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Cole Sillinger
| Position | Center | Current Team | Columbus Blue Jackets |
| Shoots | Left | Current Contract | 2 years |
| Height | 6'0" | Expires | 2025-26 |
| Weight (lbs) | 202 | Expiry Age (Jun 30) | 23 |
| Age | 22 (May 16, 2003) | Expiry Status | RFA-arb |
| Drafted | 2021, Round 1, Overall 12 (CBJ) |
| Date | Team | Transaction | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 28, 2025 | Columbus Blue Jackets | Activated from IR | |
| Mar 4, 2025 | Columbus Blue Jackets | Placed on IR | |
| Aug 21, 2024 | Columbus Blue Jackets | Signed 2 years @ $2.250M AAV starting in 2024-25 | |
| Aug 18, 2021 | Columbus Blue Jackets | Signed to an entry level contract. |
Status History Coming Soon
5v5 Individual Stats
| Season | Team(s) | GP | TOI | G/60 | A/60 | Pts/60 | xG/60 | GAE/60 | Sh% | xSh% | Sh%AE | %SA Rush | %SA Reb. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-22 | CBJ | 79 | 936:32 | 0.90 | 0.64 | 1.54 | 0.84 | 0.06 | 11.02 | 10.31 | 0.71 | 2.86 | 5.14 |
| 2022-23 | CBJ | 64 | 720:29 | 0.08 | 0.50 | 0.58 | 0.75 | -0.66 | 1.25 | 11.21 | -9.96 | 4.13 | 9.92 |
| 2023-24 | CBJ | 77 | 962:56 | 0.62 | 1.12 | 1.74 | 0.76 | -0.14 | 8.06 | 9.85 | -1.79 | 2.20 | 7.69 |
| 2024-25 | CBJ | 66 | 866:07 | 0.42 | 1.04 | 1.45 | 0.54 | -0.13 | 6.52 | 8.55 | -2.03 | 1.48 | 6.67 |
5v5 On Ice Stats
| Season | Team(s) | GP | TOI | SAF/60 | GF/60 | xGF/60 | SAA/60 | GA/60 | xGA/60 | GF% | xGF% | xGF Rel | xGA Rel | xGF% Rel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-22 | CBJ | 79 | 936:32 | 39.53 | 2.18 | 2.42 | 46.00 | 3.40 | 2.87 | 39.08 | 45.70 | 0.02 | -0.03 | 0.49 |
| 2022-23 | CBJ | 64 | 720:29 | 37.39 | 1.67 | 2.37 | 46.05 | 3.58 | 2.84 | 31.75 | 45.48 | -0.11 | -0.07 | -0.49 |
| 2023-24 | CBJ | 77 | 962:56 | 42.99 | 2.49 | 2.39 | 46.73 | 2.74 | 2.89 | 47.62 | 45.30 | -0.01 | 0.12 | -1.06 |
| 2024-25 | CBJ | 66 | 866:07 | 37.41 | 2.42 | 2.00 | 45.03 | 3.19 | 2.63 | 43.21 | 43.22 | -0.46 | 0.22 | -7.22 |
NHL Edge Stats
| Skating | Shooting | Zone Time | |||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season | GP | Top Speed | Bursts>20/mi | Avg. Speed | ES Avg. Speed | Top Speed | Avg. Speed | %Long Range | %Mid Range | %High Danger | ES DZ% | ES NZ% | ES OZ% |
| 2021-22 | 79 | 22.1 | 0.6 | 5.9 | 6.2 | 90.1 | 50.9 | 7.6 | 49.2 | 43.2 | 43.2 | 18.5 | 38.3 |
| 2022-23 | 64 | 22.6 | 0.4 | 9.9 | 10.1 | 90.5 | 37.0 | 16.0 | 48.0 | 36.0 | 44.7 | 18.0 | 37.3 |
| 2023-24 | 77 | 21.7 | 0.3 | 9.6 | 10.0 | 89.3 | 56.2 | 14.9 | 46.5 | 38.6 | 43.2 | 18.2 | 38.6 |
| 2024-25 | 66 | 22.2 | 0.4 | 9.5 | 9.8 | 86.5 | 57.9 | 20.5 | 42.0 | 37.5 | 42.3 | 18.8 | 38.9 |
Legend
| Percentile 0-25 | Percentile 25-50 | Percentile 50-75 | Percentile 75-100 |
5v5 Lines
