Cole
Sillinger
C · CBJ · Balanced · Very poor
- PAL
- 11
- WAR
- -1.7
- Value
- 12
- PTS
- 33
2025-26№ 615 / 615
Cole Sillinger (Columbus Blue Jackets) stats and profile: offensive production, ice time, advanced stats, WAR and PAL rating.
Cole Sillinger
#4CPlays: Winger · 11% of faceoffs
Columbus Blue Jackets
HEIGHT : 183 cm · WEIGHT : 92 kg · SHOOTS : L
Born : May 15, 2003 · Columbus, United States
Drafted : 2021 · CBJ · round 1, pick #12
Contract : $4,625,000 · 2026-27 → 2028-29 · Standard Contract · UFA · Signing bonus $1,000,000M-NTC
NHL record
| Year | Team | GP | G | A | PTS | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-27 | Columbus Blue Jackets | 15 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 8 |
| 2025-26 | Columbus Blue Jackets | 81 | 8 | 25 | 33 | 37 |
| 2024-25 | Columbus Blue Jackets | 66 | 11 | 22 | 33 | 35 |
| 2023-24 | Columbus Blue Jackets | 77 | 13 | 19 | 32 | 46 |
| 2022-23 | Columbus Blue Jackets | 64 | 3 | 8 | 11 | 22 |
| 2021-22 | Columbus Blue Jackets | 79 | 16 | 15 | 31 | 37 |
| NHL totals | 382 | 55 | 93 | 148 | 185 | |
Cole Sillinger: our analysis
2025-26 season: 81 GP, 8 G, 25 A, 33 PTS, +2 +/-, 15:13 TOI. WAR -1.7 (615th of 615) · PAL 11, very poor.
In 2025-26, Cole Sillinger, 23, posts a PAL Rating of 11 out of 100 (very poor), and his WAR of -1.7 ranks 615th among 615 regulars, in the bottom quarter.
On the other hand, shooting (3, among the weakest in the league) and discipline (6, among the weakest in the league) hold him back.
Breaking down his WAR (goals above average), his biggest contribution: EV offense (+0.1); his biggest cost: finishing (-9.3).
An improvement on 2024-25, when his PAL was 8; his WAR, though, went from -0.7 to -1.7.
Contract-wise, his Value score of 12 (very poor return) weighs his output against what he costs: 50 is what that salary should buy.
Cole Sillinger's story
Born in Columbus, Ohio and raised in Regina, Saskatchewan, Cole Sillinger learned the centre position through his youth hockey development in Western Canada before climbing the junior ranks. Early movement between levels set the stage for a quick transition into major junior and then professional hockey.
Medicine Hat selected him 11th overall in the 2018 WHL Bantam Draft, and he had a brief four-game appearance in 2018–19, recording two assists. The following season he emerged as a primary offensive contributor for the Tigers, scoring 22 goals and compiling 53 points over 48 games. When the WHL schedule was disrupted by the pandemic, Medicine Hat arranged a one-year loan that sent Sillinger to the Sioux Falls Stampede of the USHL.
In Sioux Falls during 2020–21 he led the team in scoring with 24 goals and 46 points in 31 games. Those numbers earned him unanimous selection as the 2021 USHL Rookie of the Year by the league general managers, as well as spots on the all-USHL rookie team and the all-USHL third team—recognition that raised his draft stock heading into the NHL selection process.
The NHL Central Scouting Bureau ranked him the 10th-best North American skater before the 2021 draft, and Columbus picked him 12th overall. He made the Blue Jackets' roster as an 18-year-old and registered his first NHL point on October 14, 2021 with an assist. A clear milestone came on March 13, 2022 when he scored his first NHL hat-trick in a 6–4 win over the Vegas Golden Knights.
Sillinger wears the centre position internationally for Canada and has continued to develop his offensive game at the NHL level. His junior scoring, USHL achievements and immediate impact with Columbus illustrate a player whose playmaking and goal-scoring instincts have translated quickly to the professional game; Columbus rewarded him with a two-year contract extension in August 2024.
Facts drawn from Wikipédia, told in our own words.
Advanced stats
- TOI/GP
- 15:31
- PP TOI/GP
- 0:18
- SH TOI/GP
- 0:59
- Pts/GP
- 0.53
- EV points
- 8
- Hits
- 35
- Blocks
- 8
- Takeaways
- 7
- Corsi % (SAT)
- 46.8 %
- Off. zone starts
- 31.6 %
- Faceoffs
- 58.8 %
Stats and photos: NHL (NHL.com)
2026-27 projection
Projected points
37between 19 and 54 (80% range)
- Goals
- 12
- Assists
- 24
- Games
- 79
So far: 8 pts in 15 games. The team has played 15 of 84 games. Projected pace: 0.45 pts per game (last season: 0.41).
