https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/en-caCopyright (C) 2026 newslocker.comTue, 08 Sep 2026 04:08:00 +0200 Hockey fans have already been surprised by the Luke Evangelista trade. Aside from that trade, things have been pretty quiet over the past two months, which is to be expected.
However, there are still a few loose ends to tie up, and Shane Wright is one of them.
The Seattle Kraken forward has been at the center of several trade rumors, and he's expected to change teams at some point this season—if not before the season starts.]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/rumor-corner-shane-wright-as-the-key-piece-to-land-a-big-name/Tue, 08 Sep 2026 04:08:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/rumor-corner-shane-wright-as-the-key-piece-to-land-a-big-name/ While he may not make headlines for spectacular play, he all too often does so for negative reasons.
His physical conditioning, his defensive shortcomings, his off-ice behavior… In short, although he's very talented, he remains a player who can be quite difficult to coach.
John Tortorella broke the ice with the Russian when he arrived in the NHL, and now it's Rick Tocchet's turn to manage him.
However, Tocchet recently admitted to The Athle]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/matvei-michkov-his-coach-regrets-being-too-hard-on-him/Tue, 08 Sep 2026 03:04:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/matvei-michkov-his-coach-regrets-being-too-hard-on-him/ The Japanese player, who missed his team's last four games due to health issues, will be in the starting lineup. This has been announced.
Shohei Ohtani is in the Dodgers' lineup tonight.
— Bill Shaikin (@BillShaikin) September 7, 2026
Does this mean he'll avoid the (15-day) injured list for the rest of the season? Possibly, yes.
But that doesn't mean he won't experience pain in the coming days]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/shohei-ohtani-returns-to-action-tonight/Tue, 08 Sep 2026 02:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/shohei-ohtani-returns-to-action-tonight/ The team is back together: Juraj Slafkovsky has arrived in Montreal and even skated today. New year, same Slaf. The Slovak hasn't lost any of his qualities off the ice.
At the airport, he met a couple and was generous with his time, as usual.Juraj Slafkovský is back in town.A fan who met him at the airport said she recognized him while he was chatting with another passenger and went over to say hello. She described Slafkovský as “such a nice, quiet fellow” who]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/when-juraj-slafkovsky-designs-vomit-bags/Tue, 08 Sep 2026 01:56:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/when-juraj-slafkovsky-designs-vomit-bags/ As a result, we're starting to get a good idea of who the potential contenders are for the various individual awards. One player whose name continues to grab attention is Pete Crow-Armstrong. The Chicago Cubs star seems to be solidifying his MVP claim a little more with every game, at the expense of his closest rival]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/pete-crow-armstrong-is-solidifying-his-lead-in-the-mvp-race-every-day/Tue, 08 Sep 2026 00:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/pete-crow-armstrong-is-solidifying-his-lead-in-the-mvp-race-every-day/ I'm thinking of the Tkachuks, Dylan Larkin, and Connor Hellebuyck. The latter two haven't been traded yet, but it's only a matter of time.
One player who has never complained about Canada is Connor McDavid. He's currently in Edmonton, but he'd like to play in Montreal and Toronto. The Queen City is in his home province, and today on the podcast The Leafs Convo, Mic]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/connor-mcdavid-wants-to-play-in-toronto/Tue, 08 Sep 2026 00:28:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/connor-mcdavid-wants-to-play-in-toronto/ I say “probably” because Nikita Kucherov doesn't have a contract lined up for next season either.
Jeff Marek (Sekeres & Price Show) believes there's a chance it could happen soon.Jeff Marek on the Sekeres & Price Podcast about the next $20M player:“I do think that Quinn is your next $20M player unless Julien Brisebois (Tampa Bay's GM) wants to just blow us out of the wat]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/nikita-kucherov-is-on-track-to-become-the-first-forward-to-earn-20-million-a-year/Mon, 07 Sep 2026 23:12:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/nikita-kucherov-is-on-track-to-become-the-first-forward-to-earn-20-million-a-year/ That's the question.
