Mark Scheifele: Kent Hughes Needs to Call the Jets

What would happen if the Jets were to trade Connor Hellebuyck?
Obviously, it would be difficult for them to get a return that would allow them, right now, to be just as good heading into the 2026–2027 National Hockey League season.
After all, the goaltender is among the league's elite.
Naturally, the Jets would have to consider a rebuild. I don't know if that's really what will happen, but it remains a logical possibility on the table.
And that's true even though I'm not sure the Winnipeg

This morning, the sad news of Jacques Doucet’s passing shook Quebec.
Expos fans, who were captivated by his voice, are obviously deeply saddened by today's news.
Mr. Doucet, who has joined Rodger Brulotte in heaven, is currently at the center of a huge outpouring of love across the province.
This news has particularly touched the political community. In the midst of a campaign, no less—it was the right thing to do.
Today, Quebec loses a voice that left its mark on generations of base

Earlier this year, Romanian filmmaker Cristian Mungiu’s English-language debut, Fjord, picked up the Palme d’Or at Cannes. It is Mungiu’s second Palme, following his 2007 film, 4 luni, 3 săptămâni și 2 zile (4 Months, 3 Weeks and 2 Days), an absolutely harrowing film about young women and abortion in 1980s Romania. All of Mungiu’s films are emotionally devastating in some way, and Fjord looks no different.A trailer for the film dropped yesterday, show

Unless proven otherwise, the Canadiens will start the upcoming season with essentially the same lineup as the one we saw in the most recent playoffs.
In Nick Suzuki's view, that's good news.
We can all agree that it's not the end of the world, but we also agree that the Montreal Canadiens fell short of their offseason goals.
So what's next? Ideally, it would be a trade.
But in the long run, the Canadiens can't always rely solely on trades to improve their team. After all, many teams are looking

After parting ways with their general manager, Dana Brown, the Houston Astros can now focus on baseball for the rest of the season, as they are in the thick of the race for a spot in the postseason.
But the race for the playoffs isn't the only thing to watch with the Texas team, as Yordan Alvarez continues to build his case for the American League MVP award.
And one of those areas is certainly his pursuit of the Triple Crown. With one month left in the regular season, the power hitter leads the

Sun’s out, guns out as Austin Butler continues his sleeveless parade in Los Angeles, showing off his biceps as he prepares for Joseph Kosinski’s take on Miami Vice. We’re just watching Austin get his pump on because so little else is happening in the dog days of celebrity summer. Except celebrity deaths, which, quite frankly, can take the next few weeks off.The latest in Miami Vice news is that Danny Ramirez is joining the cast. This is especially fun casting because Ramirez gr

Earlier this summer, Connor Hellebuyck or his agent had let it be known that he wanted to be traded.
As of yesterday, this is no longer just a rumor; Connor Hellebuyck has publicly stated that he wants to play for another team because he wants to win. And he's probably fed up with Manitoba—he is, after all, American. It hasn't been easy for American international players to play in Canada since Donald Trump's return, the Olympics, and the Four Nations Tournament.
Nor should we count on a t

Following the London premiere of Practical Magic 2, there was a photocall. Stockard Channing, making her first appearances in two years, opted for green and a rad chain necklace:As Lainey said, the joy of this film is getting three generations of Owens women at once, and they all showed up for the photocall, though Maisie Williams’ look isn’t as good as her red dress at the premiere.Maisie Williams, Sandra Bullock, Stockard Channing, Dianne Wiest, Nicole Kidman and Joey King at the L

Sad news in the world of baseball in Quebec.
We have just learned of the passing of one of the greatest names associated with the Montreal Expos: Jacques Doucet.Legendary Quebec journalist and sports commentator Jacques Doucet has passed away!
Our deepest condolences go out to his family! pic.twitter.com/LWNVxnP095
— RDS (@RDSca) August 28, 2026The news was confirmed just moments ago.
After losing Rodger Brulotte in March, the passing of Jacques Doucet just a few months later is another ma

