Phillip Danault has improved his skating (at Jeff Gorton’s request)

Phillip Danault has never stood out for his skating ability.
And I'm not saying that to take a dig at him.
It's a fact: the guy wasn't super fast even before he left the Canadiens. And playing in the West, he lost a bit of his speed… because it's not a major factor in that conference of the National League.
But since the start of camp, we've seen a difference (and Renaud Lavoie was right to bring it up on the JiC show).
The TVA Sports reporter said he thinks Danault is faster… and

Two division rivals looking to pull off a Cinderella run: that's how I'd sum up the series between the White Sox and the Guardians.
After watching the White Sox sweep the Astros in two games, what's next for Chicago? And who will Cleveland be up against?
The Pitchers
The Guardians' rotation is stronger. Plus, the rest they got during the “best second-place team” series and Sunday's off-day in the American League will help.
Parker Messick (who has pitched well against the Sox this sea

It's no longer a secret: the Canadiens tried very hard to improve through trades this summer.
Even though they missed out on Kirill Marchenko and Matthew Knies (who were traded for one another), Kent Hughes isn't done shopping yet. We know that Connor McDavid, Mark Scheifele, Sidney Crosby, and Jason Robertson, among others, are all players to watch.
But other teams are in the mix; Montreal isn't alone. The Leafs—despite acquiring Marchenko—the Islanders, and the Mammoth all want to

Josh Anderson is a key player for the Canadiens. We saw that during the last playoffs: he's dynamic and a power forward.
I don't know if Montreal would have made it to the semifinals without him. This summer, he was rewarded for his hard work, having been named captain following Brendan Gallagher's departure. He could potentially serve as assistant captain for just one year, as he'll become an unrestricted free agent at the end of the season.
However, he really loves the city and the team and wa

Torey Lovullo is staying
The manager has signed a two-year contract.
Source confirms: Torey Lovullo is returning as Diamondbacks manager on a two-year deal. First reported by @nickpiecoro and @SteveGilbertMLB
— Ken Rosenthal (@Ken_Rosenthal) October 1, 2026
Pete Crow-Armstrong is critical of himself
He knows he needs to step up in big games.PCA: “To start, I [need to] show up. If I show up when it matters in these games, I think that would help us immediately.”(Via: @WatchMarqu

Belmont Cameli is in France for Paris Fashion Week. It’s become a familiar path for breakout stars – starring in a hit movie or, more likely these days, a hit series, and even more likely these days a hit romance series, and then getting invited to sit front row at a show.Belmont is just about four months into his ascent, after the success of Off Campus which came after the mega mega success of Heated Rivalry. But there are even more similarities and unfortunately some of them aren&r

Kirby Dach didn’t have a great training camp.
But when he plays the right way, he's a guy who can help the Canadiens. We saw that on Tuesday, when he stood out in the game against the Leafs thanks to his solid play.
The Canadiens' management must have been pleased to see him perform that way.
After all, everything indicates that the organization still believes in him… because several teams called the Canadiens this summer to inquire about Dach. And Frank Seravalli even took it a ste

Uh… Excuse me?
Tristan Luneau just signed a six-year contract extension with the Ducks.
The deal, which begins next summer, will pay him an average of $7.2 million per season. But…
But what really stands out is the Quebec native's experience in the National Hockey League. He was drafted in 2022… and has played just 14 games with the Ducks since being selected in the draft four years ago.
He also spent the entire last season in the American Hockey League. Luneau played just o

Who will be the Canadiens' second-line center in the long run? That's the question.
Obviously, right now, Michael Hage is a strong internal candidate. After all, he has the potential to become a top-tier player in the NHL.
We'll see.
However, there is certainly a scenario in which the Habs need to look outside the organization to fill that role. Players like Oliver Kapanen and Alex Newhook might not be enough…
When we think of looking outside the organization, we think of a trade for an e

Apple Martin made her runway debut for Chloé, a brand she has already modelled for.
It doesn’t look like Gwyneth attended, probably because she didn’t want to pull focus from Apple. If they were there together, it would be a whole thing centered around her mom.View this post on InstagramA post shared by instylemagazine (@instylemagazine)
Sophia Bush and Ashlyn Harris announced their marriage in Vogue, the same day that Ashlyn’s ex Ali Krieger made her debut on The Amazin

