He dominated. 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. #CBJ Sillinger looking good tonight so far after being a healthy scratch the past two games. We ask you to keep your comments relevant and respectful. Gambling problem? 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. We have Jack Roslovic and Max Domi to center the top two lines. If no results appear, use Enter to do a full site search. He can take over a game by himself. And I think that comes from the demeanor, and the drive and the dedication that he has to this day.. 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. He really is a great character. The Official Site of the Columbus Blue Jackets. The Columbus Blue Jackets currently hold three picks in that round: #5, #24, and #31. "Long story short, my transfer from. A look at how each fits: Sillinger: After a brilliant run at the NHL prospects tournament in Traverse City, Mich., the rookie earned a shot to practice and play between Laine and Voracek at the . I cant imagine that Cole Sillinger ever expected his draft year to play out the way that it has. 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. Hes a top-10 pick in my eyes, Quinn said. Scott Wheeler covers the NHL draft and prospects nationally for The Athletic. Terms at draftkings.com/sportsbook. Hes the son of former Blue Jacket Mike Sillinger. Those 2005 Jackets were truly desperate for centers, and desperate times call for desperate measures. A bit too early to tell, probably needs a bit more time to develop. Born in Columbus, Cole Sillinger has returned as a key Blue Jackets puzzle piece. This website uses cookies to personalize your content (including ads), and allows us to analyze our traffic. Come on, Cole, be the goalie. 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. Blue Jackets center Cole Sillinger says it is his hope that he continues to get to be a part of the team's penalty-killing units. He has recorded two goals, six points, 41 shots on net and 39 hits in 30 games this season. by Bartha & Bread Financial, 50/50 Raffle pres. Cole was born in May 2003, while his dad finished a season with the Columbus Blue Jackets. by Kemba Financial Credit Union, Toy Collection benefitting the Salvation Army. Do draft eligibles wait around, hoping that their respective leagues figure out a plan for them to get back on the ice? 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. Cole Sillinger is not getting that. Call 1-800-GAMBLER. Thats the easiest way for me to explain it. Sillinger has battled an upper-body injury during training camp, but he made it through full-contact practice Thursday without issue. Sillingers closest comparable, in terms of development timeline, is Gilbert Brule, the guy who got injured in his second game and never recovered. This is the Columbus Blue Jackets were talking about. 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. 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. 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. That (should) pretty much lock down our top 6 of Laine-Roslovic-Voracek and Nyquist-Domi-BJORKSTRAND. His offensive ceiling may be as high as almost anyone in the draft class. Sillinger plays with a high pace, something that projects well considering how fast the game is played at the NHL level. I was down there for about 2 weeks just skating and practising, which was still very good. 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.. If you are a Home delivery print subscriber, unlimited online access is. Sillinger is day-to-day after suffering an upper-body injury in practice Thursday, according to Brian Hedger of the Columbus Dispatch. Subscribe to The Athletic for in-depth coverage of your favorite players, teams, leagues and clubs. [5] His father played professional hockey for the Columbus Blue Jackets at the time of his birth. 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. Try a week on us. 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. I want to show how hard Ive been working in this time off. The Columbus Blue Jackets cannot let Cole Sillinger follow that path. For the first time in his NHL career, Cole Sillinger was a healthy scratch. Sillinger was drafted by the Coyotes in the first round (11th overall) of the 2020 NHL Entry Draft. That kind of keeps your mind off it so I can focus on the present and try to better all aspects of my game. 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. His dad, Mike, played for 12 NHL teams, including two seasons with the Blue Jackets from 2001-03. 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. 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." 12 overall pick in the NHL Draft, the Blue Jackets have selected center Cole Sillinger out of Sioux Falls of the USHL. Columbus Blue Jackets Schedule, Roster, News, and Rumors | The Cannon, 2021 NHL Draft Prospect Profile: Cole Sillinger has a high ceiling and Columbus connections, Wild Trade: Gus Nyquist dealt to Minnesota, Game 61 Recap: Blue Jackets slash down Buffalo thanks to Eric Robinsons hat trick. 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. With that being said, Sillinger makes up for his lack of elite skating with high level deception and manipulation. 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. As things usually do with Cole, that pursuit then became an obsession. We apologize, but this video has failed to load. The regular season is a different beast, a beast that will likely hinder Sillinger in his development. When Sean Kuraly's stick broke with just 47 seconds left in Saturday's game, while the Blue Jackets defended a six-on-five man advantage for New Jersey, Jackets coach Brad Larsen knew who to send over the boards. As Cole prepared for his first full season in the WHL in 2019, his family began to realize that he had something special. His top speed is lackluster, but he has shown improvement between last year and now so theres room to reasonably believe hell continue to improve. He can get a shot off in a variety of ways and from various hand positions. 