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NHL · Columbus Blue Jackets

Fantilli's $82.5 million deal ends a camp absence and sets Columbus' next test

The Blue Jackets signed their 21-year-old center for six years. His return resolves the contract question; turning a promising core into a playoff team remains the larger assignment.

Published September 25, 2026

Adam Fantilli
Columbus Blue Jackets
NHL contracts

Knicks · Contract watch

Towns talks have slowed. The champion Knicks still have time to find an answer.

ESPN reports that a Karl-Anthony Towns extension is unlikely before camp. SNY describes positive talks. Neither report says the Knicks have decided to move their championship center.

Published September 24, 2026

New York Knicks
Karl-Anthony Towns
NBA champions

Islanders · Camp notebook

Islanders camp: an experiment is not an opening-night promise.

Schaefer works beside Pelech in the latest practice report. Barzal’s opening-night availability remains a separate question from the September 17 update.

Updated September 19, 2026 · Published September 19, 2026

New York Islanders
Matthew Schaefer
Adam Pelech