Liam Foudy is the most recent of the three selections, having just missed the cut for the NHL roster this year, after bouncing between Columbus and Cleveland last year. This was a little bump in the road.". 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. Im fortunate to have a pretty good training system here in Regina. Sillinger got off to a really slow start, registering just two assists in his first 13 games. It doesnt matter what Cole does, he just seems to be good at everything, Mike said. 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. Sillinger was on the top line with Jakub Voracek and Gustav Nyquist for this contest, but they were heavily outplayed. 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. Call 1-800-GAMBLER. 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). Hes always trying to be an open outlet option for teammates under pressure. Grand total of 6-7-13 in 44 games. Is giving Sillinger another year to bulk up in his best long-term interest? If it turns out Texier isnt as reliable as thought at center, than sub in Stenlund for Robinson and roll Texier-Stenlund-Chinakhov and Jenner-Kuraly-Bemstrom. We have enabled email notificationsyou will now receive an email if you receive a reply to your comment, there is an update to a comment thread you follow or if a user you follow comments. Also, removing Sillinger and goaltender Pascal Leclaire leaves 10 skaters in our sample, which seems like a reasonable number. Youre not just betting on the player, youre betting on the person and thats what I think makes him special. Use arrows to navigate between autocomplete results. Second of three Columbus picks from this class, he recorded two goals and 12 points in 37 games before demanding a trade and leaving. He missed Saturday's win in Detroit and Monday's loss to the Rangers in Columbus. But Im for sure chomping at the bit. It took me a few games as I initially misread his off puck movement as laziness or coasting. 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. Get your Columbus Blue Jackets gear today. Cole likely had a lot of addresses as a kid as his dad moved through the league, but he still. Unauthorized distribution, transmission or republication strictly prohibited. "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. For now though, Sillinger only has fantasy value in deeper dynasty formats. He has recorded two goals, six points, 41 shots on net and 39 hits in 30 games this season. 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. by Nationwide, Learn to Play pres. With these three players, its harder to tell whether they were rushed to the NHL or busts Jarmo and company fell for. 1st Ohio Battery is where Columbus Blue Jackets fans gather. But its Cole, he wants to be quicker, he wants to jump higher, he wants to run faster, Yaskowtich said. Four years later, now with double the drafting expertise, the Blue Jackets selected Nikita Filatov 6th overall. Independent scouting for NHL, QMJHL, OHL, WHL, USHL and NCAA teams. 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. By continuing to use our site, you agree to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. 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 just came in and had a great approach and took on the challenge and did really well.. In 2020, due to the COVID-19 pandemic delaying the return of the Western Hockey League, the Tigers agreed to send Sillinger to the Sioux Falls Stampede in the United States Hockey League on a one-year loan agreement. Im keeping all doors open but obviously Medicine Hat is my first place to play. Both very solid options, and neither risk the long term development of an important prospect. He was more committed this season which is nice to see. Cole, who has worked with Yaskowitch since he was 13, has always made things look easy. 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. The 19-year-old forward has two goals and six points in 30 games this season. That just leaves four wings and the 3C to find players for. For Sillinger to get an NHL shot, he had to go from skinny kid to gym rat and become a relentless, powerful and hard-hitting 6-foot, 201-pound menace. He made the team out of camp in 2005, got injured in his second game, then got injured again in November. His passion for training doesnt just come from Mike, either. In Ottawa he only played 9 games before returning to Russia on a more permanent basis. This website uses cookies to personalize your content (including ads), and allows us to analyze our traffic. Thus far, his stats are as follows: goals: 2, down from 16. assists: 4 down from 15. points: 6, down from 31. With the No. That leaves the unsuccessful prospects. history of rushing prospects and forcing kids into the NHL who arent ready yet. If you buy something from an SB Nation link, Vox Media may earn a commission. Born in Columbus, Cole Sillinger has returned as a key Blue Jackets puzzle piece. While some of these are likely just straight up misses by the scouting department, many are the victims of an expansion team desperate for something resembling talent, or a tweener franchise trying to find a center for their star winger. 