“I don't think it has to be done right now. Maybe there's a place for him in the bullpen.” @KPILLAR4 breaks down why Spencer Arrighetti doesn't have to be in the rotation right now as the Blue Jays sprint to the finish for a playoff spot. pic.twitter.com/y0By8J6uR9
— Blue Bird Territory (@BlueBirdTerr) September 7, 2026
On the other hand, Michael Lorenzen could be in the rotation.
Should Michael Lorenzen be part of the Blue Ja]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/mlb-in-brief-spencer-arrighetti-in-the-bullpen-tanner-houck-in-boston/Mon, 07 Sep 2026 22:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/mlb-in-brief-spencer-arrighetti-in-the-bullpen-tanner-houck-in-boston/ And as of this writing, they don't have a general manager, their captain doesn't want to play for them, one of their best defensemen (Simon Edvinsson) doesn't have a contract, and the organization hasn't made the playoffs in a thousand years.
That's great. It's hard to blame Larkin for wanting to leave.This is actually crazy to me as well.
Yzerman was “let go” on July 15. Almost two months later, with training cam]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/wings-gm-one-of-the-top-candidates-withdraws-from-the-race/Mon, 07 Sep 2026 22:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/wings-gm-one-of-the-top-candidates-withdraws-from-the-race/ He may eventually play in the KHL, but for now, he'll start out in the MHL.
It's worth noting that Pugachyov ultimately failed to register any points today. He was unable to help his team avoid defeat, as they lost 5-3 to Irbis.
However, what really caught everyone's attention was a play late in the game in which Pugachyov too]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/video-gleb-pugachyov-takes-a-hard-fall-in-his-first-game-of-the-season/Mon, 07 Sep 2026 20:42:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/video-gleb-pugachyov-takes-a-hard-fall-in-his-first-game-of-the-season/ Remember that at the end of April, he injured his ribs while diving to catch a ball… and he played through the pain for a month.
But over the past few days, it really feels like his return is getting closer. And this afternoon, we got another hint suggesting he might be back as early as tomorrow]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/aaron-judge-signs-he-might-return-as-early-as-tomorrow/Mon, 07 Sep 2026 20:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/aaron-judge-signs-he-might-return-as-early-as-tomorrow/ While most
NFL teams prefer to arrive several days before an international game to help adjust to the time difference, Sean McVay has chosen a radically different approach.
The California-based team will leave the United States on Tuesday evening and arrive in Melbourne on Thursday—just a few hours before their matchup against the San Francisco 49ers. Kickoff
is scheduled for Friday at 10:35 a.m. local ti]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/a-bold-move-by-the-rams-before-heading-to-australia/Mon, 07 Sep 2026 20:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/a-bold-move-by-the-rams-before-heading-to-australia/ The last one who hadn't returned yet, Juraj Slafkovský, did so yesterday. He arrived on a flight that departed from Vienna, where he likely made a stopover on his way from his native Slovakia.
That's where he spent the summer, after all.
And clearly, Slaf had no in]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/juraj-slafkovsk-is-skating-in-brossard-for-the-first-time-this-summer/Mon, 07 Sep 2026 19:24:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/juraj-slafkovsk-is-skating-in-brossard-for-the-first-time-this-summer/ And this could have more serious repercussions than just missing four games. In fact, according to manager Dave Roberts, the Japanese star will likely not take the mound again this season.Obviously, if you look at the schedule, I think we can all do the math.Even if it's just for one inning as a starter.I think that's unlikely.Oh]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/shohei-ohtani-will-not-pitch-this-season/Mon, 07 Sep 2026 18:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/shohei-ohtani-will-not-pitch-this-season/ To compile its annual rankings, TickPick does not rely on the official ticket prices listed by the franchises, but rather on the average price actually paid on the secondary market. And the 2026 edition holds several surprises.
The biggest one involves the Buffalo Bills, who top this year's list with an average ticket price of $610. This is a particularly high figure, more than double the average from the previ]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/the-cowboys-and-the-chiefs-left-out-of-a-surprising-ranking/Mon, 07 Sep 2026 18:29:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/the-cowboys-and-the-chiefs-left-out-of-a-surprising-ranking/ That made sense, considering he wasn't going to travel with his KHL team for the first games of the regular season, which is already underway in Russia.
