Expansion: A study on two new cities… that aren’t called Quebec City

It's looking more and more like the NHL might expand in the coming years. Following the arrival of the Golden Knights and the Kraken in recent years, people are wondering which city will be home to the league's next team.
And that's why the idea of expansion is back on the table—because it would generate a lot of money for the NHL. 
We have more details on this today.
Here's what we know: During the NHL Board of Governors meeting, Commissioner Gary Bettman informed those in attendance

Aaron Boone is upset
He doesn’t understand how Jazz Chisholm Jr. can play with a lollipop in his mouth.Aaron Boone was pissed off that Jazz Chisholm Jr. played with a lollipop in his mouth. Boone didn’t realize it was the second time this season that Jazz had done it. pic.twitter.com/FagULjORxF
— Talkin’ Yanks (@TalkinYanks) June 23, 2026
Jack Leiter Undergoes Ankle Surgery
A tough blow for the Rangers.
Jack Leiter Undergoes Arthroscopic Ankle Surgery https://t.co/eEt87NF

It’s really only been seven months since Connor Storrie became a front row celebrity. Heated Rivalry wrapped its first season around now-ish last year but it wouldn’t be until November, when the first season was released, that Connor and Hudson Williams were… well.. as known as they are.
So known that Connor was sat at the Saint Laurent show today beside Madonna. Which, as all the fans are saying, he might have manifested. This is the video that’s coming up a lot today.@

The road to the release of Tyla’s sophomore album has been a long one, but it finally arrives on July 24th. This week she’s dropping the third of a relatively successful string of singles leading up to the record. The album is called A*POP which stands for African Pop, a reference to both her South African roots and devotion to music. The new single will follow “CHANEL” and “SHE DID IT AGAIN” which both performed respectfully on the charts. Can she avoid the i

I’ve been saying for months that SKIMS marketing has fell off but maybe they were saving up all their money for Hailey Bieber.View this post on InstagramA post shared by SKIMS (@skims)
When it comes to performing holidays online, sometimes it’s the post that gets attention (like Gisele curving Tom Brady) and sometimes, it’s the lack of post that says something. Serena Williams didn’t put anything on the grid for Father’s Day (she might have posted a story that I mis

At spring training, the Blue Jays had eight starting pitchers the team was counting on for 2026. That doesn’t include Bowden Francis, who is injured.
Cody Ponce and Jose Berrios won't be back in 2026. Eric Lauer has left for L.A. Max Scherzer (on the injured list) isn't reliable enough.
Dylan Cease, Kevin Gausman, Trey Yesavage, and Shane Bieber are the four other starters who were at camp and are currently active.
Shane Bieber has just been added to the active roster.
ROSTER MOVES: RHP Sh

How did a graphic designer from Toronto who couldn’t really play music, and wasn’t a conventional singer, convince five seasoned Vancouver musicians to build a band around him?That was one of the questions Aaron Chapman wanted to answer while writing Real Enough: The Unlikely Story of Doug and the Slugs, the Vancouver historian’s new book with Slugs keyboardist Simon Kendall.“I remember asking Simon and John (Burton, Slugs guitarist), ‘Was he some kind of idiot sav

This weekend in TNT wedding speculation reminded me of a Taylor Swift song lyric from a track off 1989, my favourite out of all her albums. It’s this line from “I Know Places”:“Baby I know places we won't be found and…They'll be chasing their tails trying to track us down”Tails and tight ends, I guess that really is the theme of this post. So we’ll start with the tails who might be getting played by Taylor’s head games. That’s how it’s

On February 9, 2024, Otto Lopez was designated for assignment by the Toronto Blue Jays after Yariel Rodriguez's signing was finalized. Four days later, the Quebec native was traded to the San Francisco Giants in exchange for cash considerations. Then, on April 4 of that same year, Lopez was claimed off waivers by the Miami Marlins.
Now, two years after the Giants released him following just two months with the team, the 27-year-old is likely to be invited to the All-Star Game and could become th

Yesterday, I asked if we’re concerned about Taika Waititi and Rita Ora not being seen together for over three months and the answer was a resounding “no”. So noted. But Taika is busy, with a new film, Klara and the Sun, adapted from Kazuo Ishiguro’s novel of the same name. It stars Jenna Ortega as an “artificial friend” in a sort of dystopian future.The trailer for Klara dropped yesterday and it has what is now identifiable as Taika’s stylistic whimsy an

