Mike Matheson and his expansion draft clause

The topic has been gaining popularity lately, but expansion is on the horizon in the NHL.
Naturally, expansion also means an expansion draft, as we've seen twice in the last 10 years with the Golden Knights and the Kraken.
Let's just say one outcome was more conclusive than the other…
By necessity, this is something Kent Hughes has to keep in mind. After all, he knows full well that he risks losing good players if the league expands to 34 teams.
Maybe that's why he hasn't been looking to

Roman Anthony’s Schedule
He has no flight scheduled to rejoin the Red Sox.
In Worcester, Roman Anthony says he “has no flight booked” to return to the Red Sox but feels close to being ready and thinks Friday in New York is a possibility.
— Chris Cotillo (@ChrisCotillo) August 25, 2026
Aaron Boone's Future
His job doesn't appear to be in jeopardy in the short or medium term.“I don't see him going away, as long as Brian Cashman is there, and as long as they're a playo

Michael Bublé took to Instagram to pay tribute to singer Dolly Parton, who died at age 80 on Tuesday.The B.C.-born Bublé recorded the Christmas song Cuddle Up, Cozy Down Christmas with Parton for her 2020 holiday album titled A Holly Dolly Christmas.On his Instagram account, the Burnaby crooner posted a black-and-white photo of the iconic Parton with the words: “What a life. What a songwriter. What a woman. I feel incredibly lucky to have shared even a small moment of it wit

The Tkachuk brothers are making headlines.
Not necessarily for the right reasons. We know Brady isn't the brightest, and in a video making the rounds online, he's once again made a fool of himself.
Matthew was surprised that his little brother had been booed in Calgary. So he asked him if he'd been booed in every Canadian city. Brady replied that he hadn't been booed in Vancouver, Edmonton, or Seattle.
No, Seattle isn't in Canada.
Does he even know that?Brady Tkachuk says Canadian fans hate him

Some good players were selected in the 2022 draft.
Juraj Slafkovsky and Lane Hutson are obviously two of them, and the Devils had high hopes for Simon Nemec, who was selected right after Slaf.
Unfortunately, his time with the Devils was short-lived: he was traded to the Flames this summer. In return, the Devils' new GM, Sunny Mehta, acquired Etienne Morin, a second-round pick, and two first-round picks. A great deal.
Nemec admitted today, during the European players' media tour, that he was happ

As you probably know, the Blue Jays announced that Shane Bieber is heading to the injured list for a few weeks.He felt some discomfort on Sunday, which led to a series of tests. And the team's disastrous season in terms of injuries continues…
Will he return this season? According to John Schneider, it's possible. Nothing is certain, however. Will he return too late? That's also a question.
Basically, the pitcher won't be able to pitch for two weeks. After that, his recovery will depend on

What does the future hold for Quinn Hughes?
I don't know. But with all the rumors swirling around him, it seems like I'm relieved I'm not a Wild fan.
That said…
That said, there are currently no trade discussions involving Quinn Hughes, despite the rumors that have been circulating over the past few days.
Instead, the Minnesota Wild reportedly have their sights set on a single goal: reaching a contract extension agreement with their star defenseman.
An NHL source familiar with the situati

Global icon Dolly Parton died today in her hometown of Nashville. The beloved singer, songwriter, actress, author, playwright and philanthropist was 80 years old.Born on Jan. 19, 1946, in a one-room cabin in Pittman Centre, Tenn., Dolly Rebecca Parton was the fourth of 12 children. She was part of a poor sharecropping family, whose house echoed with songs from her mother’s Welsh ancestors, Smoky Mountain folk songs, and her preacher grandfather’s Pentecostal hymns.All of these eleme

If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.
Why am I bringing up that cliché today? Because the Boston Red Sox might need a little reminder of it.
When they let Alex Cora go, Chad Tracy was named interim manager.The deal was this: we're going to test you out and evaluate our options. That was the right move for Boston at the time.
That said, at this point, Chris Cotillo (MassLive) reports that nothing is guaranteed regarding his long-term position.
In other words? The Red Sox will likely

In a recent episode of his “32 Thoughts” podcast, Elliotte Friedman explored the possibility of Erik Karlsson ending up in Toronto next season.
And this isn't necessarily a prediction made out of thin air.
Friedman, in fact, mentioned that someone had suggested to him that Karlsson would finish next season in Toronto… and the source clearly isn't ruling it out. At the very least, he believes the scenario could become interesting… under certain conditions.
First, the Pen

