Chris Kreider: Pierre LeBrun tempers expectations

Let’s face it, Chris Kreider’s arrival in Montreal is certainly exciting.
The Canadiens are adding an experienced, imposing forward who has long been one of the New York Rangers' top scorers.
But we also need to keep expectations in check.
That's essentially the message Pierre LeBrun conveyed regarding the Canadiens' new addition. Appearing on “Melnick in the Afternoon” on TSN 690, the insider called Kreider's arrival a very good move. However, he quickly added an importa

During the first two preseason games against the Toronto Maple Leafs (split squad), we witnessed a very zany scene.
After being called for a penalty, Arber Xhekaj headed to the penalty box, and the employee working there handed Arber a cell phone to show him his younger brother's fight.
It went viral on social media, but there were repercussions following that incident.
As our colleague Maxime Truman pointed out in a recent tweet, the NHL and the Canadiens sent a memo to Bell Centre staff to rem

When will the Xhekaj brothers make their regular-season debut with the Montreal Canadiens?
Florian Xhekaj is certainly impressing at training camp, and many are wondering if he should make the team.
In my opinion, it's a resounding yes. How long has the Habs been looking for this type of player?
Clearly, he's taken a big step forward since last year, and he'd fill the Habs' need for grit and intensity on the bottom six.
Anthony Marcotte feels the same way, but he remains very skeptical that the

When Michael Hage announced that he was returning to Michigan for another season, it sparked a huge reaction, but it also surprised a lot of people.
Montreal Canadiens fans are all really looking forward to seeing Hage in the Habs' uniform, and we all felt he was ready to make the jump.
I still believe he could very well have made the big league team, even if it wouldn't have been directly on the second line.
He wanted to continue his development before making the jump to the NHL by playing anot

Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s comments have caused quite a stir.
His claim that he was paid solely for his past achievements has sparked quite a bit of outrage across Canada—and rightly so.
Since then, everyone has weighed in on the issue. Fans are angry, and those close to him are trying to defend him.
Pedro Martínez, who is his godfather, says he was misinterpreted. Yeah…
Pedro Martínez, Vladdy's godfather, on the contract comments: “Hewas misinterpreted. What he mea

The Canadiens are interested in Mark Scheifele.
At least that's what Nick Kypreos mentioned in an article yesterday.
Ultimately, the news is intriguing: we know the Habs want to land a quality top-6 forward. But we also know that Scheifele has a reputation… and that he has a history with the Montreal club as well. #JakeEvans 
The problem, according to Eric Engels (Sick Podcast) and Marco D'Amico (The Starr & D'Amico Show)?
It would be surprising to see the Canadiens pay a hefty p

It's often been said in recent years that you need a strong defense to win the Stanley Cup.
The Panthers did it back-to-back with a pretty formidable blue line. In 2023, the Golden Knights hoisted the trophy with a monstrous defense.
But even though it wasn't that long ago, we saw last spring that it isn't necessarily a must.
After all, we saw the Hurricanes go all the way with a defense that was… average in terms of size. K'Andre Miller and Jaccob Slavin are imposing in their own way, bu

Fernando Mendoza clearly has no intention of limiting his activities to his role as a quarterback in the NFL.
The new Las Vegas Raiders player has announced the launch of a series of educational videos focused on personal finance, an initiative aimed in particular at reaching members of Generation Z.
In a short video, Mendoza first introduces himself as a professional quarterback before revealing that his true passion is financial responsibility. He then invites the audience to get ready for his

David Reinbacher has been playing some great hockey lately.
He's making his mark with the team he's familiar with, and that's a good thing because we know just how much he can help the Canadiens on the right side of the defense.
But…
But in Norman Flynn's view, the team should capitalize on his current value and trade him. Flynn, who was a guest on Tony Marinaro's podcast, said he'd use Reinbacher as a trade chip to acquire an established right-handed defenseman who can help the team righ

