1. With that being said, Sillinger makes up for his lack of elite skating with high level deception and manipulation. He's a 19-year-old player who is one of the pillars of the franchise's rebuild. He needs to display better ankle flexion, moving his knees farther over his toes in order to maintain better skating form. Long story short, my transfer from Hockey Canada to USA Hockey wasnt accepted. 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. The Columbus native was taken by his hometown team 12th overall in the 2021 draft, and has convinced the coaching staff over the past 10 weeks to grant him a spot among the 23 players to be paid the big bucks starting Thursday, likely playing with Boone Jenner and Max Domi. government to spend additional $178 million on various programs, Jump-start your career in health care with this unique opportunity from College Mathieu. But unlike his father, Sillinger has a scoring touch that should make him an important top-six player for whichever NHL team selects him. 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. Cole, who has worked with Yaskowitch since he was 13, has always made things look easy. Competitions over missed box jumps replaced fights over a ball or a puck. Defense and skating appear to be coming along, but anyone who can put the puck in the net brings a lot to the table at the NHL level. 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 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. That kids not going to burn out. He uses his stick intelligently when defending against transition, often breaking down plays that come within his vicinity. 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. Now that Next Levels program has wrapped up, Sillinger trains in small groups at the Co-operators Centre with his former team, the Regina Pat Canadians, who played seven games before their season was put on hold. Sillinger has registered six points, 41 shots on goal and 39 hits in 30 games this season. 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. 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. Thatd be really fun, and a great way for Cole to get used to the pro game.) (Jasen Robbennolt / Sioux Falls Stampede), Cole Sillinger, second from right, with his dad and two brothers at the golf course. Sillinger (undisclosed) won't play Monday against Dallas, Blue Jackets team reporter Jeff Svoboda reports. Terms at draftkings.com/sportsbook. Hes certainly too good for the USHL and would benefit from playing against better opposition for the sake of his development. Lets hope 2021 is a better year for all of us.. He has shown the capacity to make these higher IQ reads so the potential for further development is there. Sillinger was selected 11th overall by the Medicine Hat Tigers of the Western Hockey League in the 2018 WHL Bantam Draft. The physicality of the pros is a different beast compared to the WHL or USHL, and Sillinger is listed at 6 foot flat and 197 pounds. He was the kid that used to get nervous for fitness testing. Gambling problem? 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. The things I do every day are towards that end goal.. Sillinger (along with fellow 2021 first round pick Kent Johnson) put on a show in the Team Canada World Juniors training camp scrimmage. Sometimes its like lets just take a step back for a second and rest. But hes your ideal athlete essentially. 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. 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. Mark Scheifele, Center, Winnipeg Jets. I was down there for about 2 weeks just skating and practising, which was still very good. According to Aaron Portzline of The Athletic, Sillinger will be out of action indefinitely. By continuing to use our site, you agree to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Prospect report written by Sam McGilligan. It was always Come on, Cole, lets go play. He also played four regular-season games with the Tigers in the WHL. The 2005 6th overall pick has a 43-52-95 stat line in 299 career NHL games, half of which with Columbus, over eight seasons. He shows no difficulty making plays in motion but can also enter a glide and make plays w/ the game slowed down. Even the best results the Blue Jackets have gotten in this range, three of the four taken several picks before him, were all given at least a full season before making their NHL debuts. - Scott Wheeler, The Athletic, Being one of the more unique players in the draft, Cole Sillinger tends to remind of Mark Scheifele. There wasnt any guarantee that it was going to work out the way that it did. D.O.B May 16, 2003Nationality CanadaDraft Eligibility 2021Height60Weight187 lbsPosition CenterHandedness Left. 12 pick in the 2021 Draft and does have a lot of offensive upside. 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 has slumped this season, with only two goals and eight points in 52 games, after a 16 . Sillinger (upper body) continues to practice in a limited capacity. In previous years, when the Sillingers skated together in the offseason, it was always Owen who won the most battles and Lukas who had the best hands. His skating is good, hes got great hands, hes got size. Come on, Cole,' Mike said, laughing. 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. And I want to pump the brakes on it, at least for a second. 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. Alexander Texier is a lock, as well, though whether or not he can play down the middle remains to be seen. 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As an independent site, we're committed to delivering Blue Jackets fans the news and analysis they deserve, all while remaining free. Can he salvage it elsewhere? Sillinger's closest comparable, in terms of development timeline, is Gilbert Brule, the guy who got injured in his second game and never recovered. Before long, Cole took over the teams scoring lead despite having missed their first 17 games, rattling off a 14-game point streak in February and March. 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. 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. In the Sillinger household, Cole had to fight for everything. I hope either Saskatchewan opens up some doors for people to train or I can go somewhere and start playing. He missed Saturday's win in Detroit and Monday's loss to the Rangers in Columbus. Cole likely had a lot of addresses as a kid as his dad moved through the league, but he still. 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. 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 | 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. Sillinger (upper body) practiced in a non-contact jersey Wednesday, Aaron Portzline of The Athletic reports. He understands the value of drawing in defenders before passing the puck to a teammate in order to create more space around the ice. So that was the biggest thing was just that I wanted to play hockey. Some players never develop good off puck habits to support their teammates when they arent the ones driving the bus. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Hes always trying to be an open outlet option for teammates under pressure. He races on retrievals, forcing defenders to go at 100% to stop Cole from sneaking by them and grabbing the puck behind the net. 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. He has some selfish tendencies but with a shot like that, I would too. [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. In 14:16, Sillinger registered three shots on goal, did not commit a turnover, and won 4/8 of the face-offs he took. Theres notable improvement between the WHL shut down and his arrival in the USHL but its still among his weaker attributes. 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. 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. 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. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Sillinger, a Columbus native, is already on the map as an 18-year-old prospect with 14 goals and 14 assists through his first 75 NHL games. So how about Jenner-Texier-Chinakhov and Robinson-Kuraly-Bemstrom to round out the forward group? 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. Rychel made his debut during the injury-plagued 2014-15 season, again a year and a half after being drafted 19th overall in 2013. Sign up to receive daily headline news from Regina Leader-Post, a division of Postmedia Network Inc. A welcome email is on its way. Sillinger plays with a high pace, something that projects well considering how fast the game is played at the NHL level. 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. Multiple profiles cite Coles high ceiling, great hands, and dangerous shot. However, note that all four players took a gap year to further their development. He exhibits great placement of the puck and can hit small gaps from nearly anywhere on the ice. Since the start of April, Sillinger has three goals and three helpers in eight games. Please also read our Privacy Notice and Terms of Use, which became effective December 20, 2019. Also, removing Sillinger and goaltender Pascal Leclaire leaves 10 skaters in our sample, which seems like a reasonable number. Sillinger can identify when his teammate will enter the zone with little resistance and create a cross ice lane to get him the puck. He certainly could play, though, racking up faceoff wins all over the place while notching 240 goals and 548 points in 1,049 games. Gambling problem? In Scott Wheelers draft ranking in The Athletic, Wheeler quotes a source that says, Id say Sillinger is ahead of Guenther. Trade Deadline Preview - Defensemen: Where does Vladislav Gavrikov go now? Goals aplenty:If there's one hallmark of Sillinger's game, it's that he can score. "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. 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). 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. 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. Today we bring you our Cole Sillinger Scouting Report. He played on the penalty kill but wasnt really a defensive stalwart by any means. 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