Blackhawks Draft Target: Adam Fantilli
The Blackhawks seemingly screwed themselves over with two key wins over Calgary and Pittsburgh in the final two weeks that dropped the team to the 3rd worst record in the NHL instead of the worst, which would have given the Hawks the best odds for Bedard. While there is still a chance that the ping pong balls will fall the Blackhawks way, we need to prepare for someone other than Bedard.
Adam Fantilli isn't a bad consolation prize. Fantilli is the consensus second best player available in this draft. Fantilli is a 6'2" 187 pound center from the University of Michigan, where he played with Blackhawks prospect Frank Nazar. He put up impressive scoring numbers for Michigan this season, registering 30 goals and 35 assists through 36 games. He was also a +/- 31 in those contests.
Fantilli also scored two goals and tallied 3 assists through 7 games for Canada at this year's World Junior tournament. He is known for his puck handling, shot accuracy, speed, passing ability, and leadership. While his numbers aren't as flashy as Bedard's, Fantilli would be a great addition for Chicago. The young center has a great future in the NHL and will give the Blackhawks another fantastic piece for Chicago to build their future around.
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Would Fantilli be a good addition for the Blackhawks? | ||
| Yes | 183 | 85.1 % |
| No | 32 | 14.9 % |
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