Hockey Operations: Still Many Issues to Resolve at the CH

The Canadiens didn’t make the acquisition everyone was expecting this summer.
But in the eyes of many, they've still improved their coaching staff with the hiring of Derek Lalonde.
The Habs have landed a quality coach with experience who can help Martin St-Louis make well-considered decisions. In that regard, things could get interesting for the Habs.
That said, there are still many issues to be resolved for the Canadiens in the area of hockey operations.
Martin St-Louis and Stéphan

Kacey Musgraves is one of the many artists cancelling or scaling back shows this summer. In Kacey’s case, she’s not citing illness or logistics. She hasn’t acknowledged it on her social media at all.View this post on InstagramA post shared by Kacey Musgraves (@spaceykacey)
Kevin Hart and Marcello Hernandez have great chemistry on this press tour. When a formula works, Kevin leans into it so if this movie does numbers for Netflix, they will work together again. Do you think The

There are only six days left until the MLB trade deadline. Time is therefore running out for teams, which need to finalize their plans for the coming days.
Who will buy? Who will sell? And most importantly, who will be available?
And of course, Tarik Skubal is the name everyone is watching most closely. The Tigers' ace and two-time Cy Young Award winner has come back strong since his elbow surgery… but his team isn't winning enough to stay in the thick of the race.
So the question is: wha

Vancouver band Hyaenas is staking out its place in the Canadian indie scene with its new album Human Nature.The indie quartet proves its songwriting prowess with All The Girls. From the opening bass riff, the three-and-a-half minutes of pure bliss exists somewhere alongside the groovy Scandipop of the Cardigans, shoegaze atmospherics of Curve, and such local scene legends as The Organ.The growth in the band’s chops and production over 2023’s EP Little Trophy is proof that the buzz a

The latest instalment of Early Music Vancouver’s Summer Festival runs July 31 through Aug. 7, offing 10 events ranging from songs of Medieval England right up to piano trios of Beethoven and Schubert, all in authentic instrumental and historically informed performances. This edition of the festival has just a bit more emphasis on popular favourites than was the case in past years, starting as it means to go on with a production of Monteverdi’s Orfeo at the Chan July 31, 7:30 pm, and

The Shards is a new series streaming next week on FX/Hulu/Disney+ (depending on the territory) based on Bret Easton Ellis’s novel of the same name and created and produced by Ryan Murphy. Both Ryan and Bret are messy, petty bitches so it’s a perfect creative partnership. If anyone can nail the tone that Bret would have wanted for his story, it’s Ryan.This is about spoiled and rotten teens in 1980s spoiled and rotten Los Angeles. There is a serial killer on the loose, cult leade

The landscape of NHL broadcasting in Canada is about to undergo a major change.
Rogers and Prime Video have announced a 12-year sublicensing agreement that will allow Amazon to broadcast part of the National Hockey League's schedule in Canada. Specifically, Prime Video will air Wednesday night games (rather than Monday games, as was the case last year) nationwide in Canada.
The streaming platform will also hold the rights to select Stanley Cup playoff series.
Each year, Prime Video will also bro

Tom Holland and Zendaya have been on a full-time press tour for a couple of months now with both The Odyssey and Spider-Man: Brand New Day. Last night’s LA premiere was the last red carpet and they can head back inside soon… for now. Because for her she has Dune 3 coming up in the fall but for both of them, if The Odyssey is an Oscar contender, and I can’t imagine that it won’t be, they’ll likely be working the campaign circuit in some capacity later this year. Sti

The Seattle Mariners have a record of 52 wins and 55 losses, but they're still in the running for both the American League West title and a wild-card spot.
However, they desperately need reinforcements on the offensive side of the ball, especially from the right side of the plate. And to add this piece (or pieces) to the puzzle, the Washington team will likely have to part ways with one (or two) pitchers—the team's strength.
And that could very well be Luis Castillo. Indeed, according to D

In recent days, Dylan Larkin and Connor Hellebuyck were invited to appear on the show Family Feud in the United States.
This is a show that's really popular in the States. The goal is to answer questions to rack up points and help your team win.
Except…
The problem is that people are remembering the two guys' appearance for the wrong reason. Dylan Larkin looked a little crazy on live TV because he wasn't quite sure how to answer a question from Steve Harvey… and it led to a pretty

