Sillinger is more than a pure goal scorer, hes also proven to be a dangerous passer in all areas of the ice. He plays a safer game in the defensive zone. Sillinger scored a goal in Thursday's 6-4 win against Montreal. I don't. Check out theProspects tabfor our other scouting reports. 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 can take over a game by himself. 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. Regina-born Cole Sillinger enjoyed a standout rookie year as a 16-year-old with the Medicine Hat Tigers, registering 53 points (including 22 goals) in 48 games during the 2019-20 WHL season. He dominated. Sillinger scored a goal on two shots, added two hits and went minus-4 in Sunday's 6-4 loss to the Ducks. Sillinger has yet to record a point through the first seven games of the season. 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. Mike was the 11th pick of the 1989 NHL Draft. When logistics prevented him from playing in the fall, he joined the USHLs Sioux Fall Stampede. The Official Site of the Columbus Blue Jackets. It has been challenging in many ways. Players have to be able to impact the game in other ways and Sillinger did that on Tuesday. by 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. I believed that I took full advantage of those 10 months off of training and did everything I possibly could in that time and I wanted to go showcase it in a season.. Cole Sillinger had 46 points in 31 games for Sioux Falls. Im just hoping COVID is going to get better and we can start playing again. If no results appear, use Enter to do a full site search. 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 . Daten ber Ihr Gert und Ihre Internetverbindung, wie Ihre IP-Adresse, Browsing- und Suchaktivitten bei der Nutzung von Yahoo Websites und -Apps. We do that lots its the most fun thing to do right now, offered the Medicine Hat Tigers star, whose training options are pretty limited due to COVID restrictions. Hes very powerful and, in my opinion, he is very quick. We encountered an issue signing you up. Sillinger scored a goal and an assist in Wednesday's 5-1 win over the Canadiens. Middle six forward, likely winger with 20 goal potential and 30 goal upside. Hes not perfect in transition, as he sometimes gains the zone with the intention of taking the outside lane and blowing by his defender without the top line speed to actually do so. When he returned home, Cole did what hed done a summer earlier and got back in the gym. The regular season is a different beast, a beast that will likely hinder Sillinger in his development. Cole said he added 15 new pounds of muscle so that by the time he arrived in Sioux Falls, his six-foot frame weighed a lean 200 pounds. The Columbus Blue Jackets cannot let Cole Sillinger follow that path. The Official Site of the Columbus Blue Jackets. The next issue of Regina Leader Post Headline News will soon be in your inbox. 12 pick in the 2021 Draft and does have a lot of offensive upside. Im fortunate to have a pretty good training system here in Regina. I think he may be the best in-stride shooter in this draft." However, note that all four players took a gap year to further their development. He also visited Power Edge Pros (PEP) development camp in Kelowna for the first time in an effort to put all of that work to the test on the ice. As Cole prepared for his first full season in the WHL in 2019, his family began to realize that he had something special. As could Skinner. 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. The WHL has pushed back its season on three different occasions so far. 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. At this level, if you can get a guy like that around the team, it makes a difference.. The WHL, as well as the OHL, have still yet to announce their plans for the 2020-21 season leaving all of their prospects in limbo. Sillinger (illness) will be back in the lineup versus Edmonton on Saturday, Brian Hedger of The Columbus Dispatch reports. 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 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. Please also read our Privacy Notice and Terms of Use, which became effective December 20, 2019. (Karla) works out five-six times a week, she pushes the boys on nutrition and shes always hey, lets go do this, lets go do that,' Mike said. 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. 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. By the time the pandemic abruptly shut down the season in March 2020, Cole was the fourth-leading scorer on a team that had championship aspirations. A bounce-back performance. by Performance Columbus, The CannonBall pres. The thing that everybody talks about is that (Mike) played on so many different teams in the NHL but theres a reason for that. Hes going to bring both to an organization. When the puck is wedged under multiple bodies fighting along the boards, Sillinger tends to sneakily wait around until the perfect time to come in and steal the puck. 