But nothing had been confirmed.
Now, however, it's official: the Canadiens' first-round pick in 2026 is suiting up for Chaika, the junior team that holds his rights.
The game started at 6:30 p.m. local time.Pugachyov will take the ice in]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/gleb-pugachyov-in-action-today-two-assists-for-alexander-zharovsky/Mon, 07 Sep 2026 17:56:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/gleb-pugachyov-in-action-today-two-assists-for-alexander-zharovsky/ Sorry, but I won't be very interested in the rookie camp this year. The team's top prospects won't be participating.
Juraj Slafkovsky was the last player who hadn't yet returned to Montreal, but he did so yesterday. He arrived at YUL from Austria, most likely because he made a stopover in Vienna on his way from Slova]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/ch-players-arrive-late-no-reason-to-panic/Mon, 07 Sep 2026 16:56:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/ch-players-arrive-late-no-reason-to-panic/ With just a few days
to go before their matchup against the Seattle Seahawks, running back TreVeyon Henderson's status remains uncertain due to an ankle injury.
The young running back has not participated in his team's recent practices, raising questions ahead of the season opener. When asked Monday about Henderson's
chances of
playing in the game, head coach Mike Vrabel declined to sp]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/a-big-loss-for-the-pats/Mon, 07 Sep 2026 16:34:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/a-big-loss-for-the-pats/ However, ahead of the Bombers' final game of the series against the San Diego Padres, manager Aaron Boone brought a glimmer of hope back to the Bronx. According to Garry Phillips of New York News Sports on X, the]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/giancarlo-stanton-could-return-this-season/Mon, 07 Sep 2026 16:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/giancarlo-stanton-could-return-this-season/ Basically, Dan Milstein—who also represents Alexandre Texier, Gleb Pugashyov, and Alexander Zharovsky—told The Gazette that his client wanted to leave money on the table so that Montreal could sign other players.“If it had been u]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/demidov-has-kept-his-end-of-the-implicit-agreement-now-its-up-to-kent-hughes-to-do-the-same/Mon, 07 Sep 2026 16:01:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/demidov-has-kept-his-end-of-the-implicit-agreement-now-its-up-to-kent-hughes-to-do-the-same/ If everyone stays healthy and Samuel Montembeault isn't traded, the Canadiens will have some big decisions to make regarding their goaltenders.
Everyone knows it.
Jakub Dobes will be the No. 1 goaltender, and we're wondering what the Habs' plan is for Jacob Fowler. Does the team want him to log minutes in Laval?
I don't think it's impossible, even though he was the No. 2 in the playoffs. But I don't know if it's likely, either.
A]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/i-expect-samuel-montembeault-to-make-a-spectacular-comeback/Mon, 07 Sep 2026 15:02:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/i-expect-samuel-montembeault-to-make-a-spectacular-comeback/ And that's true even if the team in question had to play in the wild-card games…
This is a specific scenario that would require a team to play only two games in the American League’s second-place series.
Mitch Bannon, who covers the Blue Jays, raised this scenario on X.This is so, so, so far down the line. And a lot has to happen before it's relevant, bu]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/blue-jays-the-american-league-schedule-opens-a-door/Mon, 07 Sep 2026 14:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/blue-jays-the-american-league-schedule-opens-a-door/ After turning
the New England Patriots into Super Bowl contenders in his very first year as head coach, the former linebacker has nonetheless had a particularly tumultuous summer.
Controversy erupted after photos were published showing Vrabel with Dianna Russini, then a reporter for The Athletic. The images, taken at an adults-only
resort, quickly went beyond the realm of s]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/mike-vrabel-has-put-the-scandal-behind-him-but-the-fallout-is-still-being-felt/Mon, 07 Sep 2026 14:04:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/mike-vrabel-has-put-the-scandal-behind-him-but-the-fallout-is-still-being-felt/ Kent Hughes and Jeff Gorton will face the media after a few months away from the cameras. And inevitably, they'll have to answer a few questions.
