I couldnt play any games so I had to come home. He is on a three-game point streak now though, giving him two goals and five points in 16 contests this season. Second of three Columbus picks from this class, he recorded two goals and 12 points in 37 games before demanding a trade and leaving. Son of former Blue Jacket Mike Sillinger, Cole scored at an impressive rate in the USHL and was named Rookie of the Year after having playing in the WHL in the prior season. Hes a top-10 pick in my eyes, Quinn said. Cole Sillinger is not getting that. It can help generate a stride that is more powerful with longer, deeper extensions thus providing improvements in both explosivity and top speed. 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. Sillinger has battled an upper-body injury during training camp, but he made it through full-contact practice Thursday without issue. On the ice, Cole adapted seamlessly to the USHLs Western Conference, which both he and Skinner insist is harder to score in and plays more of a chip-and-chase style than the WHL. 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. 12 overall pick in the NHL Draft, the Blue Jackets have selected center Cole Sillinger out of Sioux Falls of the USHL. - Tony Ferrari, Dobber Prospects, Sillingers one of the players Im higher on than most in this draft. We ask you to keep your comments relevant and respectful. Sillinger was unable to play Thursday versus Minnesota, but he could be ready to go versus the Oilers on Saturday. The WHL has pushed back its season on three different occasions so far. 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. He doesnt try to force the pass if the lane doesnt exist and will often cutback and reset looking for the next play to make. 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. Both points came in the third period as the Blue Jackets pulled away. Even if so, Id still like for Boone Jenner to pair with him for defensive draws and as a general security blanket. Coles earliest childhood memories are of Christmas skates at Nassau Coliseum, where hed hold hands with Mike Comrie or Rick DiPietro as he learned to skate. The modern day NHL is about creating space all over the ice through active off puck movement and while elite skating is a very valuable tool in doing so, its not a necessity. Sillinger recorded four hits and three shots on goal during Tuesday's loss to the Predators. It was always Come on, Cole, lets go play. Fast forward to 2021. He has slumped this season, with only two goals and eight points in 52 games, after a 16 . For the first time in his NHL career, Cole Sillinger was a healthy scratch. Sillinger is more than a pure goal scorer, hes also proven to be a dangerous passer in all areas of the ice. Both very solid options, and neither risk the long term development of an important prospect. No points. Sillinger is day-to-day after suffering an upper-body injury in practice Thursday, according to Brian Hedger of the Columbus Dispatch. Like most junior hockey superstars Cole Sillinger is a player who wants to score goals and see that lamp light up. Werenski and Voracek not only became bona fide stars, but will also be joining Sillinger for the 2021-22 campaign. Sillinger has also been credited with 41 shots on goal and 39 hits. 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. Sillinger supplied an assist in Thursday's 4-1 loss to the Lightning. 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. 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. by Bartha & Bread Financial, 50/50 Raffle pres. Lets start with a pair of left wings who got a cup of tea each in the NHL: Nikita Filatov and Alex Picard. Alexander Texier is a lock, as well, though whether or not he can play down the middle remains to be seen. Sillinger (undisclosed) won't play Monday against Dallas, Blue Jackets team reporter Jeff Svoboda reports. According to Aaron Portzline of The Athletic, Sillinger will be out of action indefinitely. 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. government to spend additional $178 million on various programs, Jump-start your career in health care with this unique opportunity from College Mathieu. Hes certainly too good for the USHL and would benefit from playing against better opposition for the sake of his development. In 31 games, Sillinger proved to be one of the most dynamic players in the league, scoring 24 goals and 22 assists for 46 points. Hes going to bring both to an organization. section: | slug: | sport: hockey | route: player_profile_home | 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. Since the start of April, Sillinger has three goals and three helpers in eight games. Please try again. 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. Sillinger also didn't play Monday and it doesn't sound like he will be available to play before the holiday break. Cole Sillinger Bio Born in Columbus, Ohio, Sillinger was selected by his hometown Blue Jackets with the No. "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. And thats something you cant see from the outside.. A bit too early to tell, probably needs a bit more time to develop. 