The projection follows last season's pace. Tested on 2,265 player seasons (2022-23 to 2025-26): average miss of 9 points over 82 games; for players at 0.9 points per game and up, it ran 5 points high on average.
Trend
Stable
- Points per game: 0.42 in 23-24, 0.41 in 25-26
- PAL Rating: 8 → 11
Outlook, age included
↗ Slightly upAge 23: usually still improving
This is only a projection. It knows nothing about injuries, trades or role changes; one player in five finishes outside the range.
Player ratings, 2025-26
All ratings →Fourteen ratings from 0 to 100 drawn from data, never by hand: 75 = established NHL player, 95+ = elite.
OV · OverallConfidence 81 %
55
Replacement or prospect
- SK
- Skating
- 72
- Confidence 73 %
- ST
- Strength
- 78
- Confidence 84 %
- EN
- Endurance
- 76
- Confidence 80 %
- DU
- Durability
- 81
- Confidence 77 %
- CK
- Checking
- 79
- Confidence 84 %
- FG
- Fighting
- 82
- Confidence 64 %
- DI
- Discipline
- 51
- Confidence 84 %
- FO
- Faceoffs
- 63
- Confidence 86 %
- PA
- Passing
- 74
- Confidence 81 %
- SC
- Scoring
- 57
- Confidence 81 %
- DF
- Defense
- 67
- Confidence 78 %
- PS
- Penalty shot
- 67
- Confidence 8 %
- EX
- Experience
- 60
- Confidence 100 %
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SK — Skating72
- Top speed (35 %)36 · 72
- Bursts > 20 mph /60 (30 %)5.523 · 73
- Distance /60 (20 %)16.3 · 73
- Speed consistency (15 %)35 · 69
ST — Strength78
- Contact absorbed /60 (50 %)4.328 · 77
- Body mass (50 %)-0.038 · 77
EN — Endurance76
- Ice time per game (45 %)15.1 · 76
- Total ice time (20 %)1,200 · 79
- Shift length (15 %)45.5 · 76
- Lowest recent ice time per game (15 %)13.3 · 72
- Special-teams time per game (5 %)1.921 · 68
DU — Durability81
- Share of games played (100 %)0.855 · 81
CK — Checking79
- Hits /60 (70 %)5.245 · 79
- Lowest seasonal rate (20 %)4.102 · 78
- Season volume (10 %)4.727 · 81
FG — Fighting82
- Fights per 82 games (100 %)1.047 · 82
DI — Discipline51
- Net penalty value /60 (50 %)-0.042 · 50
- Penalties taken /60 (30 %)0.742 · 68
- Penalties drawn /60 (20 %)0.495 · 57
FO — Faceoffs63
- Faceoff % (85 %)47 · 63
- Faceoffs /60 (15 %)26 · 65
PA — Passing74
- Primary assists /60 (40 %)0.68 · 76
- Secondary assists /60 (20 %)0.507 · 76
- Offensive creation (RAPM) (20 %)0.019 · 72
- Power-play points /60 (10 %)3.626 · 60
- Assist consistency (10 %)0.387 · 70
SC — Scoring57
- Goals /60 (25 %)0.557 · 60
- Individual xG /60 (20 %)0.756 · 73
- Finishing (goals − xG per shot) (20 %)-1.478 · 45
- High-danger chances /60 (15 %)1.021 · 64
- xG per shot (10 %)0.079 · 63
- Shot attempts /60 (10 %)12.9 · 78
DF — Defense67
- RAPM defense /60 (35 %)-0.078 · 62
- Relative xG against (20 %)-0.016 · 73
- On-ice xG against /60 (15 %)2.755 · 66
- Penalty kill /60 (10 %)-0.141 · 63
- Takeaways − giveaways /60 (10 %)-1.112 · 81
- Shot attempts against /60 (5 %)59.6 · 67
- Blocked shots /60 (5 %)2.748 · 76
PS — Penalty shot67
- Shootouts (60 %)32 · 65
- Penalty shots (40 %)26.7 · 76
EX — Experience60
- Career regular-season games (65 %)83
- Career playoff games (25 %)0
- NHL seasons (10 %)61
OV — Overall55
- SC · Scoring (20 %)57
- PA · Passing (20 %)74
- DF · Defense (20 %)67
- SK · Skating (12 %)72
- FO · Faceoffs (10 %)63
- EN · Endurance (8 %)76
- DI · Discipline (5 %)51
- ST · Strength (3 %)78
- CK · Checking (2 %)79
| Season | OV | SK | SC | DF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 55 | 72 | 57 | 67 |
| 2024-25 | 56 | 68 | 66 | 62 |
| 2023-24 | 54 | 68 | 63 | 63 |
| 2022-23 | 50 | 71 | 58 | 71 |
The bars show confidence (sample size), not player quality. — : not enough data, not a zero. Engine version 1.0.
