In Budapest, Fantilli told The Athletic that he has no intention of staying up until 2 a.m. local time to see the NHL Draft Lottery results.

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.

Sean Monahan re-emerged as well by logging 41 points in 41 games as the Blue Jackets’ top center until he got injured on Jan. 7. Since then, sophomore Adam Fantilli elevated his game to another ...