Jul 3, 2023 - Sports

3 fun facts about the Blue Jackets' top pick

The Columbus Blue Jackets' mediocre season netted a top-level draft pick fans hope will be a key piece in the team's ongoing rebuild.

Who we picked: Adam Fantilli, a phenomenal goal-scorer who was named in April the top men's college hockey player in America.

What to know about Adam:

A native Canadian, he attended the same boarding school in New Hampshire as renowned criminal defense attorney F. Lee Bailey, whose clients included O.J. Simpson and Patty Hearst.
His collegiate debut for Michigan came at just 17 years old — playing alongside his brother, Luca.
He's a Chipotle spokesperson with a preference for chicken and steak bowls topped with queso.

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