Season
| Season | Teammate | Teammate | Team | TOI | GF/60 | GA/60 | GF% | xGF/60 | xGA/60 | xGF% | xGF Rel | xGA Rel | xGF% Rel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | CBJ | 1.34 | 3.35 | 28.57 | 1.69 | 2.57 | 39.66 | -0.43 | 0.17 | -7.20 | |||
| 2024-25 | CBJ | 2.14 | 3.56 | 37.50 | 2.05 | 2.75 | 42.64 | -0.03 | 0.28 | -3.03 | |||
| 2024-25 | CBJ | 2.95 | 2.95 | 50.00 | 1.98 | 2.67 | 42.56 | -0.30 | 0.14 | -4.81 | |||
| 2024-25 | CBJ | 1.80 | 1.80 | 50.00 | 2.63 | 2.39 | 52.37 | 0.35 | -0.08 | 4.40 | |||
| 2024-25 | CBJ | 3.60 | 1.20 | 75.00 | 1.36 | 2.09 | 39.35 | -1.21 | -0.44 | -11.03 | |||
| 2024-25 | CBJ | 3.93 | 1.31 | 75.00 | 1.72 | 1.84 | 48.28 | -0.71 | -0.61 | -1.47 | |||
| 2024-25 | CBJ | 5.73 | 4.30 | 57.14 | 2.69 | 2.54 | 51.42 | 0.46 | 0.03 | 4.34 | |||
| 2024-25 | CBJ | 1.52 | 3.04 | 33.33 | 2.20 | 1.95 | 53.12 | -0.18 | -0.55 | 4.22 | |||
| 2024-25 | CBJ | 3.48 | 5.22 | 40.00 | 1.48 | 2.64 | 35.97 | -0.69 | 0.50 | -14.42 | |||
| 2024-25 | CBJ | 3.52 | 5.28 | 40.00 | 3.80 | 3.96 | 48.97 | 1.42 | 1.74 | -2.69 | |||
| 2024-25 | CBJ | 4.26 | 6.38 | 40.00 | 1.97 | 3.10 | 38.88 | -0.44 | 0.52 | -9.42 | |||
| 2024-25 | CBJ | 0.00 | 4.63 | 0.00 | 1.88 | 3.20 | 37.01 | -0.90 | 0.79 | -16.54 | |||
| 2024-25 | CBJ | 7.65 | 0.00 | 100.00 | 2.39 | 2.64 | 47.43 | -0.54 | 0.29 | -8.00 | |||
| 2024-25 | CBJ | 2.98 | 5.96 | 33.33 | 3.28 | 3.04 | 51.89 | 1.19 | 0.56 | 6.20 | |||
| 2023-24 | CBJ | 2.39 | 2.99 | 44.44 | 2.07 | 3.19 | 39.30 | -0.15 | 0.40 | -4.97 | |||
| 2023-24 | CBJ | 1.99 | 1.00 | 66.67 | 2.18 | 2.11 | 50.72 | -0.34 | -0.49 | 1.57 | |||
| 2023-24 | CBJ | 2.38 | 3.17 | 42.86 | 2.95 | 2.36 | 55.53 | 0.73 | -0.29 | 9.94 | |||
| 2023-24 | CBJ | 6.74 | 4.21 | 61.54 | 3.41 | 3.16 | 51.90 | 1.30 | 0.16 | 10.62 | |||
| 2023-24 | CBJ | 1.15 | 4.59 | 20.00 | 1.66 | 3.73 | 30.87 | -0.84 | 0.63 | -13.79 | |||
| 2023-24 | CBJ | 1.84 | 5.53 | 25.00 | 3.01 | 2.96 | 50.44 | 0.90 | 0.19 | 7.22 | |||
| 2023-24 | CBJ | 3.78 | 3.78 | 50.00 | 3.05 | 2.28 | 57.16 | 0.60 | -0.41 | 9.64 | |||
| 2023-24 | CBJ | 0.00 | 0.00 | - | 2.98 | 1.36 | 68.59 | -0.95 | -1.57 | 11.39 | |||
| 2022-23 | CBJ | 1.55 | 1.55 | 50.00 | 1.30 | 1.84 | 41.34 | -1.22 | -1.13 | -4.53 | |||
| 2022-23 | CBJ | 2.16 | 6.48 | 25.00 | 2.80 | 3.39 | 45.26 | 0.20 | 0.45 | -1.77 | |||
| 2022-23 | CBJ | 2.82 | 5.64 | 33.33 | 2.30 | 2.06 | 52.80 | -0.05 | -0.92 | 8.64 | |||
| 2022-23 | CBJ | 1.96 | 7.82 | 20.00 | 1.68 | 2.67 | 38.68 | -0.33 | -0.20 | -2.57 | |||
| 2022-23 | CBJ | 0.00 | 1.96 | 0.00 | 1.52 | 3.57 | 29.85 | -1.04 | 0.61 | -16.50 | |||
| 2022-23 | CBJ | 0.00 | 0.00 | - | 1.57 | 2.40 | 39.56 | -0.77 | -0.63 | -4.03 | |||
| 2022-23 | CBJ | 2.06 | 2.06 | 50.00 | 2.78 | 1.98 | 58.49 | 0.24 | -1.12 | 13.35 | |||
