If you buy something from an SB Nation link, Vox Media may earn a commission. And thats so important. 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. In the weeks leading up to the NHL draft in July, Cole Sillinger's family had a little fun making predictions . 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, Scott Wheelers draft ranking in The Athletic, Game #61 Preview: Blue Jackets travel to Buffalo to take on red-hot Sabres. These days, Mike and his two eldest sons know the youngest in the hockey family is primed to become its best. 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. * 21+ (19+ CA-ONT) (18+ NH/WY). 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. 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.. He returned to the lineup on Tuesday against Nashville, a game the Blue Jackets lost 2-1, but he was one of the team's . If you are a Home delivery print subscriber, unlimited online access is. 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. All Rights Reserved. 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. It can help generate a stride that is more powerful with longer, deeper extensions thus providing improvements in both explosivity and top speed. 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. Theres notable improvement between the WHL shut down and his arrival in the USHL but its still among his weaker attributes. 2023 Regina Leader Post, a division of Postmedia Network Inc. All rights reserved. The Blue Jackets failed to bounce back from Tuesday's shutout loss to the Panthers, but the silver lining for Sillinger is that he put an end to a 12-game point drought. It has been challenging in many ways. There wasnt any guarantee that it was going to work out the way that it did. With these three players, its harder to tell whether they were rushed to the NHL or busts Jarmo and company fell for. 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. As an independent site, we're committed to delivering Blue Jackets fans the news and analysis they deserve, all while remaining free. Sillinger scored a goal and an assist in Wednesday's 5-1 win over the Canadiens. 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. Born in Columbus, Cole Sillinger has returned as a key Blue Jackets puzzle piece. Comparison. history of rushing prospects and forcing kids into the NHL who arent ready yet. A bit too early to tell, probably needs a bit more time to develop. Mike Sillinger played for a lot of teams. These are the standard examples of the standard timeline for a prospect of Sillingers level. Suddenly, Cole leveled the playing field on both fronts. 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.. 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. Youre not just betting on the player, youre betting on the person and thats what I think makes him special. Prior to that, Sillinger had been skating regularly with local pro and junior players at Next Level Hockey Consulting in Regina. Sillinger also didn't play Monday and it doesn't sound like he will be available to play before the holiday break. By choosing I Accept, you consent to our use of cookies and other tracking technologies. And I want to pump the brakes on it, at least for a second. We apologize, but this video has failed to load. Im scratching to play for sure, he said. I really hope everything with the Western league pans out and we all get to play.. Sillinger (upper body) continues to practice in a limited capacity. I was down there for about 2 weeks just skating and practising, which was still very good. There he served as a top-six forward and power-play specialist (26 power-play points) but also killed penalties and delivered 53 points and 181 shots (3.77 per . Sillinger (illness) will be back in the lineup versus Edmonton on Saturday, Brian Hedger of The Columbus Dispatch reports. Jarmo dropped the ball with Boston. Sillingers closest comparable, in terms of development timeline, is Gilbert Brule, the guy who got injured in his second game and never recovered. Selected 8th overall in 2004, Picard was forced to develop another year due to the lockout, followed by 45 games with the Syracuse Crunch in 2005-06, before joining the no good very bad Blue Jackets for 17 games. You wont often see Cole blindly firing pucks from awkward angles along the perimeter or from far away at the point. One (1) assist. If no results appear, use Enter to do a full site search. 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. Sign up to receive daily headline news from Regina Leader-Post, a division of Postmedia Network Inc. A welcome email is on its way. 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. 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. In the Sillinger household, Cole had to fight for everything. 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. 365 Bloor Street East, Toronto, Ontario, M4W 3L4. All Rights Reserved. 3. The 19-year-old forward has two goals and six points in 30 games this season. Which leads me to my next point. 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. ago] Height 6.01 -- Weight 201 [185 cm/91 kg] Drafted by Columbus Blue Jackets - round 1 #12 overall 2021 NHL Entry Draft Embed Cole Sillinger stats! Mike was the 11th pick of the 1989 NHL Draft. Sillinger recorded four hits and three shots on goal during Tuesday's loss to the Predators. By his third birthday, his dad had moved from to Nashville via Phoenix and St. Louis. D.O.B May 16, 2003Nationality CanadaDraft Eligibility 2021Height60Weight187 lbsPosition CenterHandedness Left. 