Player Discussion: Adam Fantilli

[CBJx614]

Wait, I thought Sillinger is no longer waivers exempt and can't be papered down to the AHL to be eligible for the playoffs.

I think you might be right on that, I feel like I remember hearing that somewhere.

 

[stevo61]

Wait, I thought Sillinger is no longer waivers exempt and can't be papered down to the AHL to be eligible for the playoffs.

correct

 

[CBJx614]

From the before the season.

With 143 NHL games already on his resumé, Sillinger's waiver-exempt status will only last for another 17 games

https://thehockeynews.com/news/four-nhl-teams-who-could-face-big-waiver-wire-decisions

 

[CBJWerenski8]

 

[IslanderPride]

Good morning, just need alittle help . I have Adam Fantilli on my fantasy team and I have him on the IR but there isn't any IR next to his name so some teams in my league are complaining. Just need to know if he is on the IR or not . And if not why wouldn't Columbus put him on it ? Much appreciated.

 

[CBJWerenski8]

Good morning, just need alittle help . I have Adam Fantilli on my fantasy team and I have him on the IR but there isn't any IR next to his name so some teams in my league are complaining. Just need to know if he is on the IR or not . And if not why wouldn't Columbus put him on it ? Much appreciated.

Technically he is not on IR, but he most certainly is injured and appears he won’t be returning this year.

The only explanation of why not we have been given is that they don’t need to, and if they needed to they’d do it.

 

[Double-Shift Lasse]

Good morning, just need alittle help . I have Adam Fantilli on my fantasy team and I have him on the IR but there isn't any IR next to his name so some teams in my league are complaining. Just need to know if he is on the IR or not . And if not why wouldn't Columbus put him on it ? Much appreciated.

Answered above and I’ll add from a fantasy perspective unless you are a dynasty league he can be dropped.

 

[IslanderPride]

Answered above and I’ll add from a fantasy perspective unless you are a dynasty league he can be droppe

I'm in a keeper league not dynasty league.

Technically he is not on IR, but he most certainly is injured and appears he won’t be returning this year.

The only explanation of why not we have been given is that they don’t need to, and if they needed to they’d do

 

[IslanderPride]

That stinks ... thank you for your reply

 

[CBJWerenski8]

• Adam Fantilli, out since Jan. 28 with a lacerated calf, may resume skating within the next seven to 10 days, Davidson said. When he first had surgery, the Blue Jackets gave him an eight-week timeline, meaning his return was likely mid-to-late March. That’s obviously not going to happen now. Fantilli will not play unless he is 100 percent healed, Davidson said, so the best hope now is that he returns for the final days of the season.

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[EspenK]

Given that Fantilli is 7-10 days away from skating and it will take him another 7-10 days to get in shape (? I have no idea how long it will take?) I don't think he should play at all this season. Let him start training to get into prime condition for next year without risking injury.

 

[CBJWerenski8]

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It looks like his season is done, officially.

How would you all assess his first season?

 

[Xoggz22]

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It looks like his season is done, officially.

How would you all assess his first season?

I think it was a great learning experience and he showed that he's got 1C potential already. only 19 and was right at the top of rookie scoring and started to play well in all three zones. Has some work to do but you could see him get more and more confident by the way he went in on checks and increased his physical play. Also not afraid to be creative. I'm very excited for him. I would love to pair him with another center that can be a thread like Lindstrom. I think having two big boys at the top of the lineup would bring out the best in both (eventually). Going to take some time but I think Fantilli is a PPG player in the near future.

 

[stevo61]

Pretty damn good when you consider everything. Playing on a trash team with a coach that hates offense as a rookie hes looked great. pretty big threat to score while learning about time and space against NHLers. He has plenty to improve on but for a teenager hes done some pretty encouraging things

 

[CBJWerenski8]

The Blue Jackets determined early last week that Fantilli, out since Jan. 28 with a lacerated calf, will not return this season. No further procedures were needed, Davidson said, but the club didn’t want to take any chances with their prize prospect. “It’s going to be fine, and he’s very close now to being ready,” Davidson said. “But sometimes healing, when you have a cut like that, takes time. We just weren’t going to rush anything or take any chances.” If Fantilli is chosen to play for Team Canada in the IIHF World Championships next month in Czechia, the Blue Jackets will clear him to play, Davidson said.

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[Aaaarrgghh]

Fantilli did an interview, for those interested.

https://youtu.be/K7hG8c66vuk?si=4u2sLvidRKo-hBu-

 

[CBJx614]

Fantilli did an interview, for those interested.

https://youtu.be/K7hG8c66vuk?si=4u2sLvidRKo-hBu-

Here's the embedded.

 

[koteka]

Fantilli did an interview, for those interested.

https://youtu.be/K7hG8c66vuk?si=4u2sLvidRKo-hBu-

That was outstanding. He answered a lot of questions I had which rarely happens in a Columbus interview. His injury is not a typical sports injury. The doctors who work with stabbings and slashings are not the doctors who work with elite athletes. I was wondering how they even put a time frame on his recovery and was not surprised when he didn’t come back. 8 weeks might move been the recovery time for an office worker, but his muscles and nerves do things that a normal person’s don’t do.


Also, I am a big advocate for neck guards. I am glad that was brought up.

 

[Aaaarrgghh]

Here's the embedded.

For some reason, I couldn't do it on my cell phone.

 

[CBJx614]

For some reason, I couldn't do it on my cell phone.

If you just paste the link straight into the reply box it should auto embed it! Don't need to add it into anything first like you used to, it should just do it automatically

 

[CBJWerenski8]

 

[CBJWerenski8]

 

[VT]

I think it is good, Adam can heal and be ready for the next season.

 

[KJ Dangler]

Imagine adding Character players like PLD instead of Fantilli to your locker room . Probably better for Fantilli , take the offseason and get stronger , but what a massive L for team Canada and Nash

 

[Double-Shift Lasse]

Imagine adding Character players like PLD instead of Fantilli to your locker room . Probably better for Fantilli , take the offseason and get stronger , but what a massive L for team Canada and Nash

Wouldn't it be Nash's decision?