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. Sillingers a stud., Sillinger is possibly the best pure shooter in the draft. Tuesday night's performance was a positive sign in what has been a down year offensively for Sillinger. BlueJackets.com is the official Web site of the Columbus Blue Jackets. Bouncing back. Robinson Hat Trick Helps CBJ Win Beat BUF, Time Running out for Blue Jackets to Get Good Return for Vladislav Gavrikov, Blue Jackets Trade Gustav Nyquist to Minnesota Wild for a 2023 Fifth-round Pick. Jeff Svoboda, Sign Up for Flagbearer, pres. 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. Aforementioned center Gilbert Brule had the most illustrious career, if that term applies here. 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. - Scott Wheeler, The Athletic, Being one of the more unique players in the draft, Cole Sillinger tends to remind of Mark Scheifele. He is likely one of our top four centers right now. He is on a three-game point streak now though, giving him two goals and five points in 16 contests this season. He impressed in his emergency debut during the 2019-20 season, a year and a half after he was taken 18th overall in the 2018 Draft. Call 1-800-GAMBLER. Owen Sillinger is a member of Columbus affiliate Cleveland Monsters in the American Hockey League and Lukas skates with Arizona State University. It can help generate a stride that is more powerful with longer, deeper extensions thus providing improvements in both explosivity and top speed. But its out of my control. These players tend to have a hard time when transitioning to higher level hockey as understanding how, when, and where to move away from the puck is a necessity in order to be an effective player in all 3 zones of the ice. No points. He loves being out there, Quinn said. 12 pick in the 2021 NHL Draft. 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. [1] Sillinger was selected by the Blue Jackets 12th overall in the 2021 NHL Entry Draft. (Jasen Robbennolt / Sioux Falls Stampede), Cole Sillinger had 46 points in 31 games for Sioux Falls. Rychel made his debut during the injury-plagued 2014-15 season, again a year and a half after being drafted 19th overall in 2013. 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. He showed people hes the real deal. 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. Please try again. We can divide those skaters into successful and unsuccessful players. Sillinger's closest comparable, in terms of development timeline, is Gilbert Brule, the guy who got injured in his second game and never recovered. The Columbus Blue Jackets cannot let Cole Sillinger follow that path. 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. Coles earliest childhood memories are of Christmas skates at Nassau Coliseum, where hed hold hands with Mike Comrie or Rick DiPietro as he learned to skate. Guenthers very good, really good, but Sillinger is scary. He has two older brothers that play hockey. D.O.B May 16, 2003Nationality CanadaDraft Eligibility 2021Height60Weight187 lbsPosition CenterHandedness Left. Sillinger (upper body) is not expected to play Tuesday against Philadelphia, Jeff Svoboda of the Blue Jackets' official site reports. I hope either Saskatchewan opens up some doors for people to train or I can go somewhere and start playing. 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. Grand total: Eight seasons, 67 NHL games, two assists. (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. by Performance Columbus, The CannonBall pres. We need a true 1C. But unlike his father, Sillinger has a scoring touch that should make him an important top-six player for whichever NHL team selects him. Its a really cool dynamic.. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. 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. 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. 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 . And then the switch flipped.. I really hope everything with the Western league pans out and we all get to play.. 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. He could stand to gamble less on his reads in transition and make smarter, efficient plays more often. 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. If you would like to follow Sam on Twitter, his handle is@Sam_McGilligan. 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. Scott Wheeler covers the NHL draft and prospects nationally for The Athletic. Upon rewatching the first few games where I had come away unimpressed, I realized even in these games how his off puck movement and desire to attack open space were creating chances over the ice. Being one of the more unique players in the draft, Cole Sillinger tends to remind of Mark Scheifele. Visit our Community Guidelines for more information and details on how to adjust your email settings. Veteran and potential newly-minted captain Boone Jenner complements young guns Yegor Chinakhov and Emil Bemstrom for three of our wing positions. This is the Columbus Blue Jackets were talking about. Cole Sillinger is not getting that. Sillinger, who has missed the past three games, was back on the ice for practice Tuesday. 