Daily News | Michigan center Adam Fantilli would be a heck of a consolation prize for the Flyers at No. 2
with NHL.com that he’s struck by Fantilli’s size, speed, and power, calling what he accomplished at the NCAA level “unheard of.”
He has the strong puck skills and shot to complement his speed, making him both an offensive play driver and a finisher. A two-way center, Fantilli rounds out his skill game with a physical bite, bringing energy on the forecheck to create turnovers.The Flyers are in need of high-end talent, regardless of position, and Fantilli has the potential to check that box. His 1.81 points per game in his draft year is the best average among active NHL players that played college hockey.
Plus, given Fantilli’s physicality, energy, and commitment to defense, he would figure to be a favorite of coach John Tortorella. Fantilli could evolve into a power forward at the next level, a style that Tortorella helped cultivate within 24-year-old winger Owen Tippett this season.Looking at the roster, Sean Couturier is penciled in as the Flyers’ No. 1 center next season and is under contract for the next seven years. But Couturier has been sidelined since Dec.
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