Matthew Tkachuk doesn’t hide his sadness

Matthew Tkachuk must be thrilled that his brother Brady is joining the Panthers.
Along with Sam Bennett, the two brothers could form one of the toughest trios to face in the NHL next season.
However, the older Tkachuk has also seen the departure of teammates with whom he was particularly close, including Evan Rodrigues, Jesper Boqvist, and especially Sergei Bobrovsky.Matthew discussed the situation with his brother on their podcast, Wingmen, and it's clear that the loss of Bobrovsky—whom h

Dylan Cease to Start the All-Star Game
He becomes the third player in Blue Jays history to receive this honor. Dave Stieb and Roy Halladay are the others.ELITE Company#BlueJays50 pic.twitter.com/JzoK2awndi
— Toronto Blue Jays (@BlueJays) July 12, 2026
We figured this was likely after seeing that Cam Schlittler had decided not to pitch on Tuesday. But in any case, John Schneider's choice was Dylan Cease.
Aaron Boone meets with the media to explain Cam Schlittler's decision not to pitch in t

While Vancouver’s summer months have less diversity and intensity than our regular season classical concerts, July and August do take advantage of our usually clement summers to invite students and young professionals to a number of local high-level programs.A new one, now in its second year, is Pacific Opus, which specializes in lessons and master classes for high school and college-age students.Back again is distinguished pianist and pedagogue Olga Kern, who I had the chance to meet las

Yesterday, the first four rounds of the Major League Baseball draft took place. Of course, we were keeping an eye out to see if any Quebecers would be drafted.
In the end, that didn't happen. Three Canadians (Carter Beck, Elliot Lascelles, and Sean Duncan) and one player with dual citizenship (Taj Marchand) were selected.
Day 1 of the 2026 MLB Draft is in the books!Three Canadians heard their names called, along with one dual citizen.Congratulations to all four players on taking the next step in

The Laval Rocket continues to build depth ahead of the upcoming season.
The organization announced that it has agreed to one-year, two-way contracts with forward Alexander Legkov and defensemen Jacob Dion and Kale McCallum.
These three signings demonstrate that the Canadiens organization sees promising potential in these players, who will now try to earn a spot in the American Hockey League.
Alexander Legkov's background is particularly noteworthy. The Russian forward was among the players invit

Since the start of the season, the Yankees have had one of the best offenses in Major League Baseball. It hasn’t been quite as obvious in recent weeks, but the team is still capable of competing with anyone.
And that will be even more true if Aaron Judge and Giancarlo Stanton eventually return.
However, despite all that, the catcher position remains a real problem in the Bronx. Austin Wells is having a dismal season offensively, and the options behind him aren't doing much better.
As a res

Every summer, hockey video game fans eagerly await the announcement of who will be the face of the next installment in EA Sports' NHL franchise.
After several weeks of speculation, one name now seems to have won unanimous support.
In fact, a major leak suggests that the young sensation from the San Jose Sharks, Macklin Celebrini, has been chosen to appear on the cover of NHL 27.
The information comes from Mike Straw, a journalist well-connected in the world of sports video games.That didn't take

As we know, the Canadiens would likely have liked to sign a top-6 forward this summer. And even though they could still do so, it seems the window of opportunity may now be closed.
Or, at least, it's a lot less open than it was two weeks ago.
And obviously, one has to wonder what the team's management thinks about this, given that they failed to acquire a player of that caliber. Because, in reality, they can't be particularly happy to see Ivan Demidov heading into another season with linemates w

The first day of the MLB draft is now behind us. We can already take a look at who came out on top and who finds themselves on the other end of the spectrum.
Let's start with the winners. And first things first, let's begin with the Chicago White Sox. Sure, the White Sox had the top overall pick in the draft, but they could have tried to spend less money on their new prospect and ended up with a less promising player.
That wasn't the case, however, as representatives from the Windy City set thei

About ten days ago, Leo Carlsson signed his contract for the upcoming season and the four seasons after that. That said, he did so in the form of a hostile offer… and at an annual salary of $18 million.
This means he'll likely be the highest-paid player in the league in 2026–27… unless someone else tops him by then.
And when you consider that the salary cap will continue to skyrocket and that Carlsson didn't sign for many years of full free agency, you realize there are five

