Adam Fantilli’s contract saga heats up as August looms — with Columbus holding over $13M in cap space, a rival could theoretically offer him an offer sheet, forcing the Blue Jackets to match or lose him for draft picks. But with talks ongoing between Fantilli’s agent Pat Brisson and GM Don Waddell, and Fantilli’s proven two strong seasons, a deal seems imminent — likely within weeks and probably below the full cap space available. The Jackets see him as their franchise center and are committed to investing heavily in him, aiming for a compromise that avoids drama. While the offer sheet threat remains on the table, insiders expect a direct negotiation to close soon.

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