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NHL News / Defending Big D / October 21
Dallas struggles, loses 5-1 against Columbus 
The Stars came home Tuesday night hungry for a win against the 2-5 Blue Jackets. Instead, Dallas found themselves down 2-0 in the first period with only five shots on goal in response.
NHL News / NHL Rumors / September 16
Adam Fantilli eligible to sign contract extension but there have been no negotiations
Aaron Portzline of The Athletic: Adam Fantilli is entering the final season of his entry-level deal but there hasn’t been any contract negotiations with Fantilli’s agent.
Columbus Blue Jackets News / Pro Hockey Rumors / September 8
Adam Fantilli’s camp wants to wait on extension talks with Blue Jackets
Last month, Columbus Blue Jackets general manager Don Waddell said he planned to initiate extension talks with center Adam Fantilli’s camp as he enters the final season of his entry-level contract. However, he wasn’t successful in doing so.
The '2024-25 NHL points leaders' quiz
How many of the players with at least 80 points in the 2024-25 NHL season can you name in five minutes?
Columbus Blue Jackets News / Breakaway on SI / August 28
Blue Jackets GM Hoping to Finalize Extension for Top Center
When the Columbus Blue Jackets selected center Adam Fantilli with the third pick of the 2023 NHL Draft, it was with the goal of him becoming a top forward for the organization.
Who is the winningest coach for every NHL franchise?
NHL head coaches have to hire good assistants. They have to set an overarching philosophy, juggle lineup configurations, and do the kind of “man management” that is impossible to track statistically.
Columbus Blue Jackets News / Pro Hockey Rumors / August 28
Blue Jackets' extension talks with young star will have major impact on salary
There’s no question that the Columbus Blue Jackets have one of the cleanest cap tables in the league, especially for how competitive they’re expected to be in the 2025-26 season.
Columbus Blue Jackets News / Last Word On Sports / August 13
NHL Rumours: Next Deal for Columbus Blue Jackes Centre
It’s time for another round of NHL rumours. We’re in the lazy days of summer, but general managers are working hard. There’s a lot going on behind the scenes, as general managers are trying to get some major things done.
Columbus Blue Jackets News / NHL Trade Talk / August 8
Rising Cap Could Push Fantilli Toward Costly Deal in Columbus
Columbus Blue Jackets fans are hoping Adam Fantilli signs a long-term contract extension soon—but the rising cap may push the 20-year-old star toward a shorter bridge deal instead.
NHL News / The Hockey Writers / August 8
NHL Rumors: Oilers’ Unrest, Brady Tkachuk Unhappy, & Fantilli’s Deal
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, a recent report suggests there was some dissension among executives in Edmonton over the Evander Kane trade. Meanwhile, is Brady Tkachuk unhappy as a member of the Ottawa Senators?
Columbus Blue Jackets News / The Hockey Writers / July 19
Blue Jackets Should Try to Extend Adam Fantilli Long-Term
With the recent news surrounding Yegor Chinakhov, Columbus Blue Jackets general manager (GM) Don Waddell has quite a bit on his plate at this point. Once that gets resolved, though, his biggest priority should undoubtedly be getting Adam Fantilli’s second NHL contract squared away.
NHL News / Daily Faceoff / April 21
The Sheet Blog: NHL coaching’s near-impossible feat
As the coaching carousel got wound up this weekend with the firings of Peter Laviolette in New York along with Anaheim Ducks bench boss Greg Cronin, I
Columbus Blue Jackets News / The Hockey Writers / April 18
Blue Jackets’ Fantilli Took Leaps Forward in 2024-25
The Columbus Blue Jackets’ season is over. They finished two points out of a playoff spot, when most had written them off completely in October. Talk about progess.
NHL News / Oilersnation / March 31
Oilers sign college free agent defenceman Damien Carfagna to two-year entry-level contract
The Edmonton Oilers push to add players from the college and Europe ranks kicked off Monday morning with the team announcing their first signing: defenceman Damien Carfagna.
