Patrik Laine linked to the Maple Leafs

We can all agree that Patrik Laine isn't the most sought-after player in the NHL. No surprise there.
Because, at a certain point, you can't just tell yourself that “his potential makes him worth it” or something like that. His 10-year track record in the NHL speaks for itself.
And in many respects, it doesn't paint a very flattering picture of the player.
Many teams are thinking they could offer him a tryout. The risk is minimal, both in terms of salary and in terms of commitment if

Zoë Kravitz and Harry Styles haven’t publicly confirmed their engagement, but Zoë is in a new campaign for Jessica McCormack, who is widely reported as their ring designer. So I think this is confirmation enough.View this post on InstagramA post shared by Jessica McCormack (@jessica_mccormack)
Ryan Seacrest doing sponcon for a casino – sir you have 483 jobs, is this necessary.View this post on InstagramA post shared by Ryan Seacrest (@ryanseacrest)
In another example of &ld

At the end of May, the Detroit Tigers had just lost four straight games, had a record of 22 wins and 38 losses, and were 11½ games behind the leader in the American League Central Division.
Then, from July 25 to 29, the Tigers lost four of their five games and fell six games behind the division lead, despite having staged a strong climb up the standings.
Playoff hopes had evaporated by then, and President of Baseball Operations Scott Harris was heading toward a fire sale at the trade dead

As I wrote back in June when Ashley Padilla was named to the cast, I am 100% all in on The Catch, an upcoming rom-com starring Emma Stone and Chris Pine. Like, I can declare confidently, even though it just started production a couple of weeks ago, that for me, the movie is at least a lead-off double. The casting is perfect – Emma Stone and Chris Pine? That is correct. The premise is perfect – Emma plays the “most hated woman in baseball”, something about f-cking up a bas

The Laval Rocket recently announced its coaching staff.
Basically, aside from the fact that Daniel Jacob is becoming head coach and David Urquhart is taking his place as an assistant, the staff remains the same as it was at the end of last season.
Ilia Ejov will therefore remain as goaltending coach.Our coaching staff for next seasonDetails at https://t.co/yCJzKJaxqp
Our coaching staff for next seasonDetails at https://t.co/yCJzKJaxqp pic.twitter.com/LoQRVVekAT
— Laval Rocket (@RocketLaval

In 2021–22, Auston Matthews scored 60 goals in the regular season.
Two years later, he did even better: 69 goals.
Since then, however, things have been tougher for the Maple Leafs forward. He scored 33 goals in 2024–25, then just 27 in 2025–26. And he missed about 40 games during that span…
In November 2024, Matthews went to see a doctor in Germany who specializes in back pain. We've known ever since that Matthews has a sensitive back, though he hasn't had surgery to cor

It was a busy celebrity day in NYC, as Julia Roberts joined Kristen Stewart outside. She’s not promoting anything, though, she’s just Being Famous Outside. It’s been a quiet year for Julia, with no new projects, but she has a new film with Sam Esmail coming in February. It’s called Panic Carefully, and it co-stars Eddie Redmayne and Brian Tyree Henry.Julia previously worked with Esmail on the Prime Video series Homecoming, and Netflix’s Leave the World Behind, and i

To NO ONE'S surprise, the New York Mets have struggled in every way with their starting rotation this season, having failed to address their biggest weakness this past offseason. Let's hope for Mets fans—if there are any left—that the team's president of baseball operations, David Stearns, will have learned from his mistakes during the upcoming offseason.
It's not often you get a second chance to get it right, but the executive can take advantage of this opportunity. Indeed, although

This summer, the Florida Panthers lost Sergei Bobrovsky.
Since the new Maple Leafs player (who joined the team a few weeks ago) wasn't traded by Florida by the 2026 deadline, this tells us one thing: the Panthers were hoping to keep him this summer.
But that didn't happen.
While it was thought that money was at the heart of the issue throughout the negotiations between the goaltender and the Florida club, it seems the stakes shifted along the way.
Why do I say that?
Because, in fact, the Panther

In 1978, AC/DC released its first live album. Titled If You Want Blood (You’ve Got It), the record cover was a gory photo of lead guitarist Angus Young impaled on his guitar with the band’s first singer, Bon Scott, leering over his shoulder.The image perfectly described the performance captured on the vinyl.It was raw, raunchy, rock n’ roll by a rowdy band that built its reputation on Australia’s hardscrabble live music bar circuit.It’s fitting that the band is ope