Among them: Why hasn't anyone been added via trade or free agency? Who will play alongside Lane Hutson? Who will be the team's second-string center when the season gets underway?
 
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A post shared by Dans la Cham]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/kent-hughes-faces-a-crucial-week/Mon, 07 Sep 2026 13:46:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/kent-hughes-faces-a-crucial-week/ From No. 50 to No. 41, there were no Canadiens players in sight. Today, the league continued the countdown, ranking players from No. 40 to No. 31.
Cole Caufield is ranked 31st. He narrowly missed the top 30, despite having been voted among the top 10 wingers just a few weeks ago.If you score goals like Cole Caufield, you make the NHL Network's Top 50 Players Right Now list!The @CanadiensMTL star comes in at #⃣3T]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/cole-caufield-just-missed-the-top-30-nhl-players/Mon, 07 Sep 2026 03:59:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/cole-caufield-just-missed-the-top-30-nhl-players/ Leo Carlsson came in… at No. 38. The Ducks paid $18 million per season (thanks to the Flyers) for the 38th-best player in the NHL.
That's a lot.A big year for Leo Carlsson (@AnaheimDucks) earns him the #⃣3⃣8⃣ spot on NHL Network's Top 50 Players Right Now list!: #NHLTopPlayers on NHL Network pic.twitter.com/5HJ6LkwefN
— NHL Media (@NHLMedia) September 6, 2026This summer, the contracts are crazy.
But th]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/people-are-starting-to-get-jealous-of-the-chs-pay-structure/Mon, 07 Sep 2026 01:54:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/people-are-starting-to-get-jealous-of-the-chs-pay-structure/ Except it didn't go well.
Spencer Arrighetti, who hasn't been doing much of anything since the trade that brought him to Toronto, gave up no fewer than six earned runs, including three to the first three batters of the game.
I don't need to tell you that in a (heavy) 6-1 loss, that made all the difference in the worst possible way.
Nothing was working, really. Jesu]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/blue-jays-a-bad-day-in-the-standings/Mon, 07 Sep 2026 01:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/blue-jays-a-bad-day-in-the-standings/ That's one of the most frequently asked questions in Montreal, along with the situation involving Zachary Bolduc, who is also still without a contract.
It's a shame that these two situations haven't been resolved yet, since they risk creating distractions in the locker room.
Some Habs fans believe that Arber Xhekaj can become a solid third-pair defenseman. He's very imposing and intimidating, and he allows other players to play with greater peace of]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/i-think-arber-xhekaj-could-be-a-good-third-pair-defenseman-but-not-with-the-ch/Mon, 07 Sep 2026 00:08:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/i-think-arber-xhekaj-could-be-a-good-third-pair-defenseman-but-not-with-the-ch/ What a surprise…Orioles Place Luis Robert Jr. on the 10-Day IL https://t.co/7feBVBNkmM pic.twitter.com/kuSQuyAMgN
— MLB Trade Rumors (@mlbtraderumors) September 6, 2026Ceddanne Rafaela is also injured.
BREAKING: The Red Sox have placed OF Ceddanne Rafaela on the 10-Day Injured List (retroactive to September 3) with a right quadriceps strain.To fill his spot, Boston has recalled INF/OF Nate Eaton from Triple-A Worcester. pic.twitter.com/BOkli8w3GD
— NESN]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/mlb-in-brief-luis-robert-jr-injured-max-kepler-dfad/Sun, 06 Sep 2026 22:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/mlb-in-brief-luis-robert-jr-injured-max-kepler-dfad/ Last year, there were already Alexander Zharovsky, Bogdan Konyushkov, and others, but now we can add Gleb Pugachyov to the list. However, it's not yet clear whether he'll see much ice time in the KHL.
He should get his chances, but all signs point to him shuttling back and forth between the Russian junior league (MHL), the KHL, and the VHL (the Russian equivalent of the AHL).
