Sillinger was reassigned to AHL Cleveland on Thursday.
It has been a real tough sophomore season for Sillinger, who snapped a 45-game goalless streak March 17 with his third goal of the season. Sillinger has 11 points in 64 games after scoring 16 times and adding 15 assists as an 18-year-old rookie in 2021-22. Look for a rebound season in 2023-24, as he should regain some confidence playing in the AHL the rest of the way.
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Blue Jackets' Cole Sillinger: Provides power-play goal
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Sillinger scored a power-play goal in Columbus' 7-4 loss to Anaheim on Friday.
Sillinger's marker came late in the second period to tie the game at 3-3. He has three goals and 10 points in 62 appearances this season, including three points with the man advantage. Sillinger didn't score a goal over his previous 45 contests, and he had just four assists in that span.
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Blue Jackets' Cole Sillinger: Recalled from AHL
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As expected, Sillinger was recalled from AHL Cleveland on Friday. Mark Scheig of The Hockey Writers reports.
Sillinger was sent to the minors Friday morning in a paper move that made him eligible for the AHL playoffs. The 19-year-old has struggled this season, scoring twice while adding six assists in 55 games with the Blue Jackets. Should Cleveland make the AHL playoffs, Sillinger will gain valuable experience that should help his game in the future.
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Blue Jackets' Cole Sillinger: Sent to AHL
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Sillinger was sent to AHL Cleveland on Friday, Aaron Portzline of The Athletic reports.
This is a paper move to make Sillinger eligible for the AHL playoffs as the Blue Jackets would love to get their center extra playing time after the NHL season ends in April. Sillinger should be recalled at some point Friday. He has only two goals and six assists in 55 top-level games this season, a far cry from the 16 goals and 31 points he managed as an 18-year-old rookie in the 2021-22 season.
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Blue Jackets' Cole Sillinger: Playing Saturday
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Sillinger (illness) will be back in the lineup versus Edmonton on Saturday, Brian Hedger of The Columbus Dispatch reports.
Sillinger sat out Thursday's tilt versus Minnesota with the illness, but was back at practice Friday. 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. The 19-year-old has plenty of talent and this is likely going to be a small blip in his NHL career.
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Blue Jackets' Cole Sillinger: Returns to practice Friday
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Sillinger (illness) was at practice Friday, Jeff Svoboda of the Blue Jackets' official site reports.
Sillinger was unable to play Thursday versus Minnesota, but he could be ready to go versus the Oilers on Saturday. 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.
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Blue Jackets' Cole Sillinger: Not available Thursday
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Sillinger won't play Thursday versus Minnesota because of an illness.
Sillinger has two goals and eight points in 52 contests this season. While the Blue Jackets won't have Sillinger, Johnny Gaudreau, who missed the last two games because of a lower-body injury, is ready to return Thursday.
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Blue Jackets' Cole Sillinger: Taken off IR
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Sillinger (upper body) was activated from injured reserve Tuesday, per the NHL media site.
Sillinger, who has missed the past three games, was back on the ice for practice Tuesday. It appears as though he could be back in the lineup Thursday versus the Islanders. Sillinger has registered six points, 41 shots on goal and 39 hits in 30 games this season.
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Blue Jackets' Cole Sillinger: Moves to injured reserve
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Sillinger (upper body) was placed on injured reserve Thursday.
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. 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.
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Blue Jackets' Cole Sillinger: Out with upper-body issue
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Sillinger (upper body) is not expected to play Tuesday against Philadelphia, Jeff Svoboda of the Blue Jackets' official site reports.
Sillinger also didn't play Monday and it doesn't sound like he will be available to play before the holiday break. According to Aaron Portzline of The Athletic, Sillinger will be out of action indefinitely. He has recorded two goals, six points, 41 shots on net and 39 hits in 30 games this season.
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Blue Jackets' Cole Sillinger: Unavailable Monday
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Sillinger (undisclosed) won't play Monday against Dallas, Blue Jackets team reporter Jeff Svoboda reports.
Sillinger is listed as day-to-day after being injured Saturday versus Boston. The 19-year-old forward has two goals and six points in 30 games this season. Sillinger has also been credited with 41 shots on goal and 39 hits.
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Blue Jackets' Cole Sillinger: Lends helping hand
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Sillinger supplied an assist in Thursday's 4-1 loss to the Lightning.
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. Just 19 years old, Sillinger is going to experience growing pains at the top level; he's produced two goals and four assists through 29 contests.
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Blue Jackets' Cole Sillinger: On three-game point streak
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Sillinger scored a goal in Thursday's 6-4 win against Montreal.
Sillinger got off to a really slow start, registering just two assists in his first 13 games. He is on a three-game point streak now though, giving him two goals and five points in 16 contests this season. He was taken with the No. 12 pick in the 2021 Draft and does have a lot of offensive upside.
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Blue Jackets' Cole Sillinger: Quiet start to season
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Sillinger has yet to record a point through the first seven games of the season.
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. 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.
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Blue Jackets' Cole Sillinger: Suiting up Monday
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Sillinger (upper body) will make his preseason debut Monday against Carolina, Aaron Portzline of The Athletic reports.
Sillinger has been dealing with a minor upper-body issue in camp but he'll be good to go Monday. The 19-year-old forward scored 16 goals and 31 points through 79 games in his rookie campaign.
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Blue Jackets' Cole Sillinger: Still limited in practice
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Sillinger (upper body) practiced with Columbus' second group Saturday, per Brian Hedger of The Columbus Dispatch.
Sillinger (upper body) continues to practice in a limited capacity. 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. Sillinger scored 16 goals with 15 assists as a rookie in 2021-22.
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Blue Jackets' Cole Sillinger: Returning to game action
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Sillinger (upper body) will play Thursday versus the Blues, Blue Jackets team reporter Jeff Svoboda reports.
Sillinger has battled an upper-body injury during training camp, but he made it through full-contact practice Thursday without issue. The 19-year-old center will be eased in, playing between Mathieu Olivier and Cole Fonstad on the projected fourth line in this contest, though Sillinger should have a chance to challenge for top-six minutes once the regular season rolls around.
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Blue Jackets' Cole Sillinger: Practices Wednesday
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Sillinger (upper body) practiced in a non-contact jersey Wednesday, Aaron Portzline of The Athletic reports.
This marks the first time Sillinger's been on the ice since suffering an injury on the first day of training camp. He'll still need to be cleared for contact before a clearer timeline on his return to game action can be determined.
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Blue Jackets' Cole Sillinger: Day-to-day with upper-body injury
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Sillinger is day-to-day after suffering an upper-body injury in practice Thursday, according to Brian Hedger of the Columbus Dispatch.
Sillinger had a very nice rookie campaign in 2021-22, as he scored 16 goals and added 15 assists in 79 games as an 18-year-old. 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.
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Blue Jackets' Cole Sillinger: Mixed results Sunday
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Sillinger scored a goal on two shots, added two hits and went minus-4 in Sunday's 6-4 loss to the Ducks.
Sillinger was on the top line with Jakub Voracek and Gustav Nyquist for this contest, but they were heavily outplayed. Since the start of April, Sillinger has three goals and three helpers in eight games. 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.
