Boos for Chris Kreider and Kirby Dach during the Habs’ player introductions

Tonight is the Montreal Canadiens' first game of the season at the Bell Centre.
And just like every year… we were treated to a special opening ceremony.
What do you think? Personally, I found it… funny?
I enjoyed watching Gregory Charles conduct his choir. The young people sang a song by Robert Charlebois, and it turned out really cool.What a beautiful rendition of “Je reviendrai à Montréal,” a Robert Charlebois classic released 50 years ago. Thank you to

As I’ve already mentioned a number of times, The Debut was my favourite film of TIFF 2026. I LOVE this movie SO MUCH, to the point where it became my festival personality – all I wanted to do was talk to people about The Debut, perhaps to verify that the thrill I experienced while watching it was legit, that I wasn’t alone… even though I knew I wasn’t alone because I could feel in the theatre that everyone else was just as delighted as I was, bursting into applause

Things aren’t going well for Ronald Acuña Jr.
For one of the first times in his Major League career, the Atlanta Braves star faced the wrath of Braves fans, who booed him at home.
Why? Because his performance in the playoffs has been terrible—especially against Los Angeles, which eliminated Atlanta last night.
He told the media that he understood where the criticism was coming from and that his performances hadn't been good. But he seemed emotional, appearing on the verge of t

Currently, the Canadiens have four regulars on the injured list.
Ivan Demidov, as you know, didn't play in yesterday's game, and the Habs have announced he'll be out for two to four weeks. Kaiden Guhle, meanwhile, is nearing a return and has been skating with the rest of the team for the past few days. He still needs some time.
But what about the other two?
Samuel Montembeault underwent tests yesterday and will meet with the doctors tonight. So we don't expect the Habs to make any announcements

East of Eden is one of John Steinbeck’s seminal American classics; a biblical allegory dressed up in family feathers; a love letter to California’s Salinas Valley; and a warning to America to choose its destiny a little bit better (no one listened, lol). In 1955, Elia Kazan directed a film adaptation that, notably, served as James Dean’s debut role as a leading man. Before that, in 1952, Kazan testified at the height of McCarthyism to the House Un-American Activities Committee,

This morning’s practice was optional, but it gave us some answers.
On offense, we didn't need any answers. Everyone would have been surprised to learn that Oliver Kapanen was actually an option for tonight's game.
The Habs have just 12 healthy forwards with Kapanen on the sidelines.
In goal, Jacob Fowler will start by default. Again, this isn't a huge surprise, considering we didn't expect Jakub Dobes to get the start.
If Samuel Montembeault hadn't been injured, he would surely have been t

Sebastian Maniscalco is setting the record straight after fellow comedians caused an uproar following his takeover of SiriusXM’s Raw Comedy channel, formerly known as channel 99. When dozens of comedians found themselves axed from the station’s rotation of bits, from which they earned royalties, many of them took to social media to implore him to reinstate themselves and other up-and-coming comedians back into the rotation.Earlier this week, Josh Johnson, Patton Oswalt, Margaret Cho,

This morning, the Canadiens held an optional practice.
Rumor has it that Gavin McKenna asked not to attend, even though it wasn't his team's practice. But that obviously needs to be verified…
Who was there? Eight players.A VERY optional practice this morning, with only six players on the ice.
Bolduc, Hutson, F. Xhekaj, Struble, Engstrom, Guhle
+ the two goalies. https://t.co/fZ8FrpHOlX
— Anthony Martineau (@Antho_Martineau) October 8, 2026Among the forwards, Zachary Bolduc and Flori

The New York Yankees were swept in just three games by the Tampa Bay Rays in the American League Division Series. That means we've likely just witnessed Jazz Chisholm Jr.'s final game in a Yankees uniform.
And as might be expected, his potentially final postgame interview as a member of the Yankees was chaotic.
In fact, when a reporter asked Chisholm Jr. why the Yankees hadn't managed to beat the Rays, his response consisted of just three words.No comment.Then, when the next question came—

On a team, some players play a more influential role than others.
Coaches often say that every player is important, but what they don't say is that some are more important than others.
With the Canadiens, in particular, it's easy to conclude that Nick Suzuki's role is more significant than Jake Evans's, even though the latter still plays a role of some importance.
In the same vein, Lane Hutson is obviously a more important defenseman than Jayden Struble. That goes without saying.
So it's no surp