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. Born in Columbus, Cole Sillinger has returned as a key Blue Jackets puzzle piece. 2003 4th overall pick Nikolay Zherdev did join the CBJ midway through the 2003-04 season after defecting from Russia, but arguably wouldve been better off staying overseas until the end of the lockout. The family briefly resided in Phoenix, Arizona, St. Louis, Missouri and Garden City, New York, as Mike's career led him on to play for the Phoenix Coyotes, St. Louis Blues, and New York Islanders, respectively. 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. A record 12 different NHL teams, to be exact. Sillinger (undisclosed) won't play Monday against Dallas, Blue Jackets team reporter Jeff Svoboda reports. 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. At this level, if you can get a guy like that around the team, it makes a difference.. Sillinger scored a goal and an assist in Wednesday's 5-1 win over the Canadiens. 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. Jarmo dropped the ball with Boston. 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 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. 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. 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 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. Like in the offensive zone, he can position himself accordingly so that hes an open outlet for when possession is regained. And the times arent even all that desperate. Im fortunate to have a pretty good training system here in Regina. Grand total of 6-7-13 in 44 games. 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. Reginas Cole Sillinger isnt spending all of his free time on the couch watching movies, but he does enjoy the Great Outdoors. 2023 Regina Leader Post, a division of Postmedia Network Inc. All rights reserved. These days, Mike and his two eldest sons know the youngest in the hockey family is primed to become its best. The NHL Central Scouting Bureau ranked Sillinger as the 10th-best North American skater eligible ahead of the 2021 NHL Entry Draft. (Jasen Robbennolt / Sioux Falls Stampede), Cole Sillinger, second from right, with his dad and two brothers at the golf course. There wasnt any guarantee that it was going to work out the way that it did. There was an error, please provide a valid email address. He hasn't found the back of the net in 23 straight contests, with his last goal coming Nov. 17, and he's managed only two assists and a minus-6 rating over that stretch. 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. Sillinger, who has missed the past three games, was back on the ice for practice Tuesday. Get your Columbus Blue Jackets gear today. I really like Cole Sillinger. Im a real competitive, real driven person, Cole said of the decision.If you want to play in the NHL, its an everyday job. One (1) assist. 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. 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. No reason in particular. Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Then he was like I want to be a goalie so bad and I was like No you dont kid, you just want to be a hockey player.'. Theres a significant chance that Sillinger joins the ranks of Brule, Picard, and Milano, and I would very much like that to not happen. Enter Search Term. 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. 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. Sillinger won't play Thursday versus Minnesota because of an illness. 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.. Try a week on us. 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. 2. PEP skills coach Nick Quinn, who works with dozens of NHL players and prospects, took away the same first impression that Desjardins had. Scott Wheeler covers the NHL draft and prospects nationally for The Athletic. In an effort to stay active during the COVID-19 pandemic, Sillinger and his friends have been making good use of an outdoor ice surface at the Sandra Schmirler Leisure Centre. This website uses cookies to personalize your content (including ads), and allows us to analyze our traffic. Cole Sillinger had 46 points in 31 games for Sioux Falls. Middle six forward, likely winger with 20 goal potential and 30 goal upside. It seems like I cant catch a break but at the same time everyone is in the same boat. Daten ber Ihr Gert und Ihre Internetverbindung, wie Ihre IP-Adresse, Browsing- und Suchaktivitten bei der Nutzung von Yahoo Websites und -Apps. He can do it all.. I cant imagine that Cole Sillinger ever expected his draft year to play out the way that it has. 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. Hedger of the Columbus Dispatch Network Inc. all rights reserved Prospects, Sillingers one of the Columbus Dispatch was... Play Monday against Dallas, Blue Jackets team reporter Jeff Svoboda reports Dobber Prospects, Sillingers of... 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