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On the Monday edition of the 32 Thoughts Podcast, Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman and Kyle Bukauskas discussed the upcoming CBA changes happening on September 16th.

Adam Fantilli News / Union and Blue / September 13

The 5th Line is concerned about the Adam Fantilli situation

With the prospects tournament under way in Detroit, it's almost time for Blue Jackets training camp. Main camp begins on Wednesday with physicals and media availability.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / September 13

NHL Rumours: Kreider to Canadiens, Fantilli Not Done & Stone Extension

In today’s NHL rumour rundown, we start off with Chris Kreider joining the Montreal Canadiens after his contract was terminated. Next, Adam Fantilli and the Columbus Blue Jackets are still working on a new contract, and the hope is to have him ready for training camp.

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Columbus Blue Jackets News / NHL Rumors / September 10

Blue Jackets and Adam Fantilli Talks are Ongoing, and Jake DeBrusk Hasn’t Asked for a Trade

Mark Scheig of The Hockey News: Columbus Blue Jackets GM Don Waddell said that talks with Adam Fantilli‘s agent continue, and that he’s 100% certain they’ll get a deal done.

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The best and worst NHL free agency deals since 2000

The NHL has had an interesting new millennium. It was a league sans a salary cap when the 2000s started… and then the owners locked the players out for an entire season.

NHL News / Oil on Whyte / September 9

Adam Fantilli is still an RFA, but don't count on him joining the Oilers

Let me get something off the bat right away. Editions of The Mike Babcock Saga have been far and few between this summer at Oil on Whyte. Given his checkered history, especially in recent years, that might very well be seen as a good thing by a large chunk of hockey fans.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / The Hockey Writers / September 9

Blue Jackets’ GM Waddell 100% Confident Fantilli Deal Will Get Done Before Training Camp

The hockey world continues to wait for the Columbus Blue Jackets to sign star forward Adam Fantilli. With just eight days to go until training camp opens, each passing day brings more pressure to get a deal done.

NHL News / A Winning Habit / September 8

Canadiens should go all-in on an Adam Fantilli offer sheet

We are less than two weeks away from the start of training camp for the Montreal Canadiens, and as it stands, the team will move forward with a similar centre group to last season.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / Pro Hockey Rumors / August 30

Blue Jackets Expect To Sign Adam Fantilli Before Camp

Flying udner the radar of offseason headlines is Columbus Blue Jackets winger Adam Fantilli, who remains without a contract for the 2026-27 season. The Blue Jackets will kick off training camp on September 16th, giving general manager Don Waddell just over two weeks to negotiate with one of his top young players.

NHL News / Dose.ca / August 22

Fantilli Projected to Earn $13 Million a Year: Leo Carlsson Has Really Broken into the Market

The $90 million, five-year hostile offer made to Leo Carlsson really sent shockwaves throughout the National Hockey League. Seeing the Philadelphia Flyers offer that much money—$18 million a year—to the Anaheim Ducks forward has completely changed the way contracts are negotiated and signed.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / Pro Hockey Rumors / August 13

What Does Adam Fantilli’s Next Contract Look Like?

Adam Fantilli had to wait until pick No. 3 to hear his name called by the Columbus Blue Jackets in the 2023 NHL Draft. Three years later, he’s experiencing a bit of deja vu regarding his next contract.

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The defining figure for every NHL franchise

People will talk about the “Mount Rushmore” for a franchise, which is to say the four people, usually four players, that most define the franchise. Not always the four-best players, but the four that evoke the essence of the franchise.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / NHL Rumors / August 12

NHL Expansion is Coming, Kirill Marchenko and Adam Fantilli

Allan Walsh: NHL expansion is coming to Houston and Atlanta. This season could go a long with to determining if Kirill Marchenko stays in Columbus, barring he’s not traded this offseason Daily Faceoff: Jeff Marek when asked if forward Kirill Marchenko will remain with the Columbus Blue Jackets.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / NHL Rumors / August 12

NHL Expansion is Coming, Kirill Marchenko and Adam Fantilli

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NHL News / NHL Rumors / August 5

NHL Rumors: Would the Canadiens even have what the Blue Jackets want for Kirill Marchenko?

The Montreal Canadiens would be interested in Kirill Marchenko if he’s made available, but do they have what the Columbus Blue Jackets would want? The Sheet with Jeff Marek: Marco D’Amico on Friday’s episode of The Sheet with Jeff Marek, when asked about Columbus Blue Jackets forward Kirill Marchenko Marek: “Yeah, let’s let’s get into it.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / Dose.ca / July 28

Adam Fantilli’s (imminent?) contract will reignite rumors in Columbus

Even though it's the offseason, the Blue Jackets are making headlines in the sports world right now. Kirill Marchenko was linked to the Canadiens earlier

Columbus Blue Jackets News / The Hockey Writers / July 27

Will Adam Fantilli’s Contract Be a Win or Setback for the Blue Jackets?

The Columbus Blue Jackets have been very patient this offseason, focusing their efforts on re-signing their restricted free agents (RFAs). They have already signed two of them to new deals, Jet Greaves and Cole Sillinger, with the most important one left to finish: Adam Fantilli.

NHL News / NHLFanCentral / July 25

NHL Insider: Flyers Unlikely to Target Blue Jackets’ Adam Fantilli with Offer Sheet

The Philadelphia Flyers have been part of many NHL rumors this offseason because they have plenty of salary cap space. General manager Danny Briere has enough financial flexibility to make a big move, so many people believed the Flyers could target one of the NHL’s top young stars.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / The Hockey Writers / July 23

Blue Jackets Need Big Season From Fantilli to Make Playoff Push

The Columbus Blue Jackets have already had a busy offseason and there is still far more work to be done. Grabbing the headlines currently is the contract situation between the team and young goaltender Jet Greaves, the two sides a good distance apart on salary.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / NHL Trade Talk / July 22

Insider Says There’s a Chance an Adam Fantilli Offer Sheet Could Be Coming

There hasn’t been any more offer sheet chaos in the aftermath of the Leo Carlsson situation, however, recent developments could result in a big one potentially coming soon.

NHL News / NHL Rumors / July 20

NHL Rumors: Adam Fantilli, Detroit Red Wings GM Candidates, and Top Remaining Free Agents

Mark Scheig: Potential contract ranges for Columbus Blue Jackets RFA Adam Fantilli after Connor Bedard signed his five-year, $15 million per deal. Three

Columbus Blue Jackets News / Trade Talk Sports / July 9

Could the Next NHL Offer Sheet Be Adam Fantilli?

On Friday, the hockey world will learn the fate of Leo Carlsson, and it could have a major ripple effect on the rest of the NHL. Since Carlsson signed a massive five-year, $90 million offer sheet with the Philadelphia Flyers, league-wide activity has somewhat stalled.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / Pro Hockey Rumors / August 28, 2025

Blue Jackets' talks with young star will have impact on salary

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.

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