Columbus Blue Jackets News / Field Level Media / March 24
Adam Fantilli lifts Blue Jackets over Islanders in shootout
Adam Fantilli scored the only goal in the shootout Monday night for the visiting Columbus Blue Jackets, who overcame a two-goal deficit and snapped a six-game losing streak with a pivotal 4-3 win over the New York Islanders in Elmont, N.Y.
Columbus Blue Jackets News / Daily Faceoff / March 12
Blue Jackets’ Adam Fantilli is quickly becoming one of the NHL’s top young stars
It didn’t take long for Columbus Blue Jackets forward Adam Fantilli to realize how difficult the NHL is. The Toronto, Ontario native was fresh off one of the most incredible college freshman seasons in recent history.
Columbus Blue Jackets News / Field Level Media / March 9
Adam Fantilli's hat trick helps Blue Jackets topple Rangers
Adam Fantilli registered his second career hat trick and Mathieu Olivier scored twice as the visiting Columbus Blue Jackets pulled away for a 7-3 victory over the New York Rangers Sunday night.
NHL News / Yardbarker / January 22
Watch: Blue Jackets' Adam Fantilli scores first career hat trick vs. Maple Leafs
Columbus Blue Jackets forward Adam Fantilli picked the best time to earn his first career hat trick.
Columbus Blue Jackets News / Field Level Media / January 22
Blue Jackets' Adam Fantilli nets hat trick vs. Leafs
Adam Fantilli scored his first career hat trick as the visiting Columbus Blue Jackets defeated the Toronto Maple Leafs 5-1 on Wednesday night. Luca Del Bel Belluz added a goal and an assist and James van Riemsdyk also scored for the Blue Jackets, who have won seven of nine (7-1-1).
Columbus Blue Jackets News / The Hockey Writers / January 4
Blue Jackets Fantilli Settling into Defined Role
The Columbus Blue Jackets enter their game Saturday against the St. Louis Blues seventh in the NHL in goals for. That in part has helped the team stay within shouting distance of the playoff race.
Columbus Blue Jackets News / Daily Faceoff / June 10, 2024
Year 1: Inside Adam Fantilli’s rollercoaster rookie season in Columbus
One year ago, Adam Fantilli was in a state of euphoria, wrapping up a year in which he won almost everything an 18-year-old could win. He’d completed arguably the best freshman season in NCAA history, capturing the Hobey Baker Award.
Columbus Blue Jackets News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 30, 2024
Coach: Blue Jackets rookie could miss rest of season
If he is unable to return for Columbus this season, he will finish the year with 12 goals and 27 points in 49 games for the Blue Jackets.
Columbus Blue Jackets News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 31, 2024
Blue Jackets’ Adam Fantilli out eight weeks
Blue Jackets rookie Adam Fantilli will miss approximately eight weeks with a calf laceration.
Columbus Blue Jackets News / Daily Faceoff / January 29, 2024
Columbus Blue Jackets’ Adam Fantilli to miss game vs. Blues due to skate cut to leg
The Columbus Blue Jackets have announced that center Adam Fantilli will miss Tuesday’s game against the St. Louis Blues after suffering a cut in his left leg from a skate blade.
Columbus Blue Jackets News / Daily Faceoff / January 29, 2024
Blue Jackets’ Adam Fantilli suffers lower-body injury vs. Kraken, will not return
Columbus Blue Jackets’ forward Adam Fantilli left Sunday’s game against the Seattle Kraken with a lower-body injury. The team announced on social media that he would not return.
NHL News / Yardbarker / January 8, 2024
Calder Trophy odds: Who could catch up to Bedard this month?
Connor Bedard may still be the favorite to win the NHL's Calder Trophy as Rookie of the Year, but these opponents could give him a run for his money.
NHL News / Yardbarker / November 22, 2023
NHL best bets: Three plus-money SOG props for Wednesday, Nov. 22
Who's ready to celebrate Thanksgiving a day early with some plus-money prop looks on the ice? I know I am. Plenty of interesting spots here given the 28 NHL teams in session.
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