Intro for October 8, 2026

Dear Gossips,My favourite annual fashion event is Toronto is the Cashmere Collection show. For 23 years, established and emerging designers from across Canada are invited to design one-of-a-kind pieces made out of a bathroom tissue in support of the breast cancer cause.
Cancer, unfortunately, has affected all of our communities, no matter where we’re from and what we do. My mother-in-law is a breast cancer survivor. My ma has been treated for multiple myeloma twice. That’s my persona

Like most Fridays, Michigan and Michael Hage are in action.
After a highly successful weekend for the Habs prospect, he was back in action against another underperforming university.
This time, Michigan won 10-1 against Alaska Anchorage.Give me 10https://t.co/fl52AHfivk
— Michigan Hockey (@umichhockey) October 10, 2026In the win, Hage wasn't the team's top scorer.
He recorded just one assist on the goal by Penguins prospect and son of Wings GM Will Horcoff. A nice pass, though.Michael Hage

The Rangers are in Washington tonight, and it's not necessarily the spectacular plays that are grabbing the spotlight in this game.
Yes, Alexis Lafrenière has continued his strong start to the season, but Igor Shesterkin went down with an injury.
The injury looks serious…Igor Shesterkin went down with a leg injury and had to be carried off the ice without putting weight on his right leg
Hope he's okayhttps://t.co/uDg7SAZ3c8
— B/R Open Ice (@BR_OpenIce) October 10, 2026At firs

In the final minutes, Jayden Struble was traded to the Preds in exchange for a second-round pick in 2027.
That pick, which belonged to the Knights, will be a late-round selection, but it could serve as a bargaining chip.
It could turn out to be a Lane Hutson, just as it could turn out to be a Struble.Basically, that second-round pick could turn out to be a Lane Hutson!! Or a Struble… Or a Riley Kidney…
— Michel Bouchard (@bouchardmichel) October 9, 2026Still, a second-round p

Trade involving the Canadiens.
Dylan Larkin officially joins the Canadiens Jayden Struble has been traded.
The Nashville Predators acquired him in exchange for a second-round pick in 2027.The Canadiens have acquired a 2027 second-round pick from the Nashville Predators in exchange for defenseman Jayden Struble.
The Canadiens have acquired a 2027 second-round pick from the Nashville Predators in exchange for defenseman Jayden Struble. https://t.co/MeM2DXQLQL
— Montreal Canadiens (@Canadiens

Will the Atlanta Braves trade Ronald Acuña Jr. during the offseason? I don’t know.
But if they do, it stands to reason that the team would need to look elsewhere for reinforcements.
Yes, the team needs help on the mound. But we shouldn't underestimate this team's offense either.
Shortstop is a key position to watch, since Ha-Seong Kim didn't deliver last season.
Who might be on his way?
According to Joel Sherman, Corey Seager has previously been on the Georgia club's radar and could

After four games this season, the Montreal Canadiens have a record of 1-2-1.
One win, two regular-time losses, and another overtime loss.
Is the season over? Obviously, the answer is no. But you can't officially say it's off to a good start either. And in the eyes of some people, that's troubling.
Who's among them?
Tony Marinaro… who clearly didn't appreciate yesterday's loss. On his podcast this morning, he said that yesterday's loss was unacceptable against an aging team like the Preds.

Last night, Mike Matheson's (bad) penalty late in the game hurt the Canadiens.
And since the start of the season, the conclusion is clear: the Habs are giving their opponents far too many power-play opportunities.
It's a fact… and one that can't be erased with a snap of the fingers.
If we look at it game by game, it looks like this:Three opportunities against the Leafs (no goals allowed)
Four opportunities against the Penguins (two goals allowed)
Five power plays against the Hurricanes (o

The Washington Commanders will finally be able to count on the return of their star quarterback, Jayden Daniels, but this good news comes with an unpleasant surprise.
Wide receiver Stefon Diggs will be out with a hamstring injury, while Terry McLaurin remains questionable ahead of the upcoming game against the New York Giants.
Daniels has been officially cleared to return to his starting role for Sunday's game. The young quarterback had missed the last two games after dislocating his left elbow

Steven Kwan Traded?
The door is open for this winter. He'll be a free agent in a year.
It is entirely possible that the Guardians will listen to trade offers for Steven Kwan this winter, as he is set to become a free agent after the 2027 season, according to @ByRobertMurray(https://t.co/7tzXZcNj2U) pic.twitter.com/IMkFbZMt6A
— Punchoutpitch (@Punchoutpitch) October 9, 2026
Tomorrow's Starting Pitchers
Sean Burke and Gavin Williams will face off.
Sean Burke vs. Gavin Williams will be the Ga

