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    Columbus Blue Jackets forward Cole Sillinger has signed a three-year contract extension, avoiding salary arbitration. Soon after NHL insider Elliotte Friedman shared the news on X, many fans began talking about Adam Fantilli, who is still without a contract.

    Sillinger’s new deal is worth $13.875 million over three years and carries an average annual value of $4.625 million. The contract will keep him in Columbus through the 2028-29 season.

    Many fans felt the extension gave the Blue Jackets enough room to work out a deal with Fantilli, the team’s top remaining restricted free agent.

    “Leaves about $15 million for Fantilli. Wonder if they try to go 5 for 13.5,” one comment read.

    Another fan wrote:

    “A 15 mil OS to fantilli can be tough”

    Some fans, however, focused on Cole Sillinger’s new contract.

    “Good deal for player and team. They could really use a high skill guy like him to take the next step”

    Another user wrote:

    “A lot of interesting signings so far. Soon maybe some crazy trades?”

    One fan commented:

    “It’s a fair deal. He’s underperformed a little but he’s a good 2-way player and penalty kill guy that’s hopefully going to continue to improve. You need solid guys willing to work. He will have to stay in the ice more as well.”

    How Cole Sillinger performed before signing his new deal

    Cole Sillinger is coming off one of the busiest seasons of his NHL career after appearing in 81 games for the Blue Jackets in 2025-26. He finished with eight goals and 25 assists, matching his career-high 33 points while setting a personal best in games played.

    The 23-year-old also continued to play an important role away from the scoresheet. His 112 hits and 31 takeaways both ranked fourth on the team, and he spent much of the season on the left wing after beginning his NHL career as a center.

    Columbus selected Cole Sillinger with the 12th overall pick in the 2021 NHL Draft, and he has appeared in at least 64 games in each of his five NHL seasons. Earlier this month, he filed for salary arbitration before the two sides agreed to a new three-year contract ahead of the scheduled hearing.