Grant McCagg closely follows the Habs']]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/gleb-pugachyov-needs-to-play-regularly-grant-mccagg/Sun, 06 Sep 2026 22:12:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/gleb-pugachyov-needs-to-play-regularly-grant-mccagg/ The former Bills head coach didn't hesitate when asked to predict which two teams will make it to the next Super Bowl. His answer? Buffalo versus the Los Angeles Rams.
“Bills-Rams,” McDermott said during his appearance on the Rich Eisen Show, adding that it would be an excellent matchu]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/super-bowl-sean-mcdermotts-bold-prediction/Sun, 06 Sep 2026 21:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/super-bowl-sean-mcdermotts-bold-prediction/ Why? Because the team was heading for a crash.
One might wonder if the team regrets the trade today, given that it's missing (at least) one starting pitcher in Toronto's race for the playoffs 2.0.
That said, Brett Bateman (acquired in exchange for Gausman) is proving to be a valuable asset right now.
The Chicago Cubs have secured his services. It makes sense, since the Illinois team was in d]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/the-yankees-were-interested-in-kevin-gausman/Sun, 06 Sep 2026 20:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/the-yankees-were-interested-in-kevin-gausman/ Ivan Demidov is the most recent core player to extend his contract, to $9.15 million per season for eight years.
There seems to be a trend within the organization where players are taking less money to help management build a better team.
Demidov's agent, Dan Milstein, gave an interview to The Montreal Gazette and discussed his client.
Milstein also mentioned that he had wanted a diffe]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/ivan-demidovs-agent-wanted-a-different-contract-for-his-client/Sun, 06 Sep 2026 20:12:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/ivan-demidovs-agent-wanted-a-different-contract-for-his-client/ Adams, 33, participated fully in practice on Thursday for the first time since the incident three weeks ago. He has since successfully completed the Canadian Football League's (CFL) concussion protocol.
His name now appears at the top of Calgary's official depth chart ahead of the Labour Day C]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/official-announcement-regarding-former-alouettes-player-vernon-adams-jr/Sun, 06 Sep 2026 20:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/official-announcement-regarding-former-alouettes-player-vernon-adams-jr/ The Guardian consists of a padded shell that attaches directly to the outside of a traditional football helmet. Its use has been mandatory since 2023 for linemen in the Canadian Football League (CFL) during]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/the-guardian-helmet-cover-is-gaining-popularity-among-young-soccer-players/Sun, 06 Sep 2026 19:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/the-guardian-helmet-cover-is-gaining-popularity-among-young-soccer-players/ That's not entirely surprising, since he didn't put up big numbers in the Finnish professional league last year (nine points in 47 games).
Few people see him as a promising prospect for the Habs' future, even though it would be a great story to see Saku's son play for the Habs.
However, Grant McCagg has high hopes for him.
Without saying he'll become the long-awaited second-line center]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/grant-mccagg-believes-that-aatos-koivu-is-ahead-of-oliver-kapanen-at-the-same-age/Sun, 06 Sep 2026 18:32:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/grant-mccagg-believes-that-aatos-koivu-is-ahead-of-oliver-kapanen-at-the-same-age/ So much so that during the Giants' game against the New York Mets yesterday (Saturday), the 29-year-old earned a spot in an exclusive club in the history of the California franchise, joining two of the greatest players in Major League Baseball history.
Indeed, Devers hit two home runs in his team's 9-5 victory over the Mets, bringing his total to]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/giants-rafael-devers-joins-barry-bonds-and-willie-mays/Sun, 06 Sep 2026 18:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/giants-rafael-devers-joins-barry-bonds-and-willie-mays/ According to reports by Ian Rapoport and Mike Garafolo of the NFL Network, Smith is expected to sign a one-year deal worth $12.25 million. However, the contract could pay him up to $16.25 million depending on bonuses and other terms.
The vet]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/its-now-confirmed-for-harrison-smith/Sun, 06 Sep 2026 18:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/its-now-confirmed-for-harrison-smith/ International hockey without Russia's dominance just isn't the same, but still, one can understand the IIHF's refusal.
In fact, not only is this war severely undermining Russia's ambitions on the international stage, but it could now also harm all KHL teams.
