The first player from the 2023 "big 3" to hit 30 goals is Adamo Giuliano Fantilli

[SteelCityCannon]

Seems like he's going under the radar a bit. 30 goals, almost 60 points, only 2 PPG. Staring to play more physical. Put the team on his back this year when Monahan went down...can't even buy a beer yet.

I remember sliding down that draft when Chicago won the lotto and wanting to put my tv through the wall. Seems to have worked out for the best.

 

[Washed Up 29YearOld]

His first name is really Adamo? Parents these days. They'll name their kids anything.

 

[KirkAlbuquerque]

nice to see a paesano break into the league

 

[Acallabeth]

His first name is really Adamo? Parents these days. They'll name their kids anything.

A regular Italian name I think. Like Giuseppe.

 

[Washed Up 29YearOld]

A regular Italian name I think. Like Giuseppe.

haha I had no idea that was an Italian variation of Adam & thought it was supposed to be a joke. My name's actually Adam. Maybe I should start getting my buddies to call me Adamo.

 

[The Macho Man]

He saying mother **** the Big 3 - it's just big me.

 

[Frank Drebin]

I remember there being mild shock when Leo went 2 as Fantilli was more the consensus pick after Bedard. No brainer for CBJ at 3. Great player.

 

[Fatass]

where would Fantilli be drafted in a redo?

 

[Frank Drebin]

where would Fantilli be drafted in a redo?

I imagine still third.

 

[CBJx614]

Only to players in franchise history to score 30 goals in their second season

Rick Nash and Adam Fantilli.

 

[LeonDraisaitl]

Only to players in franchise history to score 30 goals in their second season

Rick Nash and Adam Fantilli.

TWO very good players

 

[HanSolo]

where would Fantilli be drafted in a redo?

If draft order is the same, Anaheim still picks Carlsson. Couldn't say if CBJ picks Michkov if they knew he didn't stay in the KHL but I'm sure they're fine sticking with Fantilli. I think all of Chicago, Anaheim, Columbus, San Jose, and Philly are more than happy with who they got right about now.

 

[nbwingsfan]

where would Fantilli be drafted in a redo?

Doubt the top 3 changes. After that there’s likely some pretty big differences already

 

[CBJx614]

If draft order is the same, Anaheim still picks Carlsson. Couldn't say if CBJ picks Michkov if they knew he didn't stay in the KHL but I'm sure they're fine sticking with Fantilli. I think all of Chicago, Anaheim, Columbus, San Jose, and Philly are more than happy with who they got right about now.

I will say... Imagine CBJ with michkov and Demidov right now

 

[HanSolo]

I will say... Imagine CBJ with michkov and Demidov right now

I mean. I try not to think too much about how much better Gauthier-Carlsson-Demidov would look than Gauthier-Carlsson-Killorn.

I'm fine with Anaheim taking Leo over Michkov. We needed a true 1C and we should end up with one with Carlsson. McTavish looks like he might cap out as a low end 1c level player at best. Sennecke over Demidov though? Sennecke has a lot to prove.

Fantilli with Demidov would be exciting hockey to watch

 

[spintheblackcircle]

I will say... Imagine CBJ with michkov and Demidov right now

Michkov/Demidov/Marchenko/Chinakhov/Voronkov/Provorov.

We have a German Village in Columbus, but we could have had a Little Russia.

 

[SteelCityCannon]

Im happy with Fantilli over Michkov, but it's hard not to root for a lot of those top guys.

Obviously jury still way out on Lindstrom but we'd be dumb not to be sweating there.

 

[KirkAlbuquerque]

where would Fantilli be drafted in a redo?

Top 3 for sure

 

[KirkAlbuquerque]

Only to players in franchise history to score 30 goals in their second season

Rick Nash and Adam Fantilli.

Not to take anything from Fantilli but Nash scoring 30 in 2004 is like Fantilli scoring 50 today lol

 

[WarriorofTime]

I imagine still third.

Agree.

1) Reinbacher
2) Simashev
3) Fantilli

 

[stevo61]

Not to take anything from Fantilli but Nash scoring 30 in 2004 is like Fantilli scoring 50 today lol

Well Nash did score 41 and 3 way tie for the Rocket that year. maybe 40 is 50-55

 

[GunnarStahl]

This draft class has had a really interesting year.
All key players still look legit however.

Bedard's generational label is wavering, though his situation certainly doesn't endear him to success. (On a side note for Hawks fans, I haven't been able to watch any Bedard this year till Mondays game with the Canadiens. I thought Bedard's decision making was really counter intuitive at times and stunted offense. Has that been a struggle all year, is it a top down issue from coaching, or was it just a bad one game sample?)

Carlsson had a pretty notable slump until the 4 nations but has been lights out since. Best stretch of play from a player in the class it seems.

Fantilli had the best full season of any of them from my perspective.

And Michkov is already here and delivering results.

Smith (who from my perception has always been on the cusp of this talent tier) also has shown at the NHL level that he shouldn't be excluded from the group above.

Is Bedard still the unflappable number 1 pick from this class in a redraft? Is it a bit too early to be asking that question?

 

[stevo61]

This draft class has had a really interesting year.
All key players still look legit however.

Bedard's generational label is wavering, though his situation certainly doesn't endear him to success. (On a side note for Hawks fans, I haven't been able to watch any Bedard this year till Mondays game with the Canadiens. I thought Bedard's decision making was really counter intuitive at times and stunted offense. Has that been a struggle all year, is it a top down issue from coaching, or was it just a bad one game sample?)

Carlsson had a pretty notable slump until the 4 nations but has been lights out since. Best stretch of play from a player in the class it seems.

Fantilli had the best full season of any of them from my perspective.

And Michkov is already here and delivering results.

Smith (who from my perception has always been on the cusp of this talent tier) also has shown at the NHL level that he shouldn't be excluded from the group above.

Is Bedard still the unflappable number 1 pick from this class in a redraft? Is it a bit too early to be asking that question?

Fantilli was kind of a mess early. Once Monahan went down and he started playing 1C with Marchenko on his wing a switch flipped. He can still be an adventure but his finishing ability and effort level are top notch

 

[bert]

Seems like he's going under the radar a bit. 30 goals, almost 60 points, only 2 PPG. Staring to play more physical. Put the team on his back this year when Monahan went down...can't even buy a beer yet.

I remember sliding down that draft when Chicago won the lotto and wanting to put my tv through the wall. Seems to have worked out for the best.

Easily my choice for #1 in a redraft. Both him and Carlsson have alot of runway left I just prefer the type of game he plays. He is going to improve until his mid 20's. A unique package of size, speed, power and skill that is unicorn level.

 

[bert]

Top 3 for sure

1st for me.