Yesterday, Sonny Gray was the Red Sox's starting pitcher. He didn't pitch badly, but Chad Tracy got him out before he had a chance to really make his mark on the game.
Would he have helped his team? Did his manager make the right call? We'll never know.
But what we do know, however, is that the man himself is upset. He wanted to stay in the game, and being pulled in the fifth inning didn't sit well with him.
Last night, in the heat of the moment, it prompted him to say he didn't know if he wante

We independently select everything we recommend. Buying through us may earn us a commission, which supports our work. Mission’s own Carly Rae Jepsen has just announced dates for 2027 North American headline tour.The Carly Rae Jepsen Day and Night Tour will kick off on April 15, 2027, in Edmonton and will make stops in 26 cities including the Orpheum Theatre inVancouver on April 18 before wrapping up back in Canada with shows in Toronto May 25, Ottawa May 28 and Montreal the closer on May 2

Tyreek Hill's name could soon be making headlines again in the NFL.At 32, the spectacular wide receiver is currently working to return to the field after a particularly serious injury to his left knee. Having suffered a dislocation and several torn ligaments, the player hopes to make his competitive return in October.
After four seasons in sunny Miami, Hill has also hinted that he might be open to joining a team in a region with a colder climate. This statement could quickly catch the attention

Cooler days and longer nights make October concert prime time, and this year fans of classical music are offered a plethora of choices.On Oct. 4, 3 p.m. at The Annex, classical guitarist Kanahi Yamashita begins the Vancouver Classic Guitar Society ’s 29th season. Her program, Hommage à Bach, matches works by the baroque master with 20th century pieces created in his spirit.In the days to come, a trio of piano recitals graces the Vancouver Playhouse. Taking advantage of the Thanksgi

1. Plants of the Pacific Coast: From Alaska to Oregon, including British Columbia and Washington—Jim Pojar, Andy MacKinnon, Leigh Joseph (Styawat & Jamie Fenneman CanScience Books).2. I am Indigenous — Anne Tenning (Orca Book Publishers).3. The Inbetween Leader: Cultivating Courage and Unity in a Complex World — Jody Wilson-Raybould, Roshan Danesh (Greystone Books).4. How to Nourish a Cannibal— Jess Housty (Nightwood Editions).5.A False and Fatal Claim: A Lane Winslo

Alejandro G. Iñárritu’s Digger, starring Tom Cruise, opens tomorrow and while box office projections back in the spring were predicted to be around the $30 million mark, the updated figures are showing that the film may not crack $15 million because audiences don’t seem to be interested in a film where Tom isn’t doing the usual Cruise things and it’s a satire about climate change.Over the last couple of days, the Digger marketing team seems to have pivoted,

Oliver Kapanen was not in uniform for the Canadiens’ season opener.
On Monday, the team announced that their center was injured.
But today, Kapanen is back at practice with his teammates in Pittsburgh. Renaud Lavoie posted a video of him on X:Oliver Kapanenpic.twitter.com/syS7XFl1ck
— Renaud Lavoie (@renlavoietva) October 1, 2026That's interesting.
And the reason is simple: the Finnish player's return to action might be a bit tricky to manage. Who gets benched if he's ready to play o

Trigger warning for sexual assaultThe team from Heated Rivalry made a surprise appearance in New York City yesterday at the Global Summit for Women’s Mental Health. Representing the series: Rachel Reid, who wrote the books, showrunner Jacob Tierney and his producing partner Brendan Brady (in an excellent red cardigan), co-producer Jayme Alter Wilson, and cast members Ksenia Kharlamova and Christina Chang. Oh yeah, and of course, Hudson Williams and Connor Storrie.Season two is currently in

With the Padres having swept the Chicago Cubs in their “best-of-two” series, we're now in for a showdown at the top of the division series.
The San Diego Padres and the Milwaukee Brewers are two excellent teams in the National League. But who will win the best-of-five series between the two clubs?
The Pitchers
The biggest name on the mound is Jacob Misiorowski. The man who will likely win the Cy Young Award in the National League will be a real challenge for the Padres' hitters.
Seei

That was a good question.
Given that we know the Wild were confident Quinn Hughes would sign before the start of the season, what could happen to make the player change his mind—just like that, overnight? What will it take for him to sign?
Because that's what's at stake.
That's what Bill Guerin was asked. And as reported by journalists Michael Russo and Joe Smith (The Athletic), the Wild's GM doesn't have a clear answer.
He paused before replying that he didn't know exactly.https://t.co/UV

