{
  "id": 9264211,
  "title": "NHL rumors: Adam Fantilli contract impasse is 'holding back' Blue Jackets, says Friedman",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/23/nhl-rumors-adam-fantilli-contract-impasse-is-holding-back-blue",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-23T03:56:38.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/nhl-rumors-adam-fantilli-contract-035638513.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Columbus Blue Jackets are facing a significant hurdle in their offseason planning due to a contract impasse with forward Adam Fantilli, according to NHL insider Elliotte Friedman. The team has completed their training camp and played their first exhibition game, but Adam Fantilli, a restricted free agent, has yet to sign a contract. This delay is exacerbating the uncertainty surrounding other key decisions, such as Kirill Marchenko's future, given that Fantilli's contract status is a critical factor in the franchise's decision-making process.",
  "summary": "While the Columbus Blue Jackets have wrapped up Training Camp and played their first exhibition contest, one player who has not reported is, unfortunately, one of their most important forwards. Forward Adam Fantilli , who recently wrapped up his entry-level contract, remains a restricted free agent without a contract. This is a worrying sign for […] The post NHL rumors: Adam Fantilli contract…",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}