Ever since the Oilers' No. 1 goaltender (Frederik Andersen) got injured and the Jets' Connor Hellebuyck publicly requested a trade, goaltenders have been making headlines in the NHL.
And that's to be expected.
As training camps draw nearer, it's only natural to see certain teams putting the finishing touches on their offseason preparations for the upcoming season.
Naturally, all of this brings Samuel Montembeault's name back into the conversation.
Should the Oilers be considered in this scenario

Guns N’ Roses has featured a lot of different members over its many decades in the hard rock scene. But the version of the band on tour right now has one of the most enduring lineups of the L.A. band.Lead singer Axl Rose, lead guitarist Slash and bassist Duff McKagan all are original founding members of the group. Keyboardist Dizzy Reed has been in the group off and on since the Use Your Illusion albums, while guitarist Richard Fortus and drummer Isaac Carpenter are relative newcomers. Th

Dear Gossips,Almost two years ago, we learned that David Zaslav and Warner Bros. Discovery intended to shelve Coyote vs. Acme, a live action/animation hybrid film about Wile E. Coyote suing the Acme Corporation, for a tax write off. Unlike the previous times this happened, people got spooked and started calling for the film to be saved, which it ultimately was. Today, Coyote vs. Acme hits theaters, the film and its anti-corporate message only enhanced by its wild progress to the big screen.Coyot

If you think the free-agent period in Major League Baseball is dragging on too long, you’re going to like what comes next.
On the sidelines of negotiations for a new collective bargaining agreement, Major League Baseball wants to limit the number of days players can sign a contract.
Clubs therefore believe that it's the players' and agents' fault that the free-agent period drags on.
What is MLB proposing?
Before the winter meetings (early December), free agents would not be allowed to sign

Yesterday, Connor Hellebuyck publicly announced his intentions: he wants to leave Winnipeg.
Since the beginning of the summer, there had been speculation that the goaltender wanted to leave, but it wasn't known that such a request had been officially made earlier this summer.
After a summer of not getting what he wanted, he decided to speak out publicly (through his agent) in the hope of getting his way.
Naturally, this puts pressure on the Jets. They didn't exactly have a lot of leverage in the

Even the best can miss one.
Pat Brisson is one of the best-known agents in the world of hockey. His job involves, among other things, trying to identify the next big stars before they become stars.
But with Nick Suzuki, let's just say he probably would have liked to have had a crystal ball.
During an appearance on the Spittin' Chiclets podcast, Brisson shared a rather entertaining anecdote about the Habs' captain.Several years ago, Brisson was in Sweden for a tournament in which his son and Ryan

Alex Ovechkin hasn’t even started his 22nd NHL season yet, but in Russia, people are already seriously considering his return.
There's no question of giving him a minor role so he can quietly wrap up his career.
The Moscow Dynamo is reportedly ready to build its team around him.
That's what Anatoly Kharchuk, the new general manager, said in an interview with Pavel Lysenkov of Match TV. His comments were reported by Russian Machine Never Breaks, among others.Dynamo Moscow CEO says KHL team

We knew Victor Hedman wasn’t doing well.
Now we have a much better idea of just how bad it was.
The Lightning captain revealed this past spring that he had taken a step back from the team to focus on his mental health. My colleague actually covered the topic back in May on DLC.
But Hedman has just added an important layer to his story.
In an interview with Dan Rosen, a reporter for NHL.com, the defenseman revealed that he was struggling with performance anxiety.Victor Hedman is ready to ge

No mercy for Ketel Marte
He's grieving, but seeing him abandon his team yet again doesn't sit well with his teammates.
Marte is one of the top second basemen in baseball. But his latest missteps—failing to show up for a game in the middle of a pennant race, then unwinding at a casino while rehabilitating a knee injury—have renewed concerns.https://t.co/hu9rD3C173
— The Athletic (@TheAthletic) August 27, 2026
Eugenio Suarez Ignored
Neither he nor TJ Friedl were claimed off waive

Nick Suzuki will earn $7.875 million per season through 2030.
So, let's imagine a scenario together: the Montreal Canadiens sign a true star… and offer him a contract worth 15, 16, or even 17 million dollars a year.
Would Suzuki be bothered to see a newcomer earning more than double his salary?
The Canadiens' captain answered that question today by saying…: Not at all.
And his answer speaks volumes about the current mindset within the Canadiens.Times have changed. On this team, the