Alexander Zharovsky brings offensive skills to his game.
Among them is his creativity with the puck.
The kid, who has good hands, is capable of doing just about anything with the puck. And we saw that this week in the KHL.
Today, the Canadiens prospect and his team got routed by a score of… 7-1. Let's be clear: that's not a pleasant result for a hockey team.
But during the game, Zharo stood out on one play because he passed the puck between his legs to outmaneuver an opponent… who

The BFI London Film Festival is happening, which is the stop on the trophy trail that best serves the BAFTAs. The premiere of Martin McDonagh’s Wild Horse Nine was today, bringing out John Malkovich, Sam Rockwell, Mariana Di Girolamo, and Steve Buscemi, along with McDonagh himself.I still think John Malkovich is on a path to dominate awards season. Andrew Scott is also front and center with Elsinore, but Malkovich has the advantage of an “it’s his time” campaign. He hasn&

The Washington Commanders will finally be able to count on the return of their star quarterback, Jayden Daniels, but this good news comes with an unpleasant surprise.
Wide receiver Stefon Diggs will be out with a hamstring injury, while Terry McLaurin remains questionable ahead of the upcoming game against the New York Giants.
Daniels has been officially cleared to resume his starting role for Sunday's game. The young quarterback had missed the last two games after dislocating his left elbow in

It’s October! It’s spooky season! You know what that means…it’s time for a rom-com! Seriously, there’s a history of romantic comedies coming out in October. I clocked it first twenty years ago with Sweet Home Alabama, when I spent half the film pondering the October timing (because I was bored), and then I looked back and realized that in the Eighties, Mystic Pizza tricked everyone into thinking October is a good time for rom-coms. It’s like horror movie coun

This morning, the Canadiens held an optional practice in Brossard.
Twelve players from the team decided to take to the ice.
Oliver Kapanen, Juraj Slafkovsky, Jake Evans, Jayden Struble, Adam Engstrom, Lane Hutson, Alexandre Carrier, Mike Matheson, Kaiden Guhle, Cole Caufield, Kirby Dach, and Alexandre Texier (as well as both goaltenders) were there. So there were a few absentees.12 players at the optional practice.Kapanen
, Slaf
, Evans
, Struble
, Engstrom
, Hutson
, Carrier
, Matheson
, Guhle

There’s a segment of the very passionate Ted Lasso fandom that ships Hannah Waddingham’s character Rebecca and Ted together. Now that season 4 is complete, a few sleuths analyzed how much screen time the two shared (not much).
I wonder if this is kind of a reverse fan service, like the writers were well aware of the chatter and didn’t want to feed into it.View this post on Instagram
This morning, Sarah wrote about Glen Powell’s Esquire profile. I had him pegged for PEOPLE

William Contreras, as we know, is one of the best catchers in Major League Baseball. He's been playing for the Brewers for four years now, and has enjoyed a lot of success with them.
In addition to being a solid hitter, he's one of the league's top catchers defensively.
At nearly 29 years old, it's worth noting that Contreras is just over a year away from becoming a free agent. He's eligible for arbitration in 2027 and will become a free agent before the start of the 2028 season.
This means we c

We independently select everything we recommend. Buying through us may earn us a commission, which supports our work. With only a few weeks remaining until the release of their 11th studio album, Nickelback has announced a cross-country tour in support of Everything Under the Sun.Due to be released on Oct. 30 on Virgin Music, the new record from the Alberta quartet was co-produced by frequent collaborator Chris Baseford and the group’s lead singer and songwriter Chad Kroeger. The album was

Could the Dallas Cowboys make a major move to turn their organization around in 2027?Following a particularly embarrassing loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers—who had yet to secure a win—questions about head coach Brian Schottenheimer's future are gaining traction. Against this backdrop, Mike Tomlin's name is beginning to fuel speculation surrounding the Texas franchise.
Since his appointment as head coach of the Cowboys, Schottenheimer has a record of nine wins, twelve losses, and one

Dylan Larkin has become popular in town again.
The big question here is whether the Detroit Red Wings center is willing to waive his no-trade clause to come play here.
Because if he wants to, he can.We can all agree that the Red Wings player could change the dynamic of the Montreal team. Having him as the second-line center would absolutely be a game-changer.
Since Larkin might be more open to the idea of playing here than people realize, the Montreal Canadiens will need to find the right words

