The Columbus Blue Jackets have locked in restricted free agent forward Adam Fantilli with a substantial long-term deal, committing $82.5 million over six years. The contract carries a $13.75 million annual salary cap impact, marking a significant investment in the team’s forward group. The move comes as the Blue Jackets aim to bolster their lineup ahead of the upcoming season. Fans and analysts will be watching how this signing reshapes the roster’s depth and offensive capabilities.
The Columbus Blue Jackets have signed RFA forward Adam Fantilli to a six-year contract worth $82.5 million, a $13.75 million salary cap hit.
![[Dreger] The Blues front office is changing with Kevin Maxwell and Peter Chiarelli leaving the club to pursue other opportunities. Chiarelli is a candidate in NSH interview process and Maxwell is expected to return to NYR in a management role.](https://preview.redd.it/8hs9m3tumlrg1.jpeg?width=640&crop=smart&auto=webp&s=ce4550e1caea7b79f0c63dd506935cd41dc4d243)