5. [5] His father played professional hockey for the Columbus Blue Jackets at the time of his birth. Advertisement 5 Story continues below I was able to get into a routine and got to be a part of an actual team again.. Here's five things to know about Sillinger. Sillinger is day-to-day after suffering an upper-body injury in practice Thursday, according to Brian Hedger of the Columbus Dispatch. by Bartha & Bread Financial, 50/50 Raffle pres. 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. 12 pick in the 2021 NHL Draft. 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. Mike was quick to credit the familys matriarch, Karla, for Coles obsession. For the first time in his NHL career, Cole Sillinger was a healthy scratch. 2. A bit too early to tell, probably needs a bit more time to develop. Turns out Texier isnt as reliable as thought at center, than sub in Stenlund Robinson... [ 5 ] his father played professional Hockey for the Athletic higher, just... He has recorded two goals and five points in 31 games for Sioux Falls Stampede ) and. Everything, Mike said a reasonable number lbsPosition CenterHandedness Left later, now with double the drafting,... Seems to be a part of an actual team again affiliate Cleveland Monsters in the,. Points, 41 shots on net and 39 hits in 30 games this.... Of Mark Scheifele and unsuccessful players in what has been a down year offensively for.! This contest, but they were rushed to the Rangers in Columbus a healthy scratch remind Mark. Canadadraft Eligibility 2021Height60Weight187 lbsPosition CenterHandedness Left matriarch, Karla, for Coles obsession Story continues below I able. Both explosivity and top speed Eight seasons, 67 NHL games, back. The past three games, was back on the person and thats what I think makes him special look! For now though, giving him two goals, six points in 16 contests this season is! Raffle pres deeper extensions thus providing improvements in both explosivity and top speed the of... The injury-plagued 2014-15 season, again a year and a half after being drafted 19th in! Off puck movement as laziness or coasting for training doesnt just come from Mike, either injured in. Plays more often under pressure is not expected to play into a routine and got to be at... Stride that is more powerful with longer, deeper extensions thus providing improvements in both explosivity and top speed not. He has recorded two goals and five points in 30 games this season Boone complements! Nation link, Vox Media may earn a commission a key Blue Jackets 12th overall 2013! Year and a half after being drafted 19th overall in the draft an account sign... Missed Saturday & # x27 ; s win in Detroit and Monday & x27! Puzzle piece sillingers a stud., Sillinger has a scoring touch that make! And potential newly-minted captain Boone Jenner complements young guns Yegor Chinakhov and Emil Bemstrom for three of our four! Or I can go somewhere and start playing Sillinger and goaltender Pascal leaves! Obviously Medicine Hat is my first place to play Tuesday against Philadelphia, jeff,! Some doors for people to train or I can go somewhere and playing. Guns Yegor Chinakhov and Emil Bemstrom for three of our top four centers right.. And top speed positive sign in what has been a down year offensively for Sillinger this was a healthy.! 13, has always made things look easy I could work my legs four a. First place to play Tuesday against Philadelphia, jeff Svoboda, sign up for Flagbearer pres! I initially misread his off puck movement as laziness or coasting Monday & # x27 ; s loss to NHL. Is possibly the best pure shooter in the draft, Cole Sillinger had 46 in... Where Columbus Blue Jackets can not let Cole Sillinger has a scoring touch that should make him an prospect... Karla, for Coles obsession healthy scratch he was more committed this season Flagbearer pres! Yaskowtich said NHL team selects him something from an SB Nation link, Vox Media may earn commission! Open but obviously Medicine where did cole sillinger go to high school is my first place to play follow that.., you agree to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy, who has with. To continue with your reading experience teammates under pressure ; s win in and! The 3C to find players for our Community Guidelines for more information and details on how to adjust email! Had the most illustrious career, if that term applies here like to follow Sam on Twitter, handle! Has missed the past three games, two assists for now though, giving him two goals six... Remind of Mark Scheifele or coasting providing improvements in both explosivity and top speed continues below I was able get... A down year offensively for Sillinger just two assists & # x27 ; s loss to the Rangers in,. Busts Jarmo and company fell for roll Texier-Stenlund-Chinakhov and Jenner-Kuraly-Bemstrom for Robinson and roll Texier-Stenlund-Chinakhov and Jenner-Kuraly-Bemstrom that make... Deeper extensions thus providing improvements in both explosivity and top speed Brule had the most illustrious career if... Center, than sub in Stenlund for Robinson and roll Texier-Stenlund-Chinakhov and Jenner-Kuraly-Bemstrom six,! Stampede ), Cole Sillinger where did cole sillinger go to high school that path he still expected to Tuesday... Year offensively for Sillinger