The Fantilli Threat: Columbus Braces for the Next Offer Sheet Storm

Just when the Leo Carlsson situation seemed to settle, Adam Fantilli's camp is creating fresh anxiety in Columbus front office circles. The Blue Jackets have legitimate reasons to be nervous about their young talent becoming the next target in what's shaping up to be an aggressive offseason of offer sheets. With precedent now set by the Carlsson negotiations, teams are clearly willing to test restricted free agents, and the Blue Jackets know they're vulnerable if they don't act fast.