Kirby Dach: Enough is enough

If I had told you in mid-September that the Canadiens would have three points out of a possible four after their first two games of the season—played on the road—you would most likely have said: “That's just perfect.”
However, when you start analyzing the games in detail, you realize that no, not everything is perfect.
In Toronto, Jakub Dobes's brilliance masked several shortcomings up front, while in Pittsburgh, we saw the Montrealers fall back into their old habits: a l

The Ivan Demidov situation is causing quite a stir.
After all, his absence from yesterday's practice, along with all the stories about his injuries and canceled autograph sessions, are starting to cause quite a bit of concern.
And that's perfectly normal.What's really going on with Ivan Demidov? → https://t.co/LMvd8XISyy
— DansLesCoulisses (@DLCoulisses) October 6, 2026Naturally, with just a few hours to go before the season opener (at home) against the Carolina Hurricanes, people wer

After a defensive performance worthy (or rather unworthy) of Cirque du Soleil against the Tampa Bay Rays last night (Monday)—in which they committed no fewer than four official errors—the New York Yankees are now on life support in these 2026 playoffs.
And to save their season, manager Aaron Boone will put Max Fried on the mound at Yankee Stadium tomorrow (Wednesday).
There had been speculation that Carlos Rodon would take the mound—he has yet to pitch in this postseason—

Ivan Demidov has been making headlines since the start of training camp. He blocked a shot in Trois-Rivières during the Kraft Hockeyville game, and since then, he clearly hasn't been at 100%. He's missed several practices, including yesterday morning's session in Brossard, and he doesn't have as much pop in his legs on the ice.
Last night, I mentioned that Demidov had postponed two private autograph sessions he was scheduled to hold on Friday in Toronto and Sunday in Mascouche. Yes, Demid

Dear Gossips,Fashion girlies can argue about which fashion house put out the best collection at Paris Fashion Week but for celebrity front row, Chanel won… not because they had more celebrities, but because of what the combination of celebrities delivered while they were seated together, at least in terms of virality which is one of the metrics by which media impact value (MIV) is measured.First it was Alexa Demie, Nicole Kidman, Dua Lipa, and Pedro Pascal grooving to Britney’s &ldq

The Canadiens want to build a powerhouse that can win the Stanley Cup year after year. They're off to a good start.
Is there still work to be done? Of course. Everyone here knows exactly what areas Martin St-Louis needs to work on and which positions HuGo needs to fill.
But the current structure is inspiring. The foundation is there, both on the ice and off it.
Another big reason the Habs are on the right track is that their star players love hockey. Especially Lane Hutson and Ivan Demidov.
Do I

The Yankees lost last night. And they have no one to blame but themselves.
In a 5-2 loss to the Rays last night, the Yankees put themselves in a position where they're down 2-0 in their best-of-three series.
They've put themselves in a position where they have to win their next three games to stay in the series.
Why? Because, on the Rays' home field, they looked like the team Buck Martinez called “bad” in 2025 on Sportsnet.
Basically, the team was charged with four errors—three

Last night wasn’t the busiest night in the NHL.
Four games were on the schedule.
Here are the results and highlights:The @DallasStars and @NHLJets ended the perfect records of two of the League's remaining teams, with Dallas earning its first win of the 2026-27 season, while the @Senators and @TBLightning also skated to victories.
#NHLStats: https://t.co/mcOlQ38Nmr https://t.co/Q6MRJyxqs1
— NHL Public Relations (@NHLPR) October 6, 20261. Without Celebrini, the Sharks Are Overpowered

The Philadelphia Eagles had another tough day on the injury front on Sunday against the Los Angeles Rams.
Their star running back, Saquon Barkley, had to leave the game early after feeling pain in his right leg.
The incident occurred in the first quarter. After a six-yard run, the running back headed toward the sideline while holding his leg. Barkley had managed to make two runs and one reception before heading to the locker room.
The Eagles quickly confirmed that their player had suffered a ham

All football fans remember the bench from Forrest Gump and his famous runs.
On Monday night, during the Monday Night Football showdown against the New Orleans Saints, the Atlanta Falcons embraced that same philosophy with resounding success. Nothing and no one could stop their impressive ground attack. Whether the ball was in the hands of Bijan Robinson or Brian Robinson Jr., their effectiveness remained formidable from start to finish.
This team effort set a new franchise record. Never before h