Nominees for the 15th annual UBCP/ACTRA Awards have been announced.Celebrating the best of B.C. and Yukon film , television and recorded media, the peer-adjudicated awards will be given out across nine performance categories during a ceremony on Nov. 21 at the Hollywood Theatre.“Every year, the UBCP/ACTRA Awards give us the chance to celebrate the incredible talent within our community,” said Keith Martin Gordey, president of UBCP/ACTRA, in a statement. “This year’s nomi

George Springer doesn’t know if he’ll be back
Maybe we're watching his final days in the majors.
George Springer on whether he'll call it a career after this weekend: “Idon't know… I love this organization. I loved being a Blue Jay. I've loved every single bit of being here. I haven't really thought that far ahead yet. I've just been taking each day with these guys as it comes.”
— Hazel Mae (@thehazelmae) September 25, 2026
Daulton Varsho undergoing surgery?

The Seattle Seahawks will have their starting quarterback back on Sunday.
Sam Darnold has been removed from the team's injury report and will be available to face the Washington Commanders.
Darnold suffered a gluteal injury during the season opener against the New England Patriots. He was forced to leave the game after just five offensive plays. Initially, the injury raised some concerns, as it had been described as a hip injury. However, further tests determined that the injury was not as serio

Yikes.
Let’s just say Gavin McKenna has just put a ton of pressure on himself.
I wonder what his teammates think about that… and I wonder if management will bring it up with him, too.
Basically, McKenna said in an interview that this is the year the Leafs will end their drought. The team hasn't won the Stanley Cup since 1967… and Toronto is still waiting to see the team return to the top of the podium.
The pressure in the Queen City is already very, very intense…this i

It’s not yet the end of the month, but the most organic and delightfully wholesome pop culture moments belong to one person: Céline Dion. Her hotel departures and returns have become twice daily events unto themselves, on top of the concerts she’s performing during this residency. The fans gather reliably on show days and she reliably greets them – with a great outfit and an even greater heart, taking the time to appreciate them, to acknowledge their patience, their devo

In a few years, expansion seems inevitable in the NHL.
When that happens, it will mark the first expansion draft since 2021, when the Seattle Kraken joined the National Hockey League.
We've already discussed this, but naturally, it's time to start thinking about it. After all, the Habs will have decisions to make when the time comes.
Because the Habs are better now than they were in 2017 or 2021, it's possible that the Canadiens will lose a quality player when the time comes for a team to draft.

You know how I know Riz Ahmed and Emma D’Arcy are absolutely on the coconut cake list this year? Tom Cruise can choose to do press with his co-stars or go it alone, there is no “forcing” Tom Cruise to do a junket. He is choosing to do it with them.View this post on InstagramA post shared by Digger The Movie (@diggerthemovie)
The NYT released its list of the best shows of the 21st century and of course it’s a fight. These lists are always a fight because it is so arbitrary

Albert Pujols wants to become a manager in Major League Baseball. Everyone knows that.
Last year, he had interviews with a few teams. The San Diego Padres seriously considered him.
His name was also mentioned in Baltimore, but what's most well-known is that the Angels had selected him. However, he couldn't reach an agreement on contract terms, and the deal fell through.
Will he have more interviews this winter? Who knows. But it's possible.
But now, in an interview with FOS, the man himself has

Kirill Marchenko is a sought-after player in the National League.
And we can all agree that this isn't necessarily a surprise.
When a talented 26-year-old forward says he wants to leave his team, it causes a stir throughout the league. And that's exactly what's happening right now.
We know the Canadiens are interested in him… but they're not the only ones. Because according to Elliotte Friedman (32 Thoughts Podcast), we should also keep an eye on…The Leafs
The Jets
The Golden Knigh

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Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels will not, after all, need surgery to treat his left elbow injury.
After several medical consultations, the organization also stated that no decision had been made regarding a potential placement on the injured reserve list.
The young quarterback has consulted with several specialists over the past few days to accurately assess the condition of his elbow. Surgery had been considered as a possibility in case of complications, but that option no long

Madonna is set to make her return to the VMA stage this Sunday where she is the most nominated artist of the evening, with 13 nominations, and is scheduled to open the show and perform songs from her latest hit album Confessions II. This is the fifth time she will open the VMAs and the first time the queen of pop has performed at the event in 23 years. Which means that, yes, it’s been 23 years since the infamous kiss with Britney Spears (and Christina Aguilera, I guess?).
Aside from Britne

