If it doesn’t work, here are Kent Hughes’ solutions

Kent Hughes may still make moves in the trade market. But that won't be easy for a general manager who has several issues to address right now.
At this point, it's doubtful he'll be able to land a defenseman to pair with Lane Hutson, a physical forward, a third-line center, AND a top-6 winger.
That's why we've decided to look within the organization and identify five players who could fill those roles if the GM isn't able to make a move. His job is to add players to help the team… but it

The Canadiens just had an excellent season. Martin St-Louis's team finished the season with a 48-24-10 record, good for 106 points, sixth place in the overall standings, and a playoff run that took them all the way to the Eastern Conference Finals.
For one of the youngest teams in the league, this is a success across the board.
That said, since the start of the summer, the Habs haven't improved. They haven't acquired any NHL players… which is probably not the scenario Kent Hughes was hopi

JoJo Parker: The Next Bo Bichette?
He's performing exceptionally well in the minors at shortstop.
JoJo Parker went off in June, hitting 6 HR with a 1.092 OPS. Beyond the numbers, the 19-year-old Blue Jays prospect is driven to succeed with an “elite” work ethic that leaves him “dirty as can be.” “Our
most advanced teenager since Bo and Vladdy.”https://t.co/r9DbTSRpUS
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This morning, we learned that actor Marc Messier had passed away. The actor, whom we knew well from both the stage and television, died after a brief illness.
He was 78 years old.
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As a result, in addition to the cultural community, the Quebec sports world is also in mourning today. And we saw this clearly just moments ago, when

Someone in Simone Biles’s comment section asked why she was invited to the TNT wedding and this is a dumb question. She is the most decorated gymnast of all time and if there’s one thing Taylor loves, it’s greatness.
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Michael Hage's situation has been drawing attention for the past few weeks. The CH prospect has decided to return to the NCAA next year… but there's a growing sense that this decision isn't necessarily set in stone.
Jeff Gorton has hinted that things could still change… and Hage, at the team's development camp, echoed that sentiment (though he clarified that he expects to return to the NCAA).
All of this is interesting given that many people expected to see Hage make the jump to th

As promised, more on The Odyssey and the premiere in London last night… I screened the film in New York last week in IMAX and if you’ve been a longtime regular reader of this site, you may know that unlike most cinephiles, I’m not a Christopher Nolan sycophant and sometimes I’m a troll about it. Like nothing makes me happier than to be among the Nolanites and casually drop into conversation that I thought Dunkirk was boring. It’s fun to see them glitch in real

The MLB Home Run Derby is set to take place in less than a week. As is the case every year, we'll see some of the sport's best hitters go head-to-head in a home run contest.
Keep in mind that this year, the clock won't be back—the format will instead feature a set number of outs.
However, until now, we only knew the identity of one of the participants. Junior Caminero confirmed his participation last week… but he was still the only one.
But today, we finally learned the identity of

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Do you think the Ducks will match the Flyers’ hostile offer for Leo Carlsson?
The more time passes, the more it looks like I'll see the Swede start next season in a Flyers uniform.
Because according to the rumors, there's a theory that Carlsson no longer wants to play in Anaheim…
Frank Seravalli shared this theory (Oilers Now), citing the Ducks' former coach (Greg Cronin) and the negotiations for Carlsson's new contract in Anaheim.
Carlsson didn't have a great relationship with Cron

Wow. Want to hear a good one?
Daniel Alfredsson, who is considered the GOAT of the Ottawa Senators organization, is now part of… the Toronto Maple Leafs organization.
A real slap in the face for fans in Ottawa.
Alfredsson was hired by the Leafs as an assistant coach—a role he'd also held with the Senators since the 2023–2023 season. So Alfredsson is leaving the organization he captained for so many years… to join the Sens' biggest rivals.
That's quite an announcement.ht

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Aside from Kazuma Okamoto's 20th home run, fans didn't have much to cheer about in the 10-1 loss.
The hitters aren't hitting… the pitchers are overworked… the defense has forgotten how to do its job properly…
In short, a dream come true.
The #BlueJays chose to intentionally walk Arraez when he reached a 2-0 count.
Then, the

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Daniel Brière and the Flyers have taken everyone by surprise in recent days with their hostile offer to Leo Carlsson.
Because let's face it: no one expected to see this happen this summer. At least, not with a talented player like Carlsson… 
This means that teams across the National Hockey League need to be more cautious. And that starts with the Hawks and the Sharks…
Right now, Connor Bedard is eligible to sign a hostile offer from a team other than the Blackhawks beca

