Adam Fantilli

Adam Fantilli

21-Year-Old CenterC
Columbus Blue Jackets
2025 Fantasy Outlook
Fantilli gave the Blue Jackets valuable secondary scoring during his sophomore season, collecting 31 goals and 54 points over 82 games. He recovered from a sluggish start by generating 24 tallies and 15 assists in 44 outings to end the regular season. Fantilli got a boost when Sean Monahan was out with a wrist injury and made the most of his top-line promotion. However, Fantilli continued to rack up points after sliding back into a second-line role down the stretch. He also added 191 shots on goal and 113 hits. He possesses plenty of upside going into 2025-26 and could end up in the 60-70 point range, especially if he can increase his power-play productivity. Read Past Outlooks
Signed three-year, entry-level contract with the Blue Jackets in July of 2023.
Stays hot with power-play tally
CColumbus Blue Jackets
November 22, 2025
Fantilli scored a power-play goal on three shots and went minus-2 in Saturday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Red Wings.
ANALYSIS
Fantilli continues to fill the net -- he has seven goals over his last eight games. The 21-year-old center opened the scoring in Saturday's contest at 13:18 of the first period. Fantilli is up to nine goals, 17 points, 53 shots on net, 23 hits, 13 blocked shots and a minus-4 rating over 22 outings. He has two power-play points this campaign, but with his offense trending up recently, he should remain on the first line and top power-play unit.
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2025–26 Time On Ice Stats
  • Average Time On Ice:
    17:47
  • Average Power Play TOI:
    2:02
  • Average Short-Handed TOI:
    0:13
 
Ice Time
Power Play
Short-Handed
2023–24
15:43
2:16
0:01
2024–25
17:29
1:34
0:18
2025–26
17:47
2:02
0:13
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
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Fantilli had a strong rookie campaign with 12 goals and 27 points in 49 outings, but a leg injury prevented him from playing past Jan. 28. While it was a rough end to his campaign, it doesn't change the fact that the 19-year-old (20 on Oct. 12) has tremendous upside. Having already given Columbus a taste of what he can do, the rebuilding Blue Jackets will likely use him in a top-six capacity and on the first power-play unit. If that proves to be the case, then it wouldn't be surprising to see Fantilli jump to 50-60 points in his sophomore season, though of course there's some risk there given that his level of NHL experience is still relatively low.
Blue Jackets fans are likely in for another painful season, but at least they'll get to watch Fantilli. He was taken with the No. 3 overall pick in the 2023 NHL Entry Draft after scoring an incredible 30 goals and 65 points in 36 NCAA outings with the University of Michigan last season. The 18-year-old forward, who stands at 6-foot-2, 195 pounds, will be able to use his size and strength to his advantage in the NHL, but as he showed with Michigan, he's more than just a big body. He's also fast and highly skilled offensively, with the potential to eventually become a top-line center. Taking a rookie is always a risk, but Fantilli appears to be far enough along in his development to record 40-50 points and 50-60 PIM in his first campaign.
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Scores game-winner Thursday
CColumbus Blue Jackets
November 21, 2025
Fantilli scored two goals, including the game-winner in overtime, and generated an assist in Thursday's 3-2 overtime win over the Maple Leafs.
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Finds twine in SO win
CColumbus Blue Jackets
November 18, 2025
Fantilli scored a goal in Monday's 4-3 shootout win over the Canadiens.
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Goal streak up to three games
CColumbus Blue Jackets
November 14, 2025
Fantilli scored a goal on three shots in Thursday's 5-4 win over the Oilers.
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Finds twine on power play
CColumbus Blue Jackets
November 11, 2025
Fantilli scored a power-play goal on five shots in Tuesday's 2-1 shootout win over the Kraken.
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Scores, assists Monday
CColumbus Blue Jackets
November 11, 2025
Fantilli recorded a goal and an assist in Monday's 5-4 overtime loss to the Oilers. He also added two shots on goal and two blocked shots.
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Extension talks on hold
CColumbus Blue Jackets
September 8, 2025
Fantilli and the Blue Jackets aren't expected to finalize a contract extension before the season. General manager Don Waddell told reporters, "We've had no negotiations at all. It won't get done before the season," per Aaron Portzline of The Athletic on Monday.
ANALYSIS
In 82 regular-season games last year, Fantilli racked up 31 goals and 23 helpers, including four power-play points. The 20-year-old center should be capable of challenging for the 30-goal mark again this year and could put up career-best numbers if he can expand his power-play production.
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