Big news in Quebec.
François Gagnon, who has worked in the media industry for over 40 years, is retiring.
RDS made the announcement on its various platforms.François Gagnon is retiring after an illustrious 40-year career in the media industry, including more than 18 years with Réseau des sports!
From your colleagues and friends at RDS: Thank you, and enjoy your retirement, François! And above all, enjoy the game!pic.twitter.com/nyp19GMStw
— RDS (@RDSca) Septembe

As of this writing, Dylan Larkin is still a member of the Detroit Red Wings.
He resumed practice earlier this week with the rest of his teammates, but he will not play in the team's final preseason game.
That's what we've just learned. According to Per McLellan, Dylan Larkin (upper body) will miss the Red Wings' final exhibition game; he did not play in the first three.
— Helene St. James (@HeleneStJames) September 25, 2026That said, Larkin's name has once again become a hot topic in

Due to the poor weather forecast for this weekend in Massachusetts, Major League Baseball has decided to move up to today (Friday) the final regular-season game—originally scheduled for Sunday—between the Chicago Cubs and the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park as part of a doubleheader.
Now, Red Sox manager Chad Tracy has stated that the weather forecast for Saturday isn't looking good either, and discussions are underway about the possibility of playing the final game of the season in an

The Canadian Football League (CFL) is unveiling a new visual identity designed to highlight the diversity of the country's Indigenous cultures.
Created by three Indigenous artists from different regions of Canada, this logo combines symbols, nature, and traditional stories in a design centered on reconciliation and unity.
The project was entrusted to Chris Mitchell, Christian Kent, and Brooke Jewell, all members of the ChangeMakers agency. Hailing from the East, Central, and West of the country,

This morning, during practice, the Canadiens worked on special teams.
Naturally, you won't be surprised to learn that the five regular members of the first power-play unit were in their usual positions this morning.
Anything else would have been surprising.
It's also worth noting that Chris Kreider practiced on the penalty kill with Jake Evans, Mike Matheson, and Noah Dobson. So he worked with three of the team's big names on the PK.
Is it because the coach wants to test this combination? Or bec

Law Roach is once again reminding us why no one quite does it like him when it comes to shade, and that not everyone is on his level when it comes to fashion. That includes Tyra Banks. Appearing on TS Madison’s Outlaws podcast, Law was addressing a viral clip of him and Tyra in a heated exchange on an episode of Project Runway, when the two went head to head over what defined good fashion.The judges were advocating for their favourite looks in a paper towel challenge. A vehement Law insist

It's that time of year when the Canadiens' management makes the rounds to visit media partners—or at least, outlets that the organization favors.
That's how it goes at the end of every training camp. TSN, RDS, Quebecor (via TVA Sports or sometimes TVA), and some smaller media outlets…
Last night, L'Antichambre welcomed Kent Hughes (in its new podcast-style format). Luc Bellemare and P.J. Stock were on set for the occasion.
My colleague Charles-Alexis Brisebois took one thing away fr

Documentarian Lance Oppenheim makes the leap to narrative feature film with Primetime, a psychological thriller/horror movie about Chris Hansen and the 2000s TV show, To Catch a Predator (Primetime is adapted by Ajon Singh from Luke Dittrich’s book, Tonight on ‘Dateline’ This Man Will Die). Primetime is a cockroach movie, the kind of sleazily cinematic film that crawls across your skin and leaves you wishing desperately for a shower. As a documentarian, Oppenheim focuses on nic

This morning at club practice, there were a few things to keep an eye on.
The first was Ivan Demidov's situation. We expected to see him take to the ice today (after a few days of treatment) because that's what had been announced.
And that's exactly what happened. So his foot is feeling better.Ivan Demidov is back at practice this morning with his teammates. @DLCoulisses #GoHabsGo #Demidov #NHL pic.twitter.com/SCNDIxUelg
— Patrick Guillet (@PatGuillet) September 25, 2026What also quickly s