Cole Sillinger — Stats & Advanced Analytics
Cole Sillinger is an NHL center for the Columbus Blue Jackets. In the 2025-26 season Cole Sillinger has 8 goals, 25 assists and 33 points in 81 games, worth 1.7 Goals Above Replacement.
Player Overview
Cole Sillinger has established himself as a reliable two-way center for the Blue Jackets, consistently playing a full season and contributing defensively. His current 2.7 GAR is bolstered by a strong +1.3 GAR in even-strength defense, highlighting his value in his own zone.
Through 81 games this season, Sillinger has recorded 8 goals and 25 assists for 33 points. Over five career seasons and 367 games, he has accumulated 51 goals and 89 assists, demonstrating a steady presence in the middle-six forward group.
Player Profile
| Position | Center |
|---|---|
| Team | Columbus Blue Jackets |
| Shoots / Catches | L |
| Height | 6'0" |
| Weight | 202 lb |
| Draft | 2021 — Round 1, Pick 12 — CBJ |
2025-26 Season Stats
| GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | Shots | S% | TOI/GP | CF% | xG | Game Score | GAR | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 81 | 8 | 25 | 33 | +2 | 37 | 136 | 5.9% | 15:13 | 49.2% | 15.9 | 0.4 | 1.7 | 0.31 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| +3.4 | -0.0 | +0.0 | +0.1 |
League percentile rank: points 64th, GAR 41th, WAR 41th (100th = league leader).
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 81 | 8 | 25 | 33 | 1.7 |
| 2024-25 | 66 | 11 | 22 | 33 | -0.8 |
| 2023-24 | 77 | 13 | 19 | 32 | 1.1 |
| 2022-23 | 64 | 3 | 8 | 11 | -4.3 |
| 2021-22 | 79 | 16 | 15 | 31 | 3.9 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Cole Sillinger has been worth 1.7 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 41st percentile leaguewide.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength offense (+3.4 GAR), with even-strength defense his smallest contribution (-0).
Across 5 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 3.9 in 2021-22.
All figures are model outputs from Hockey Alchemy. Learn how the value metrics are built on the methodology page.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cole Sillinger's GAR this season?
Cole Sillinger has been worth 1.7 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 41st percentile of NHL players.
What is Cole Sillinger's WAR this season?
Cole Sillinger has been worth about 0.3 Wins Above Replacement (WAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 41st percentile of NHL players. WAR converts GAR to wins at roughly 5.57 goals per win.
How many points does Cole Sillinger have this season?
Cole Sillinger has 8 goals and 25 assists for 33 points in 81 games this season.
Is Cole Sillinger a good center?
Cole Sillinger ranks in the 41st percentile among NHL skaters by GAR (1.7) in the 2025-26 season.
What is Cole Sillinger's career GAR?
Across 5 NHL seasons tracked by Hockey Alchemy, Cole Sillinger has accumulated 1.5 career GAR and 140 points.
When was Cole Sillinger drafted?
Cole Sillinger was drafted in 2021 — Round 1, Pick 12 — CBJ.