NHL Rumors: Adam Fantilli, Detroit Red Wings GM Candidates, and Top Remaining Free Agents - NHL Rumors

Adam Fantilli to Follow in the Footsteps of Leo Carlsson and Connor Bedard

The summer of 2026 has been a landmark period for the top picks of the 2023 NHL Draft, and the dominoes are falling in a pattern that could reshape how young stars approach their first major contracts. After Leo Carlsson and Connor Bedard each committed to five-year deals, all eyes have turned to the third overall selection from that class, Columbus Blue Jackets forward Adam Fantilli, who remains unsigned heading into late July.A Trend Taking Sh…

NHL Rumors: Adam Fantilli, Detroit Red Wings GM Candidates, and Top Remaining Free Agents - NHL Rumors

Contract ranges for Adam Fantilli Mark Scheig: Potential contract ranges for Columbus Blue Jackets RFA Adam Fantilli after Connor Bedard signed his five-year, $15 million per deal. Three years at $12 million per Five years at $13 million per Eight years at $15 million per Seven Detroit Red Wings GM candidates Ansar Khan of MLive: The Detroit Red Wings will be starting their GM search, with CEO Chris Ilitich saying they will consider both interna…