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The Canadiens currently have seven restricted free agents who remain unsigned. All seven of these players have received a qualifying offer from Kent Hughes and his staff, but they have not signed it—at least not as of this writing…
Of this small group, only Kirby Dach has requested that his case be reviewed by an independent arbitrator. It's certainly not a pleasant experience to see your teammates receive eight-season contracts while you're offered a two-part deal…
For the p

Rafael Devers was statistically the worst player in Major League Baseball in terms of performance relative to salary for much of the early part of this season. And that's not even mentioning the criticism he received from Giants fans for his perceived lack of work ethic.
But the trend has reversed somewhat recently, with his stats on the rise in the last few weeks. In fact, Devers is now batting .248 with 18 home runs and 47 RBIs.
Admittedly, that's nothing to write home about—especially g

Elias Pettersson’s name continues to be mentioned in trade rumors, and the Los Angeles Kings still appear to be among the teams interested.
According to reporter Farhan Lalji, discussions did indeed take place between the Vancouver Canucks and the Kings regarding the star player.
He notes, however, that this was not a formal offer.
Here's what Lalji said on the “Donnie and Dalhi” podcast, which covers the Canucks in Vancouver:It wasn't a formal offer, but I don't think what the

The Hamilton Tiger-Cats will have to cope with the absence of their most important player for an indefinite period.
The Canadian Football League (CFL) team confirmed that its star quarterback, Bo Levi Mitchell, underwent ankle surgery following the injury he sustained during the last game against the Winnipeg Blue Bombers.
The incident occurred on Sunday in the third quarter of the game played in Hamilton. Mitchell was tackled hard by defensive player Jake Ceresna, who landed directly on the 36-

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Four years ago, when Kirby Dach was acquired by Kent Hughes, the player was offered a four-year contract.
The thinking was this: his contract wouldn't take him all the way to unrestricted free agency (he is currently a restricted free agent), but would bring him one season closer to unrestricted free agency.
This gave everyone a chance to reassess the situation.
But over the past four years, things have taken a turn that no one expected. The player's performance, injuries, and attitude have prev

A surprising revelation has just come to light regarding the Denver Broncos and head coach Sean Payton.According to reports from ESPN, Payton reportedly seriously considered an unusual scenario to help Bill Belichick etch his name at the top of the NFL's history books.
Following Belichick's departure from the New England Patriots in January 2024, Payton reportedly considered a proposal for Broncos owner Greg Penner. His idea was to temporarily hand over his head coaching position to Belichick so

There's now less than a month left until the MLB trade deadline. This means we should increasingly expect to see trades in the Manfred era.
And, at the same time, teams will have to decide whether they want to buy or sell.
This is particularly true for the Toronto Blue Jays, who still have a real chance of making the playoffs as a wild-card team. Many teams in the American League are struggling, and that opens the door for the Jays.
And Jim Bowden, in an article for The Athletic, has identified

Last Friday, the Flyers set off a firestorm by making a hostile offer to Leo Carlsson. They took advantage of the Ducks' precarious situation to offer the young center a golden opportunity… and to put Pat Verbeek in a very difficult position.
The word on the street right now is that it would be surprising if the Ducks didn't match the offer. But in any case, the Flyers have shown that they're not afraid to go for the big win.
Could they set their sights on Adam Fantilli if things don't wo

Big news from Ottawa tonight.
One of the last big names on the free-agent market, Claude Giroux, has finally made his decision for the upcoming season.
The veteran, who has spent the last few years with the Senators, was being courted by the Flyers and the Maple Leafs, among others.
But in the end, Giroux decided to stay in Ottawa: he'll be back with the Senators next year.
Elliotte Friedman confirmed the news just minutes ago.He will return to Ottawa—it's a done deal https://t.co/LotkjuqK

It's been a year now since Zachary Bolduc was traded to the Canadiens. In his first season with the team, the Quebec native scored 12 goals and 30 points in 78 games before adding three goals and seven points in 19 playoff games.
He started the season on fire, but things got tougher after that. That said, we still saw some promising moments.
This summer, Bolduc and the Habs will need to reach an agreement so the forward can secure a contract for next season. Because one thing is clear: he's stil