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. 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. by Nationwide, Learn to Play pres. When a player is very clearly the best player on the ice with every shift they take, you may find that their effort level decreases when the puck isnt on their stick. The 2021 Jackets are not desperate for centers. 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. But its Cole, he wants to be quicker, he wants to jump higher, he wants to run faster, Yaskowtich said. Im keeping all doors open but obviously Medicine Hat is my first place to play. Cole Sillinger, a rookie center and the NHL's youngest player at age 18, led the way with his first career hat trick. He made the team out of camp in 2005, got injured in his second game, then got injured again in November. 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. That leaves the unsuccessful prospects. Copyright 2020 Columbus Blue Jackets Hockey Club and the National Hockey League. Competitions over missed box jumps replaced fights over a ball or a puck. 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). * 21+ (19+ CA-ONT) (18+ NH/WY). Sometimes its like lets just take a step back for a second and rest. But hes your ideal athlete essentially. Sillinger made the most of his opportunity in the USHL, scoring 46 points (24 goals, 22 assists) in 31 games and being named the league's rookie of the year. - Smaht Scouting. 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. * 21+ (19+ CA-ONT) (18+ NH/WY). Like most junior hockey superstars Cole Sillinger is a player who wants to score goals and see that lamp light up. 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. Sillinger (upper body) will play Thursday versus the Blues, Blue Jackets team reporter Jeff Svoboda reports. This marks the first time Sillinger's been on the ice since suffering an injury on the first day of training camp. 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. Cole Sillinger Position: Center/Left Wing Team: Sioux Falls Stampede (USHL) Date of Birth: May 16, 2003 Birthplace: Columbus, OH Height: 6' 0" Weight: 201 Shoots: Left Rankings Ranked #13 by CONSOLIDATED RANKING Ranked #12 by ELITEPROSPECTS.COM Ranked #13 by FCHOCKEY Ranked #14 by NEUTRAL ZONE Ranked #17 by MCKEEN'S HOCKEY 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. Sillinger has yet to record a point through the first seven games of the season. Hes always trying to be an open outlet option for teammates under pressure. This is very likely to go very, very wrong. 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. When the Sillingers settled in Regina in Mikes retirement, hockey was all that Cole ever thought about. Bouncing back. He has slumped this season, with only two goals and eight points in 52 games, after a 16 . Sillinger (undisclosed) won't play Monday against Dallas, Blue Jackets team reporter Jeff Svoboda reports. No reason in particular. - Scott Wheeler, The Athletic, Being one of the more unique players in the draft, Cole Sillinger tends to remind of Mark Scheifele. For the first time in his NHL career, Cole Sillinger was a healthy scratch. The WHL has pushed back its season on three different occasions so far. 2004-2023 CBS Interactive. It was always Come on, Cole, lets go play. What I learned about him is really that hes a great leader. For now though, Sillinger only has fantasy value in deeper dynasty formats. 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. 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 has two older brothers that play hockey. There was an error, please provide a valid email address. Mike was quick to credit the familys matriarch, Karla, for Coles obsession. 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. 6-keys: media/spln/nhl/reg/free/playerprofiles, Plus-Minus Goals Scored For or Against Total, Kane trade grades: Rangers get star at bargain price, Oilers acquire Mattias Ekholm from Predators, Rangers' K'Andre Miller suspended three games, Rangers acquire Patrick Kane from Blackhawks: report. We encountered an issue signing you up. Back to the AHL before returning for 23 games in 2006-07. Sillingers a stud., Sillinger is possibly the best pure shooter in the draft. 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's got a tremendous future with this organization. (Jasen Robbennolt / Sioux Falls Stampede) After solidifying himself as a first-rounder in his rookie season in the WHL, Cole's rookie. Reginas Cole Sillinger isnt spending all of his free time on the couch watching movies, but he does enjoy the Great Outdoors. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder. Sillinger was part of a dynamite night for Columbus' top two lines, as all six players recorded multi-point performances, and the 18-year-old seems to have powered through the rookie wall late in the season, racking up two goals and five points over the last six games. 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. Hockey Sense's Chris Peters says, "Sillinger has one of the best releases in this draft, quick, accurate and deceptive. That gives us two options for the bottom six, depending on whether or not Texier can be trusted at 3C. Taken 16th overall in 2014s draft, Milano made his debut late in March 2016, netting one assist in three games to close the season, before spending the next four seasons travelling I-71. Veteran and potential newly-minted captain Boone Jenner complements young guns Yegor Chinakhov and Emil Bemstrom for three of our wing positions. He races on retrievals, forcing defenders to go at 100% to stop Cole from sneaking by them and grabbing the puck behind the net. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. 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