| 2022-23 | CBJ | 0.00 | 4.33 | 0.00 | 4.57 | 2.74 | 62.48 | 2.02 | -0.24 | 16.41 | |||
| 2022-23 | CBJ | 4.46 | 2.23 | 66.67 | 2.21 | 2.92 | 43.08 | -0.08 | -0.00 | -0.86 | |||
| 2022-23 | CBJ | 0.00 | 2.57 | 0.00 | 3.02 | 2.97 | 50.37 | 0.39 | -0.05 | 3.84 | |||
| 2022-23 | CBJ | 0.00 | 2.64 | 0.00 | 2.32 | 2.39 | 49.23 | 0.01 | -0.66 | 6.14 | |||
| 2022-23 | CBJ | 0.00 | 8.00 | 0.00 | 1.22 | 3.58 | 25.42 | -1.09 | 1.02 | -22.00 | |||
| 2022-23 | CBJ | 5.66 | 2.83 | 66.67 | 2.47 | 4.86 | 33.74 | 0.12 | 1.93 | -10.80 | |||
| 2022-23 | CBJ | 0.00 | 0.00 | - | 1.21 | 3.99 | 23.32 | -1.07 | 1.17 | -21.38 | |||
| 2022-23 | CBJ | 2.91 | 2.91 | 50.00 | 2.68 | 2.72 | 49.66 | 0.40 | -0.24 | 6.10 | |||
| 2021-22 | CBJ | 2.36 | 4.24 | 35.71 | 2.24 | 2.81 | 44.34 | -0.29 | -0.21 | -1.21 | |||
| 2021-22 | CBJ | 0.54 | 3.25 | 14.29 | 2.71 | 2.26 | 54.51 | 0.47 | -0.74 | 11.76 | |||
| 2021-22 | CBJ | 2.30 | 4.61 | 33.33 | 2.53 | 2.81 | 47.44 | 0.05 | 0.02 | 0.26 | |||
| 2021-22 | CBJ | 5.95 | 2.38 | 71.43 | 3.00 | 3.02 | 49.85 | 0.77 | 0.05 | 6.93 | |||
| 2021-22 | CBJ | 0.00 | 3.10 | 0.00 | 2.17 | 1.29 | 62.81 | -0.35 | -1.51 | 15.36 | |||
| 2021-22 | CBJ | 3.11 | 3.11 | 50.00 | 2.82 | 2.01 | 58.39 | 0.19 | -1.01 | 11.81 | |||
| 2021-22 | CBJ | 6.00 | 8.00 | 42.86 | 2.45 | 3.50 | 41.10 | 0.12 | 0.63 | -3.63 | |||
| 2021-22 | CBJ | 6.23 | 0.00 | 100.00 | 2.18 | 3.51 | 38.32 | 0.02 | 0.70 | -5.20 | |||
| 2021-22 | CBJ | 2.50 | 0.00 | 100.00 | 1.64 | 4.54 | 26.58 | -0.65 | 1.39 | -15.59 | |||
| 2021-22 | CBJ | 5.27 | 10.54 | 33.33 | 2.16 | 4.28 | 33.60 | -0.30 | 1.53 | -13.68 | |||
| 2021-22 | CBJ | 0.00 | 5.95 | 0.00 | 1.80 | 3.58 | 33.41 | -0.26 | 0.79 | -8.96 |
Glossary
| Type | Statistic | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | G/60 | Goals Against per 60 minutes. |
| Individual | A/60 | Assists per 60 minutes. |
| Individual | Pts/60 | Points per 60 minutes. |
| Individual | xG/60 | Expected Goals per 60 minutes. |
| Individual | GAE/60 | Goals Above Expected (G/60 - xG/60). |
| Individual | Sh% | Shooting Percentage. |
| Individual | xSh% | Expected Shooting Percentage. |
| Individual | Sh%AE | Shooting percentage above expected (Sh% - xSh%). |
| Individual | %SA Rush | Percentage of shot attempts determined to be on the rush. |
| Individual | %SA Reb. | Percentage of shot attempts determined to be from rebounds. |
| On Ice | SAF/60 | Shot Attempts For per 60 minutes. |
| On Ice | GF/60 | Goals For per 60 minutes. |
| On Ice | xGF/60 | Expected Goals For per 60 minutes. |
| On Ice | SAA/60 | Shot Attempts Against per 60 minutes (lower is better). |
| On Ice | GA/60 | Goals Against per 60 minutes (lower is better). |
| On Ice | xGA/60 | Expected Goals Against per 60 minutes (lower is better). |
| On Ice | GF% | Goals For Percentage = Goals For / (Goals For + Goals Against) |
