They were late bloomers and the WHL wasnt an option for them (Owen was a 10th-round pick of the Vancouver Giants in 2012, Lukas was a sixth-round pick of the Regina Pats in 2015). He could stand to gamble less on his reads in transition and make smarter, efficient plays more often. 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 yet to record a point through the first seven games of the season. Sillinger would be eligible to return following the holiday break -- the Blue Jackets host the Sabres on Tuesday in their first game after the pause. I hope either Saskatchewan opens up some doors for people to train or I can go somewhere and start playing. * 21+ (19+ CA-ONT) (18+ NH/WY). And thats so important. Im keeping all doors open but obviously Medicine Hat is my first place to play. 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. Cole was born in May 2003, while his dad finished a season with the Columbus Blue Jackets. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. But its Cole, he wants to be quicker, he wants to jump higher, he wants to run faster, Yaskowtich said. Do draft eligibles wait around, hoping that their respective leagues figure out a plan for them to get back on the ice? Subscribe to The Athletic for in-depth coverage of your favorite players, teams, leagues and clubs. 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 | (Imagine Sillinger and Foudy playing together on Clevelands top line. 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. I feel like a lot of teams overlook that stuff. And though it was Coles shot that leaped out most on the ice, it remained who he was, not how he played, that endeared him to his coach. No, probably not, but if we want Cole Sillinger to develop into a top-line center in the NHL, he needs time to marinate. If you would like to follow Sam on Twitter, his handle is@Sam_McGilligan. 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. 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. Please also read our Privacy Notice and Terms of Use, which became effective December 20, 2019. 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. Can he salvage it elsewhere? 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. He continues to show promise, and showed hints of chemistry with Alexander Texier in the bubble, but only has a 1-6-7 stat line to show for it in 36 games. 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. Hockey isn't all about scoring points. 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. 16 TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. Cole Sillinger already has the frame of an NHL center, not that of a typical 18-year-old. PEP skills coach Nick Quinn, who works with dozens of NHL players and prospects, took away the same first impression that Desjardins had. The 19-year-old forward scored 16 goals and 31 points through 79 games in his rookie campaign. Over three years, he tallied 32 points while bouncing between the fourth line, the press box, the IR, and the minors, before being traded to his hometown Edmonton Oilers to continue an injury-riddled career. Prior to that, Sillinger had been skating regularly with local pro and junior players at Next Level Hockey Consulting in Regina. 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." And then the switch flipped.. The only reason why the 2005 Blue Jackets used Brule was because their best center was Jan Hrdina. Alexander Texier is a lock, as well, though whether or not he can play down the middle remains to be seen. Dies geschieht in Ihren Datenschutzeinstellungen. 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.. 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. 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. So, what do we do in the meantime? 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. Not just once, but two games in a row. He needs to display better ankle flexion, moving his knees farther over his toes in order to maintain better skating form. See our ethics statement. A bit too early to tell, probably needs a bit more time to develop. It doesn't appear that the injury is too serious, but the Jackets will likely exercise caution with their 2021 first-round pick before the regular season. 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 skating is good, hes got great hands, hes got size. Theres a significant chance that Sillinger joins the ranks of Brule, Picard, and Milano, and I would very much like that to not happen. Sign up to receive daily headline news from Regina Leader-Post, a division of Postmedia Network Inc. A welcome email is on its way. And thats something you cant see from the outside.. (And) he has a physical element to his game where he embraces contact. And I want to pump the brakes on it, at least for a second. We need a true 1C. Hes effective in give and go situations, often demonstrating that he understands how to utilize his teammates close to him to maintain controlled possession in zone entries. Sillinger won't play Thursday versus Minnesota because of an illness. With the WHL limited this past season, Sillinger headed to the USHL, where his 24-22-46 line in 31 games left him fourth in the USHL in points per game. 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. Similar to Picard before him, he would bounce between Syracuse, Columbus, and Moscow for the next three seasons before being traded to Ottawa. 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. The transfer was completed on January 13th 2021 and, at the time of writing this article, Sillinger is nearly maintaining a goal per game pace with 7 goals and 12 points in his first 8 games. Sillinger is now the fifth rookie in Blue Jackets history to notch a hat trick, and the second youngest player in team history to do so, with only Nikita Filatov's 2009 hat trick coming from a . 