Kristen Stewart has been busy the last couple weeks promoting her new film, The Wrong Girls. But the film hits theaters today, so here she is in New York, outside one last time for the film. As Lainey said, the film is a celebration of friendship but also grown ass losers. I was thinking about this after reading Lainey’s post yesterday, about a lack of deadbeat representation these days, and I realized we don’t really get stoner comedies like we used to. It all seems part of the same

Mark! Happy Birthday! Roo tells us that you’re the “best dad” and that applies to both your girls and your two Boston Terriers. And that you’re the “best wife” which says to me that you are the goodest man. Thank you for all you do for your family, and congratulations on completing the cycle. In Chinese culture, 60 is a full life, a true achievement. And now your next cycle, a new life, begins. Wishing you so much health and happiness. Please know that you are

Dear Gossips,After several straight years of mostly bad box office news, this year is mostly good box office news. A welcome change! 2026 continues on pace to be the biggest box office year since 2019, most recently bolstered by the twin billion-dollar successes of The Odyssey and Spider-Man: Brand New Day. It’s Spider-Man I want to talk about, though, as the film continues to set records and hit milestones, most recently joining the 700 Club—films that have earned $700 million domes

Everyone agrees that the duo of Ivan Demidov and Lane Hutson will be the driving force behind the Canadiens for many years to come.
Together, these guys will terrorize opposing defenses on the power play.
And in an ideal scenario, they'll be able—along with the rest of the core group—to bring the Stanley Cup back to Montreal for the 25th time in the coming years.
Why are we talking about them in particular this morning?
Because their friendship—which is quite strong—has b

TV and film production designer Laurin Kelsey’s career started like a Hollywood story.The Salt Spring Island native, whose most recent credits include the hit series Elle and Stick , began her TV/film career at age 16 when a high school counsellor at Gulf Islands Secondary School got her a job experience internship working in the props department for the Vancouver-shot hit sci-fi show Stargate SG-1.“Most people would go with their mom as a dental hygienist or … whatever their

Starting Line: The Team Joshua Story When and where: Premiering on CBC Gem Aug. 14 and airing on CBC Television at 8 p.m. in B.C. and Alberta Aug. 15When Josh Gentis Hall was growing up, he didn’t want to hang back and watch his friends and classmates play sports: He wanted to be in the middle of the action.Sitting in his wheelchair, he put on the goalie equipment while the other children prepared to play an after-school game of floor hockey. But when the game began, Josh’s mother Mi

Last night, the Phillies beat the Twins 7-1. Aaron Nola earned the win, allowing just one run over five innings.
But that's not what stands out.
What stands out most is that this game was played in Iowa as part of the famous “Field of Dreams” game that has been taking place for several years now.
Based on the movie Field of Dreams, Major League Baseball built a baseball stadium in a cornfield. And it once again produced some magnificent images.
Home runs into the corn will NEVER get

Hockey players are well-oiled PR machines. Most of the time, anyway.
Take Zachary Bolduc, for example. Every time he's been asked about his contract situation over the past two months, he's replied that he wasn't worried and that a deal was on the way.
And yesterday, as reported by RDS at the Pro-Am in Quebec City, it was the same story.What does the future hold for Zachary Bolduc?Details: https://t.co/uNsYE68ZIk pic.twitter.com/16POJQ2cSg
— RDS (@RDSca) August 14, 2026But the same goes fo

Fernando Mendoza had a big moment in his NFL debut by throwing his first touchdown pass with the Las Vegas Raiders.
The young quarterback, selected first overall in the most recent draft, connected with wide receiver Jack Bech in the end zone during the preseason game against the Arizona Cardinals. (Saturday Tradition⁠
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Mendoza, who won the Heisman Trophy in 2025 with the Indiana Hoosiers, was highly anticipated for his first appearance in a Raiders uniform. The organization has high hope

Arber Xhekaj's situation in Montreal remains unique.
The defenseman is still without a contract as of mid-August, and his spot on the Canadiens' roster is still far from guaranteed.
Last season, Xhekaj often alternated between playing as the sixth and seventh defenseman.
According to Stu Cowan, a change of scenery might now be the best thing for his career.
During his appearance on the Sick Podcast with Tony Marinaro, the Montreal Gazette reporter explained that he'd like to see Xhekaj on a team