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The Hughes brothers have grown in popularity in recent months.
In fact…
The Hughes brothers have gained popularity following Jack's golden goal in the final of the last Olympic Games. The Devils player played the hero for his country by scoring the game-winning goal, which allowed the Americans to return home with the gold medal. It's a moment that's hard to forget:63 days until Habs hockey is back.
(: Florian Xhekaj) pic.twitter.com/QcjXqxjD7X
— /r/Habs (@HabsOnReddit) July 28, 202

With the Toronto Blue Jays currently nine games below .500, they are expected to be on the selling side by the MLB trade deadline. Several players are therefore likely to find themselves in new surroundings in the coming days, including George Springer.
And according to Jon Heyman of the New York Post, the New York Yankees are considering the possibility of acquiring him, as they need to add a right-handed hitter to the outfield—especially given Cody Belliger's injury, which will sideline

The Philadelphia Eagles have sent a clear message to the rest of the NFL: Jalen Carter is one of the cornerstones of their future.The organization announced a major contract extension with its defensive star, a deal that sets a new financial record for a defensive lineman in league history.
At just 25 years old, Carter has agreed to a four-season contract with the Eagles worth $152 million, which could reach $160 million through various bonuses. The deal also includes $106 million in guaranteed

Even though it's the offseason, the Blue Jackets are making headlines in the sports world right now.
Kirill Marchenko was linked to the Canadiens earlier this summer, and has been again for the past few days…
Kent Johnson is the subject of some speculation surrounding the Canadiens…
Zach Werenski could still leave Ohio at any moment, as he doesn't seem to see himself playing for the Blue Jackets for many more years…
But the biggest story in Columbus right now is Adam Fantill

Dear Gossips,We’ll get to Tomdaya at the Spider-Man: Brand New Day premiere last night since they’re almost always the main character whenever they show up together. But when Michael B Jordan makes a surprise appearance, everyone has to make room.He is the reigning Best Actor Oscar winner for his performance in Sinners. He is a self-professed nerd, and a member of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, from Black Panther of course. And he came adorably theme dressed in a vintage Spidey tee w

Currently, the Canadiens' center corps is incomplete.
The Habs may have Nick Suzuki, but they have no other center who is clearly worthy of the top six on a top National Hockey League team.
Jake Evans, Phillip Danault, Oliver Kapanen, Kirby Dach, and Alex Newhook are being called upon to step up. Let's just say the Habs will have to (really) hope for another full season from their captain…
We know this is far from ideal. But it seems that Harman Dayal's recent article (The Athletic) puts

Last night, the Boston Red Sox hosted Curtis Mead for the first time since the trade with the Nationals.
I think Boston paid too much for the hitter's services… but I also think that adding a player like him to the team's lineup is obviously a good thing.
Last night, while Mead was playing second base against the Sacramento A's, he was forced to leave the game sooner than expected.
In the fourth inning, during his second at-bat of the game, he was injured. He was hit by a pitch from start

The Montreal Canadiens are looking to strengthen their top six, and Kirill Marchenko is a target.
Over the past few days, the Russian's name has been back in the news. But that doesn't necessarily mean a trade (with the Canadiens) is imminent.
Not at all, in fact.
That said, it's important to keep in mind that the Blue Jackets forward (who has one year left on his contract and can become a UFA in 2028) doesn't seem interested in staying in Ohio long-term.
But what could force a trade? In my opin

Nearly twenty years after one of the most memorable moments of his career, Drew Brees looked back on the surprising circumstances that ultimately led him to sign with the New Orleans Saints in 2006.As a guest on the New Heights podcast, the former quarterback recounted how a simple medical evaluation completely upended his future—and, in the process, that of several NFL organizations.
At the time, however, everything seemed to indicate that Brees would continue his career with the Miami Do

