Blue Jackets' Adam Fantilli Sidelined for Eight Weeks Due to Calf Injury

Rookie forward's absence is a significant blow to the team; he is expected to return by late March.

Blue Jackets rookie Adam Fantilli is expected to miss eight weeks due to a lacerated calf, an injury sustained during a game against the Seattle Kraken.
Fantilli, who was selected third overall by the Blue Jackets in the 2023 NHL Draft, has been a key player this season, with 12 goals and 15 assists in 49 games.
The injury occurred when Fantilli's calf was cut by the skate blade of Kraken forward Jared McCann, after Fantilli delivered a body check.
Despite the injury, Fantilli is considered lucky as the injury could have been much worse if he hadn't been wearing a protective sock.
If Fantilli's recovery goes as expected, he could return to the ice by March 24, with 11 games remaining in the season.