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. He was traded to Anaheim at the 2020 deadline, leaving his career stats as a Blue Jacket at 20-22-42 in 116 games. (Jasen Robbennolt / Sioux Falls Stampede) After solidifying himself as a first-rounder in his rookie season in the WHL, Cole's rookie. The last morsel of food at the dinner table. 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. Hes a freak. But it wasnt until his dads fifth and final stop, a three-season stint with the Islanders in the twilight of his career, that Coles memories start to come into focus. 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. 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. He was more committed this season which is nice to see. The last was Jake Sanderson, who was selected fifth overall by the Ottawa Senators in 2020. Sillinger is still considered more in the day-to-day range, but the Blue Jackets will use his roster spot to activate Adam Boqvist (foot) in a corresponding move. But unlike his father, Sillinger has a scoring touch that should make him an important top-six player for whichever NHL team selects him. I couldnt play any games so I had to come home. Based on. The things I do every day are towards that end goal.. His shooting arsenal isnt limited by any means as he can easily beat goalies with a snap shot, a wrist shot or a one timer. Daten ber Ihr Gert und Ihre Internetverbindung, wie Ihre IP-Adresse, Browsing- und Suchaktivitten bei der Nutzung von Yahoo Websites und -Apps. Sillinger (upper body) was activated from injured reserve Tuesday, per the NHL media site. Need a scouting report on a particular prospect,contact ustoday. These days, Mike and his two eldest sons know the youngest in the hockey family is primed to become its best. Thus far, his stats are as follows: goals: 2, down from 16. assists: 4 down from 15. points: 6, down from 31. All Rights Reserved. by Kemba Financial Credit Union, Toy Collection benefitting the Salvation Army. Werenski and Voracek not only became bona fide stars, but will also be joining Sillinger for the 2021-22 campaign. It was always Come on, Cole, lets go play. There was an error, please provide a valid email address. Details regarding Sillinger's injury have yet to be revealed. I don't. by Nationwide, Learn to Play pres. He has recorded two goals, six points, 41 shots on net and 39 hits in 30 games this season. Cole Sillinger (born May 16, 2003) is a Canadian professional ice hockey center for the Columbus Blue Jackets of the National Hockey League (NHL). While this is concerning, its possible this method of attack could be a legitimate weapon if he can improve his top speed. by Nationwide, Learn to Play pres. 12 pick in the 2021 Draft and does have a lot of offensive upside. And I think thats so important for players. 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. His offensive ceiling may be as high as almost anyone in the draft class. For now though, Sillinger only has fantasy value in deeper dynasty formats. There were some times he really frustrated me as there were opportunities to make high level plays that he passed up on for low probability 1 on 1 encounters. He can get a shot off in a variety of ways and from various hand positions. 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. Call 1-800-GAMBLER. He has an NHL shot, too, along with a relentless work ethic and a gift of. Copyright 2020 Columbus Blue Jackets Hockey Club and the National Hockey League. Scouting Report:The one thing scouts seem to agree on is Sillinger can shoot the puck. Its a really cool dynamic.. The WHL has pushed back its season on three different occasions so far. At Reginas Level 10 Fitness, under strength and conditioning coach Dan Yaskowitch, Cole and Owen were the loud ones. 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. It seems like I cant catch a break but at the same time everyone is in the same boat. Lets start with a pair of left wings who got a cup of tea each in the NHL: Nikita Filatov and Alex Picard. 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. Cole Sillinger, who is affectionately known around the Blue Jackets' locker room as Silly, is off to the best possible start to a season for someone who is still just 18 years old. It doesnt matter what Cole does, he just seems to be good at everything, Mike said. 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. He understands the value of drawing in defenders before passing the puck to a teammate in order to create more space around the ice. "I think this is gonna serve him well," head coach Brad Larsen said regarding scratching Sillinger at Monday's morning skate. And though theyve made way for him on the ice, the golf course has become their latest front for competition, with a foursome that usually pits Cole and Owen against Lukas and Mike. All Rights Reserved. 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. Look for a big improvement this season, especially if he able to spend any time at forward with either Johnny Gaudreau and/or Patrik Laine. 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. To learn more or opt-out, read our Cookie Policy. 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. "Long story short, my transfer from. Like in the offensive zone, he can position himself accordingly so that hes an open outlet for when possession is regained. So that was the biggest thing was just that I wanted to play hockey. 2004-2023 CBS Interactive. Suddenly, Cole leveled the playing field on both fronts. This is very likely to go very, very wrong. * 21+ (19+ CA-ONT) (18+ NH/WY). 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. It helps that, aside from Sillinger, all but one prospect in this range was drafted in 2015 or before, meaning that 90% of these guys have had enough time to marinate and analyze. 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. 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. 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