Columbus Blue Jackets Pick Adam Fantilli No.3: 2023 NHL Draft Reactions
Columbus Blue Jackets Pick Adam Fantilli No.3: 2023 NHL Draft Reactions
Columbus Blue Jackets selected Adam Fantilli at the NHL Draft. Tonight’s draft features the first rounds pick at Bridgeport Arena, in Nashville Tennessee.
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The Columbus Blue Jackets selected Adam Fantilli at the 2023 NHL Draft with the third pick.
The Chicago Blackhawks started things off with Connor Bedard as the first pick, followed by Leo Carlsson joining the Anaheim Ducks.
Leading up to the NHL Draft, Adam Fantilli was predicted to be one of the top three prospects. FloHockey’s Mock draft projected him to be the second pick for the Anaheim Ducks.
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Wednesday's draft features first-round picks and the remaining rounds continue Thursday at Bridgeport Arena, in Nashville, Tennessee.
Fantilli played center for the University of Michigan, who is has a good reputation for its impressive freshman players. In fact, UM alumni Owen Power was the first pick for the Buffalo Sabres for the 2021 NHL Draft
Adam Fantilli Is The Newest Member of the Blue Jackets!
Get to know our newest Blue Jacket 👇@mhl | #CBJ pic.twitter.com/wMioY6FbnD
— Columbus Blue Jackets (@BlueJacketsNHL) June 28, 2023
Adam Fantilli's Family Sheds Tears of Joy
Adam Fantilli’s dad becomes emotional as his son gets drafted by Columbus. Special moment. pic.twitter.com/jtnv64KXnP
— Zara Albro (@ZaraAlbro) June 28, 2023
2023 NHL Draft Order
- Chicago Blackhawks- Connor Bedard
- Anaheim Ducks. - Leo Carlsson
- Columbus Blue Jackets - Adam Fantilli
- San Jose Sharks
- Montreal Canadiens
- Arizona Coyotes
- Philadelphia Flyers
- Washington Capitals
- Detroit Red Wings
- St. Louis Blues
- Vancouver Canucks
- Arizona Coyotes (from Ottowa)
- Buffalo Sabres
- Pittsburgh Penguins
- Nashville Predators
- Calgary Flames
- Detroit Red Wings (from New York)
- Winnipeg Jets
- Chicago Blackhawks (from Tampa Bay)
- Seattle Kraken
- Minnesota Wild
- Philadelphia Flyers(from Los Angeles)
- NY Rangers
- Nashville Predators (from Edmonton)
- St. Louis Blues (from Toronto)
- San Jose Sharks(From New Jersey)
- Colorado Avalanche
- Toronto Maple Leafs (From Boston)
- St. Louis Blues (From Dallas)
- Carolina Hurricanes
- Montreal Canadiens (from Florida)
- Vegas Golden Knights
How to Watch the NHL Draft 2023
The NHL draft first round will air on ESPN, ESPN+ and the rest on the NHL Network.
FloHockey’s podcast, Talking Hockey Sense, is providing breakdowns before and during the draft.
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