Brendan Sorsby's professional future has just taken an unexpected turn.The NFL has confirmed that it will not hold a supplemental draft in 2026, a decision that automatically prevents the young quarterback from joining the league this year.
This situation comes at a particularly sensitive time for the former college player, whose name has been in the headlines in recent months due to a sports betting scandal. Sorsby admitted to placing thousands of bets on college and professional sports events,

Mike Babcock has finally been hired by the Edmonton Oilers.
He met with the media for the first time since his hiring… and let's just say his comments drew attention for all the wrong reasons.
Are you surprised? 
Basically, Babcock addressed his departure from Columbus… implying that what happened wasn't his fault.
He said he didn't cross the line and that he left because his wife asked him to. There was someone who felt uncomfortable with Babcock's presence within the Columbu

Olivia Rodrigo announced yesterday the inaugural Daisy Chain Fields Festival, set to take place on August 29th in Irvine, CA and the roster of artists on deck is stacked with both legends and future icons spanning multiple genres.
The best part? It is entirely female. Some of the bigger names on the list along with Olivia include Chappell Roan, Doechii, KATSYE, Mitski, Garbage, Rachel Chinouriri, Santigold, the legendary Stevie Knicks and more. But there’s one name on the bill that is extr

Just a few weeks after the kickoff of the 2026 Canadian Football League (CFL) season, several players are already standing out for their exceptional performances.With close games, spectacular comebacks, and individual feats, fans are witnessing a particularly captivating start to the season.
Among the players drawing attention, Justin Rankin of the Edmonton Elks stands out. The running back is off to a remarkable start, racking up rushing yards and explosive plays. After just two games, he has e

The New York Yankees have now lost three straight games for the first time in just over a month. But that doesn't seem to bother Jazz Chisholm Jr. in the least.
In fact, during the Yankees' loss to the Detroit Tigers last night (Monday), the second baseman was seen with a lollipop in his mouth in the fifth inning while New York trailed 4-1.
Sunflower seeds, gum, now lollipops? pic.twitter.com/yDA4uWGBJ8
— New York Post Sports (@nypostsports) June 23, 2026
Former Yankees owner George Steinb

Dear Gossips,The off-set behaviour of the cast of Off Campus has become an internet fixation, not unlike what happened recently with Heated Rivalry and then The Summer I Turned Pretty before that. And way, way, way before all of them, Twilight of course was the biggest example. Which is fitting because someone, in a tweet that I can no longer find, noted yesterday that this is giving 2000s celebrity gossip – and I can definitely see that energy. I’m talking about Mika Abdalla and Jos

A rather… surprising (?) rumor is currently circulating about Auston Matthews' future in Toronto.
According to a source cited by Howard Berger (who covers the Leafs), one of the three California teams has reportedly offered the Maple Leafs two first-round picks in exchange for the Toronto captain.
The identity of the team, however, has not been revealed…
At first glance, the offer may seem low for a player of Matthews' caliber. After all, we're talking about an elite center who has

For more than twenty years, Tom Brady and Aaron Rodgers have been among the most iconic figures in the NFL.Although Brady has built one of the most impressive résumés in the history of American football, he doesn't hesitate to acknowledge his former rival's exceptional qualities when it comes to raw talent.
During a recent appearance on the “Stick To Football” podcast, the former Patriots quarterback shared an opinion that's already generating a lot of buzz in the sport

Two months after the landmark ruling in the U.S. against entertainment giants Live Nation Inc. and Ticketmaster, its impact remains to be seen south of the border.But in Canada, the antitrust ruling won’t set a precedent, insiders say.The decision delivered in the antitrust lawsuit United States, et al. v. Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. and Ticketmaster Entertainment, LLC , found that Live Nation Entertainment held a monopoly that violated various federal and state antitrust laws.At this

Last night, Eric Lauer was outstanding. The Dodgers pitcher pitched six innings and didn’t allow a run or a hit.
But why did no one seem to notice that a no-hitter was in the works between the Dodgers and the Twins in Minnesota? Because Lauer wasn't the starting pitcher.
Dave Roberts chose to use a reliever in the first inning instead of Lauer. Will Klein gave up a run… even though the Dodgers' manager liked the idea of having Klein face the top of the Twins' lineup.
Did Lauer compl

