As a Ducks fan who's been a Fantilli fanboy for a few months now, I'll admit that I'd hope for more production out of Fantilli and that he is sometimes too frantic in the offensive zone that does possess some concerns, but yeesh, don't go only from the stat-sheet when you assess Fantilli.
He has clearly adapted to a 4th line role despite being black-on-white clearly better than his linemates and most of the teammates. Almost every game he has set up a grade-A chance for his linemates that just doesn't go in for some reason. He has been flat-out open in the slot and not receiving passes from his teammates... He is flying out there, he's a pain to play against with his physicality as heš ALWAYS looking to lay the body. He's working his ass off and lately, it seems some frustration is coming out of him.
On the PP when the game slows down, he is making those smart decisions with the puck. Itš on even strength where he's keeping up a pace that his linemates just simply can not.
I'm calm as Carlsson is a phenomenal prospect as well, and he's our ''worst-case scenario'' for me – everything GMPV has said and done indicates we're picking one of the two. But I'm still hoping we pick Fantilli and I think there's a great chance of that but interviews will play a big role now, I imagine.
Ovi had 2 points in pre-draft WC. McKinnon had 4 points in his post-draft WC. Slaf was above PPG. These tournaments are important but not the benchmark.