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Blue Jackets Re-Sign Center Adam Fantilli to a 6-Year, $82.5 Million Contract
The six-year deal ends Fantilli’s holdout after he posted career highs in assists and points last season.
- On Thursday, the Columbus Blue Jackets signed center Adam Fantilli to a six-year, $82.5 million contract extension, ending the team's dispute with the restricted free agent.
- Fantilli missed the first week of training camp as negotiations continued with general manager Don Waddell, who sought a team-friendly cap hit from the young center.
- Fantilli's $13.75 million average annual value makes him the team's highest-paid player, surpassing defenseman Zach Werenski by roughly $4.1 million and positioning him between Leo Carlsson and Connor Bedard.
- Management prioritized retaining the elite center after losing Boone Jenner in free agency, with Sean Monahan and Cole Sillinger providing additional depth on the roster.
- The club opens the regular season next Thursday against the visiting Buffalo Sabres, with Fantilli expected to center the top line alongside Kirill Marchenko and Valeri Nichushkin.
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The Columbus Blue Jackets awarded a six-year contract extension and $82.5 million to attacker Adam Fantilli.
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