LA Kings Draft: Cole Sillinger 2021 NHL Draft Prospect Profile
Cole Sillinger has been a scoring machine and would give the LA Kings another talented forward. He’s a true goal scorer with a heavy, accurate shot.
A big-time shot, Cole Sillinger could be one of the sleepers in this draft. He’ll likely go just outside the top ten, but the LA Kings could grab him earlier than projected because he’s that good. He’s one of the youngest players in this draft class, but he had the fourth-most points on the Medicine Hat Tigers (53) in 14 fewer games during the 19-20 season.
Sillinger has a knack for scoring, whether it’s from the high slot or off a rebound in front of the net. There’s so much to like about his game. He’s aggressive on the forecheck and can create turnovers in the attacking zone. His shot is so heavy that opposing goalies are susceptible to allowing rebounds, creating scoring chances for his teammates.
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Cole Sillinger, C/LW
Vitals
- Age: 17
- Height: 6’0″
- Weight: 201 lbs
- Shot: L
Rankings
- Ranked #13 by CONSOLIDATED RANKING
- Ranked #13 by ELITEPROSPECTS.COM
- Ranked #13 by FCHOCKEY
- Ranked #16 by NEUTRAL ZONE
- Ranked #14 by MCKEEN’S HOCKEY
- Ranked #15 by SPORTSNET’S
- Ranked #11 by RECRUIT SCOUTING
- Ranked #14 by DOBBERPROSPECTS
- Ranked #18 by DRAFT PROSPECTS HOCKEY
- Ranked #13 by SMAHT SCOUTING
- Ranked #20 by THE PUCK AUTHORITY
- Ranked #13 by TSN/McKenzie
Scouting Report
January 2021 – Sillinger had a big rookie season with Medicine Hat in the WHL, finishing fourth in team scoring with 22 goals and 31 assists for 53 points in just 48 games. With the WHL not set to begin play until February, Sillinger was loaned to Sioux Falls of the USHL where he has tallied six goals and four assists in his first six games. Sillinger’s offensive talents are undeniable. He has a great shot and a nose for the net, able to manipulate defensive coverages and attack soft spots with good anticipation. He can stick handle in a phone booth and has good reach to pull in contested pucks away from his body. Sillinger’s effort in the defensive can be lacking at times but his biggest issue is his skating ability, or lack thereof. He has stiff hips and employs an inefficient, lumbering stride that he will have to work hard to improve if he is going to be able to take advantage of his offensive skills at the next level. Dobber Prospects/Richard
Production
- 19-20: 22G, 31A, 22 PIM, +19 in 48 games for the Medicine Hat Tigers (WHL)
- 20-21: 24G, 22A, 39 PIM, +5 in 31 games for Sioux Falls (USHL)
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