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. For Sillinger's sake and the Blue Jackets' sake, hopefully, this wasthe last time he's scratched. Follow Scott on Twitter @scottcwheeler, Cole Sillinger (Medicine Hat Tigers / RJF Productions), Cole Sillinger, number 34, smiles during warmups. He also played four regular-season games with the Tigers in the WHL. For the first time in his NHL career, Cole Sillinger was a healthy scratch. It doesn't sound like much, but that was the longest stay of Mike's journeyman NHL career, as he famously skated with 12 teams over 17 years. [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 need a true 1C. Comments may take up to an hour for moderation before appearing on the site. All Rights Reserved. Werenski and Voracek not only became bona fide stars, but will also be joining Sillinger for the 2021-22 campaign. - Scott Wheeler, The Athletic, Being one of the more unique players in the draft, Cole Sillinger tends to remind of Mark Scheifele. He was taken with the No. He demonstrates deception by combining numerous body fakes, look offs and skill moves to create his ideal shooting lanes. Gambling problem? Also, removing Sillinger and goaltender Pascal Leclaire leaves 10 skaters in our sample, which seems like a reasonable number. He was more committed this season which is nice to see. Sillinger can identify when his teammate will enter the zone with little resistance and create a cross ice lane to get him the puck. Sillinger (undisclosed) won't play Monday against Dallas, Blue Jackets team reporter Jeff Svoboda reports. This is the type of player, however, that you immediately take if hes available with any subsequent pick. Other times you may find Sillinger attack the zone and find himself driving right into pressure with no way out other than to dump the puck or surrender possession to the opposition. Based on. No points. Im keeping all doors open but obviously Medicine Hat is my first place to play. Per moneypuck.com, Sillinger registered 0.373 expected goals at five-on-five, which ranked fourth on the team, and his 80.4% on-ice expected goals-for percentage was the best on the Blue Jackets. The WHL has pushed back its season on three different occasions so far. Sillinger was selected 11th overall by the Medicine Hat Tigers of the Western Hockey League in the 2018 WHL Bantam Draft. 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. 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. Subscribe to The Athletic for in-depth coverage of your favorite players, teams, leagues and clubs. "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 hype for the local kid is starting to build. He shows no difficulty making plays in motion but can also enter a glide and make plays w/ the game slowed down. Cole showed off his ability to find the back of the net, potting four goals in the high-scoring affair. Cole Sillinger Db. The last morsel of food at the dinner table. Independent scouting for NHL, QMJHL, OHL, WHL, USHL and NCAA teams. All four waited at least a year. His oldest brother, Owen, is the only one who remembers the rest vividly. However, note that all four players took a gap year to further their development. Sillinger is day-to-day after suffering an upper-body injury in practice Thursday, according to Brian Hedger of the Columbus Dispatch. Should Jack Roslovic be a top-line center in the NHL? 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. His dad, Mike, played for 12 NHL teams, including two seasons with the Blue Jackets from 2001-03. He clearly got in the weight room and put the time in. 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. This is the Columbus Blue Jackets were talking about. And all four went on to at least have fruitful NHL careers. Well lucky for us, a conveniently-no-longer-injured Max Domi arrived to training camp earlier than expected! NDP president resigns following tensions in the party, Devon Cyr found guilty of manslaughter in Isaiah Allary killing, Sask. 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. Competitions over missed box jumps replaced fights over a ball or a puck. Enter Search Term. Cole Sillinger had 46 points in 31 games for Sioux Falls. He can take over a game by himself. Reginas Cole Sillinger isnt spending all of his free time on the couch watching movies, but he does enjoy the Great Outdoors. Durch Klicken auf Alle akzeptieren erklren Sie sich damit einverstanden, dass Yahoo und unsere Partner Ihre personenbezogenen Daten verarbeiten und Technologien wie Cookies nutzen, um personalisierte Anzeigen und Inhalte zu zeigen, zur Messung von Anzeigen und Inhalten, um mehr ber die Zielgruppe zu erfahren sowie fr die Entwicklung von Produkten. He was traded to Anaheim at the 2020 deadline, leaving his career stats as a Blue Jacket at 20-22-42 in 116 games. by Nationwide, Learn to Play pres. Sillinger was unable to play Thursday versus Minnesota, but he could be ready to go versus the Oilers on Saturday. And Coles drive off of the ice is just as important to on the ice. The old-school pickup games are a welcome distraction amid these uncertain times. Bio info:He's a hometown kid - in some ways. Sillinger (along with fellow 2021 first round pick Kent Johnson) put on a show in the Team Canada World Juniors training camp scrimmage. 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. Sie knnen Ihre Einstellungen jederzeit ndern. 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. Cole Sillinger is not getting that. No, probably not, but if we want Cole Sillinger to develop into a top-line center in the NHL, he needs time to marinate. 12 pick in the 2021 Draft and does have a lot of offensive upside. He has an NHL shot, too, along with a relentless work ethic and a gift of. He still occasionally misreads and over commits on certain plays (especially on the penalty kill, he shouldnt be out there at 5v4) but again, hes shown repeatedly that he is capable of being a valuable contributor defensively so its possible for consistency to be developed here with more experience. Things also came more naturally to Cole in the gym than for his brothers. But Cole Sillinger, the youngest of three sons, only remembers his dad playing for one: the New York Islanders. But its out of my control. 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