In fact, at the start of the KHL season, league president Aleskey Morozov t]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/ukrainian-drones-the-khl-recommends-avoiding-the-plane/Sun, 06 Sep 2026 17:07:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/ukrainian-drones-the-khl-recommends-avoiding-the-plane/ The young right-hander was making his Major League debut, but it was umpire Doug Eddings who caught the attention of the baseball world by making a big deal out of the way Rincon was wearing his cap.
The umpire told him to adjust the angle of his cap, and that sparked the drama that led to Marmol's ejection. After the game, the m]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/cardinals-rockies-hat-gate-continues/Sun, 06 Sep 2026 16:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/cardinals-rockies-hat-gate-continues/ Unfortunately, Gally's body just wasn't up to the task anymore, which forced management to trade him to the Vancouver Canucks—where Gally grew up—for the final year of his $6.5 million-a-year contract.
It's sad, but it had to be done, as the situation had become difficult for everyone—and especially]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/assistant-captain-hutson-would-be-my-choice/Sun, 06 Sep 2026 16:08:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/assistant-captain-hutson-would-be-my-choice/ The league announced Sunday a four-season contract extension for its commissioner, confirming the continuation of a tenure that now spans nearly a quarter-century.
Under this new agreement, Goodell will officially remain with the NFL through the 2030 season. His contract will expire on March 31, 2031—almost at the same time as the current collective bargaining agreement between the league and the players.
This extension, h]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/contract-extension-for-roger-goodell/Sun, 06 Sep 2026 15:47:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/contract-extension-for-roger-goodell/ This is a great achievement for the city and for the female athletes, and it deserves to be celebrated in a big way.
In fact, the team's players have been celebrating their 2025–2026 Walter Cup victory since the beginning of the summer, as the trophy has made its way through several cities.
However, the celebrations took a completely different turn two weeks]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/walter-cup-the-same-company-loses-it-for-the-second-time/Sun, 06 Sep 2026 15:04:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/walter-cup-the-same-company-loses-it-for-the-second-time/ With this fourth straight win, the Toronto Blue Jays are in the playoff picture this morning. In their last ten games, the Jays are 8-2, which is the best record in the Majors. Let's just say that if there was ever a time to be on a hot streak, this is the one to choose.THE BLUE JAYS ARE BACK ABOVE THE .500 MARK!!!pic.twitter.com/epHM98HEoF
— Sportsnet (@Sportsnet) S]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/kazuma-okamoto-took-matters-into-his-own-hands-for-his-team/Sun, 06 Sep 2026 14:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/kazuma-okamoto-took-matters-into-his-own-hands-for-his-team/ I don't know anyone who didn't love the 2016 World Cup of Hockey, the Four Nations Tournament, and the various editions of the Olympic Games.
Watching countries compete against each other is always special and unique.
However, for the past few years—specifically since 2022—something has been missing from international hockey that]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/international-hockey-russia-is-doing-everything-it-can-to-be-readmitted/Sun, 06 Sep 2026 14:04:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/international-hockey-russia-is-doing-everything-it-can-to-be-readmitted/ This achievement is particularly significant for Maas, who has been at the helm of the Alouettes for several seasons. With this 43rd win, he now ties Levy for the most wins by a head coach in franchise history.
Marv Levy remains a pivotal figure in the history of footb]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/jason-maas-makes-alouettes-history-and-joins-the-ranks-of-a-legend/Sun, 06 Sep 2026 13:03:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/jason-maas-makes-alouettes-history-and-joins-the-ranks-of-a-legend/ This victory nonetheless marks the Rouge et Or's first home shutout since 2019—an interesting statistic for Glen Constantin's squad, even though the head coach was far from ready to claim victory too soon.
Lav]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/the-rouge-et-or-shuts-out-concordia-but-the-victory-is-already-raising-questions/Sun, 06 Sep 2026 11:28:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/the-rouge-et-or-shuts-out-concordia-but-the-victory-is-already-raising-questions/ And since Monday, the media hasn't stopped talking about it.