Why is Anthony Mantha still a free agent?
According to reports, the answer is clear: because the player wants a longer contract than what teams are willing to offer the big forward.
Why? Mainly because his health has management concerned—they're wondering if he'll be able to replicate his 2025–2026 season, which came somewhat out of nowhere.
(Credit: Hockey DB)
It's now July 12. And historically, at this point, a free agent of his caliber should have already found a team to sign with

Statistically speaking, we're halfway through the 2026 Major League Baseball season. However, the All-Star Game is considered the unofficial midseason break.
And with the All-Star Game taking place on Tuesday, it's the perfect time to look back on the first half of this season by highlighting a few surprises from the past few months in MLB.
Let's start with two players who have stood out in different ways so far. First up is Cam Schlittler of the New York Yankees.
Not because we didn't know he w

Yesterday, the Make Your Move event took place in Boisbriand.
Basically, we saw several well-known hockey players—both active and retired—who showed up to delight the fans.
The QMJHL was particularly well represented.There's talent galore at Équipe Drink BEHY for Make Your Move Hockey, including QMJHL alumni!Featuring Cédrik Séguin from @HFTVSports, Zachary Bolduc, Maxime Talbot, and Bruno Gervais! pic.twitter.com/ow1v9yNkFC
— QMJHL (@LHJMQ) July 12, 2026Re

One of the surprises of the offseason was clearly Mats Zuccarello's move to Los Angeles.
He signed a one-year, $1 million contract with the Kings after spending the last seven seasons in Minnesota. For a player who averaged nearly a point per game, that's an excellent deal for the team.
Couldn't the Wild match that offer? Elliott Friedman has his own theory about his mysterious departure: he spoke with a coach, and it may have been the “too-good chemistry” with his teammate Kirill Ka

The NHL offseason is in full swing, and it's almost mid-July. Kent Hughes still hasn't made any major trades.
One name that keeps coming up in connection with the Habs is Rasmus Ristolainen, a tall right-handed defenseman. In any case, there's a lot of talk about him, according to David Pagnotta on the podcast “The Sheet.”
Keep in mind, though, that the Flyers are asking for a lot.David Pagnotta: Re Flyers: Rasmus Ristolainen's still out there, there's still conversations with teams

The MLB draft began today.
The White Sox held the No. 1 overall pick. And if you want to know how to pronounce Roch Cholowsky's name, don't ask the commissioner…
Rob Manfred mispronounces No. 1 pick Roch Cholowsky’s name in brutal MLB draft moment https://t.co/jtWpydZxja pic.twitter.com/riC6wt32TA
— New York Post Sports (@nypostsports) July 11, 2026
In Canada, people are mainly watching what the Toronto Blue Jays are doing and which Canadian prospects are being drafted.
Among

Zack Wheeler Refuses to Go to the All-Star Game
He didn't like being disrespected and being the fifth substitute, so he told MLB “no” last night. Justin Wrobleski will now replace Chase Burns.
The league reached out to Zack Wheeler last night, offering to add him to the NL All-Star team as a replacement. He declined. “I'm not going to be disrespected,” he said.
— Lochlahn March (@lochlahn) July 11, 2026
Speaking of the All-Star Game: Canadian Tristan Peters will be

Many fans are concerned about Kent Hughes' inaction since the start of the summer, while several of the Canadiens' direct rivals have bolstered their rosters ahead of the upcoming season.
It must be said that this summer, demand exceeded supply in both the free-agent market and the trade market, and so far, the Canadiens' general manager has been unwilling to overpay to acquire a player.
However, even though Hughes has been quiet so far, he may well have struck the best deal of the offseason by

Will the Blue Jays be aggressive at the trade deadline? We'll see.
In reality, it's possible that, without making any drastic moves, the team will try to acquire players to continue improving on the field.
After all, so much money has been invested in the team's 2026 season that management will do everything it can to avoid selling players.
That said, if the team keeps losing between now and August 3, it's possible that management will have no choice but to consider the scenario of joining the s

For a late first-round pick, Gleb Pugachyov has been the subject of much discussion since his selection.
The young Russian is known for his physical style of play and his willingness to drop the gloves, and he could be a solid addition to the Habs' second or third line in a few years.
However, what has undoubtedly sparked the most buzz is what he reportedly told Habs executives in an interview: not only would he be willing to fight Tom Wilson, but there would be nothing left of Wilson after the

