Arber Xhekaj has a serious problem: his own brother

Arber Xhekaj has never had the Canadiens' full confidence. You can feel it. You can see it.
The defenseman, who is benched more often than the others, always finds himself in the same situation with the Canadiens. And he hasn't been able to take off.
I don't know if he has the potential to take off, but he isn't in a position to find out.
And let's just say that the last few weeks haven't helped matters. He was the last player on the team to sign a contract for the 2026–2027 season, and th

Dear Gossips,Anna Wintour was coming off a loss heading into Vogue World 2026: Milano which took place last night. Three weeks ago John Galliano stepped down stepped down from being the featured designer at the Costume Institute and Met Gala next year. Anna had been championing the exhibit for years and was clearly not expecting the ensuing backlash to be so intense that it would force a reversal and leave the Costume Institute and the accompanying Met Gala without a theme.Vogue World 2026 is th

Shohei Ohtani's last game with the Los Angeles Dodgers was on September 7; he was sidelined due to persistent pain in his right bicep and left knee.
The Japanese star then began batting practice seven days ago and took up to 40 swings against a pitching simulator on Saturday, in addition to running the bases.
And now Dodgers manager Dave Roberts has announced that Ohtani will be removed from the 15-day injured list ahead of today's (Wednesday) game against the San Diego Padres. This is the first

Logan Cooley turned a few heads—including that of our reporter Patrick Guillet—this summer in Brossard. The Mammoth center, who was in Montreal to shoot a commercial for CCM, took the opportunity to lace up his skates alongside Ivan Demidov.
As soon as they heard Cooley was coming to Montreal, Adam Nicholas and Ivan Demidov invited him to join them for an informal practice session at the CN Complex. And Cooley accepted the invitation without hesitation.
Unfortunately, there was no co

Yesterday, it was said that if the Blue Jays lost and both the White Sox and the Guardians won, Toronto would be out of the playoff race.
The Blue Jays didn't play because of rain in Baltimore… but the White Sox and the Guardians won last night.
The result? To make the playoffs, the Blue Jays will have to win all their remaining games, hope that Chicago or Cleveland loses all of theirs, AND that a team like Texas or the Astros falls apart between now and the end of the season.
So basicall

The Canadiens spent the summer trying to trade Samuel Montembeault. They didn't succeed.
Since the Quebec native is having a strong training camp and the Canadiens don't want to lose him in the waivers, I expect him to make the team (until proven otherwise) when the regular season begins next week.
And since Kent Hughes doesn't want a three-way situation, Jacob Fowler is likely headed to Laval.
But even if there isn't a wave of goaltender injuries at training camps across the NHL, could Kent Hug

The University of Montreal's Carabins received a significant financial boost when the Molson Foundation announced a $2.5 million donation to support the institution's elite sports program.
The announcement was made on September 18, during the Carabins' first home football game. Geoff Molson was on hand to unveil this major contribution to the Science and Sports Fund. (TVA
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This fund will enable the various Carabins teams to strengthen their ties not only with researchers at

Sports betting is playing an increasingly important role in the professional sports ecosystem.
Beyond the revenue generated directly by betting platforms, this industry could also influence the value of broadcast rights for major leagues, particularly those of the Canadian Football League.
This is precisely the topic addressed by Ray Lalonde, a sports marketing expert, in an interview aired on FM93. According to the station's report, the CFL's broadcast contract with TSN, DAZN, and Bell Media is

Patrik Laine still doesn't have a contract lined up for the upcoming season. And with a week to go before the season opener, it's safe to assume his season won't start in September like everyone else's.
Even if he were to sign tonight, he probably wouldn't be ready to play in a week, you know…
And of course, we're wondering a bit what's holding things up. Laine may have some weaknesses in his game, but it's still strange to see that he hasn't even gotten a single tryout anywhere in the le

Things have been going really well for David Reinbacher since the start of the Canadiens' training camp. The defenseman, who is looking to secure a full-time spot in the NHL, is one of the players who has stood out the most after two nights of preseason games.
He's clearly improved over the past few months, and it shows on the ice.
And with Kaiden Guhle set to miss the start of the season (and Alexandre Carrier clearly not at 100%), it's easier to envision a scenario where Reinbacher starts the

