To learn more or opt-out, read our Cookie Policy. Sillinger employs his off puck play to be a capable defender too. 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. He is on a three-game point streak now though, giving him two goals and five points in 16 contests this season. by Bartha & Bread Financial, 50/50 Raffle pres. 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. With the WHL on hiatus,Sillinger had previously arranged to join the USHLs Sioux Falls Stampede, who picked up his junior A rights in late summer. 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. 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. Prior to being selected by Columbus, Sillinger scored 53 points (22 goals, 31 assists) in 48 games with Medicine Hat of the Western Hockey League in 2019-20. 4. 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. Cole was born in May 2003, while his dad finished a season with the Columbus Blue Jackets. D.O.B May 16, 2003Nationality CanadaDraft Eligibility 2021Height60Weight187 lbsPosition CenterHandedness Left. Im just hoping COVID is going to get better and we can start playing again. Just 19 years old, Sillinger is going to experience growing pains at the top level; he's produced two goals and four assists through 29 contests. 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. Competitions over missed box jumps replaced fights over a ball or a puck. Cole Sillinger Center -- shoots L Born May 16 2003 -- Columbus, OH [19 yrs. Sillinger recorded four hits and three shots on goal during Tuesday's loss to the Predators. 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. Visit our Community Guidelines for more information and details on how to adjust your email settings. Sillinger won't play Thursday versus Minnesota because of an illness. When he couldnt get into the gym with Yaskowitch in March and April, that training included setting up a full home gym in his garage. After solidifying himself as a first-rounder in his rookie season in the WHL, Coles rookie season in the USHL made a convincing case for a selection near the top of that round. The next issue of Regina Leader Post Headline News will soon be in your inbox. Sillinger can identify when his teammate will enter the zone with little resistance and create a cross ice lane to get him the puck. At this level, if you can get a guy like that around the team, it makes a difference.. Looking for other scouting reports? 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. - Scott Wheeler, The Athletic, Being one of the more unique players in the draft, Cole Sillinger tends to remind of Mark Scheifele. NDP president resigns following tensions in the party, Devon Cyr found guilty of manslaughter in Isaiah Allary killing, Sask. 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. The Columbus Blue Jackets and columbusbluejackets.com are trademarks of The Columbus Blue Jackets Hockey Club. The WHL, as well as the OHL, have still yet to announce their plans for the 2020-21 season leaving all of their prospects in limbo. Please try again. Im fortunate to have a pretty good training system here in Regina. Enter Search Term. He has shown the capacity to make these higher IQ reads so the potential for further development is there. The. At Reginas Level 10 Fitness, under strength and conditioning coach Dan Yaskowitch, Cole and Owen were the loud ones. Like in the offensive zone, he can position himself accordingly so that hes an open outlet for when possession is regained. Sillinger is day-to-day after suffering an upper-body injury in practice Thursday, according to Brian Hedger of the Columbus Dispatch. Sillinger supplied an assist in Thursday's 4-1 loss to the Lightning. His dad, Mike, played for 12 NHL teams, including two seasons with the Blue Jackets from 2001-03. Get your Columbus Blue Jackets gear today. You can often catch him scanning around the defensive zone, keeping track of where the opposition is. Its a really cool dynamic.. Sillinger scored 16 goals with 15 assists as a rookie in 2021-22. 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. I think he may be the best in-stride shooter in this draft." Sean Kuraly was explicitly signed to slot in at the 4C. This is very likely to go very, very wrong. And thats so important. But its Cole, he wants to be quicker, he wants to jump higher, he wants to run faster, Yaskowtich said. The old-school pickup games are a welcome distraction amid these uncertain times. It has been challenging in many ways. 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. He looks to be the next son of a Blue Jackets alumni to be selected in the first round. 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. He combines strong edgework with a lower center of gravity to shield the puck from bigger opposition, while also displaying sharp cuts and pivots to quickly slide through narrow gaps. 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 | 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. Sillinger continues to center the Blue Jackets' third line, and with fellow first-rounder Yegor Chinakhov (21st overall in the 2020 draft) catching fire alongside him with five points in the last four games, it may not be long before Sillinger finally gets onto the scoresheet. 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. The timing of the pandemic isnt ideal for Sillinger, whos a top prospect for the 2021 NHL draft. Both points came in the third period as the Blue Jackets pulled away. His skating is good, hes got great hands, hes got size. 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. It was always Come on, Cole, lets go play. He can take over a game by himself. Copyright 2020 Columbus Blue Jackets Hockey Club and the National Hockey League. 365 Bloor Street East, Toronto, Ontario, M4W 3L4. Cole Sillinger is not getting that. Prior to that, Sillinger had been skating regularly with local pro and junior players at Next Level Hockey Consulting in Regina. Sillinger has been dealing with a minor upper-body issue in camp but he'll be good to go Monday. In Ottawa he only played 9 games before returning to Russia on a more permanent basis. Hes a good multi-tasker who can move pucks to space at high speed. Cole being the youngest, he was just dragged along. Second of three Columbus picks from this class, he recorded two goals and 12 points in 37 games before demanding a trade and leaving. Just as he was really starting to put it all together, the WHL season came to an abrupt end due to the COVID19 pandemic and Sillingers impressive rookie season had come to a close. When logistics prevented him from playing in the fall, he joined the USHLs Sioux Fall Stampede. 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. Advertisement 5 Story continues below As an independent site, we're committed to delivering Blue Jackets fans the news and analysis they deserve, all while remaining free. Theres a stat with (NFL running back) Marshawn Lynch where its most yards after contact and I dont know if analytics can keep that stat in hockey but his ability to make contact with someone and maintain possession to create time and space for himself to allow himself to use his hands is almost off the charts.. by Nationwide, Learn to Play pres. Sillinger is a skilled two-way player who is equally adept at creating offense and playing sound defense. Can he salvage it elsewhere? "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. He has an NHL shot, too, along with a relentless work ethic and a gift of. Sometimes its like lets just take a step back for a second and rest. But hes your ideal athlete essentially. While he didn't register a point, he was noticeable and effective. Subscribe to The Athletic for in-depth coverage of your favorite players, teams, leagues and clubs. His offensive ceiling may be as high as almost anyone in the draft class. He understands the value of drawing in defenders before passing the puck to a teammate in order to create more space around the ice. He missed Saturday's win in Detroit and Monday's loss to the Rangers in Columbus. 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. 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. Details regarding Sillinger's injury have yet to be revealed. The regular season is a different beast, a beast that will likely hinder Sillinger in his development. 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. Gambling problem? 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