| On Ice | xGF% | Expected Goals For Percentage = Expected Goals For / (Expected Goals For + Expected Goals Against) |
| On Ice | xGF Rel | xGF/60 when On Ice - xGF/60 when not On Ice. |
| On Ice | xGA Rel | xGA/60 when On Ice - xGA/60 when not On Ice (lower is better). |
| On Ice | xGF% Rel | xGF% when On Ice - xGF% when not On Ice. |
News and Opinions
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Blue Jackets News & Rumors: Chinakhov, Calm Camp & More at The Hockey Writers (Tue Sep 30, 2025)
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Preseason Gameday #5: Marc-Andre gets his flowers at Jackets Cannon (Sat Sep 27, 2025)
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Halfway through the preseason, predicting the opening night roster for the Columbus Blue Jackets at Union Blue (Thu Sep 25, 2025)
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2025-26 Blue Jackets Roster Projection 4.0: Training Camp Check-In at The Hockey Writers (Thu Sep 25, 2025)
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3 Takeaways From Blue Jackets’ Preseason Opening Win Over Blues at The Hockey Writers (Mon Sep 22, 2025)
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Five Storylines to Watch As the Columbus Blue Jackets Open Preseason at 1st Ohio Battery (Sun Sep 21, 2025)
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Metro Moves: 2025-26 Columbus Blue Jackets preview at Pens Burgh (Wed Sep 10, 2025)
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34 Days Until Opening Night At NWA: The History Of Jersey #34 at Yahoo Sports NHL (Tue Sep 9, 2025)
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2025 Blue Jackets’ Summer Q&A: Dean Evason at The Hockey Writers (Tue Sep 9, 2025)
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Cole Sillinger is a rare type of player, and he could be in for a breakout season at Union Blue (Wed Sep 3, 2025)
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Blue Jackets 2025-26 season preview: Cole Sillinger may have another offensive level to unlock at Union Blue (Tue Aug 19, 2025)
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Blue Jackets 2025-26 season preview, Charlie Coyle is a massive upgrade for the bottom six at Union Blue (Tue Aug 12, 2025)
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Projecting the Blue Jackets’ 2025-26 Penalty Kill Units at The Hockey Writers (Tue Aug 12, 2025)
Current Contract
Standard Contract (RFA) ( ) (0 ratings)
Entry Level Contract ( ) (0 ratings)
| Season | Age* | Clause | Cap Hit | AAV | Perf. Bonus | Sign. Bonus | Salary | Compensation | Minors Salary | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-22 | 18 | $925,000 | $1,633,333 | $425,000 | $92,500 | $832,500 | $925,000 | $80,000 | ELC | ||