Dolly Parton has passed away. Her death was confirmed by her nephew, Bryan Seaver, earlier today on her social media channels.Icon, legend, superstar – all of these words apply. But also, in spite of her fame, Dolly Parton never seemed inaccessible. It’s why even for those who don’t listen to country music and may not know her entire catalogue, she was revered. And that’s what makes her so singular. At a time when everything is so fractured, from politics to sports and cu

This September marks the 25th anniversary of Mariah Carey’s infamous film and soundtrack project Glitter. Most of you reading this will likely remember this time in Mariah’s career, a time that she speaks on extensively in her memoir The Meaning of Mariah Carey. Between the sabotage from her former record label and ex-husband, the horrendous critic reviews of the film and ill-fated release date of the film’s soundtrack (9/11), this project was doomed from the start.
Time heals

There’s something new in the center of the Bell Centre’s ice rink.
The Canadiens have installed a logo that gives the ice a rather different look.
Of course, it features the traditional “CH” in the center, surrounded by the words “Montréal Canadiens.”
But what really catches the eye is the slightly retro look, which stands in stark contrast to the much more modern logo fans are used to seeing in the center of the ice. And honestly, it looks pretty cool.

Recently, Shane Bieber had bounced back in Toronto.
With the team now fighting for a playoff spot, it goes without saying that his strong comeback was helping the team in its quest for October baseball.
But the Blue Jays have just announced some bad news: the pitcher is heading to the injured list for (at least) 15 days, effective August 21.
The cause is inflammation of the right teres major muscle.Blue Jays pitching staff takes another hit.
Shane Bieber goes on 15-day IL (right teres major infl

Harry Styles covers W Magazine, timed to his 30-night sold-out run at Madison Square Garden. A coup, for sure. The styling is fine, whatever – I think he soared pretty high with his Alessandro Michele/Gucci era and it’s hard to come down from that.View this post on InstagramA post shared by W Magazine (@wmag)
Hulu has cancelled Mindy Kaling’s Not Suitable for Work. I’m always reminded how brutal the business is when someone like Mindy, who has a slate of successful TV sho

Michael Hage has indeed arrived on the University of Michigan campus, where he has reunited with his teammates.
The young Canadiens prospect took part in the Wolverines' first team meeting, a pretty clear sign of the direction he seems to be heading.
The door isn't completely closed yet on the possibility of him signing a contract with the Canadiens and starting the season in the NHL. But…
All things considered, it's starting to get a little late for that to happen, even though there's no

Just last week, we learned that Giancarlo Stanton's season was likely over after he fell while running the bases while rehabilitating from a calf injury and injured his other calf.
Although manager Aaron Boone hasn't ruled out a return for the slugger in 2026, he acknowledged that it will be difficult for him to come back in time—which, in the words of the New York Yankees manager, means we won't see him in the Bronx this year.
And perhaps not next year either. That's because Jean-Carl is

Simone Ashley most recent work isn’t acting but music. As many people have already pointed out, this is unfair. We’ve seen how talented she is onscreen. And, like, look at her. And she can sing too??!
The new song is called “Free (Live From Angel Studios)”, released on Friday. Her voice is sweet and she hits those high notes… but I like the lower register too.View this post on InstagramA post shared by Simone Ashley (@simoneashley)
Simone will soon have the opportu

Kabion Ento played a spectacular role in the Montreal Alouettes' victory over the Ottawa Redblacks.
The
30-year-old American
defensive back
was named Player of the Week in the Canadian Football League (CFL) after playing a major role in his team's success.
On Thursday, Montreal gave Ottawa no chance, winning 46-16
. Ento particularly stood out in the second quarter. As the Redblacks were trying to build an offensive drive, the defensive back intercepted a pass from Jake Maier before running unch

Martin St-Louis's contract is causing quite a stir.
My colleague Maxime Truman actually touched on the subject this morning… and he agrees with everyone else: this whole thing should be settled soon.
That makes sense. And that's true even though I think it's time for a contract—whether his or that of one of the team's two restricted free agents—to be signed.
St-Louis has never seemed worried (at least publicly) about his contract situation. Why? There are undoubtedly several r

