Blue Jackets forward Adam Fantilli cheers on his brother, Michigan defenseman Luca Fantilli and his former Wolverine teammates, during the Wolverines' 4-2 win over Ohio State on Feb. 2.

“He’s my best friend,” Adam said of Luca Fantilli, a Michigan defenseman 22 months older than Adam. The two lived together for 18 years through stops in New Hampshire, Illinois and Ann Arbor.

The two key Blue Jackets – a standout veteran and an up-and-coming star – put in a lot of work together to be ready for the ...

Adam Fantilli, who was selected No. 3 overall by the Blue Jackets during the first night of the 2023 NHL Draft in Nashville, wore a vest that featured the names of family, friends, coaches ...

(Editor’s note: Adam Fantilli was drafted with the No. 3 overall pick by the Columbus Blue Jackets.) It’s 7 p.m. on Feb. 13, and Adam Fantilli is about to sit down in his dorm room to write a ...

On a long car ride from Chicago to his home in Nobleton, Ontario, Adam Fantilli’s family made a pit stop — a detour years in the making. Stopping in Ann Arbor to visit the Michigan hockey program — ...

Michigan hockey freshman Adam Fantilli won the Hobey Baker Award after leading the country in points (65). He is U-M's third winner in 42 seasons.

Fantilli’s tournament was good, at least for a 17-year-old playing for Canada in nearly any other year. Plenty of future NHL superstars don’t even make Canada’s roster as underage player.

Blue Jackets center Adam Fantilli has one year left on an entry-level contract that has a base salary of $950,000, plus $3.2 million he can add via performance bonuses.© Samantha Madar/Columbus ...

Columbus Blue Jackets center Adam Fantilli, center, celebrates after scoring against the Vegas Golden Knights during the first period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, Jan. 30, 2025, in Las Vegas.

Feb 2, 2024; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Columbus Blue Jackets forward Adam Fantilli cheers on his brother, Michigan defenseman Luca Fantilli and his former Wolverine teammates, during the NCAA men’s ...