ADAM FANTILLI NEWS

Tough calls on Blue Jackets rookie Adam Fantilli help spur Maple Leafs to victory In many ways, Saturday's game was a game of intense learning for Fantilli and Dmitri Voronkov.

DECEMBER 24, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Two-point effort in big win Fantilli scored a goal and added an assist in Tuesday's 9-4 rout of the Sabres.

Impact Both points came in the first period, as Johnny Gaudreau tucked home the rebound on a Fantilli shot midway through the frame before the veteran returned the favor by banking a pass to the rookie off the end boards about four minutes later. Fantilli has picked up his scoring pace in December, piling up four goals and eight points over the last seven games, and the third overall pick in the 2023 NHL Draft appears to be clicking on a line with Gaudreau.

DECEMBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Back at practice Fantilli, who stepped away from the team to attend to a family matter Tuesday, is back at practice Wednesday, Brian Hedger of The Columbus Dispatch reports.

Impact Fantilli should be good to go for Thursday's game versus the Maple Leafs. The 19-year-old rookie has picked up eight goals and 16 points through 30 contests this campaign.

DECEMBER 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Away from team Fantilli is away from the Blue Jackets due to a family matter, according to Aaron Portzline of The Athletic.

Impact Fantilli's availability for Thursday's matchup against Toronto is unclear at this time. The 19-year-old rookie has racked up eight goals, 16 points, 75 shots on net and 22 hits over 30 games this campaign.

DECEMBER 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores twice in defeat Fantilli scored two goals on three shots against the Islanders on Thursday.

Impact Fantilli recorded his first multi-goal game of his NHL career and currently sits tied for second in rookie scoring behind Connor Bedard (21) with his 15 points. While it seems unlikely that Fantilli will be taking home the Calder Trophy this season, he should be capable of reaching the 40-point threshold at a minimum and figures to be a top-end fantasy target despite playing on the lowly Jackets.

DECEMBER 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

NHL style power rankings: A floral pattern tops the list, while Adam Fantilli shines A couple of green suits and an outfit that isn't even a suit make this week's NHL style power rankings. But none can top the floral pattern.

DECEMBER 2, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Finds twine Friday Fantilli scored a goal on two shots, blocked three shots and added two PIM in Friday's 4-2 win over the Senators.

Impact Fantilli's second-period tally stood as the game-winner. The 19-year-old had been stuck in a rut recently, finishing November with just one assist and a minus-8 rating over his last nine games. Hot and cold stretches are bound to happen for a player that was just drafted in June. Fantilli has done fairly well with 11 points, 63 shots on net, 18 hits, 12 blocked shots and a minus-11 rating through 25 contests in a middle-six role so far.

DECEMBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Connor Bedard Watch: No. 1 pick gets 1st matchup with Fantilli, rematch with Matthews, Maple Leafs | NHL.com Center goes head-to-head with No. 3 pick, looks to build on rookie scoring lead

NOVEMBER 20, 2023 • NHL.COM

Goals in consecutive games Fantilli scored a goal on two shots in Sunday's 4-3 shootout loss to the Rangers.

Impact Fantilli has scored in consecutive contests, and he's on a three-game point streak. The 19-year-old is up to four goals, nine points, 34 shots on net, nine hits, seven blocked shots and a minus-3 rating through 15 contests. He's been plenty good for a rookie so far, holding his own in a top-six role. Fantilli should continue to be a viable depth scorer in standard fantasy formats, and he's a must-have in keeper and dynasty leagues.

NOVEMBER 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Tickles twine in Detroit Fantilli scored his third goal of the season in Saturday's 5-4 loss to the Red Wings.

Impact The 19-year-old got plenty of experience scoring goals in Michigan during his one NCAA season for the Wolverines, and Fantilli added another in Little Caesers Arena with an amazing display of hand-eye coordination late in the first period -- a Kirill Marchenko snapshot went wide of the Wings' net, caromed off the end boards and came out the other side, and Fantilli coolly batted it out of mid-air and past Ville Husso. The 2023 third overall pick is up to eight points in his first 14 NHL games, and even with Patrik Laine back in the lineup Saturday, Fantilli took a regular shift on the Blue Jackets' top power-play unit.

NOVEMBER 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE