Intro for October 29, 2026

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The Canadiens were finally back home.
After a four-game road trip, Martin St-Louis's team was back in action against the Penguins at the Bell Centre.
Kirby Dach, who was ill, was ruled out moments before the game. Here are the lineups:Tonight's projected lineup
Tonight's projected lineup
#GoHabsGo | @mtlgazette https://t.co/XusgFW14DA
— Montreal Canadiens (@CanadiensMTL) October 31, 2026
Bring you up, call you down, sign your name, secret love. Make it rhyme, take you in, and make you mine…P

Nikita Kucherov is a proud guy, and he takes everything personally.
That's what makes him one of the best players in the NHL. But the Lightning reportedly insulted him with what he considers pathetic offers, and that's why he wants to leave.
Elliotte Friedman spoke with several people familiar with the situation today, and they said the Russian won't change his mind. When he makes a decision, it's final.
Friedman also mentioned the Canadiens and the Leafs. Both Canadian teams are destinations Ku

Who would have thought?
The first fight of the season goes to Owen Beck. You guessed it…
It took 14 games before a player officially dropped the gloves—and it wasn't one of the two Xhekajs.Owen Beck wants to stay in the NHL! He drops the gloves against Blake Lizottehttps://t.co/ttdretsmWm
— TVA Sports (@TVASports) November 1, 2026The brothers were on the ice and had front-row seats to a Beck-style thrashing.
And as Renaud Lavoie said: that's how you stay in the NHL.
The center made quite a

Nikita Kucherov is a dangerous player.
He proved this afternoon that, even if he wants to leave Tampa, he'll continue to play for the Lightning and produce at a blistering pace.
Earlier today, Pierre LeBrun wondered if the Russian would follow Dylan Larkin's lead and decide not to play in order to put pressure on the organization. His agent, Dan Milstein, confirmed on X that his client is unlikely to do the same as the American.Unlikely…
— Dan Milstein (@HockeyAgent1) November 1, 2026That sa

The name on everyone's lips is Nikita Kucherov.
It's hard to ignore what's going on and the rumors swirling around him. Even though he's one of the best players in the NHL, let's just say he's not universally loved in Montreal.
Remember that in the 2021 Stanley Cup Final, he insulted the fans. And Renaud Lavoie still hasn't gotten over it.“If Kucherov wears a blue-white-red jersey, there's a serious problem” – @renlavoietva https://t.co/JXYOvmLh3J
— TVA Sports (@TVASports) October 31, 20

When the Dodgers acquired Tarik Skubal at the trade deadline, many—including me—criticized the Brewers for not doing the same.
Time has ultimately proven them right, as they defeated Skubal's Dodgers in the playoffs before recently claiming the championship.
But at the time, we didn't know if they'd missed their chance to achieve something great.
How hard did they try to deviate from their usual plans to land a big-name player? Hard enough that they came close.
Curt Anderson and Andy McCullo

In the last draft, the Canadiens selected Gleb Pugachyov in the first round. One might think the team would have preferred to trade its first-round pick for immediate reinforcements, but it was unable to do so.
This forced the Habs to select Pugachyov, a big guy who isn't afraid to play physically.
However, so far, the Habs' prospect hasn't had a great season. The kid has played nine games (two in the KHL and seven in the MHL) since the start of the season, recording just one point.
But what's e

The countdown has begun
The NFL trade deadline is fast approaching. Teams have until 4 p.m. on Tuesday, November 10, to complete trades. The website theScore has compiled a list of the 20 players who could change teams by then, taking into account their potential impact and the likelihood that they will be traded.
As reported by theScore, several star players appear on this list, on both offense and defense. Some teams in the midst of a rebuild could take this opportunity to stockpile draft pick

This afternoon, the Tampa Bay Lightning faced off against the Nashville Predators. And amid everything that's been happening since last night with Nikita Kucherov, we were watching this game closely.
We were wondering how the Russian, who continues to play for his team, would perform.
And in the end, Kucherov was… Kucherov. The Russian winger, true to form, had a fairly productive day on the ice, logging the second-most ice time among his teammates (23:41), behind Jake Guentzel (25:56). Jon Co

Luis Severino is staying with the A’s
He won’t be opting out of his contract.
Luis Severino to Exercise Player Option, Remain With A's https://t.co/mscwpALNs8 pic.twitter.com/jHlP2oI99t
— MLB Trade Rumors (@mlbtraderumors) October 31, 2026
Clint Hurdle Leaves the Rockies
He was serving as an advisor.
Clint Hurdle and the Rockies Part Ways https://t.co/SQqEksPXP6 pic.twitter.com/t8BWuDx40n
— MLB Trade Rumors (@mlbtraderumors) October 31, 2026
Shake-up in New York
Assistant GMs are leaving

Two Offensive Weapons Out for Miami
The New England Patriots will have to do without two key offensive players on Sunday for their divisional matchup against the Miami Dolphins. Wide receiver A.J. Brown and running back TreVeon Henderson have been ruled out.
Brown is sidelined due to ankle and knee injuries. Henderson, meanwhile, is ill. Both players were listed as questionable heading into the weekend, but the team ultimately confirmed they would not play.
As reported by theScore, A.J. Brown's

How will the Tampa Bay Lightning handle the Nikita Kucherov situation? That's the big question right now.
The team saw its Russian superstar request a trade last night. Kucherov (who is in the final year of his contract) clearly does not want to sign a new deal with Tampa Bay, which puts Julien BriseBois in a difficult position.
Unlike others, he requested a trade while his contract is expiring and without threatening (at least for now) to go on strike. That makes it a bit easier to handle, let'

Over the past few days, the Milwaukee Brewers won the World Series against the Tampa Bay Rays. It was a rather convincing five-game victory for the National League champions.
They were very, very rarely in trouble during the series.
That said, both teams deserve credit for their great season. Both won their respective leagues—both in the regular season and in the playoffs—and played some great baseball.
So, naturally, there are already plenty of teams that will want to replicate that formula

The Vikings Among the Favorites
The Jonathan Taylor situation continues to unfold, and the Minnesota Vikings appear well-positioned to land the Indianapolis Colts running back. According to Jonathan Jones of The Athletic, the Vikings and the New York Giants are the favorites to acquire him if a trade takes place.
However, there is a major hurdle for Minnesota. According to the reporter, the Vikings currently lack the necessary cap space to accommodate Taylor. They would therefore need to restruc

There was a lot of complaining two weeks ago when the team left too many points on the table after squandering two-goal leads.
Both collectively and individually, there was frequent talk of a “lack of maturity.”
Add to that Demidov's injury, along with those of Suzuki and Matheson—not to mention Dobes' lackluster performances—and some people were almost starting to dream about Landon Dupont, while others—the critics and haters—were spouting their usual taunts about certain players, t

Nikita Kucherov is the name on everyone's lips in the NHL right now. We learned last night that the Russian asked the Lightning to trade him… which took just about everyone by surprise.
We knew his contract was expiring and he didn't have a new deal in the works… but that didn't necessarily suggest such an outcome.
And of course, the big question is which team Kucherov will continue his career with. Many clubs right now are dreaming of having the Russian join their ranks.
Since yesterday, th

Everyone is eager to weigh in on the situation involving Nikita Kucherov, who has obviously sparked a flurry of rumors throughout the National Hockey League with his trade request.
Whether it's renowned analysts and insiders or just fans, everyone wants to weigh in.
And of course, even though Kucherov is one of the best players in the world—and even in history—he remains a controversial figure, especially in Montreal following his various comments during the playoff series between the two te

On the trade deadline, the Boston Red Sox called the Cincinnati Reds to discuss Elly De La Cruz.
In fact, it was more than that. The Boston club made a competitive offer to acquire the shortstop's services.
And even though the Reds obviously said no, it may still have opened a door.
Why? Because the Cincinnati Reds likely know that at some point, trading De La Cruz might become necessary.
The Ohio team tried to make him the highest-paid player in franchise history last year, but Scott Boras advi

From Last Place to First
The Edmonton Elks have decided to reward the architect of their spectacular turnaround. The team announced Friday that it had granted a contract extension to its vice president of football operations and general manager, Ed Hervey. The terms of the agreement were not disclosed.
Returning to Edmonton in November 2024 for a second stint as head of football operations, Hervey has orchestrated a remarkable turnaround. In one year, he has led the Elks from last place to first