WAR and PAL ratings, 2025-26
How we rate →PAL Rating scores performance from 0 to 100 against players at the same position (50 = average player), starting from the player's strength, offensive or defensive. Value Rating compares that performance with what the player costs: 50 means paid what the play is worth.
WAR
-1.7
wins above replacement
615 of 615
PAL Rating
11/ 100
Performance · Very poor
423 of 476 at the position
Value Rating
12/ 100
Very poor return
2.25 M$ · expected PAL 50
ProfileBalancedNeither end dominates
- Offense
- 18
- Defense
- 39
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- Offense
- 28
- Creation
- 19
- Shooting
- 3
- Possession
- 55
- Defense
- 41
- Discipline
- 6
- Power play
- 24
- Penalty kill
- 8
From 0 to 100; 50 is the average player at the same position, adjusted for ice time.
| Season | Team | WAR | PAL | Value | Cap hit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | CBJ | -1.7 | 11 | 12 | 2.25 M$ |
| 2024-25 | CBJ | -0.7 | 8 | 6 | 2.25 M$ |
| 2023-24 | CBJ | -0.9 | 4 | 11 | 0.93 M$ |
| 2022-23 | CBJ | -1.3 | 10 | 16 | 0.93 M$ |
Hockey IQ, 2025-26
Rankings and method →The quality of the player's decisions with and against the puck at 5-on-5, against regulars at the same position (50 = average). PAL measures output; IQ measures how the player plays.
Overall IQ
26/ 100
Below average
better than 26% of forwards, offense and defense combined
Offensive IQ
6/ 100
Low
passing, shots, puck
Defensive IQ
68/ 100
Average
takeaways, discipline, own zone
Overall IQ isn't an average of the two scores: it's the player's rank with offense and defense combined, 312 of 424 forwards.
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Offense
- Playmaking passes
- 40
- Shot selection
- 28
- Penalties drawn
- 3
- Puck management
- 34
Defense
- Takeaways
- 85
- Discipline
- 31
- Safe zone exits
- 67
Percentiles: 80 means better than 80% of regulars at the same position. Play without the puck (positioning, coverage) isn't measured: the NHL doesn't publish that data.
| Season | Team | IQ | Off. | Def. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | CBJ | 26 | 6 | 68 |
| 2024-25 | CBJ | 56 | 30 | 76 |
| 2023-24 | CBJ | 20 | 30 | 27 |
| 2022-23 | CBJ | 18 | 6 | 43 |
WAR, 2025-26
How it's calculated →Wins added to the team, compared with a replacement-level player called up from the AHL.
-1.7
wins above replacement
-2.5 to -0.8 — 90% interval
615 of 615 forwards
-9.0 goals above replacement
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- EV offense
- +0.1
- EV defense
- -1.2
- Power play
- +0.0
- Penalty kill
- -0.3
- Shooting
- -9.3
- Penalties
- -1.5
- Average → replacement
- +3.1
In goals.
| Season | Team | GP | WAR | 90% interval | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | CBJ | 81 | -1.7 | -2.5 to -0.8 | 615/615 |
| 2024-25 | CBJ | 62 | -0.7 | -1.6 to 0.3 | 578/596 |
| 2023-24 | CBJ | 77 | -0.9 | -1.9 to -0.1 | 585/608 |
| 2022-23 | CBJ | 64 | -1.3 | -2.1 to -0.6 | 613/617 |
Player tracking (NHL EDGE)
League EDGE leaderboards →Speed, shot power, distance covered, time by zone: measured by chips in the puck and shoulder pads. 90th percentile = better than 90% of players.
- Hardest shot
- 137.0 km/h67th percentileleague avg. 130.1 km/h
- Top skating speed
- 35.5 km/h61st percentileleague avg. 35.2 km/h
- Bursts over 20 mph, season
- 1646th percentileleague avg. 21
- Offensive zone time
- 40.1 %27th percentileleague avg. 43.1 %
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- Total distance, season
- 59.9 km52nd percentileleague avg. 52.2 km
- Distance, single-game high
- 4.63 km52nd percentileleague avg. 4.52 km
- Offensive zone at 5v5
- 40.5 %40th percentileleague avg. 42.4 %
- Neutral zone time
- 18.0 %46th percentileleague avg. 16.8 %
- Defensive zone time
- 41.9 %26th percentileleague avg. 40.1 %
Shooting
| Shots on goal | Goals | Shooting % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2357th percentile | 474th percentile | 17.4 %69th percentile |
| High danger | 1068th percentile | 274th percentile | 20.0 %56th percentile |
| Mid range | 656th percentile | 288th percentile | 33.3 %96th percentile |
| Long range | 153rd percentile | 092nd percentile | 0.0 %87th percentile |
Shots on goal by zone
2026-2027 regular season. Measured by puck and player tracking chips; the percentile ranks the player within the league.