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers may have to deal with a major change before the start of the season.Defensive tackle Vita Vea, one of the cornerstones of the team's defense for several years, has reportedly officially requested a trade due to a stalemate in negotiations over a contract extension.
According to information confirmed by his agent, discussions between the two sides failed to reach a compromise, prompting the 31-year-old veteran to seek a fresh start. This decision comes after several weeks

With NFL training camps barely underway, several head coaches are already under significant pressure.Expectations are high in many organizations, and a poor start could quickly undermine management's confidence.
Some teams are banking on rosters capable of contending for the playoffs, while others are simply looking to show improvement after several difficult seasons. In both cases, the coaches know that results will have to follow.
In Tampa Bay, Todd Bowles will need to prove that last year's d

For the past two years, Lane Hutson has been stealing the show in Montreal. The defenseman has shown that he has offensive instincts that are truly exceptional.
He's exceptional as a playmaker… and it's no coincidence that the Habs' offense has reached a whole new level since his arrival.
That said, if there's one “weakness” in his offensive game, it's his shot. He doesn't exactly have a cannon… though every once in a while, he's capable of firing one off.LANE HUTSON OV

The Toronto Blue Jays will likely be in selling mode within a week. The team has been unable to replicate its 2025 success, and at 10 games below .500, selling is the most logical course of action.
We've long hoped that the spark would ignite… but it never did.
The question is how aggressively the Jays will sell. We know the team still has big contracts on its books for 2027, and they might try to take a step back this summer to come back strong next year.
Much like they did in 2024, abou

For the past 48 hours, there's been a lot of talk about the Kirill Marchenko situation. There have been rumors that he might be traded soon… and that the Canadiens are still interested.
That didn't mean he was definitely headed to Montreal, but it was a situation to keep an eye on.
That said, Marchenko is still in Columbus at the moment. His agent is having fun joking around on X… and Aaron Portzline, who covers the Blue Jackets for The Athletic, says the situation is at a standsti

Last week, Patrick Kane decided to return to Chicago. The forward, who was still a free agent, signed a two-year deal with his former team.
Kyle Davidson, the Hawks' GM, gave Kane eight million good reasons (per year) to come back.
And in the hours following all that, we learned that Jonathan Toews was “jealous” to see Kane return to Chicago. We know the two were a dynamic duo for many, many years in the city… but Toews, as we know, announced his retirement at the end of last

The Boston Red Sox are the team of the moment in MLB. With the trade deadline drawing closer by the day, the team is giving the general manager strong reasons to bring in reinforcements for the season's final stretch.
Yes, it's all well and good to receive, but to do that, you have to give.
It depends on what the team on the other end of the line is looking for. It could be top prospects, young players who haven't quite established themselves yet for various reasons, or veterans to shake things

It's easy to see the connection between Dan Milstein and the Montreal Canadiens.
Ivan Demidov, Alexander Zharovsky, and Gleb Pugachyov are all represented by an agent from the Gold Star agency… as is Kirill Marchenko.
Do you see where I'm going with this? 
That said, Milstein has been making headlines since the resurgence of rumors surrounding Marchenko. He commented on the rumors on his X account… and this morning, he shared a post by Marco Normandin, suggesting that Normandi

Has Jeff Hoffman been traded?
The rumor just won’t die.
With a limited reliever market, @ByRobertMurray wouldn’t be surprised if Jeff Hoffman gets traded over the next week. pic.twitter.com/W95SddvVzw
— Foul Territory (@FoulTerritoryTV) July 27, 2026
Spencer Steer Injured
Just before the deadline.
Spencer Steer (right wrist sprain) is headed to the IL and will miss significant time, per @Buster_ESPN. pic.twitter.com/rF0DPwYiCG
— Foul Territory (@FoulTerritoryTV) July 27,

The Odyssey continues to sail along at the box office and two local theatres are cashing in.After opening July 17, director Christopher Nolan’s Greek epic has pulled in a whopping $639.6 million globally, with $286.4 million of that from the U.S. and Canada. Analysts predict it will easily reach the $1-billion mark.Two Metro Vancouver theatres — SilverCity in Richmond and Cineplex Cinemas in Langley — are getting a boost from the buzz thanks to the fact that they’re amon