The Alex Bregman Situation
He might avoid the injured list.
News from Wrigley Field: Not only are the Cubs keeping Alex Bregman off the injured list, but Craig Counsell believes the All-Star third baseman could play during the final week of the regular season.
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— Patrick Mooney (@PJ_Mooney) September 22, 2026
Carlos Rodon on Aaron Judge
He'd give him his calf. He sounds like a fan!
If Carlos Rodón has to give up his calf so Aaron Judge can be on the field, he'

After years of uncertainty about his future, Brady Tkachuk was traded to the Panthers during the last offseason. The former Senators captain, who had publicly committed to the team at the end of last season, privately requested a trade.
Just goes to show you have to take what's said publicly with a grain of salt, you know.
It's worth noting that at the time of the trade, Tkachuk had insisted that his brother's presence in Florida wasn't the reason behind his trade request. There were reasons to

Great news in New York.
Andy Green, who has been the club's general manager for the past few months, has agreed to remain in his current role for three years.
We know he wanted to spend some time with his family and return to the Mets' front office in time for the 2027 season (since that's less demanding than a manager's job), but…
But he's changed his mind: he's now the club's full-time manager. He's no longer considered an interim manager.
Leading the way.We have named Andy Green manage

One of the big questions of this training camp is whether Florian Xhekaj will start the season in Montreal.
It's not that he doesn't deserve it, but there are a lot of forwards on the team, and it will be tough for him to earn a spot.
Anthony Martineau, however, believes in the young player. He sees him starting the season on a third line, alongside Alex Newhook and Zachary Bolduc.MY LINEUP TO START THE SEASON
I don't care how or how much, but Florian Xhekaj has to start the season in Montreal.

Connor Hellebuyck will no longer play for the Winnipeg Jets.
He is still technically a member of the organization, but he has been suspended and is waiting to find out which team he will join next.
In the meantime, the Jets' marketing department hasn't been sitting idle. They took a jab at him.Some very clever marketing here from the #NHLJets' 50-50 sales staff.
74 tickets for 37 dollars.
74 for 37.
— Carter Brooks (@CBrooksie84) September 22, 2026Indeed, employees of the organization can

The British Columbia Lions have announced news that should please the team's fans, as Robert Carter Jr. makes his return to the Canadian Football League.
The American defensive back had left the organization earlier this year to pursue his dream in the NFL. He had signed a contract with the Indianapolis Colts after a standout rookie season in the CFL.
His stint in the U.S. ultimately came to an end in September. The Colts released Carter from their practice squad on September 15, after adding hi

After their loss last night, the Blue Jays were potentially facing a major threat: being eliminated from the playoff race as early as Tuesday night.
But now that's no longer possible. Why?
Because to be eliminated from the playoff race, not only would the Guardians and the White Sox have to win tonight, but the Blue Jays would also have to lose.
But now the Blue Jays' game tonight won't take place. It's raining in Baltimore.Tonight's #BlueJays #Orioles game has been postponed due to ongoing incl

The situation is getting more and more complicated for the Chicago Bears at the quarterback position.
While Caleb Williams is dealing with a hamstring injury, Tyson Bagent has now been placed in the NFL's concussion protocol.
According to a source familiar with the situation cited by the Associated Press, Bagent was placed in the protocol on Tuesday. The news comes just days after the quarterback had to step in for Williams during the Bears' 9-3 loss to the Minnesota Vikings. (AP News
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There was some easter egging that came into my feed yesterday – something about a third page added when previously there were only two and Swifties were anticipating an announcement, possibly about the 20th anniversary of her debut album and/or other theories.👀| The letter on Taylor Swift’s website now has three pages instead of two. pic.twitter.com/SgHvBXtlaL— The Swift Times (@TimesSwift) September 21, 2026
Today Taylor officially confirmed there will be a new single,

As we've known and said for a long time, the Canadiens have offered their players very good contracts, making them one of the teams with the most payroll flexibility.
Having all of its players earning less than $10 million—in an era when even second-line players command such salaries—is exceptional.
Kent Hughes and his colleagues have managed the payroll so well that by 2027–2028, the club could have $29.7 million under the salary cap, and $42.6 million in 2028–2029. With