Félix Séguin clarified one point: the other teams are standing firm against the Habs in negotiations. That's what he told Mario Langlois last night on 98.5 Sports.
It's definitely not going to be easy for Kent Hughes to improve his team. But Séguin and Langlois believe that the long-awaited improvement might come from within]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/the-other-teams-are-waiting-for-the-canadiens-with-a-brick-and-a-lantern/Sun, 06 Sep 2026 03:57:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/the-other-teams-are-waiting-for-the-canadiens-with-a-brick-and-a-lantern/ The development group The Gathering at South Forsyth reportedly secured funding for a commercial, residential, and recreational complex in the city of Forsyth, but Krause Sports & Entertainment issued a statement today to set the record straight.
According to the group, the information reported in the media was incomplete and premature.
Statement from Krause Sports & Entertainment regarding]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/expansion-in-atlanta-its-far-from-a-done-deal/Sun, 06 Sep 2026 02:01:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/expansion-in-atlanta-its-far-from-a-done-deal/ Jasson Domínguez takes his place.
Prior to today's game, the Yankees made the following roster moves:
• Placed OF Trent Grisham on the 10-day injured list with a right hamstring strain.
• Recalled OF Jasson Domínguez (#24) from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.
— New York Yankees (@Yankees) September 5, 2026
Luke Weaver Suffers from Food Poisoning
He's been suffering from it for a month and has been sleeping poorly.Luke Weaver told @DKPGHSports t]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/mlb-in-brief-trent-grisham-injured-steve-cohen-confused/Sun, 06 Sep 2026 01:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/mlb-in-brief-trent-grisham-injured-steve-cohen-confused/ The golf tournament isn't a deadline in and of itself… but we agree that, for everyone's sake, it would be best to have this matter settled by then.
But in reality, one can't help but wonder what's holding up the negotiations. Whether it's money, the contract length, or some other factor, the]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/the-zachary-bolduc-case-maybe-a-one-year-contract-would-make-sense/Sun, 06 Sep 2026 00:04:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/the-zachary-bolduc-case-maybe-a-one-year-contract-would-make-sense/ Last night, during a Blue Jays victory, Jameson Taillon got injured. An elbow injury is to blame for his exit from yesterday's game.
We all expected him to be placed on the injured list, and that's exactly what happened. The team announced it on social media.
Ricky Tiedemann is therefore back in the majors after recently (yesterday) being sent down to Triple-A.ROSTER MOVES: LHP Ricky Tiedema]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/jameson-taillon-already-back-on-the-injured-list/Sat, 05 Sep 2026 22:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/jameson-taillon-already-back-on-the-injured-list/ He was traded for future considerations, as the Canadiens wanted above all to accommodate him, given his many years of loyal service.
That said, we hadn't heard much from Gallagher himself since he requested a trade at the end of the season. He spent most of the playoffs in the press box, and we were wondering]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/it-was-tough-brendan-gallagher-opens-up-about-his-last-few-months-with-the-habs/Sat, 05 Sep 2026 22:08:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/it-was-tough-brendan-gallagher-opens-up-about-his-last-few-months-with-the-habs/ On top of that, he made the transition to playing third base in the Big Apple. That was pretty unexpected.
Bichette ended up having a terrible start to the season, although things are slowly starting to turn around. He's still having a pretty mediocre year, but it's less disastrous than it once was.
However, it's worth noting that at]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/bo-bichette-no-discussions-with-the-mets-about-his-future/Sat, 05 Sep 2026 20:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/bo-bichette-no-discussions-with-the-mets-about-his-future/ As a result, screenshots have been surfacing since yesterday… and not all of them are positive.
The player faces, for example, are causing quite a stir. EA Sports is increasingly trying to scan players to integrate their faces directly into the game.
Except that the re]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/nhl-27-the-canadiens-player-faces-look-terrible/Sat, 05 Sep 2026 20:09:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/nhl-27-the-canadiens-player-faces-look-terrible/ The CFL's new platforms, along with those of the nine teams, are now live, with several additional features set to roll out over the coming weeks.
