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Pots goal in loss Fantilli scored a goal on two shots in Tuesday's 5-3 loss to the Lightning.

Impact The goal ended his droughts -- he'd gone nine games without scoring and six contests without a point prior to Tuesday. Fantilli had previously gone no more than three games without a point. The 20-year-old has been firmly in the middle six this season, racking up six goals, eight helpers, 63 shots on net, 50 hits and a minus-9 rating over 32 appearances. Fantilli has plenty of long-term promise, but that level of scoring for a center has relatively low fantasy value in redraft formats, though he has the talent to pick up the pace.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Head Coach Dean Evason, Adam Fantilli, Mikael Pyyhtia, Blue Jackets @ Lightning | Postgame Media

4 DAYS AGO • YOUTUBE

Offers helper in loss Fantilli notched an assist, two shots on goal and a minus-2 rating in Thursday's 6-3 loss to the Oilers.

Impact Fantilli has picked up four points over his last five contests. The 20-year-old forward is seeing top-six minutes as the Blue Jackets' second-line center, and he hasn't often looked out of place this year. He's yet to go more than two consecutive games without a point, racking up five goals, eight helpers, 50 shots on net, 39 hits and a minus-3 rating over 25 appearances. He's on roughly the same scoring pace that saw him rack up 27 points in 49 contests as a rookie in 2023-24.

DECEMBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Snaps 13-game goal drought Fantilli scored twice Friday in a 5-2 win over the Flames.

Impact His first goal ended a 13-game goal drought; it opened the scoring in the first period. His second came on a two-on-one in the third after he came out of the penalty box to join the rush. Fantilli hasn't taken the big offensive step forward that was predicted in the preseason. But that will come. Fantilli's two-way play has improved, and he has turned around an abysmal minus-21 in 49 games from last season to a minus-2 in 22 games this year. His future is bright in keeper and dynasty formats, but temper expectations in redraft leagues. Fantilli is just 20 years old.

NOVEMBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

Sets up goal in loss Fantilli had an assist, a blocked shot and four hits in Wednesday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Canadiens.

Impact Cole Sillinger's upper-body injury prompted a newly configured second line, which combined to produce Columbus' second tally. Fantilli hit Yegor Chinakhov in stride, leading to Columbus' second goal. Kent Johnson also assisted. It was the third helper in the last six games for the 20-year-old Fantilli, who has gone 13 games without a goal.

NOVEMBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up power-play helper Fantilli notched a power-play assist and two PIM in Saturday's 5-2 loss to the Kings.

Impact Fantilli has two helpers over his last five contests amid a slowdown in the Blue Jackets' offense -- they've scored nine goals as a team in that span. This assist was the 20-year-old's first power-play point of the campaign. Fantilli is up to seven points, 33 shots on net, 10 hits, 10 blocked shots, four PIM and a minus-2 rating over 13 appearances this season.

NOVEMBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

Pockets assist Saturday Fantilli logged an assist and four shots on goal in Saturday's 7-2 loss to the Capitals.

Impact Fantilli has four points over his last five games as he continues to look solid in a middle-six role. He was back in the power-play mix Saturday since James van Riemsdyk was scratched, though Fantilli's role with the man advantage has been slipping lately. The 20-year-old center is still a decent option for fantasy managers in deep formats. He has six points, 29 shots on net, nine hits, nine blocked shots and a minus-1 rating through 11 contests.

NOVEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

HAPPY HOCKEY HALLOWEEN! Adam Fantilli & Head Coach Dean Evason Preview the Islanders | Pregame Media

OCTOBER 30 • YOUTUBE

Earns two points in win Fantilli scored a goal, dished an assist and went plus-3 in Monday's 6-1 win over the Oilers.

Impact Fantilli also saw just 10:37 of ice time over 18 shifts. There wasn't a reported injury after the game, so this was likely an in-game rest after a job well done. Monday marked his first multi-point effort of the season, and he's up to three goals, two assists, 22 shots on net, eight hits, eight blocked shots and a plus-1 rating across eight appearances.

OCTOBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

Slides helper in overtime loss Fantilli logged an assist, six shots on goal and two blocked shots in Saturday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Predators.

Impact Fantilli picked up his first assist of the year on a Kirill Marchenko tally in the second period. The 20-year-old Fantilli hasn't popped on offense yet, earning three points through seven contests. He's added 21 shots on net, eight hits, eight blocked shots and a minus-2 rating while playing on the second line and second power-play unit. Fantasy managers in redraft formats may want to consider other options, but his long-term upside in dynasty remains high.

OCTOBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

CBJ@NSH: Wedgewood with a great save against Adam Fantilli | Nashville Predators CBJ@NSH: Wedgewood with a great save against Adam Fantilli

OCTOBER 27 • NHL.COM

Zach Werenski, Adam Fantilli, Daniil Tarasov and Head Coach Dean Evason | Postgame Media

OCTOBER 20 • YOUTUBE

Scores in Thursday's win Fantilli scored a goal on four shots in Thursday's 6-4 win over the Sabres.

Impact Fantilli's goal stretched the Blue Jackets' lead to 3-1 in the second period. The 20-year-old center has played on the second line so far, and with injuries mounting once again for Columbus, he'll likely be leaned on heavily in the coming weeks. He has two goals, 12 shots on net, four hits and five blocked shots through four contests. It wouldn't take much more for Fantilli to enjoy a breakout campaign after producing 27 points over 49 regular-season contests as a rookie last year.

OCTOBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Scores on birthday Fantilli scored a goal on two shots and blocked three shots in Saturday's 6-4 win over the Avalanche.

Impact Fantilli celebrated his 20th birthday with a second-period goal, his first point in two games this season. He's started the season as the Blue Jackets' second-line center, a role that should allow him to build on the 27-point rookie season he produced in 49 games in 2023-24. Fantasy managers in dynasty formats should already have Fantilli, but he could play his way into the redraft picture in 2024-25.

OCTOBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

Two helpers in Tuesday's win Fantilli produced two assists and three shots on goal in Tuesday's 3-1 preseason win over the Blues.

Impact Fantilli set up Yegor Chinakhov's power-play goal in the second period and Mathieu Olivier's empty-netter in the third. With four goals, two helpers and 10 shots on net over four preseason contests, Fantilli has made a great impression. He had 12 goals, 15 assists, 115 shots and 63 hits over 49 regular-season outings before a lacerated calf ended his season early in 2023-24, but the 19-year-old looks poised for a bigger breakout in Year 2.

OCTOBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

ADAM FANTILLI HATTY 🎩🎩🎩 HC Dean Evason and Adam Fantilli on their 8-4 Victory | Postgame Media

SEPTEMBER 28 • YOUTUBE

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SEPTEMBER 28 • YOUTUBE

Fantilli's Rookie NHL Season Marred By Injury, But Blue Jackets Center Still Central To Columbus' Blueprint For Success Columbus Blue Jackets young star Adam Fantilli’s NHL rookie season was hampered by health woes that limited him to 49 games, but in this sto...

JULY 21 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

JULY 21 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Looking at Team Canada's Decision to Swap Celebrini and Fantilli for Dubois, Hagel and Paul Team Canada added Pierre-Luc Dubois, Brandon Hagel and Nick Paul for the World Championship, while Adam Fantilli and Macklin Celebrini retur...

MAY 7 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Suiting up for Team Canada Fantilli will suit up for Team Canada in the IIHF World Championship opener Sunday.

Impact Fantilli missed the final 33 games of the regular season after suffering a lacerated calf on Jan. 28. Now healthy, the 19-year-old center will look to contribute to Team Canada's run in the IIHF World Championships before preparing for the 2024-25 season. Fantilli finished his rookie campaign with 12 goals and 27 points in 49 games.

MAY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Done for season Fantilli (laceration) will miss what's left of the 2023-24 campaign, per Aaron Portzline of The Athletic.

Impact Fantilli suffered a lacerated calf Jan. 28 against Seattle. He will finish his rookie season with 12 goals and 25 points in 49 appearances. Fantilli has a lot of upside and might see a significant jump in offensive production next season.

APRIL 10 • ROTOWIRE

Might be done for season Fantilli (laceration) may not be ready to return before the end of the 2023-24 season, according to Craig Merz of NHL.com.

Impact Fantilli was initially projected to be out eight weeks because of a calf laceration he sustained against Seattle on Jan. 28, but his recovery has been slower than expected. The 19-year-old rookie has registered 12 goals, 27 points, 115 shots on net and 63 hits in 49 appearances this campaign.

MARCH 30 • ROTOWIRE

Blue Jackets rookie center Adam Fantilli out eight weeks with lacerated calf - The Boston Globe The third pick in the 2023 draft was cut on the left calf with a skate blade in Sunday’s game at Seattle.

FEBRUARY 1 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM

Adam Fantilli out 8 weeks with lacerated calf muscle Through 49 games played, Fantilli has 12 goals and 15 assists.

JANUARY 31 • THEATHLETIC.COM

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