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. Instead, youll see Cole advance into medium/high danger areas with the puck, often using well timed cuts, crafty footwork and a wealth of skill moves to get by his defender and fire a rocket on the net. According to Aaron Portzline of The Athletic, Sillinger will be out of action indefinitely. This marks the first time Sillinger's been on the ice since suffering an injury on the first day of training camp. I never really tried to look at any other career or anything I wanted to do. He was the kid that used to get nervous for fitness testing. He has recorded two goals, six points, 41 shots on net and 39 hits in 30 games this season. Sillinger supplied an assist in Thursday's 4-1 loss to the Lightning. Scouting Report:The one thing scouts seem to agree on is Sillinger can shoot the puck. Sillinger, who has missed the past three games, was back on the ice for practice Tuesday. Its fun being in the gym with those guys because they work so hard, but they have a lot of fun, Yaskowitch said. Not just once, but two games in a row. Cole isn't the only high-level player in the family, though, as his brothers Owen and Lukas played for Bemidji State this past season. That (should) pretty much lock down our top 6 of Laine-Roslovic-Voracek and Nyquist-Domi-BJORKSTRAND. Cole Sillinger Db. Call 1-800-GAMBLER. If you buy something from an SB Nation link, Vox Media may earn a commission. He combines strong edgework with a lower center of gravity to shield the puck from bigger opposition, while also displaying sharp cuts and pivots to quickly slide through narrow gaps. He could stand to do this more, it never hurts to make the defence respect one more weapon. He was more committed this season which is nice to see. This proves the first danger to Cole Sillinger: injuries. Of these, Voracek, Wennberg and Werenski waited a full season before being full-time NHLers. We dont. 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. I honestly havent been blown away by Hofmann, and hes about to turn 29, so Im fine with him sitting as the 14th forward. The Senators swarmed Sillinger, but he still managed to thread the puck to Jack Roslovic for the single Blue Jackets tally. He wants to be a pro and is definitely going to be, Skinner said. Multiple profiles cite Coles high ceiling, great hands, and dangerous shot. He can score from distance, but has good hands in tight as well. Trade Deadline Preview - Defensemen: Where does Vladislav Gavrikov go now? 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. Veteran and potential newly-minted captain Boone Jenner complements young guns Yegor Chinakhov and Emil Bemstrom for three of our wing positions. 12 overall pick in the NHL Draft, the Blue Jackets have selected center Cole Sillinger out of Sioux Falls of the USHL. Werenski and Voracek not only became bona fide stars, but will also be joining Sillinger for the 2021-22 campaign. And Coles drive off of the ice is just as important to on the ice. During the 202021 season, Sillinger led the Stampede in points, garnering 24 goals and 46 points in 31 games played. 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. D.O.B May 16, 2003Nationality CanadaDraft Eligibility 2021Height60Weight187 lbsPosition CenterHandedness Left. Its his compete. I hope either Saskatchewan opens up some doors for people to train or I can go somewhere and start playing. The last morsel of food at the dinner table. Fast forward to 2021. BlueJackets.com is the official Web site of the Columbus Blue Jackets. Use arrows to navigate between autocomplete results. The Columbus Blue Jackets and columbusbluejackets.com are trademarks of The Columbus Blue Jackets Hockey Club. 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. Gambling problem? Is giving Sillinger another year to bulk up in his best long-term interest? The last was Jake Sanderson, who was selected fifth overall by the Ottawa Senators in 2020. We ask you to keep your comments relevant and respectful. Cole Sillinger (born May 16, 2003) is a Canadian professional ice hockey center for the Columbus Blue Jackets of the National Hockey League (NHL). (Jasen Robbennolt / Sioux Falls Stampede), Cole Sillinger had 46 points in 31 games for Sioux Falls. [5] His father played professional hockey for the Columbus Blue Jackets at the time of his birth. Jeff Svoboda, Sign Up for Flagbearer, pres. One could argue that the biggest question mark for Cole Sillinger is his skating. 