Player Discussion: Adam Fantilli

[Jyrki]

Love love this pick, very fortunate the Ducks passed on him.

 

[Aaaarrgghh]

I thought I'd be a little bit disappointed that it wasn't Carlsson. I was, for about a second. Now I am just very excited. Good luck to Fantilli and nice to hear that he's excited to play in Columbus too!

 

[Toe Pick]

 

[majormajor]

Fantilli is physically ready to play now - he might already be at his final pro playing weight, about 6'2 200. He's had the same build (and beard!) for years.

It's just a question of where you think the best place is to train his mind, Michigan or Columbus. I think there's a good case that it would go best in Columbus, especially under Babcock and next to Gaudreau. He can do things in college that are not the right path in the NHL.

 

[Finner]

We just get the best talent we have ever picked.

 

[CBJx614]

Fantilli is physically ready to play now - he might already be at his final pro playing weight, about 6'2 200. He's had the same build (and beard!) for years.

It's just a question of where you think the best place is to train his mind, Michigan or Columbus. I think there's a good case that it would go best in Columbus, especially under Babcock and next to Gaudreau. He can do things in college that are not the right path in the NHL.

That's what I was thinking. I'm sure there's some stuff he could work on at Michigan, sure. But realistically, he just outscored his peers in his first season, he's more likely to pick up bad habits then build or solidify good ones.

 

[koteka]

For a long time I have thought we would end up with Fantilli because the hockey gods enjoy Columbus fans cheering for Wolverines. So we’ll see what happens.

 

[majormajor]

That's what I was thinking. I'm sure there's some stuff he could work on at Michigan, sure. But realistically, he just outscored his peers in his first season, he's more likely to pick up bad habits then build or solidify good ones.

Yeah I tend to prefer lower levels for skill development and confidence, but he has that stuff figured out.

 

[ViD]

He makes the roster. The Jackets finally caught the break they needed.

Agreed. He’s physically ready. Gaudreau must be able to get him going

 

[Viqsi]

I'm a lifelong, third-generation Buckeye and I cheer for the Wolverines all the time. The Wolverines being strong just makes it that much more satifying when we stomp them flat and crush their dreams.

 

[KallioWeHardlyKnewYe]

I like player. Player good.

 

[CBJWerenski8]

 

[ThisIsMyAlibi]

He’s the cue ball.

 

[VT]

Boone Jenner can probably play wing again.

 

[Finner]

One of the best things in Fantilli is that his floor is way more high than many. Floor average 2C ceiling star 1C. Thats a unit

 

[Viqsi]

Boone Jenner can probably play wing again.

He's. Better. At. Center.

 

[Sdrawkcab321]

Boone Jenner can probably play wing again.

I don’t think Boone will be around much longer.

 

[Youngguns80]

I don’t think Boone will be around much longer.

Sorry but I think that is bad take. Plays hard, cost controlled, net front guy, gritty, locker room guy, heart and soul. Just can’t see that happening.

 

[Iron Balls McGinty]

AP must not have seen this.

I don’t think Boone will be around much longer.

Sorry but I think that is bad take. Plays hard, cost controlled, net front guy, gritty, locker room guy, heart and soul. Just can’t see that happening.

Need less mnutes and less wear and tear. Larsen rode him like a racehorse and he's starting to wear down.

 

[WaW]

Congrats on getting Fantilli, was really happy to see him to to you guys after the Ducks galaxy brained it at #2. Nice bit of justice after you got hosed by the lottery.

On a lighter note, there's something to be said about a Columbus based sports team drafting a Wolverine to be the face of the franchise, haha.

Sing it with me, guys! "ITS GREAT, TO BE, A MICHIGAN WOLVERRRIIIINNNNE, I SAID ITS GREAT, TO BE, A MICHIGAN WOLVERRRIIIINNE"

 

[majormajor]

Need less mnutes and less wear and tear. Larsen rode him like a racehorse and he's starting to wear down.

Boone is not in decline though. You watch him five years ago and he looked slower back then. He just needs a good long offseason and hopefully stays under 18 minutes next year.

 

[ThisIsMyAlibi]

Congrats on getting Fantilli, was really happy to see him to to you guys after the Ducks galaxy brained it at #2. Nice bit of justice after you got hosed by the lottery.

On a lighter note, there's something to be said about a Columbus based sports team drafting a Wolverine to be the face of the franchise, haha.

Sing it with me, guys! "ITS GREAT, TO BE, A MICHIGAN WOLVERRRIIIINNNNE, I SAID ITS GREAT, TO BE, A MICHIGAN WOLVERRRIIIINNE"

Between Werenski, Fanta, and K. Johnson, I’m fine being a surrogate Wolverine.

 

[CBJx614]

Congrats on getting Fantilli, was really happy to see him to to you guys after the Ducks galaxy brained it at #2. Nice bit of justice after you got hosed by the lottery.

On a lighter note, there's something to be said about a Columbus based sports team drafting a Wolverine to be the face of the franchise, haha.

Sing it with me, guys! "ITS GREAT, TO BE, A MICHIGAN WOLVERRRIIIINNNNE, I SAID ITS GREAT, TO BE, A MICHIGAN WOLVERRRIIIINNE"

I mean we've already got Werenski as the face. And then Johnson, who brought Blankenberg along with em. We're already use to it. It's the kids that gotta live in the heart of Buckeye Country.

 

[Sdrawkcab321]

Sorry but I think that is bad take. Plays hard, cost controlled, net front guy, gritty, locker room guy, heart and soul. Just can’t see that happening.

I don’t want it to happen I just don’t see him lasting much longer with Kent and fantilli coming up. We’re right up against the cap and he looks like he’s wearing down.

 

[WaW]

Between Werenski, Fanta, and K. Johnson, I’m fine being a surrogate Wolverine.

It's true, you guys do draft Michigan players often and you do it well. If it works it works.