Bad news for the Canadiens.
We learned this morning that Mike Matheson, a key member of the team's defensive corps, will miss two weeks of action. This is due to the lower-body injury that kept him out of Thursday night's game in Dallas.
The team will therefore have to navigate the coming weeks without one of its defensive pillars.Mike Matheson out two weeks with a lower-body injury
— Eric Engels (@EricEngels) October 31, 2026We know that Matheson missed time earlier this season due to a lower

The Canadiens provided an update on Ivan Demidov.
As reported by Eric Engels, the Canadiens player is still on schedule. Since the initial estimate was two to four weeks—and four weeks will be this coming Tuesday—it seems likely that the player is truly nearing a return.
We already suspected as much, but now we have a new clue that allows us to confirm it. Checked with the Habs, who say Demidov is still “on his timeline.”
He was projected to miss a maximum of four weeks, though these est

Over the past hour, the topic of the Canadiens' lineup for tonight's game has been the focus of attention. Seeing Nick Suzuki practice with the team (and looking pretty sharp) has raised some questions.
The captain, who was expected to miss two to four weeks, seemed to have a chance to return after just nine days.
But it won't be quite time yet for Suzuki: the Canadiens' captain stayed behind for extra work after practice, and Martin St-Louis confirmed that his captain won't play tonight.Nick Su

The Montreal Canadiens are preparing this morning for their first home game back at the Bell Centre in front of their fans, after winning four straight road games in the regular season without their captain, Nick Suzuki.
The Habs will face the Pittsburgh Penguins starting at 7 p.m., and between now and then, we expect some updates on the injured players as well as on the starting goaltender.
Here's the latest.
The big news from this morning's practice is that Nick Suzuki participated in the regu

After a 68-day search, the Houston Astros have finally found their new general manager, Randy Flores.
Flores, 51, cut his teeth in the St. Louis Cardinals organization. After a playing career in the majors, the California native became the Cardinals' director of scouting in 2015 before being promoted in 2018 to assistant general manager under John Mozeliak.
It's safe to say that learning the ropes alongside a man like Mozeliak and within an organization like the Cardinals is one of the best scho

A Third Call for Applications
NFL Canada continues its commitment to community football across the country. The league is relaunching its NFL Forward Pass program, which will once again award three $25,000 grants to youth football organizations this year.
The program aims to remove barriers that prevent young people from playing football, whether it's contact football or flag football. The goal is to make the sport more accessible and inclusive across Canada.
As reported by SooToday, coaches, pl

The hot topic right now in the hockey world is Nikita Kucherov's trade request, which was made public yesterday by several reputable sources, including Elliotte Friedman.
This has obviously sent shockwaves through the National Hockey League, given that Kucherov is one of the best players in the world and is clearly among the top five in the NHL.
We were all surprised by this news, and we're now eagerly awaiting further developments.
As of the latest reports, Kucherov—who is in the final year o

Dylan Larkin has officially been upstaged when it comes to the hottest story in the National Hockey League, as Elliotte Friedman literally dropped a bombshell yesterday by announcing that Nikita Kucherov had requested a trade.
The Tampa Bay Lightning's star forward is reportedly open to a change of scenery with a new team that would be willing to offer him the contract he wants.
In fact, we have new information on this front.
According to the latest reports, Nikita Kucherov's salary demands have

The World Series has barely ended, and several Major League Baseball general managers are already set to begin long workdays as they set out to improve their teams.
Among them is Ross Atkins, general manager of the Toronto Blue Jays.
The Jays' top executive is in for a busy November, as every year since taking the helm in 2015, he has been deeply involved in most deals involving high-profile free agents. This offseason will be no exception.
Let's recall the Shohei Ohtani saga—he was set to set

The Colts Are Changing Tactics
The tide seems to have turned in Indianapolis. The Colts are now reportedly willing to trade their star running back, Jonathan Taylor, according to reports from ESPN and the NFL Network published on Saturday.
Just a few days ago, the team did not appear to have any intention of parting ways with Taylor, despite interest from several teams. The situation has changed, and discussions are reportedly now underway with several teams.
As reported by RDS, the Denver Bronc