Adam Fantilli Scouting Reports

First 20 game segment of his NHL career has produced 4G - 6A
Averages 15:41 TOI - 12:50 ES - 2:50 PP
Has not been deployed on the PK, despite being capable in the role.
Playing to his strengths overall.
Competes. Pushes the pace. Quick to space. A threat off the rush.
The team around him has struggled but he has been showing up and pushing himself on a nightly basis. More offense in time as support around him improves.

In his first taste of pro hockey Fantilli was outstanding at the Traverse City rookie tournament.
He scored 3G-4A in 2GP.
A massive threat off the rush. He backs opponents off in transition, opening up space for his line mates arriving late in support. Extends plays along the boards with his quickness and zone reads. Hockey IQ to be used in all situations. Top line / franchise player on projections. Empties the tank every shift.

Top scorer in NCAA hockey in freshman season.
Play driver. Used in all situations. Plays quick, fast, skilled game. Relentless compete. Wants to make a difference. Not shy about playing physical and extending plays in the trenches. Natural center who can also play the wing.
Top line NHL upside. Elite prospect. Ready for NHL in 2024 if he chooses.

Continues to impress in his freshman year at Michigan
Persevered at the WJC playing for Canada - being used in a variety of roles out of position -
In a recent ten game segment upon returning to Michigan he scored 7g-13a while averaging 18 minutes TOI per game. Has shown he can be used in all situations.
Continues to play quick - fast - skilled - and physical when required
Elite talent - top line NHL upside

His skill has been on full display early on in his freshman year at Michigan
On pace for over 70 points. Element is offense but he is capable of being used in a variety of roles.
Continues to play quick and fast. He's very competitive and wants to be a difference maker.
Pressures the play / creates turnovers with his speed and determination. Equal parts goal scorer / playmaker. Top 3 forward at NHL level on projection. Elite talent overall.

Skilled forward who plays quick and fast. Could be the fastest skater in the 2023 draft class.
Good size. Plenty strong. High end compete. Wants to make a difference every shift.
Has the ability to be used in all situations. Up ice, pressuring the play without the puck. he creates turnovers with his speed and determination.
Equal parts goal scorer / playmaker. At times he could slow his approach down and allow more time for plays to develop. Top line NHL upside.

Skilled forward who is arguably the quickest and fastest in his draft class for 2023
Good size. Competes. Want to be a difference maker every shift.
At times less would be more in terms of his overall detail. He tries to make the 'hard' play instead of taking the easy alternative ... which does lead to some questionable detail and turnovers at times.
Has potential to challenge for top 5 draft slot after next season