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

[Mercedes Benn]

Pronman said on his podcast that 20-25% of scouts have Fantilli first on their list.

A 6’2”, 2 PPG, NCAA leading scorer and he still isn’t ranked number 1

Bedard is generational

 

[DJB]

Interesting nonetheless.

I think this may be one of those scenarios where even IF the scouts have someone over Bedard - you don’t want to be the GM that puts his job on the line over a decision that is that close - go with the media darling that the fans have convinced themselves will go #1.

This was said a year ago with Wright. No different now

 

[Stewie Griffin]

This was said a year ago with Wright. No different now

Wright was underperforming for a first overall pick tho. Bedard is over 2 points/game and leading the next highest scoring player by 13 points, and is 3 years younger than him. It is definitely different.

That said, Fantilli has clearly entered the 2nd overall race with his play this year, and Michkov's contract/overall situation going on in Russia. Gonna be a fun one to watch.

 

[TLEH]

I enjoyed it.

 

[TheBeastCoast]

This was said a year ago with Wright. No different now

I mean other then the fact one player was Shane Wright and the other is Connor Bedard. Sure.

 

[TheBeastCoast]

it's a good thing for Canada that Fantilli isnt in the NHL yet then

Or players with an NHL future!

 

[Torts]

Updates on how Fantilli and the rest of the Michigan boys are doing recovering from the illness?

The player in the ICU is out and getting better apparently. There's a podcast with the head coach and he mentioned players are getting more and more healthy by the day.

Also saw Fantilli in an Instagram video the U-Mich hockey account posted so looks like he's practicing.

 

[MXD]

3 Vowels and a consonant string in his last name make him eligible to play for Finland as well.

 

[Mr. Met]

Watched this guy play today … boy is he going to look good playing for the Rochester Americans next season

 

[wetcoast]

Here are the prospects I would’ve ranked above Fantilli pre-draft (as it stands today) over the last decade:

2023: Bedard, Michkov
2022:
2021: Power
2020: Lafreniere
2019: Hughes, Kakko
2018: Dahlin
2017:
2016: Matthews
2015: McDavid, Eichel
2014:

The 2 NYR guys really stand out on this list....and not in a good way either.

 

[QJL]

The 2 NYR guys really stand out on this list....and not in a good way either.

Agreed, just talking pre-draft. Rough start to careers for both.

 

[GermanSpitfire]

I would like to state - that Fantilli will represent Canada internationally.

 

[jj cale]

He's a helluva player, skys the limit!!

 

[WhiskeyYerTheDevils]

I would like to state - that Fantilli will represent Canada internationally.

Probably*

 

[Lavar Ball]

 

[Lavar Ball]

 

[Dominance]

Damn, absolutely toying with a quality NCAA team.

 

[Heffyhoof]

Wright was underperforming for a first overall pick tho. Bedard is over 2 points/game and leading the next highest scoring player by 13 points, and is 3 years younger than him. It is definitely different.

That said, Fantilli has clearly entered the 2nd overall race with his play this year, and Michkov's contract/overall situation going on in Russia. Gonna be a fun one to watch.

Some lucky team will have Michkov land in their lap, and he'll be on a wonderful ELC by the time his KHL contract is over and the team that drafted him is ready to start pushing for the playoffs.

 

[NewEraGM]

I’m starting to have this kid over Bedard. I think both will have amazing careers but I’m more confident than Fantilli will do it at centre. I think there’s a chance Bedard gets move to the wing.

I am coming out and saying this officially for the first time so I’m on record:

***i would select Fantilli over Bedard***

This kid is that good. He ticks every single box. Every one. And I think in 3 years he will already be a top 10 centre in the league and at his peak he is top 5 maybe only behind mcdavid, mackinnon and Matthews. I have him right after

 

[MichaelFarrell]

I’m starting to have this kid over Bedard. I think both will have amazing careers but I’m more confident than Fantilli will do it at centre. I think there’s a chance Bedard gets move to the wing.

I am coming out and saying this officially for the first time so I’m on record:

***i would select Fantilli over Bedard***

This kid is that good. He ticks every single box. Every one. And I think in 3 years he will already be a top 10 centre in the league and at his peak he is top 5 maybe only behind mcdavid, mackinnon and Matthews. I have him right after

What is Fantilli better at than Bedard besides being big? I mean really? Physical maturity?

Bedard has every skill you’d want in a top 5 player and a super star. Sure, Bedard will need to adjust his game a bit, but he has almost all the intangibles you’d want. The man is on a 150 point pace.

 

[Breakers]

Cool little piece on B1G 10 Network. talking about a shot he is working on. I guess he compared it to the fadeaway jumper in basketball.

So he is sliding backwards around the hashmarks and and it is a fading away slap shot which with movement is tougher to block and the goalie to adjust to.

Thought it was kind of cool the clips they showed of it in action from the right hash on a few PP’s

 

[NewEraGM]

What is Fantilli better at than Bedard besides being big? I mean really? Physical maturity?

Bedard has every skill you’d want in a top 5 player and a super star. Sure, Bedard will need to adjust his game a bit, but he has almost all the intangibles you’d want. The man is on a 150 point pace.

I have no problem with someone saying Bedard > Fantilli . I can totally understand that. I think I prefer Fantilli but it’s splitting hairs. Can’t go wrong with either one.

I honestly have no counter argument other than he’s bigger and all else being equal, I would prefer size down the middle

 

[WhiskeyYerTheDevils]

I have no problem with someone saying Bedard > Fantilli . I can totally understand that. I think I prefer Fantilli but it’s splitting hairs. Can’t go wrong with either one.

I honestly have no counter argument other than he’s bigger and all else being equal, I would prefer size down the middle

But it's not "ceteris paribus". Bedard is objectively better at most everything except being big.

 

[NewEraGM]

But it's not "ceteris paribus". Bedard is objectively better at most everything except being big.

Please don’t ever use ceteris paribus lol
and I know I’m just saying generally all things equal I prefer big. Especially if it means one is more likely to play centre than another. I still think Bedard plays centre but it’s not a sure thing

 

[prongertheman9]

Please don’t ever use ceteris paribus lol
and I know I’m just saying generally all things equal I prefer big. Especially if it means one is more likely to play centre than another. I still think Bedard plays centre but it’s not a sure thing

But he’s saying all things aren’t equal