Dear Gossips,My favourite annual fashion event is Toronto is the Cashmere Collection show. For 23 years, established and emerging designers from across Canada are invited to design one-of-a-kind pieces made out of a bathroom tissue in support of the breast cancer cause.
Cancer, unfortunately, has affected all of our communities, no matter where we’re from and what we do. My mother-in-law is a breast cancer survivor. My ma has been treated for multiple myeloma twice. That’s my persona

Right now, the talk in Montreal is all about the team's defense.
Everyone knows the Canadiens are never out of it and have the offensive firepower to come back in games. That happened quite often last season.
It happened again on Saturday in Pittsburgh.
But if the team falls behind, it's largely because its defense isn't up to par. There are areas that need to be addressed if the team is going to take it to the next level.
And everyone knows that. Even the GM. In an interview with Mario Langlois

With low-budget films like Backrooms and Obsession commanding the attention of audiences and Hollywood, it’s a good time to be a horror movie fan. And it might be an even better time to be an indie horror filmmaker.This development isn’t lost on Nat Boltt.The South Africa-raised, Vancouver-based actor stars in Remnant, a locally made film making its Canadian premiere at this year’s Vancouver Horror Show. But she has also written her own feature-length horror movie script.&ldqu

In the fourth and final game of Wednesday’s schedule, the Brewers were trying to catch up to the Dodgers in the division series.
The Padres, meanwhile, were looking to force a decisive game.
The Brewers struck first. In the third inning, Garrett Mitchell hit a single to make it 1-0.
But Fernando Tatis Jr. wasn't about to let that happen on his home turf: he tied the game at 1-1 with a home run.FERNANDO TATIS JR. DEAD CENTER pic.twitter.com/9rTzP5ndnT
— Talkin’ Baseball (@Talkin

The Canadian Football League (CFL) has announced the key dates leading up to the 113th Grey Cup, with the championship game set for November 15 at McMahon Stadium in Calgary.
The remaining teams will have to navigate two playoff rounds before they can compete for the prestigious Canadian football trophy.
The playoffs will begin on Saturday, October 31, with the divisional semifinals. Toronto will kick off the Eastern Semifinal at 1:00 p.m. (ET), followed by the Western Semifinal at 4:30 p.m. (ET

Last night, there were only three NHL games.
The Ducks and the Avalanche—the only two teams still undefeated at that point—were looking to stay that way.
Here are the results and highlights:Wednesday saw the @Capitals win their home opener, while the @EdmontonOilers and @NHLJets both extended their season-opening point streaks to four games.
#NHLStats: https://t.co/khv76xesCc https://t.co/Aa8Isq9X4q
— NHL Public Relations (@NHLPR) October 8, 20261. Ovi's Final Home Opener
For t

Tyson Philpot's 2026 season is already historic, but the Montreal Alouettes wide receiver could still add another major achievement to his impressive record.
With three games remaining in the regular season, Tyson Philpot is in an excellent position to challenge a record currently held by Allen Pitts.
The 26-year-old just had an outstanding performance against the Winnipeg Blue Bombers. In the Alouettes' 37–10 victory, he caught 11 passes for 207 yards, directly contributing to his team's

Odell Beckham Jr. has found a new home in the NFL.
The veteran wide receiver has signed with the Minnesota Vikings, who added him to their practice squad on Wednesday. This move allows the former Giants player to continue his career after a disappointing second stint in New York.
Odell Beckham Jr.'s arrival in Minnesota comes as the Vikings look to add depth to their receiving corps. Justin Jefferson is currently dealing with an ankle injury, while Jordan Addison has also been limited recently.

After two tough games in Tampa Bay, the New York Yankees were back at home trying to salvage their season.
The Rays, meanwhile, were looking to sweep the series.
It was those same Rays who opened the scoring. Jonathan Aranda hit a single that brought Jonny DeLuca home.
But the Bombers' response wasn't long in coming, courtesy of the one and only Ben Rice.Ben Rice and the Yankees answer back! #Postseason pic.twitter.com/HTLd0NiHDP
— MLB (@MLB) October 8, 2026Ryan Vilade then took advantage

Patrik Laine still hasn’t found a team for next season.
We know that the Calgary Flames and the Detroit Red Wings have expressed interest in him, but not enough to offer him a contract just yet.
Insider Pierre LeBrun discussed this during his appearance on the radio show “Melnick in the Afternoon.” According to him, both organizations want to first give their young players a chance to prove themselves before seriously exploring the option of signing the Finnish player.Listen: L

