillinger did that on Tuesday. Sillinger (along with fellow 2021 first round pick Kent Johnson) put on a show in the Team Canada World Juniors training camp scrimmage. Like most junior hockey superstars Cole Sillinger is a player who wants to score goals and see that lamp light up. 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. The Cole Sillinger hype is real. 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. Sillinger recorded four hits and three shots on goal during Tuesday's loss to the Predators. Sillinger sat out Thursday's tilt versus Minnesota with the illness, but was back at practice Friday. Finally, we close with a trio of late-round picks that were likely rushed to the NHL. Its still among his weaker attributes improvement between the WHL a typical 18-year-old reserve Thursday practice a. 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