The Canadiens' 2026–27 season is set to begin in roughly three months. We can't wait to see if the team can have another great season… but most of all, we can't wait to find out where we'll be able to watch the team's games.
Because, as of today, we still don't know where all of the Habs' games will be broadcast next season. We know that RDS will broadcast preseason games and 45 regular-season games (down from 60 previously)… but we don't know who will handle the other 39 gam

The 2026 All-Star Game is just three days away. The game, which will be played in the Philadelphia area, will tip off at 8 p.m. on Tuesday night.
And don't forget that on Monday night, we'll also get to see the Home Run Derby, for which all the participants have now been announced.
The full list is here. https://t.co/X6xcjFHcNU https://t.co/Ut8LTjjuwz
— Passion MLB (@passion_mlb) July 11, 2026
That said, there are still some details to be determined for the game in question. The starting p

Ever since arriving in Montreal, Kaiden Guhle has been going through pretty much the same thing every year. The defenseman puts in solid performances on the ice… but he never plays a full season because of his tendency to get injured.
He has a bad habit of putting his body in risky situations… and if you play with fire long enough, you're bound to get burned.
All of this is frustrating because we know just how much Guhle makes the Habs a better team when he's in the lineup. And yes

There you go. The picture is complete.
With just a few days to go before the home run derby, we now know who the eight power hitters will be competing for the title.
Following Junior Caminero, Ben Rice, Willson Contreras, Jordan Walker, Jac Caglianone, Bryce Harper, and Kyle Schwarber, Munetaka Murakami has now joined the group.
Here's how it looks.
The field for the T-Mobile Home Run Derby is set! pic.twitter.com/UINTBDvfOS
— Talkin’ Baseball (@TalkinBaseball_) July 10, 2026
Murakam

Today is July 11.
Most of the top free agents have already signed with teams… which means the market is a bit thin right now.
Let's take a look at who the best players still available are.
Of course, we'll break it down into two different categories: unrestricted free agents (UFAs)… and restricted free agents (RFAs).
Let's start with the first category… and focus on forwards:  Anthony Mantha (64 points in 25-26)
Patrick Kane (57 points in 25-26)
Vladimir Tarasenko

The Hurricanes won the Stanley Cup 3–4 weeks ago.
The draft and several trades took place about two weeks ago.
And then came the free-agent frenzy. Now there are only a handful of notable players still on the market: Anthony Mantha, Patrick Kane, Vladimir Tarasenko, Evander Kane, Michael Bunting, James Van Riemsdyk, Marcus Johansson…
All of these players could help the Habs to varying degrees, in one way or another.
Personally, as I pointed out two weeks ago, I'd love to see Tarasen

Here we are—the All-Star Game festivities are just around the corner, marking the midpoint of the 2026 Major League Baseball season, even though, mathematically speaking, that point has already been reached.
This also means that today and tomorrow (July 11 and 12) is when MLB teams will draft young prospects. And to give you an idea of what the first round of the draft will look like, here is the final version of Passion MLB's mock draft.
1 – White Sox: Roch Cholowsky, SS, UCLA
2 &nd

Alexander Zharovsky is a talented player.
After all, not every 18- or 19-year-old is capable of performing well in a league like the KHL.
And the Canadiens prospect has truly had a great first full year as a pro. His 42 points (16 goals) in just 59 games are proof of that.
We know the kid has great skills, and Mikhail Grigorenko confirmed that to Kevin Dubé. The former first-round pick of the Sabres faced off against Zharovsky a few times last season… and let's just say Grigorenko

Would you agree that this offseason is really exciting?
Two hostile offers (including one for $18 million per season), massive trades, and astronomical contracts have been the highlights of this not-so-quiet offseason.
There are still some big names who could be on the move, including Dylan Larkin and Zach Werenski. Werenski hasn't come out and said he wants to be traded (like Larkin has), but there's a lot of talk about him.
The rumor that has resurfaced most often (and makes the most sense) is

The Anaheim Ducks have seen a lot of changes since the start of the offseason.
On defense, John Carlsson, Jacob Trouba, Olen Zellweger, and Radko Gudas have all left. On the other hand, A.J. Greer and Nick Jensen have joined the team.
In addition, Leo Carlsson came very close to leaving for another team, and Cutter Gauthier has yet to sign a contract.
The 22-year-old forward had a great season, and after seeing Carlsson land an $18 million-per-season deal, we can expect his salary demands to be