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. By seasons end, he was one of the leagues most proficient players in goals per game, points per game and shots per game. The 2021 Jackets are not desperate for centers. Mike Sillinger played for a lot of teams. 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. After briefly leaving the Tigers to score five goals in six games with Team Canada White at the under-17 worlds in the fall of his rookie season, Cole was slotted with veterans Brett Kemp and Ryan Chyzowski atop the lineup. It appears as though he could be back in the lineup Thursday versus the Islanders. Sillinger (upper body) practiced in a non-contact jersey Wednesday, Aaron Portzline of The Athletic reports. He loves shooting the puck mid drag, simultaneously threatening both a pass and a shot so that the goalie cant fully commit to the shot. As mentioned before, he does utilize crossovers when attacking laterally through the NZ to keep defenders moving their feet. Klicken Sie auf Einstellungen verwalten um weitere Informationen zu erhalten und Ihre Einstellungen zu verwalten. Thankfully, despite being the best player every time he steps on the ice, Sillinger continues to demonstrate quality off puck movement. That kind of keeps your mind off it so I can focus on the present and try to better all aspects of my game. Im scratching to play for sure, he said. Youre not just betting on the player, youre betting on the person and thats what I think makes him special. 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. Being one of the more unique players in the draft, Cole Sillinger tends to remind of Mark Scheifele. Sillinger has battled an upper-body injury during training camp, but he made it through full-contact practice Thursday without issue. Visit our Community Guidelines for more information and details on how to adjust your email settings. He loves it. Things also came more naturally to Cole in the gym than for his brothers. Id tell you that I would be a professional hockey player someday, Cole said. I was able to get into a routine and got to be a part of an actual team again.. Sillinger is a skilled two-way player who is equally adept at creating offense and playing sound defense. No, probably not, but if we want Cole Sillinger to develop into a top-line center in the NHL, he needs time to marinate. 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." Cole Sillinger, a rookie center and the NHL's youngest player at age 18, led the way with his first career hat trick. Its just how I am as a person to be honest. Terms at draftkings.com/sportsbook. He really is a great character. Sillinger (upper body) was placed on injured reserve Thursday. Once you get a bit after Sillingers 12 spot, the draft becomes much less of a sure thing. 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 best players. Can he salvage it elsewhere? 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. We need a true 1C. We can divide those skaters into successful and unsuccessful players. He uses his stick intelligently when defending against transition, often breaking down plays that come within his vicinity. Sillinger was born in Columbus on May 16, 2003, during his dad's rather travel-filled NHL career. Odds & lines subject to change. Call 1-800-GAMBLER. He can maintain puck control through contact, and tries to gain body position so that he has leverage in his physical encounters to push off stronger opponents. Both of these are likely more of a miss by the scouting staff than a rushed development by the coaching staff. Come on, Cole, be the goalie. 2021-22 Season Outlook Sillinger was fourth among points for the Tigers in 201920, scoring 22 goals and 53 points in 48 appearances with the team. Sillinger sat out Thursday's tilt versus Minnesota with the illness, but was back at practice Friday. 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. 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. Follow Scott on Twitter @scottcwheeler, Cole Sillinger (Medicine Hat Tigers / RJF Productions), Cole Sillinger, number 34, smiles during warmups. (This story was originally published on June 4, 2021.). 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. It seems like I cant catch a break but at the same time everyone is in the same boat. Sillinger (illness) was at practice Friday, Jeff Svoboda of the Blue Jackets' official site reports. Enter Search Term. It can help generate a stride that is more powerful with longer, deeper extensions thus providing improvements in both explosivity and top speed. (And) he has a physical element to his game where he embraces contact. When it comes to a strength and conditioning coach, you dont have to motivate him.. But its out of my control. 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. 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