Sarah Pidgeon was in the gossip a few days ago when Joe Alwyn was seen hanging out in NYC with Mary Beth Barone. They went to a few bars, no actual evidence that it was more than friendly, except at one point when she was seen wearing his ballcap which is kinda flirty, IMO, because I’m not putting anyone’s hat on my head unless I know them like that or I’m trying to know them like that. Maybe it’s just me and my own … issues… but, like, hats smell scalpy. I

Renaud Lavoie is one of the best-connected sports journalists in Quebec.
He has a strong reputation… because he breaks stories and because he's credible.
But his journey hasn't always been easy. He talked about it on the podcast Les Meneurs, hosted by Jeff Drouin and Keven Mawn, among others.
Basically, Renaud mentioned that he was bullied in the Canadiens' locker room when he started his career as a journalist. He spoke out against the bullying that took place among members of the media

Bad news in the Bronx.
The Yankees have announced that they do not expect Aaron Judge to be available for the first playoff games, which begin in a week.
The Yankees are expected to host the Boston Red Sox for a best-of-three series next week.
Aaron Boone isn't completely ruling out a return at the start of the playoffs, but let's just say we'd be surprised if that happened.
Aaron Boone said Aaron Judge has a “moderate-grade” strain and he doesn't expect him to be available for the W

The NFL season has just taken a dramatic turn for the New York Giants.
The latest medical tests on young starting quarterback Jaxson Dart reveal that his knee injury is much more serious than initial diagnoses had suggested. Initially, the coaching staff had hoped for only a brief absence, but the clinical reality is quite different. The star player now faces the dreaded prospect of major surgery that could bring his season to a premature end.
This news has shaken the New York franchise to its c

Anne Hathaway, Dakota Johnson, and Josh Hartnett are promoting Verity, which comes out in early October. Author Colleen Hoover has been promoting it quite enthusiastically on her feed but she hasn’t really been part of any official promo like she was for It Ends With Us. This could be my recency bias, but it seems like they don’t want her attached to the film. The trailer uses the phrase “based on the best-selling novel” and doesn’t mention her name.
Whatever you th

The addition of Derek Lalonde to the Canadiens' coaching staff this summer may have gone somewhat unnoticed.
We were expecting a big move from Kent Hughes and wanted to see the Habs' GM land a big-name player, but… it didn't happen.
That said, the move that brings Lalonde to Montreal is significant in its own right. 
It's important because, as we've said before, it will give Martin St-Louis some breathing room. Lalonde has coaching experience, and we know he's something of a defensiv

Furthering the complete chokehold that Madonna has had on the gay club-scene all summer long, we have the latest release from Troye Sivan. “Party” heavily samples “Music” by Madonna, so much so that the entire song is basically built around the sample. It brings an instant recognition to the song, one that is sure to be embraced on queer dance floors globally. This is the second single from Troye’s upcoming album She’s The Best which is already shaping up to b

The Boston Red Sox fired their manager, Alex Cora, at the end of April after a difficult start to the season, as evidenced by their 12-17 record at that point. Chad Tracy, who had been managing the Worcester Red Sox at the AAA level, was then named interim manager and helped turn things around in Boston.
The Red Sox went on to post a 74-55 record under Tracy and clinched a playoff spot in a highly unexpected turnaround.
And now, on the eve of the postseason, Tracy will have some job security reg

With an impressive record of 11 wins in 14 games, the Montreal Alouettes are dominating the Eastern Division of the Canadian Football League (CFL).
Under head coach Jason Maas, the Montreal team is rapidly closing in on the division title—a remarkable feat considering its crowded injury list. The loss of key players like Cole Spieker and Travis Theis hasn't slowed the Alouettes' momentum, as they head into the home stretch with a comfortable lead in the overall standings.
However, the brea

The Columbus Blue Jackets’ payroll is about to change.
The team has $11.7 million in cap space, but Adam Fantilli is likely asking for more than that. And when he signs, the team will need to make sure it has enough cap space to accommodate him.
And even if a signing doesn't seem imminent, Don Waddell needs to keep all of this in mind.
It's clear that, until Fantilli signs, the Blue Jackets won't be able to trade Kirill Marchenko. After all, all signs point to salary coming Columbus's way