Pascal Vincent: “When I left Columbus, I started questioning my life choices”

Pascal Vincent served as head coach of the Columbus Blue Jackets during the 2023–2024 season. And it didn't go well.
As you may recall, he was brought in to replace Mike Babcock following the scandal that resulted in the veteran not coaching a single game in Ohio.
Vincent didn't have time to settle in properly and lost his job in 2024.
By his own admission, everything that could go wrong did go wrong. It was a very difficult year, and it even led him to question his life choices once he le

The first day of the 2026 FIFA Fan Festival will go down as a full-on fiesta. A sunlit, super fun one.After Mexico’s win over the South African side in the opening game of this year’s World Cup, the crowd at the Freedom Mobile Arch started to celebrate. When Vancouver’s crack act Mariachi Los Dorados took to the stage, it played a set of singalong favourites so familiar to the crowd that they must be imprinted on their DNA.There couldn’t have been a better choice of band

Aroldis Chapman is likely to be on the move by August 3. After all, the Red Sox aren't going anywhere, and he's a great player.
Chapman, who is making $13.3 million this year and has a potential option for 2027 based on innings pitched and his health, will be in high demand.
Since the player has no say in the matter, he'll simply have to report to whichever team secures his services.
I'm speaking in the future tense rather than the conditional because I believe, barring an injury, that seeing hi

Just recently, the winner of the prestigious Hart Trophy was announced.
It was a very close race between Connor McDavid and Nikita Kucherov, and in the end, the Russian won the trophy, awarded to the player who was most valuable to his team.
However, Montreal Canadiens fans were hoping to see Nick Suzuki receive votes in the top five.
Not only did he receive votes, but he also received a first-place vote and finished fifth in the voting for the trophy.
Quite an achievement for the Habs' center,

The big news of the day for the Montreal Canadiens is Pascal Vincent's departure from the Laval Rocket.
Vincent did an excellent job with the Rocket. There's no denying that.
However, it was bound to happen someday, because like all hockey players, the dream is to make it to the NHL, and for a coach, it's obviously to be a head coach in the NHL.
In short, Vincent has moved a step closer to his goal by joining the Seattle Kraken as an assistant coach.
In a recent article published by TVA Sports,

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Former NFL linebacker Darron Lee is facing very serious charges in Tennessee.
The former first-round pick of the New York Jets in 2016 has been formally charged with first-degree murder in connection with the death of his partner, Gabriela Carvalho Perpétuo.
The indictment was filed by a grand jury in Hamilton County, Tennessee. According to authorities, this case could even be eligible for the death penalty, although no final decision has yet been made regarding a potential request for t

The latest episode of Brett Goldstein’s podcast, Films To Be Buried With, features Jennifer Lopez – ongoing promotion for their film, Office Romance, now streaming on Netflix. The premise of the pod is in the title: it’s people talking about movies, not necessarily their favourites but specifically the ones they remember at certain points in their lives.What’s making the most headlines is what JLo says about when she saw I’m Still Here, nominated for three Oscars, i

The Montreal Canadiens are heading into a crucial summer.
After continuing its development process this season, the organization will need to find a way to improve its roster without unnecessarily sacrificing players who could become key assets in a few years.
There's a lot of talk about adding a center or a right-handed defenseman. And to do that, Kent Hughes has something many teams envy: draft picks and prospects capable of attracting attention elsewhere in the NHL.
But there's one case that

Today, Sam Kennedy, the president of the Red Sox, appeared on Boston radio (WEEI). And let's just say he had a lot to say.
There are several key takeaways from his public appearance.
1. Not surprisingly, he doesn't like what he's seeing right now. However, he isn't placing the blame on Craig Breslow, who is working hard to turn things around.
Right now, the Red Sox have no intention of firing him since everyone is to blame. At least that's what was said publicly. #KissOfDeath?
2. Several adjecti

Hypothetical discussions are part and parcel of hockey. Some are realistic, while others are mainly meant to spark debate. This week, a proposal put forward in Mathias et le Serpent caught people's attention: Elias Pettersson to Montreal, Brendan Gallagher to Vancouver—who's going to say no?
And according to Mathias Brunet, the Canadiens' answer would be simple: no thanks.Elias Pettersson to Montreal, Brendan Gallagher to Vancouver: who's saying no?The bonus content for Episode 37 is avail

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Celebrity profiles are a dying breed so I can always appreciate when a superstar sits down with a proper magazine. The Rock on the cover of Esquire is meant to be just that – a deep dive into the man behind the wrestling moniker. But the thing with Dwayne Johnson is he is really, really good at being The Rock and he is really, really good at packaging the story he wants to t

Kansas City Chiefs star quarterback Patrick Mahomes has successfully completed his offseason training regimen, just a few months after undergoing surgery to repair two ligaments in his left knee.
Coach Andy Reid is confident: the two-time MVP should be ready for the NFL training camp scheduled for next month.
Mahomes was excused from the traditional running drill that typically concludes the mandatory minicamp, but Reid said the player likely could have completed it thanks to his determination.