The news that Prince Harry and Meghan Sussex were returning to England last week is still a major story in what’s otherwise a slow time in entertainment news. These two have always been a gift to gossip, ever since they started dating ten years ago – WTF IT’S BEEN EXACTLY TEN YEARS – and even more so now. The British tabloids will never admit it but no one is happier than they are that this decision has been made.Harry and Meghan cover the new issue of PEOPLE Magazine, wh

Three years ago, David Reinbacher was drafted by the Canadiens.
At the time, we thought that three years later, he'd be a regular in the NHL… but that's not the case. Injuries, in particular, have changed the situation.
But you already knew that.
Naturally, we don't know what lies ahead for Reinbacher this fall. He'll undoubtedly want to earn a full-time spot with the Canadiens, but it's unclear whether he'll be able to do so as early as next month.
He'll certainly get his chance, but the

We've been following quite a saga in the Ketel Marte case for just over a week.
It all began when the 32-year-old was absent from Fenway Park in Boston last Monday, prompting the Arizona Diamondbacks to place him on the restricted list.
Marte then met with manager Torey Lovullo and general manager Mike Hazen before being placed on the 10-day injured list due to knee inflammation. He was then sent to Salt River Fields for rehabilitation.
Later, the infielder was spotted spending long hours at a r

Even though we're still in the middle of summer and the action won't resume at the Bell Centre until next month, Geoff Molson took a few minutes out of his day to answer questions from RDS.
He discussed the future of Arber Xhekaj and Zachary Bolduc, who are still without contracts, the possibility of retiring Carey Price's jersey, and Martin St-Louis's status as head coach of the Canadiens.While waiting for Xhekaj and Bolduc, Molson reflects on St-Louis's futurehttps://t.co/GT8x12N4OW
— RD

Could Aaron Donald make a spectacular return to the NFL in 2026?
At 35, the former
defensive stalwart for the Los Angeles Rams continues to train hard, but his potential return doesn't seem to depend solely on his physical condition.
After ten exceptional seasons in the league, Donald has already earned approximately $157.1 million in career earnings
. His last contract included one remaining year worth $30 million, but the key question now is under what financial terms a potential return could

Dear Gossips,No list of rom-coms from the last 25 years would be complete without How To Lose a Guy in 10 Days. It’s a classic, complete with several classic rom-com elements: it’s a workplace story, there’s a bet on the line, a fake relationship, and of course a dress so memorable it’s cinematic history.
All you have to do is start your google search with “yellow dress” and the rest will be filled in for you.@peacock The dress that has generations in a chokeh

Between injuries and poor performances, let's just say Cal Raleigh isn't exactly having a dream season.
After hitting 60 home runs last year, his slump is one of the reasons behind his team's tough season.
But last night, the popular Seattle Mariners catcher was back to his old self and proved he still has some juice left in his arm.
How? By hitting three long home runs (including two off none other than Zack Wheeler of the Philadelphia Phillies) in his team's 9-2 win.A lot of big flies from Big

A new study conducted in the United States has reignited concerns about the consequences of repeated head impacts among former National Football League (NFL) players.
According to the researchers,
at least one in four former NFL players may have had chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE)
at the time of their death.
This neurodegenerative disease is linked to the accumulation of head injuries. It can currently only be diagnosed with certainty after death, through brain analysis. Its symptoms
can

Corey Pronman (The Athletic) has been ranking NHL prospects lately.
This morning, he published the results of his work regarding the 2024 draft. And naturally, we wanted to see if it would spark as much discussion as what came out last week.
The rankings are available here, for those interested.Re-ranking the 2024 NHL draft class https://t.co/k1jrKvW7X0
— Corey Pronman (@coreypronman) August 25, 2026It's worth noting that Macklin Celebrini is, without a doubt, at the top of the rankings. H

In 2025–26, the Montreal Canadiens had a great season, especially when you look at the individual achievements of several players.
Cole Caufield scored 51 goals, Nick Suzuki tallied 101 points, Juraj Slafkovsky scored 30 goals, and Lane Hutson found the back of the net 78 times.
These are already excellent overall performances.
However, one can certainly wonder whether all these feats will be repeated—or whether new milestones will even be reached.
Former Habs goaltending coach St&ea