On a day when four Major League Baseball teams were facing elimination, it was the Atlanta Braves' turn to try to save their season against the Los Angeles Dodgers.
For the occasion, two Tylers faced off on the mound: Mahle for the Georgia team and Glasnow for the California squad.
And the first two runs of the game came about under somewhat unorthodox circumstances: Michael Harris II scored on a wild pitch by Glasnow in the first inning, while Max Muncy tied the game on an error by Mauricio Dub

The CH's start to the season hasn't lived up to the team's talent. Yet, not even two weeks ago, people were talking about an excellent training camp, during which several players made a very good impression.
This is particularly true of David Reinbacher and Luke Mittelstadt, who performed very well in the preseason games. Mittelstadt returned to Laval with a clear vision of what lies ahead.
Nicolas Cloutier of TVA Sports spoke with him after a Rocket practice, and the discussion he had with the

There has been a lot of talk about Martin St-Louis's decision to separate Juraj Slafkovsky from Nick Suzuki and Cole Caufield to start the season.
After Tuesday's game against the Hurricanes, the debate is likely to intensify even further.
It's fair to say that Slafkovsky didn't have his best night. Despite his late-game goal, the Slovakian committed a costly turnover that led to Taylor Hall's first goal.
Let's just say that's not exactly the best way to convince his coach to give him back his s

This afternoon, the Guardians were in Chicago hoping to avoid being swept by the White Sox.
The Chicago team, meanwhile, was trying to win its first home series since 1906. Nothing less, right?The White Sox haven't clinched a postseason series at home since beating the Cubs in Game 6 of the 1906 World Series. The next closest team is the 1995 Reds. The Sox beat them by 89 years! They're trying to end that drought today.
— Jesse Rogers (@JesseRogersESPN) October 7, 2026Early on, Kyle Teel h

Martin St-Louis is a good coach.
He's done some great things with the Canadiens in recent years and is building a solid reputation—even though he still has some things to work on as a coach. 
But at some point… I think it's ridiculous that he's currently the favorite for the Jack Adams Award.
Basically, NHL journalists were asked to cast their votes (very prematurely, mind you), and the Canadiens' head coach received the most points. The scoring system is easy to understand: if

Well…
The Canadiens have recalled Jacob Fowler from the Laval Rocket.
What does this mean for Samuel Montembeault? That's the big question…The Canadiens have recalled goaltender Jacob Fowler from the Laval Rocket.
The Canadiens have recalled goaltender Jacob Fowler from the Laval Rocket.
#GoHabsGo https://t.co/oUMKRAfzxB
— Montreal Canadiens (@CanadiensMTL) October 7, 2026This morning, Monty got hurt during practice. He left the ice, clearly in pain in one of his legs…

The Florida Panthers are arguably the team that could pose the biggest challenge for the Canadiens in the Atlantic Division this season.
But…
But Florida is falling apart. The team has a 2-0-2 record so far this season, but with Aleksander Barkov and Brad Marchand out with long-term injuries, it may struggle to keep up…
It's also important to note that the Panthers don't have a lot of wiggle room to make a big move in the trade market.
Pierre LeBrun explains it well in a recent art

The Cleveland Browns can count on a rookie who is already making his mark in the NFL.
Denzel Boston is off to a particularly impressive start to his career and is emerging as one of the main reasons behind his team's promising start.
Selected 39th overall in the NFL Draft, Boston clearly intended to make an immediate impact with the Browns. The wide receiver out of the University of Washington didn't need much time to prove he was ready for the challenges of professional football.
After four gam

The A’s’ Choice
They are expected to hire someone to lead their baseball operations this week.Phillies' Sam Fuld and Cubs' Jared Banner are among the top candidates to take over the A's. Story by @PJ_Mooney, unlocked and free to read. https://t.co/XQxV1NuK0o
— Ken Rosenthal (@Ken_Rosenthal) October 7, 2026Change in New York?
It shouldn't be.“Does Aaron Boone return in 2027 if the Yankees get knocked out in the ALDS?
” “I think BOTH Aaron Boone and Brian Cashma

The Street Fighter hype has completely missed me until today. I was never into the video game beyond having to listen to my friends talk about it so it makes sense that the movie hasn’t infiltrated my algorithm and that I’ve been barely aware that it’s about to come out. So when I saw new photos of Noah Centineo in New York today making the talk show rounds, I was like… what’s he promoting?Noah is playing Ken Masters in the Street Fighter movie which opens on Octob