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Brendan Gallagher’s days in Montreal are numbered.
His camp is pleased with how his situation is progressing, and he is expected to leave by the end of the summer.
And we know there are connections to be made between the veteran and the Vancouver Canucks because he's from there. His agent has even already had conversations with Canucks executives…
But according to Marco D'Amico (Sur le marché), the Canucks aren't the only ones who have shown interest in the player who has pla

We’re in the thick of summer movie season, but it’s never too soon to start looking at the fall film-to-Oscar pipeline. One film that is sure to get a head start is The Social Reckoning, Aaron Sorkin’s follow-up to The Social Network. Where that film traces Facebook’s origins, The Social Reckoning focuses on the 2021 Facebook leak and subsequent congressional hearings and investigations.Aaron Sorkin won an Oscar for scripting The Social Network, but that film was directed

As a sign that the 2026 Major League Baseball season is fast approaching, we're already less than two months away from the trade deadline, and things are going to heat up in the coming weeks.
So without further ado, here is the latest edition of Passion MLB's power rankings. Last week's rankings are shown in parentheses.
1 – Atlanta Braves (1)
2 – Los Angeles Dodgers (2)
3 – Milwaukee Brewers (3)
4 – New York Yankees (4)
5 – Cleveland Guardians (6)
6 – Tampa B

At first glance, Zachary Whitecloud might not be the name that gets Canadiens fans excited.
However, the defenseman could be a very interesting option for Kent Hughes. And this isn't the first time his name has come up around town.
He has what it takes to help the Habs, after all. And in fact, he has one particular quality in his game that could make the Canadiens salivate…
At 29 years old, Whitecloud is known for his simple, effective, and physical style of play. He doesn't rack up a ton

The Denver Broncos have just announced a five-year contract extension for their head coach, Sean Payton.
At 62, Payton is thus embarking on a new chapter with the organization, replacing the two remaining years of his previous contract. Financial details have not been disclosed, but this decision confirms the front office's full confidence in the NFL veteran.
Since arriving in Denver, Payton has transformed the team. In his third season, he led the Broncos to the AFC Championship Game after post

It’s taken me some time to process the fallout from the final installation of the Summer House reunion. Having spent years watching reunions, sometimes it can take a day or two to get a feel for the narratives that emerge after such a highly-anticipated finale. And like clockwork, since the reunion wrapped, we’ve heard the discourse surrounding Amanda Batula’s commitment to the damsel in distress bit, pondered the impact of the beta blockers West W

Before the gossip, a word on OG Anunoby – because there are a lot of us here in Toronto who are thrilled for him. OG already has an NBA championship with the Raptors, and was a key contributor during the regular season, but he sat out our historic playoff run in 2019 after an emergency appendectomy right before the post-season. So it obviously must mean that much more to him now that he’s been on the court through this run with the Knicks and came up SO HUGE last night with that bloc

Last week, Dylan Larkin asked the Red Wings to trade him.
And today, another big-name NHL player is following suit.
According to Elliotte Friedman, Darnell Nurse has requested a trade from Edmonton. The defenseman feels it's time for him to move on to the next stage of his career after playing every NHL game of his career in an Oilers uniform.Reporting w/@SportsnetSpec
Darnell Nurse asks for a trade, agrees it's time for a fresh starthttps://t.co/86Rep6aske
— Elliotte Friedman (@FriedgeHNI

The Toronto Argonauts will kick off their 2026 Canadian Football League season with a largely revamped roster when they face the Montreal Alouettes on Friday night at Percival Molson Stadium.Following a 2025 season that was disappointing in many respects, the Toronto organization has made significant changes in hopes of re-establishing itself as a powerhouse in the Eastern Conference.
On offense, quarterback Chad Kelly will be tasked with leading the offensive unit from the opening snap. He'll b

Nothing is going right for the Boston Red Sox in 2026, across every aspect of the Massachusetts-based organization. Take, for example, the situation with ace pitcher Garrett Crochet.
Unfortunately, Captain Crochet hasn't been able to pitch in a game since April 25. So far, that's a shame, but it happens even to the best, and there's nothing we can do about it.
However, for now, there's no way of knowing when his next start will be. And just yesterday (Wednesday), negative news broke regarding th

Brendan Gallagher is still a member of the Montreal Canadiens organization.
But… maybe not for much longer.
A trade is expected to happen at some point after he said he wanted to move on during his end-of-season review. And clearly, things are moving forward.
Things are moving forward because, according to information from Nicolas Cloutier (TVA Sports), Gally's camp is pleased with how Kent Hughes is handling the situation.
There are rumors about the veteran and the Canucks… and on

The Montreal Alouettes are preparing to host the Toronto Argonauts on Friday at Percival Molson Stadium, with some key players missing from their lineup.
Good news for fans: Travis Theis will be available for this second game of the season. The wide receiver, who suffered a head injury during Montreal's first matchup against the Hamilton Tiger-Cats, has resumed normal training this week, suggesting he'll be on the field.
However, two other offensive players will miss several games. Center Justin

Dear Gossips,It was reported yesterday that they’re making another Jump Street movie 14 years after the sequel, 22 Jump Street, was released. And the key on-camera talent involved in the originals will be coming back: Jonah Hill, Channing Tatum, and Ice Cube. So is this just a money grab? I mean, it’s never not about the money. But that doesn’t necessarily mean it won’t be good, or that it doesn’t have the potential to be good.When 21 Jump Street came out in 2012, i

Big news in town.
For those who haven't heard, the Laval Rocket just lost their head coach. Pascal Vincent, whom many would have liked to see in Montreal in recent years, is gone.
He's back in the NHL, now serving as an assistant coach with the Kraken moving forward. 2 incredible seasons
, 2 division
championships, 1 Macgregor Kilpatrick
Trophy, 1 All-Star
Game appearance, Coach of the Year Award in 2024-25
Thanks for everything, Paz! Good luck in Seattle2 incredible seasons
, 2 division champio

Bard on the Beach: Macbeth When: June 11-Sept. 18Where: BMO Mainstage, Vanier Park, VancouverTickets: Starting at $30 at bardonthebeach.orgIs Macbeth a hero or a villain?“That’s the question,” says Stephen Drover, director of Bard on the Beach’s upcoming production of Shakespeare’s 400-year-old tragedy.Set in a near-future dystopia, Bard’s 2026 version seeks to make Shakespeare’s tale of ambition, murder and moral collapse resonate with contemporary audi