Dylan Larkin is still a member of the Red Wings organization. But it's safe to say that, in reality, he has already played his last game with the club.
We know that Larkin has been asking to be traded for several months now. And we also know that the forward has a very limited list of teams he would be willing to be traded to.
Unsurprisingly, these teams are mostly south of the border.
But despite all that, the Canadiens continue to be a team in the mix. And David Pagnotta, on The Mug NHL, expla

As we know, the Canadiens have a surplus of left-handed defensemen. In addition to Lane Hutson, Mike Matheson, and Kaiden Guhle, the team also counts on Arber Xhekaj, Jayden Struble, and Adam Engström as part of its roster.
That's quite a few guys for three or four spots, you know.
So for the past few years, it's felt like it's only a matter of time before Kent Hughes has to trim the roster. At least one of these defensemen is likely to leave sooner or later.
And according to The Fourth Per

Tonight, the Guardians and the White Sox faced off in the second game of their series. And after watching Chicago win the first game, Cleveland needed a win tonight to avoid being pushed to the brink.
The Guardians once again benefited from the support of their fans.
And early on, the Guardians took the lead. A defensive error by Sean Newcomb allowed Cleveland to take a 2-0 lead.
Sean Newcomb throws the ball away at first base, allowing two runs to score for Cleveland! pic.twitter.com/Atf4lvPPL3

A few years ago, Joshua Roy canceled a book signing in Vaudreuil-Dorion. To this day, he still hasn't rescheduled it, and he never will.
A few minutes ago, we just learned that Ivan Demidov has postponed his autograph sessions as well. He won't be in Toronto on Friday or in Mascouche on Sunday. He'll hold them eventually, but no dates have been announced yet. Roy's camp said the same thing back in 2024…
Too bad, because there's a lot of money at stake in these two events… Ivan Demi

Even as the days go by, the Boston Red Sox's elimination continues to be the talk of the town. It wasn't pretty against the Yankees. Not at all! Some questionable calls were made, and those calls sparked a huge reaction from the players. 
As my colleague Sébastien Berrouard recently wrote, being pulled from the game after the opponent's second at-bat sparked Sonny Gray's anger—to the point where he questioned whether he'd remain with the team for next season.Another player who

Connor Hellebuyck has requested a trade from the Jets and remains suspended by the team.
According to Pierre LeBrun, Winnipeg doesn't hold all the cards, which is discouraging teams from overpaying.
And according to the insider, who was a guest on TSN, he won't be returning to Canada. We need to put that out of our minds..@PierreVLeBrun on Connor Hellebuyck's next steps in Winnipeg, Dylan Larkin's trade rumors, and the Red Wings' team issues in Detroit#GoJetsGo #LGRW
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All right.
Before I begin, I want to say this: the Canadiens have played only two games since the start of the season. I know that. I'm aware of it.
But after two games, my biggest disappointment so far is… Juraj Slafkovsky. Not because he's the worst player on the team—it's mainly because I had high expectations for him.
Slaf was moved to the wing of the second line (alongside Ivan Demidov) to start the season. And I expected him to start the season strong… because he was tr

The Baltimore Ravens can breathe a sigh of relief regarding Lamar Jackson.
The star quarterback injured his ankle during his team's victory over the Tennessee Titans on Sunday, but initial reports do not suggest a very long-term absence.
Lamar Jackson was forced to leave the game after taking a hit in the second half. Before leaving the game, however, the veteran had put in a solid performance, directly contributing to the Ravens' success. His absence naturally raised some concerns, particularly

Roman Anthony Avoids the Worst
He is not expected to undergo surgery.
Roman Anthony Expected To Avoid Offseason Surgery https://t.co/l7OyDDbvn8 pic.twitter.com/MjRkH9hWET
— MLB Trade Rumors (@mlbtraderumors) October 5, 2026
Aroldis Chapman's Contract
Official: He'll earn $13 million in 2027 (assuming a 162-game season, of course) with the Red Sox.Aroldis Chapman Passes Physical, 2027 Option Vests https://t.co/uaaSH9DYWL pic.twitter.com/txsH6LFKiF
— MLB Trade Rumors (@mlbtraderumors)