| 2022-23 | 19 | $925,000 | $1,633,333 | $850,000 | $92,500 | $832,500 | $925,000 | $80,000 | ELC | ||
| 2023-24 | 20 | $925,000 | $1,633,333 | $850,000 | $92,500 | $832,500 | $925,000 | $80,000 | ELC | ||
| Total | $2,125,000 | $277,500 | $2,497,500 | $2,775,000 | $240,000 |
Career Statistics
| Regular Season | Playoffs | |||||||||||||||||||
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| Season | League | Team | GP | G | A | Pts | +/- | PIM | Shots | Sh% | TOI/G | GP | G | A | Pts | +/- | PIM | Shots | Sh% | TOI/G |
| 2011-12 | Brick Invitational | Saskatchewan Jr. Pats | 6 | 0 | 2 | 2 | ||||||||||||||
| 2012-13 | Brick Invitational | Saskatchewan Jr. Pats | 6 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 2 | |||||||||||||
| 2014-15 | WSI U12 | Pro Hockey Hutson Selects U12 | 9 | 10 | 7 | 17 | 4 | |||||||||||||
| 2015-16 | WSI U13 | Pro Hockey Selects U13 | 9 | 12 | 5 | 17 | 6 | |||||||||||||
| 2015-16 | SAAHL U15 | Regina Pat Blues U15 AA | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||
| 2016-17 | SAAHL U15 | Regina Aces U15 AA | 30 | 43 | 34 | 77 | 34 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 5 | |||||||||
| 2017-18 | WSI U15 | Western Canada Selects U15 | 8 | 5 | 11 | 16 | 6 | |||||||||||||
| 2017-18 | CSSHL U18 | Okanagan HA White U18 Prep | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||||||||||||||
| 2017-18 | CSSHL U15 | Okanagan HA U15 Prep | 30 | 46 | 37 | 83 | 36 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 7 | 2 | ||||||||
| 2018-19 | CWG | Team Saskatchewan | 6 | 4 | 6 | 10 | 8 | |||||||||||||
| 2018-19 | SMAAAHL | Regina Pat Canadians U18 AAA | 39 | 31 | 45 | 76 | 44 | 8 | 4 | 7 | 11 | 24 | ||||||||
| 2018-19 | WHL | Medicine Hat Tigers | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | +1 | 6 | 1 | 1 | -3 | |||||||||
| 2019-20 | WHL | Medicine Hat Tigers | 48 | 22 | 31 | 53 | +19 | 22 | ||||||||||||
| 2019-20 | WHC-17 | Canada White U17 | 6 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 2 | |||||||||||||
| 2020-21 | USHL | Sioux Falls Stampede | 31 | 24 | 22 | 46 | +5 | 39 | ||||||||||||
| 2021-22 | NHL | Columbus Blue Jackets | 79 | 16 | 15 | 31 | -22 | 37 | 148 | 10.8 | 13:42 | |||||||||
| 2021-22 | WC | Canada | 10 | 3 | 0 | 3 | +2 | 8 | ||||||||||||
| 2022-23 | NHL | Columbus Blue Jackets | 64 | 3 | 8 | 11 | -23 | 22 | 93 | 3.2 | 13:19 | |||||||||
| 2022-23 | AHL | Cleveland Monsters | 11 | 2 | 4 | 6 | -1 | 12 | ||||||||||||
| 2023-24 | NHL | Columbus Blue Jackets | 77 | 13 | 19 | 32 | -4 | 46 | 157 | 8.3 | 16:07 | |||||||||
| 2024-25 | NHL | Columbus Blue Jackets | 66 | 11 | 22 | 33 | -11 | 35 | 129 | 8.5 | 16:55 | |||||||||
| NHL Career | 286 | 43 | 64 | 107 | -60 | 140 | 527 | 8.2 | 15:00 | |||||||||||