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Blue Jackets C Adam Fantilli holding out from camp
Adam Fantilli’s agent says he will not join camp without a deal as Columbus works to preserve cap space and avoid a prolonged distraction.
- Restricted free-agent center Adam Fantilli missed the opening of Columbus Blue Jackets training camp on Wednesday as he remains locked in a contract dispute with the club. Agent Pat Brisson confirmed Fantilli will not participate without a deal.
- Reports suggest Fantilli's camp seeks around $15 million annually, while Columbus holds approximately $11.7 million in projected cap space according to PuckPedia, creating a significant gap in negotiations.
- Blue Jackets coach Rick Bowness stated, "It's not an ideal situation for the player or the team," while cautioning that Mason McTavish's holdout in Anaheim last season led to inconsistent play.
- Trade chatter surrounding Kirill Marchenko persists as a potential solution, with his departure offering necessary cap flexibility; however, Columbus has not yet moved the winger.
- The Blue Jackets open the season October 1 against the Buffalo Sabres, facing pressure to avoid another slow start after missing the playoffs for six consecutive seasons.
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Le Journal de Quebec
Le Journal de QuebecBlue Jackets CEO Don Waddell indicated that he intends to submit an offer within the next 24 hours.
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