The Seattle Seahawks have decided to rely on experience to strengthen their backfield.
The team has signed Joe Mixon, who is making a return to the NFL after missing the entire 2025 season due to a foot injury.
The 30-year-old veteran participated in a tryout with Seattle on Monday before the two sides reached an agreement. According to reports, Mixon will first join the Seahawks' practice squad. He will therefore need to regain his form and familiarize himself with the offensive system before h

I’m not trying to get into a fight. I’m sure the people who live in all the cities where BTS is stopping on their ARIRANG world tour feel like they are favoured because that is BTS’s gift – to give everything they have to the crowd at each and every show so that they all come away from the experience feeling seen. RM, Jin, Suga, j-hope, Jimin, V, and Jung Kook have always been thoughtful and considerate performers that way. It’s just that… well… here i

Chris Kreider was acquired by the Canadiens less than a month ago (on September 12).
And already… the veteran is taking the time to get involved in the community.
Yesterday, he attended the “Flânons sous la course” event (also known as “Stroll & Dash”) alongside Nick Suzuki, Jake Evans, and Mike Matheson. The event was organized to benefit the Sarah des Cèdres Fund and the Cedars Cancer Foundation to support young oncology patients at the Montreal

The Panthers must be breathing a little easier.
Because according to the latest reports… Aleksander Barkov seems to have avoided the worst.
Imagine if he'd had to sit out the entire season, as was the case in '25–'26! 
Armando Velez, who covers the Panthers via a podcast (Locked On Panthers), shared on X that Barkov is expected to miss 10 to 12 weeks due to his injury, which would allow him to return to action around Christmas or New Year's.
If that's the case, it would be good

Kevin Gausman didn’t have a dream 2026 season. It was the first time since 2019 that he hadn’t lived up to expectations.
Is this just a bad season? Is this the beginning of the end? These are questions that are being asked.
By necessity, Gausman (if he chooses to return to the game in 2027, having recently contemplated retirement) could sign a short-term contract for the upcoming season.
And judging by what he's been saying, a return to Chicago seems unlikely—especially since h

Dakota Johnson’s birthday was yesterday. She celebrated in New York, hosting Saturday Night Live, and also topping the box office with Verity. And last night there was a party.Let’s start with SNL and the predictable Taylor Swift cameo but the unpredictable monologue, during which Dakota put her own gossip on blast. She didn’t name her exes but everyone paying attention would know that she’s referring to Chris Martin and Tucker Pillsbury aka Role Model. And then Taylor, h

Alexa Chung has done multiple collaborations with Madewell, up to 2025. Now she’s with Reformation.
Not a seismic shift (she’s not a designer or creative director) but Madewell has had a rocky few years and Reformation has had an exceptional few years and this is how it trickles down.View this post on Instagram
Oh Digger is a box office flop? It doesn’t matter because what film has been this debated and this exciting in the last decade? It’s bringing out the opinions of o

The British Columbia Lions have decided to retain one of their young Quebec-born defensive players.The Canadian Football League (CFL) team announced Monday a one-season contract extension with defensive back Cristophe Beaulieu.
This agreement allows the Blainville native to continue his journey with the Lions, as he was originally set to become a free agent at the end of this season. The British Columbia team is thus banking on continuity by retaining a defensive player who has already demonstra

There's a new rule in the NHL.
For the 2026–2027 season, the league is implementing new rules regarding emergency backup goalies (EBUGs): each team must employ or designate a full-time emergency backup goalie who travels and practices with the team, and wears the number 00 when in uniform.
And we now know the identities of the Habs' two emergency goalies.
Basically, Daniel Harvey and Nicolas Ruccia have been selected to share the role during the upcoming season.
Harvey has been the club's

The NFL has decided to take disciplinary action against one of its officials following an incident that occurred during the game between the Arizona Cardinals and their opponent in New Jersey.
Jeff Seeman, who served as a linesman during the game, was suspended for two games after exhibiting behavior deemed unprofessional toward Cardinals player Trey McBride.
The controversy occurred in the fourth quarter, as Arizona was trying to reach the end zone. McBride vehemently contested a officiating ca

Rihanna, the unbothered queen that she is, found herself at the centre of some Paris Fashion Week drama with EJ Johnson over the weekend. It all went down after EJ, child of  basketball legend Magic Johnson and former castmate on Rich Kids of Beverly Hills, called Rihanna out on Instagram for being the reason the Christian Dior runway show started an hour late.“We just left the Dior show. Getting out of there was crazy, but the show itself was beautiful. It did start an hour late beca