It was announced yesterday that the Crazy Rich Asians sequel has been greenlit as a series on HBO. The film came out in 2018, becoming the highest-grossing rom-com of its decade, opening at #1 at the box office with around $30 million domestically, and ending up at almost $250 million globally after its theatrical run, which was that much more remarkable because it was also the first Hollywood movie in over two decades with a predominantly East Asian cast.The frustration, then, at the time was w

The Canadiens have finally released details regarding Samuel Montembeault’s injury.
The team announced that the goaltender will be sidelined for 10 to 14 days due to a lower-body injury. No further details have been confirmed by the team.
The nature of his injury (leg, groin, etc.) has not been disclosed.Canadiens coach Martin St. Louis tells reporters in Brossard that Samuel Montembeault will miss the next 10–14 days with a lower-body injury.
— Eric Engels (@EricEngels) Octobe

As we know, the current negotiations for the next collective bargaining agreement are primarily focused on establishing a salary cap.
However, that shouldn't be the case. In fact, only five Major League Baseball teams remain in the playoff picture, and four of them rank in the bottom half of the entire MLB in terms of payroll.
The only big spenders still in the running this fall are, of course, the Los Angeles Dodgers. Admittedly, this is the team that has won two consecutive World Series titles

The Baltimore Ravens will have to adjust their plans for their upcoming matchup against the Atlanta Falcons.Their star quarterback, Lamar Jackson, will miss Sunday's game due to a left ankle injury. His absence poses a significant challenge for Baltimore, which hopes to build on its strong start to the NFL season.
Head coach Jesse Minter confirmed that Jackson would not be healthy enough to play in the game. Tyler Huntley will therefore take over as the starting quarterback and will be responsib

Aaron Sorkin won an Oscar for The Social Network, a film about Facebook’s and Mark Zuckerberg’s rise to power that has aged incredibly well, as it is more scathing and prescient now than it was in 2010. Now, Sorkin is back with a sequel-ish film, The Social Reckoning, and this time there is no David Fincher to rein him in. No, Sorkin acts as his own director, to the detriment of everyone involved. Much like Facebook itself, The Social Reckoning is full of nonsense.Because Sorkin can&

This morning, following yesterday's game, the Canadiens held a practice.
It's worth noting, however, that this was an optional practice, just like yesterday's. So we wanted to keep an eye on the presence—or absence—of certain players.
Does the Habs have any Gavin McKennas? Now's the time to find out.
Most importantly, the fact is that the two injured players who are able to skate (Kaiden Guhle and Oliver Kapanen) took to the ice 30 minutes before the official start of practice.
Our c

The Canadiens started their season with a win they didn't really deserve—thanks, Jakub—in Toronto. Since then, they've suffered three straight losses. Three losses in which they gave up no fewer than 17 goals. You can't give up five or six goals per game and expect to succeed in this league.
Yesterday, it's true, the Habs deserved a better outcome. Martin St-Louis was right after the game. However, considering all the games the Habs have managed to pull off despite being the worse of

Last winter, the Toronto Blue Jays made significant improvements on the mound, including the acquisitions of Dylan Cease, Tyler Rogers, and Spencer Miles.
On the offensive side of the ball, however, Kazuma Okamoto was the only major addition—despite the loss of Bo Bichette. And to put it mildly, the team paid the price, as Toronto's offense was anemic in 2026, starting with the face of the franchise, Vladimir Guerrero Jr.
This means that General Manager Ross Atkins will need to prioritize

The Dallas Cowboys suffered a hard-to-swallow loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, falling 24–16 in a game they were favored to win.
This poor performance raises new questions about the Texas team's strength, while quarterback Dak Prescott experienced a particularly unpleasant moment after the game.
As he was leaving the field at AT&T Stadium to head to the locker room, Prescott heard a Cowboys employee describe the loss as “embarrassing.” The player said he looked at the man,

Paris Fashion Week is over, but Zendaya is still in town and still serving face with that pixie cut that is making everyone long for short hair, like Halle Berry before her. She was seen shopping at Prada, which could be just another Thursday, or it could maybe be looking for Dune looks? The Dune: Part Three press tour is creeping ever closer.A couple days ago, Lainey was wondering about Dunesday, December 18, the day both Dune and Avengers: Doomsday hit theaters. To date, I have been skeptical