Who will join the Canadiens' top six in the coming days?
There are plenty of possibilities right now. And that's to be expected, since Kent Hughes is on the phone with more than one GM at a time to explore his options.
That's his job—to work that way.
On Sportsnet, in an article about trade rumors, Nick Kypreos brought up a name that's anything but new: Jordan Kyrou.
He says to keep an eye on the Canadiens, who have shown interest in the past, since the Montreal club may revisit a trade in

Brady Tkachuk has left Ottawa. No one is surprised.
The Panthers' newest player made a point of paying tribute to the Ottawa Senators on social media. He thanked the franchise and said the city will always hold a special place in his heart.
And as you can see in the comments, not everyone believes him.
 
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He also made a point of thanking the people of Ottawa and the Sens organization in the most recent episode

I know what bothers me the most about the Brady Tkachuk trade—and no, it's not the fact that Canada is becoming a second-rate option for a lot of professional athletes.
What really bugs me about these trades are the players with no-trade clauses who ask to be traded… but only list two or three teams they'd be willing to go to.
The result: the team that invested a high draft pick, development time, money, and lost opportunity costs ends up having to sell that player at a discount. Th

Will the Canucks trade Elias Pettersson?
We know that the center, who earns an average of $11.6 million per year through 2032, could be on his way out. The Canucks are rebuilding, and letting him go elsewhere might make sense.
But for that to happen, of course, the Vancouver franchise would have to take on some of his salary, and his market value can't be too high.
The Canadiens' name has come up in trade talks recently. I don't think that's the best solution—he's frail and doesn't seem li

With three days to go before the draft, the trade market is slow. After all, prices are high, as you may know. We mentioned this briefly earlier this morning.
What often helps move things forward? Deadlines.
When time forces a deal to move forward, executives often find a way to get things done. This is true for both contracts and trades.
The Jason Robertson situation works in much the same way. After all, he'll become a restricted free agent on July 1.
Until then, other teams can't do much. But

The NHL Draft is three days away.
Of course, you know as well as I do that with the Montreal Canadiens, we're paying more attention to the trade market than to the draft itself this week. However, the two go hand in hand, and the 28th overall pick is likely to be traded.
If the Habs trade their first-round pick, it will likely be before they use it—so by Friday night. That's true for the Habs, but also for several other teams.
So far, there have been a few minor trades in the NHL… a

For the past few weeks, Tarik Skubal's situation has been the focus of attention in MLB. The star pitcher, who will become a free agent at the end of the season, is unlikely to remain with the Tigers beyond this season.
The team retained him for 2026, knowing full well that Skubal was highly likely to leave this winter. However, they wanted to give themselves a chance to be competitive this season.
That said, the Tigers struggled during the first few months of the season. The team was among the

It's no secret. The elephant in the room when it comes to the 2026 MLB season is the expiration of the collective bargaining agreement between players and owners. This agreement officially expires on December 1, and it's a safe bet that fans would love to wake up one fine morning to a notification on their phones stating that both sides have reached a multi-year agreement. But hey, only time will tell!
It's not just the fans who are in the dark. There are the owners and, above all, the players.

The Florida Panthers clearly have no intention of going through another tough season. In addition to getting their injured players back next year, the team has also added Brady Tkachuk to round out a formidable top-9 lineup.
And they're not too shabby on the blue line either, with Gustav Forsling, Aaron Ekblad, and Seth Jones, among others.
That said, the situation in net is still a bit unclear. Sergei Bobrovsky is without a contract for next season… and it's becoming increasingly apparen

Brady Tkachuk is no longer a member of the Ottawa Senators.
The power forward was traded to the Panthers last night, where he will continue his career alongside his brother Matthew.
What a great Father's Day gift for their dad, Keith, who also saw the doors to the Hockey Hall of Fame open for him today.Keith to the Hockey Hall of Fame, Brady and Matthew reunited in Florida… the Tkachuks are on a roll right nowpic.twitter.com/tJ2OFYCGeM
— BarDown (@BarDown) June 23, 2026At the same t