Some news stories make you smile a little more than others.
Right? 
The Columbus Blue Jackets officially promoted Trevor Timmins to the position of director of amateur scouting today. It's a role he knows well… since he held the exact same position for nearly two decades with the Montreal Canadiens.NEWS: #CBJ have announced changes within the club's hockey operations department.https://t.co/8aTkhyhtsG
— CBJ Public Relations (@BlueJacketsPR) August 27, 2026Timmins drafted some e

Tonight, the Blue Jays will face the Royals.
Spencer Arrighetti will be the starting pitcher for the Blue Jays tonight. Here's today's lineup.
Let’s stay hot at home! #BlueJays50 pic.twitter.com/2ib9vucNQy
— Toronto Blue Jays (@BlueJays) August 27, 2026
The Blue Jays are going to need him to eat as many innings as possible. After all, with only four starters (including Max Scherzer), the bullpen has its hands full.
The team needed reinforcements. And they went out and got them.
Micha

Harry Styles kicked off his Madison Square Garden residency yesterday, honouring Dolly Parton during the show, telling the audience that “I wanna say a proper ‘Thank You’ to all the musicians over the years that’ve inspired me. Dolly, we love you, thank you so much.”
And then as “I Will Always Love You” played over the speakers (he did not sing along), he encouraged everyone to dance along.View this post on InstagramA post shared by People Magazine (@peo

The Hollywood Reporter published a story yesterday reported by Merle Ginsberg about the 2027 Met Gala with some curious details. According to Merle’s sources at Condé Nast, Anna Wintour was so bothered by the backlash to the Bozos Bezos Ball earlier this year, “she convened an all-hands Vogue meeting and vowed to dial things down for the 2027 Gala: a tighter guest list, less ostentation, a clearer theme and, with any luck, fewer protesters outside”.But, as Merle points o

Connor Hellebuyck has just broken another major NHL record.
The Winnipeg Jets' star goaltender has publicly stated that he wants to be traded, via a post by his agent on X.
This isn't exactly a surprise.
Why?
Because for several months now, Hellebuyck has made no secret of his frustration with the direction his own team has taken.
The American goaltender wants to win… and at 33, with several years still left on his $8.5 million-per-season contract, he clearly doesn't want to waste the pri

It's unclear what will happen with Samuel Montembeault.
Will he be traded before the start of the season? Or will he be sent down to the American Hockey League instead? Can we consider him a contender for the backup goaltender spot in Montreal next season?
Hmm…
One thing is certain: Kent Hughes will do whatever he can to put him in the best situation for him (and for the team). If a trade goes through, then so be it. And with Frederik Andersen getting injured in practice, we're keeping an

There are only five weeks left in the MLB regular season. And more than ever, the standings are tightening, especially in the American League.
So without further ado, here's the very latest edition of Passion MLB's power rankings. Last week's rankings are shown in parentheses.
1 – Milwaukee Brewers (1)
2 – Los Angeles Dodgers (3)Andrew Friedman's future is also in doubt. https://t.co/VC5TAYdjNz https://t.co/dhk0CaDuvu
— Passion MLB (@passion_mlb) August 25, 20263 – Tampa

The Indianapolis Colts have decided to secure one of the key players on their special teams.
The team announced
Thursday that it had extended the contract of Rigoberto Sanchez
, its starting punter for several years.
According to reports from several sports journalists, Sanchez's new contract covers two additional seasons
. The 31-year-old was originally set to enter the final year of his previous contract with Indianapolis.
Sanchez entered the NFL in 2017 after leaving the University of Hawaii

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Jacob Fowler has a lot of potential.
We know that.
The Canadiens goaltender tops a list of the 25 best prospects at his position in a recent ranking by Steven Ellis (Daily Faceoff). He's currently seen as the next big thing in the NHL.
It's special in a way because you get the sense that Fowler really stands out in these rankings.
When people talk about the league's top young prospects, his name comes up… all the time. And right now, you could practically say the Habs pulled off a steal i