The Flyers' hostile offer to Leo Carlsson caused quite a stir in the NHL this summer.
But how was it received by the Players' Association?
Marty Walsh, executive director of the NHL Players' Association, was asked about this very topic during his appearance on the Sick podcast—The Eye Test.How did the @NHLPA react to the Leo Carlsson offer sheet?
Executive Director Marty Walsh tells us!#thesickpodcast @MurphysLaw74 pic.twitter.com/xkFMLmIODJ
— The Sick Podcast – The Eye Test (@

British musician Boy George and his band Culture Club are set to play the PNE’s 2026 Summer Night Concerts series at the start of September, and not everybody is happy about it.The artist is facing backlash following the release of an AI-assisted single titled We Will Dance Again, which features lyrics expressing solidarity for Israel.The pop reggae track has faced strong criticism and support.The PNE confirmed they have received complaints about the concert from people like local Chris S

Animator Norm Drew and Norm Drew Productions may not be household names these days.But in 1986, the Kenora, Ontario-born and raised and Vancouver-based Drew, along with Gordon Standfield, co-created the storyboard for an episode of the Nelvana/ABC hit series The Care Bears titled Grumpy’s Three Wishes.Standfield’s company, Gordon Standfield Studios, recently acquired the Norm Drew Productions film archive via a sale at Langley-based Able Auctions.“When the opportunity to get i

The Zach Werenski situation took a strange turn this summer.
Just before July 1, the defenseman wasn't sure he wanted to continue his career in Columbus long-term. Don Waddell had therefore begun exploring the market and had even found a trade that suited the Blue Jackets.
Then, Werenski ultimately changed his mind a bit.
After discussing it with his family, he indicated that he no longer wanted to leave Columbus. The organization issued two press releases on July 1 to clarify the situation, and

Did you forget that Shohei Ohtani has a contract option?
The Japanese player, who is still under contract for a little over seven years, has a clause that is quite unique in Major League Baseball.
Basically, if Mark Walter (owner) or Andre Friedman (president of baseball operations) leaves the team, Ohtani can opt out of his contract.
He requested this clause because he bought into their vision. So he wanted to give himself the right to reassess his situation if those architects were ever to lea

Juraj Slafkovsky is the king of Slovakia!
No joke—we all know how popular this young player is in his home country. He's one of Slovakia's biggest stars, and his achievements certainly don't go unnoticed.
And I'm not just saying that for fun… 
Today, Slaf was named the Slovaks' Player of the Year. He's earned this honor for the third year in a row (and for the fourth time since joining the National League).
Way to go!Juraj Slafkovský won the Slovak Hockey Player of the Y

Nostalgia was in the air earlier this week in Terrebonne, as the 7th annual Serge Savard Invitational took place (on Tuesday) at Golf Le Mirage.
The event had a special feel to it this year, as it marked the 40th anniversary of the 1986 Stanley Cup victory.
And among the images that surely brought a smile to Habs fans' faces, one stands out from the rest: that of Patrick Roy… donning the Montreal Canadiens jersey once again.
Seeing this legend slip back into the blue, white, and red unifo

Progress for Roman Anthony
He could return to Boston shortly and begin a rehab stint soon.
The Red Sox are going to discuss bringing Roman Anthony back to Boston from Fort Myers, Chad Tracy said today (via @timbhealey).
He's getting closer to a rehab stint in Worcester or Portland. pic.twitter.com/WL8mfqGRm2
— Gordo (@BOSSportsGordo) August 13, 2026
Respect for the Manager
Joe Espada is respected in the Astros' locker room.
“I haven’t heard a bad word about Joe Espada from anyo

Sasha Pastujov isn’t exactly a household name in the world of hockey.
That's to be expected: we're talking about a former third-round pick (2021) who has never played a single game in the National Hockey League and who was part of the Anaheim Ducks organization.
But now, Pastujov has arrived in Montreal as part of a trade that sent Sean Farrell to the Ducks at the end of July. And today, the newcomer signed a one-season (two-way) contract with the Habs for the upcoming season.He was acquir

Aaron Pierre and Kyle Chandler were at Jimmy Kimmel Live! on back-to-back days this week and I take this personally, the two of them doing promotion for the same show, representing my range. As in… yes to Aaron Pierre but also yes to Kyle Chandler.Lanterns premieres on HBO Max this coming Sunday. Highly anticipated among fans of DC Comics, of course, but for me personally, I can’t say I was jacked for this. Which is why it was smart for them to drop the first five minutes this morni