Game log, 2026-27
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UTACole Sillinger: frequently asked questions
How many goals does Cole Sillinger have in 2026-27?
Cole Sillinger has 4 goals and 8 points (4 assists) in 15 games in 2026-27.
How old is Cole Sillinger?
Cole Sillinger is 23 years old: he was born on May 16, 2003.
How tall is Cole Sillinger, and how much does he weigh?
Cole Sillinger is 6'0" (183 cm) and weighs 203 lb (92 kg).
Where is Cole Sillinger from?
United States: Cole Sillinger was born in Columbus, Ohio, United States.
What team does Cole Sillinger play for?
Cole Sillinger plays for the Columbus Blue Jackets in the NHL, at C, wearing number 4.
Is Cole Sillinger injured?
No: Cole Sillinger is not on the latest NHL injury report. This answer is updated throughout the season.
How good is Cole Sillinger?
Cole Sillinger produced -1.7 wins above replacement (WAR) in 2025-26, 615th of 615 players at his position in the NHL. His PAL rating is 11 out of 100: very poor for his position.
How much does Cole Sillinger make?
Cole Sillinger earns $2.3M for the 2025-26 season. His Value Rating is 12 out of 100 (very poor return): it measures the on-field return for that salary, compared with players at his position.
When does Cole Sillinger's contract end?
Cole Sillinger's contract runs through the 2028-29 season; he will then be an unrestricted free agent. It includes a M-NTC clause.
Is Cole Sillinger overpaid?
Yes, his output falls short of what his salary should buy. His Value rating is 12 out of 100 (very poor return), where 50 is the output expected for his salary, compared with players at his position.
Is Cole Sillinger a top-10 player at his position?
No: by WAR, he ranks 615th of 615 players at his position in the NHL in 2025-26. Our comparison tool puts him side by side with any other player.
Is Cole Sillinger getting better?
Yes: his PAL rating went from 8 in 2024-25 to 11 in 2025-26 (out of 100, 50 = average player at his position).
How has Cole Sillinger played lately?
Over his last 10 games, Cole Sillinger has 3 points (1 goal, 2 assists).
What are Cole Sillinger's career stats?
Over his NHL career, Cole Sillinger has 382 games, 55 goals, 93 assists and 148 points. His best season: 2025-26, with 33 points in 81 games.
Where was Cole Sillinger drafted?
Cole Sillinger was drafted 12th overall (round 1) by Columbus Blue Jackets in 2021.
Is Cole Sillinger better at home or on the road?
At home: in 2026-27, he averages 0.78 points per game at home (7 in 9 games) and 0.17 on the road (1 in 6 games).
How does Cole Sillinger perform in the playoffs?
Cole Sillinger has not played in the NHL playoffs yet.
Which player is most similar to Cole Sillinger?
Kent Johnson: he is the player at his position whose PAL profile (the 0-to-100 dimensions) is closest to his in 2025-26.
Kent Johnson's page →Is Cole Sillinger a good fantasy pick?
Probably not, except in deep leagues: our projection has him at 37 points in 2026-27, or 0.47 points per game.
Does Cole Sillinger have siblings?
Yes: his brother Owen Sillinger (member of the Cleveland Monsters (Columbus affiliate) in the American Hockey League), his brother Lukas Sillinger (skates with Arizona State University).
Is Cole Sillinger related to anyone famous?
Yes: Mike Sillinger (father, former National Hockey League forward; was playing for the Blue Jackets at the time of his son's birth).
What is Cole Sillinger's nationality?
Cole Sillinger is Canadian. Internationally: represents Hockey Canada.
What awards has Cole Sillinger won?
2021 USHL Rookie of the Year (unanimous vote by league general managers) ; Named to the USHL First All-Rookie Team (2021) ; Named to the USHL Third All-USHL Team (2021).
Where did Cole Sillinger play before turning pro?
Medicine Hat Tigers (WHL), selected 11th overall in the 2018 WHL Bantam Draft; appeared with the Tigers in 2018–19 (4 games) and 2019–20 (48 games, 22 goals, 53 points); loaned to the Sioux Falls Stampede (USHL) for 2020–21, where he recorded 24 goals and 46 points in 31 games.
How many points is Cole Sillinger projected to score in 2026-27?
Our projection has him at 37 points in 79 games in 2026-27 (19 to 54 points, 80% interval), based on his recent seasons, age and role.
See also: his Columbus Blue Jackets teammates
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