Adam Fantilli's contract talks slow as Blue Jackets camp approaches
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 16, 2026, 5:28 PM
Last updated Sep 16, 2026
The Columbus Blue Jackets begin training camp on September 16, with on-ice workouts starting the following day. Adam Fantilli remains unsigned, and his negotiations with the team are described as ‘very slow’ according to Pierre LeBrun. The two sides are in discussions, but a substantial gap remains. While not under contract, Fantilli can use the team’s facilities but cannot participate in official practices or games. The Blue Jackets face the Detroit Red Wings in their preseason opener on September 21.
- •Columbus Blue Jackets training camp starts on September 16.
- •Adam Fantilli remains unsigned with slow contract negotiations.
- •He can use team facilities but cannot practice or play.
- •Blue Jackets' preseason opener is on September 21 against the Red Wings.
- 5:28 PMYahoo Sports — Can the Blue Jackets Get Adam Fantilli Signed Before Training Camp?
- 8:59 PMYahoo Sports — NHL rumors: Blue Jackets fans won't love Pierre LeBrun's Adam Fantilli update
"Members of the Columbus Blue Jackets are set to arrive for camp on September 16, with the first on-ice workouts scheduled for the next day. Earlier on Monday, the Blue Jackets added Cam Talbot to the team, bringing in another netminder for camp . Still, there is one player on the roster who may not be on the ice on September 17. Adam Fantilli is […] The post NHL rumors: Blue Jackets fans won't love Pierre LeBrun's Adam Fantilli update appeared first on ClutchPoints.
"This off-season has been a rollercoaster ride in the National Hockey League, as a chaotic period was followed by nothing […]
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 16, 2026, 5:28 PMCan the Blue Jackets Get Adam Fantilli Signed Before Training Camp?
This off-season has been a rollercoaster ride in the National Hockey League, as a chaotic period was followed by nothing […]
- Yahoo SportsSep 14, 2026, 8:59 PMNHL rumors: Blue Jackets fans won't love Pierre LeBrun's Adam Fantilli update
Members of the Columbus Blue Jackets are set to arrive for camp on September 16, with the first on-ice workouts scheduled for the next day. Earlier on Monday, the Blue Jackets added Cam Talbot to the team, bringing in another netminder for camp . Still, there is one player on the roster who may not be on the ice on September 17. Adam Fantilli is […] The post NHL rumors: Blue Jackets fans won't love Pierre LeBrun's Adam Fantilli update appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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