I’m sure they wanted him, they just preferred Leo Carlsson, and that doesn’t surprise me whatsoever. I personally would have picked Leo at 2, but we’re talking like a very slight edge, almost a coin flip type pick. Being 2nd or 3rd in this draft was basically a negligible difference IMO.
tnfrs
I think they wanted a guy like Leo because Zegras needed a babysitter. Cant have 2 guys failing michigans all season, Leo isnt that kind of player.
JayTee245
He’s starting straight into my soul!
Numerous_Share7920
I’m guessing there were some perceived issues with attitude and leadership. Leo seems advanced for his age. It could be another Puljujarvi type situation.
JackIbach
Fantilli made it clear to his handlers he would not report to the Ducks if they drafted him.
GlitteredRoomForView
So….much….cocaine
toetulas
Yes
pixellabber
Surprised and disappointed, but I’ve moved on. As management explained, they preferred the high IQ player and that was apparently Carlsson.
amach9
Shocked because he looks like Adam Banks
neverinamillionyr
This is why they shouldn’t schedule team pictures and prostate exams at the same time.
United-Radio7672
On some scouting reports Fantilli was #1, Carlsson wasn’t anyone’s #1. We’ll find out in the next few years whether the ducks got it right
ubcthrowaway-01
Let’s not overlook the fact that neither Adam nor Leo would’ve gone 2nd if it wasn’t for a KHL contract
insheepclothing
Fantilli seemed like he didn’t want the Ducks. When the Ducks got 2nd pick in the lottery he was talking about doing another year of school. Now that Columbus ended up taking him, he’s signed a contract with them right away
Silly_Ad_1636
Quack-tastic move by the Ducks, Fantilli must be quacking with excitement elsewhere!
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pretty solid Tanev for sure
I’m sure they wanted him, they just preferred Leo Carlsson, and that doesn’t surprise me whatsoever. I personally would have picked Leo at 2, but we’re talking like a very slight edge, almost a coin flip type pick. Being 2nd or 3rd in this draft was basically a negligible difference IMO.
I think they wanted a guy like Leo because Zegras needed a babysitter. Cant have 2 guys failing michigans all season, Leo isnt that kind of player.
He’s starting straight into my soul!
I’m guessing there were some perceived issues with attitude and leadership. Leo seems advanced for his age. It could be another Puljujarvi type situation.
Fantilli made it clear to his handlers he would not report to the Ducks if they drafted him.
So….much….cocaine
Yes
Surprised and disappointed, but I’ve moved on. As management explained, they preferred the high IQ player and that was apparently Carlsson.
Shocked because he looks like Adam Banks
This is why they shouldn’t schedule team pictures and prostate exams at the same time.
On some scouting reports Fantilli was #1, Carlsson wasn’t anyone’s #1. We’ll find out in the next few years whether the ducks got it right
Let’s not overlook the fact that neither Adam nor Leo would’ve gone 2nd if it wasn’t for a KHL contract
Fantilli seemed like he didn’t want the Ducks. When the Ducks got 2nd pick in the lottery he was talking about doing another year of school. Now that Columbus ended up taking him, he’s signed a contract with them right away
Quack-tastic move by the Ducks, Fantilli must be quacking with excitement elsewhere!