The Tennessee Titans’ start to the season isn’t going as hoped.
With three losses in as many games, frustration is gradually setting in among the team's fans, though some are going way too far in their reactions toward quarterback Cam Ward and his entourage.
The young quarterback recently faced a particularly troubling situation. Members of his family received threatening messages from some disgruntled fans. His sister, Chantel Ward, had spoken out on social media to publicly denounc

In that order? Probably.But first, I really loved the Prabal Gurung dress that Anne Hathaway wore to the Verity premiere on Tuesday night in New York City. The shape is gorgeous, the train is so pretty, and that was the perfect hairstyle for the look. With a hair clip!View this post on InstagramA post shared by Erin Walsh (@erinwalshstyle)
Last night Annie was on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon to promote Verity, opening tomorrow. A quick note on Verity – several weeks ago, when wri

Réjean Tremblay read my article from yesterday morning all the way through… and he was particularly struck by my report about Luc Gélinas. From what I've learned over the past few hours, the 2026–27 season will likely be Luc Gélinas's last at RDS.
What did Réjean do? Like any seasoned journalist, he gave Luc a call to get the straight story.
Did he get the straight story? Yes and no.
Luc played on words by saying he hadn't signed his retirement papers yet

For the second straight game, the Boston Red Sox starter pitched four and two-thirds solid innings before being pulled from the mound and replaced by the bullpen. In the first matchup against the New York Yankees, it was Payton Tolle, while in the second, Sonny Gray bore the brunt of manager Chad Tracy's decision.
And in both cases, these were disastrous choices for the Red Sox, as the Yankees crushed the Sox's relievers to cruise to 9-0 and 9-2 victories and secure a spot in the Division Series

Sidney Crosby and Connor McDavid are big names in the NHL.
Ever since the Canadiens have gotten back on track, the names of these two players have been floating around here and there in Montreal. Clearly, Kent Hughes is keeping tabs on the situation.
But will it actually happen? Do these guys really have a chance of ending up in town?
We can all agree that, if these two stars were ever to leave their current teams, the chances of them ending up in Montreal aren't zero. They exist—if the st

The Dallas Cowboys’ defense continues to evolve.While several questions still surrounded the Texas team's backfield, Jerry Jones has just added another key piece to his roster.
According to reports by Tom Pelissero, the Cowboys have completed a trade with the Pittsburgh Steelers to acquire cornerback Joey Porter Jr. The news was also confirmed by Jane Slater of the NFL Network.
To secure the services of the 26-year-old defensive back, Dallas agreed to give up a sixth-round pick in the upco

Dear Gossips,Trigger warning for sexual assault.All seven episodes of East of Eden is now available to stream on Netflix which is probably what some of us will be bingeing this weekend – and we can talk about it some more next week. I’ve glanced at a few reviews and so far, not surprisingly, the consensus seems to be that Florence Pugh is the standout, with The Hollywood Reporter noting that she “towers” over the “accomplished” show. Expect East of Eden to be

After a summer of big shows at Bard, TUTS, the Arts Club and Queen E, October is teeing up a showcase for intimate, offbeat theatre in cozier confines; storytelling on a smaller scale. That may be just what local audiences want. Secret Ingredients, Kelly Rois O’Brien’s upcoming solo show at Richmond’s Gateway Theatre, sold out its entire run weeks before its mid-October opening. Here are six more hot tickets this month. Mom’s the Word: Talkin’ Turkey When : Oct. 2-

Having bid goodbye to the summer season and started to hunker down for the longer nights and later sunrises of the fall season, heading indoors for some live entertainment seems sensible.Given that the October concert calendar for Vancouver is filled with a wide range of choices, there is something for everyone coming to a Lower Mainland venue this month.Not only are their record-breaking arena runs by big name stars, but new recordings from local legends and even a few loud volumn laughs throw

The Jason Robertson situation generated a lot of buzz this summer.
The young player struggled to reach an agreement on contract terms with the Stars. It ultimately resulted in a one-year deal (bringing him close to full free agency), but it wasn't easy.
This season, he's making $12 million.We know he refused to sign a long-term deal anywhere. The Stars (who aren't able to sign him to a long-term contract) had a deal in place to send Robertson to Seattle, but he didn't want to sign a high-paying