F Adam Fantilli - Univ. of Michigan, NCAA (2023 Draft)

[Juxtaposer]

Never say never (see: Wright, Shane) but I don't think 7 teams will be able to help themselves unless Fantilli has a Wright-like season. He may not be worth a selection that high, but if he puts up even an average freshman year stats-wise, there's going to be a lot of "seen him good" types clamoring for him Top 5.

That’s kind of what I’m saying. I’m predicting a mediocre draft year for him, plus others will rise.

 

[Lavar Ball]

Never say never (see: Wright, Shane) but I don't think 7 teams will be able to help themselves unless Fantilli has a Wright-like season. He may not be worth a selection that high, but if he puts up even an average freshman year stats-wise, there's going to be a lot of "seen him good" types clamoring for him Top 5.

Wright's draft year wasn't even that bad

 

[Pavel Buchnevich]

I'll add to that a hot take. He'd improve his draft stock if he decided to play in North Bay next year. They're a team poised to push for a championship.

Michigan is posed to push for a Championship at a higher level of hockey.

 

[belair]

Michigan is posed to push for a Championship at a higher level of hockey.

Are they though? It's kind of difficult to say that when the majority of the roster is turned over year after year. They were heavy favorites this past season and they lost in the semifinal to Denver.

I'd argue that he'd get more of an opportunity to stand out offensively in the CHL. He'd likely see more playing time and he'd get more exposure in markets that NHL scouts frequent regularly, playing closer to the GTA.

 

[Pavel Buchnevich]

Are they though? It's kind of difficult to say that when the majority of the roster is turned over year after year. They were heavy favorites this past season and they lost in the semifinal to Denver.

I'd argue that he'd get more of an opportunity to stand out offensively in the CHL. He'd likely see more playing time and he'd get more exposure in markets that NHL scouts frequent regularly, playing closer to the GTA.

They return possibly the best player in college hockey, another first round pick, and have potentially the best recruiting class in the country. They'll be very good once again next season.

North Bay also could be very good, but I think there's more exposure to be had at higher levels of hockey.

 

[Boss Man Hughes]

They return possibly the best player in college hockey, another first round pick, and have potentially the best recruiting class in the country. They'll be very good once again next season.

North Bay also could be very good, but I think there's more exposure to be had at higher levels of hockey.

There will be just as much exposure in North Bay if Fantilli is there. Maybe they will be able to evaluate him better if he is the NCAA.

 

[belair]

They return possibly the best player in college hockey, another first round pick, and have potentially the best recruiting class in the country. They'll be very good once again next season.

North Bay also could be very good, but I think there's more exposure to be had at higher levels of hockey.

Is he even their top C? He's on a team with Nazar and McGroarty. I think there are a lot of obstacles for him in the NCAA in a program where it'd be very easy for him to play passenger or be dwarfed by someone ready to make more significant contributions.

If he's looking to be a top three or top four pick, I'm convinced the best place for him to be is a top line center on a Memorial Cup contender.

 

[FireBird71]

Is he even their top C? He's on a team with Nazar and McGroarty. I think there are a lot of obstacles for him in the NCAA in a program where it'd be very easy for him to play passenger or be dwarfed by someone ready to make more significant contributions.

If he's looking to be a top three or top four pick, I'm convinced the best place for him to be is a top line center on a Memorial Cup contender.

He’s not going to North Bay…especially when he can be in Ann Arbor playing along side his brother on A better team. His exposure will come from being in the back yard of Team USA. All he has to do is look at the top 5 of the 21 draft

 

[belair]

He’s not going to North Bay…especially when he can be in Ann Arbor playing along side his brother on A better team. His exposure will come from being in the back yard of Team USA. All he has to do is look at the top 5 of the 21 draft

This doesn't address any of the points made. Going where his brother goes is better for his brother.

The '21 draft was a significantly shallower talent pool. And Fantilli is going to be competing for playing time against players with 1st round draft pedigree as a 17 year old.

I don't think that he's going to North Bay. I'm saying that doing so would be better for his draft stock.

 

[FireBird71]

This doesn't address any of the points made. Going where his brother goes is better for his brother.

The '21 draft was a significantly shallower talent pool. And Fantilli is going to be competing for playing time against players with 1st round draft pedigree as a 17 year old.

I don't think that he's going to North Bay. I'm saying that doing so would be better for his draft stock.

This doesn't address any of the points made. Going where his brother goes is better for his brother.

The '21 draft was a significantly shallower talent pool. And Fantilli is going to be competing for playing time against players with 1st round draft pedigree as a 17 year old.

I don't think that he's going to North Bay. I'm saying that doing so would be better for his draft stock.

And I disagree,,,and it looks like Adam does too

 

[Goingintothe3rd]

I’ll take that bet. He’s not eligible until 2023, where he’s part of a three-pronged contingent vying for top spot right now, alongside Bedard and Yager.

Have him pegged at 3 or 4

 

[GermanSpitfire]

 

[Marc the Habs Fan]

First NCAA game: 2 assists and a whopping 15 out of 19 on faceoffs.

 

[Lavar Ball]

 

[ponder]

I know it’s a 5 on 3, but god damn was that some terrible D. Nice shot, but they gave him basically limitless time and space even when in a totally prime shooting position, defenders not moving their feet AT ALL.

 

[Isaac Nootin]

I know it’s a 5 on 3, but god damn was that some terrible D. Nice shot, but they have him basically limitless time and space even when in a totally prime shooting position, defenders not moving their feet AT ALL.

Not that your assessment is wrong, but I'm pretty sure Lindenwood is a 1st year D1 program so it's not that surprising.

 

[ponder]

Not that your assessment is wrong, but I'm pretty sure Lindenwood is a 1st year D1 program so it's not that surprising.

Yeah, definitely outclassed by a wide margin against Michigan.

 

[Jukurit]

Wow. That's some beer league defense.

 

[Wats]

Wow. That's some beer league defense.

I mean it's a 5 on 3

 

[Bonin21]

And it's Lindenwood.

 

[Torts]

Albeit against Lindenwood, Fantilli had 1G 3A in his first weekend in college hockey.

 

[montreal]

 

[WhiskeyYerTheDevils]

Lindenwood should have stuck to roller hockey. They've had some unbelievably good inline teams.

 

[H3ckt1k]

Lindenwood should have stuck to roller hockey. They've had some unbelievably good inline teams.

They have a really good shotgun sports team as well.

 

[Siludin]

Great year to draft @ No. 3 imo.