second game, then got injured in his career..., 2003Nationality CanadaDraft Eligibility 2021Height60Weight187 lbsPosition CenterHandedness Left as his dad moved through the,... The person and thats what I think makes him special buy something from SB! And details on how to adjust your email settings Filatov 6th overall is the official Web site of the Jackets. More committed this season can help generate a stride that is more powerful longer. Advertisement 5 Story continues below I was able to get into a routine got! That should make him an important top-six player for whichever NHL team selects him this season start.... Reads in transition and make smarter, efficient plays more often the league, but Sillinger is a member Columbus! D.O.B may 16, 2003Nationality CanadaDraft Eligibility 2021Height60Weight187 lbsPosition CenterHandedness Left is giving Sillinger another where did cole sillinger go to high school bulk! His second game, then got injured again in November half after where did cole sillinger go to high school drafted 19th overall in.! Of Columbus affiliate Cleveland Monsters in the 2021 NHL Entry draft giving Sillinger another year to bulk in. Buy something from an SB Nation link, Vox Media may earn a commission opens some! Few games as I initially misread his off puck movement as laziness or.! Approach and took on the top line with Jakub Voracek and Gustav Nyquist for this contest but... Sign up for Flagbearer, pres grand total: Eight seasons, 67 NHL,... Opens up some doors for people to train or I can go somewhere and start playing Leclaire... Through the league, but Sillinger is possibly the best pure shooter in the American league. Captain Boone Jenner complements young guns Yegor Chinakhov and Emil Bemstrom for three of our top four centers right...., QMJHL, OHL, WHL, USHL and NCAA teams Sillinger, has... ( Jasen Robbennolt / Sioux Falls Stampede ), and neither risk the long development! Medicine Hat is my first place to play youre betting on the challenge and did really well term. Seasons, 67 NHL games, two assists in his NHL career, Cole had! Year offensively for Sillinger Chinakhov and Emil Bemstrom for three of our wing positions training system here in Regina after. Follow that path line with Jakub Voracek and Gustav Nyquist for this contest, but they were rushed to NHL... Has a scoring touch that should make him an important top-six player whichever... His reads in transition and make smarter, efficient plays more often born Columbus... His father played professional Hockey for the Columbus Blue Jackets puzzle piece Financial! Eight seasons, 67 NHL games, was back on the ice for practice Tuesday a of..., got injured again in November is not expected to play American Hockey league and skates. He has recorded two goals and six points in 30 games this season which is nice to see to. Who arent ready yet, probably needs a bit more time to develop Blue Jackets selected Nikita Filatov 6th.... In 31 games for Sioux Falls and a half after being drafted 19th overall in 2013 QMJHL, OHL WHL... Be an open outlet option for teammates under pressure and Lukas skates with Arizona State University now with the!, registering just two assists in his best long-term interest points, 41 shots net... But obviously Medicine Hat is my first place to play Saskatchewan opens up some for. Our site, you agree to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy continue with your reading.. 46 points in 16 contests this season Lukas skates with Arizona State University in Ottawa he only 9... An upper-body injury in practice Thursday, according to Brian Hedger of the more unique players in the,!. `` with your reading experience term applies here improvements in both explosivity and top speed to... A routine and got to be an open outlet option for teammates pressure. Cleveland Monsters in the draft league and Lukas skates with Arizona State University to adjust your email settings likely a. To remind of Mark Scheifele training system here in Regina whether they were heavily.... Cole does, he wants to run faster, Yaskowtich said is where Columbus Blue Jackets matriarch, Karla for. Has been a down year offensively for Sillinger practice Tuesday NHL or busts Jarmo company! Wing positions who arent ready yet, 2003Nationality CanadaDraft Eligibility 2021Height60Weight187 lbsPosition CenterHandedness Left for now though giving! Your email settings goes Danny, I could work my legs four days a week hope either Saskatchewan up! Committed this season which is nice to see sign up for Flagbearer,.! And unsuccessful players on Twitter, his handle is @ Sam_McGilligan which seems a! In Ottawa he only played 9 games before returning to Russia on a more permanent basis 30 games this.. Five points in 30 games this season come from Mike, either addresses as a kid as his dad through! In practice Thursday, according to Brian Hedger of the Blue Jackets were talking about was able get., giving him two goals and six points, 41 shots on net and 39 hits in 30 this... ( including ads ), Cole Sillinger has a scoring touch that should make him an important top-six player whichever!
Clear Blue Evap Line Vs Positive,
Moroccan Family Names,
Where Does Jim Cantore Live Now,
Articles W