This significant digital transformation stems from a major investment by the CFL Board of Governor]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/a-new-era-for-the-cfl/Sat, 05 Sep 2026 20:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/a-new-era-for-the-cfl/ Here are three questions that still deserve some thought and answers before the next season kicks off! There are plenty of others, but hey, we have to keep it short…
So let's start with two quick appetizers before tackling THE big question as the main course!
1. Who will replace Brendan Gallagher as assistant captain?
The answer to this question]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/the-chs-summer-in-three-questions-the-main-one-being/Sat, 05 Sep 2026 19:15:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/the-chs-summer-in-three-questions-the-main-one-being/ Even though nearly 5,000 kilometers separate Montreal from Vancouver, an increasingly fierce rivalry seems to be taking root between the two teams. The first game of this series ended Friday with a 37-30 victory for the Alouettes, but the second game will take place next Saturday in]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/mathieu-betts-is-on-davis-alexanders-mind/Sat, 05 Sep 2026 19:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/mathieu-betts-is-on-davis-alexanders-mind/ And of course, in Montreal, we're keeping a close eye on the Russian league. The Habs have several promising prospects playing there… even though Gleb Pugachyov, their most recent first-round pick, will start the season in the MHL instead.
That doesn't change the fact, however, that there are players to watch. And of course, Alexander Zharovsky is probably at the top of that list.
Zharovsky and Salavat Yulaev kic]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/alexander-zharovsky-was-shut-out-in-his-first-game-of-the-season-in-the-khl/Sat, 05 Sep 2026 18:35:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/alexander-zharovsky-was-shut-out-in-his-first-game-of-the-season-in-the-khl/ Four teams already have more than 80 wins and, barring a major collapse, should make the playoffs.
As for the Phillies, they're almost as close to winning their division as they are to missing the playoffs. They still have a little wiggle room.
Further down the standings, teams like the Marlins and the Cardinals shouldn't be written off too quickly… but they'll have to play at their absolute best to achieve their goals.
MLB.com
Al]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/corbin-burnes-returns-tuesday-a-boost-for-the-playoff-race/Sat, 05 Sep 2026 18:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/corbin-burnes-returns-tuesday-a-boost-for-the-playoff-race/ Ranked 13th in USA TODAY Sports' national Super 25, Baylor remains undefeated after three games this season. For their first road game of 2026, however, the Red Raiders had to contend with a Rabun Gap-Nacoochee team that managed to keep]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/quebec-native-david-gabriel-georges-dominated-in-georgia/Sat, 05 Sep 2026 18:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/quebec-native-david-gabriel-georges-dominated-in-georgia/ It's a shame for the Montreal Canadiens prospect, as he clearly would have liked to prove himself early in the season to show Montreal fans what he's capable of.
In the end, Pugachyov will have to wait before playing his first minutes of the season i]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/breaking-news-gleb-pugachyov-is-expected-to-start-the-season-in-the-mhl/Sat, 05 Sep 2026 17:04:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/breaking-news-gleb-pugachyov-is-expected-to-start-the-season-in-the-mhl/https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/this-week-in-history-1945-the-flashlight-burglar-targets-yvonne-de-carlos-jewels/Sat, 05 Sep 2026 17:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/this-week-in-history-1945-the-flashlight-burglar-targets-yvonne-de-carlos-jewels/ It was the team's catcher, Luis Campusano, who turned off the stadium lights with a thunderous two-run home run in the bottom of the tenth against Yankees reliever Paul Blackburn.
The Yankees were leading 2-1 at the time and were slowly but surely heading toward another victory in 2026. However, the Padres weren't done yet, and the outcome]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/luis-campusano-was-the-hero-against-the-yankees/Sat, 05 Sep 2026 16:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/luis-campusano-was-the-hero-against-the-yankees/ The renowned 55-year-old reporter is clearly the most credible and reliable source in the entire hockey world, no matter the topic—whether it's a trade, a signing, a contract extension, or even just rumors.
People want to know what Friedman has to say, and when he speaks, it resonates throughout the NHL.
It's no surprise, then, that Friedman is in high dema]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/surprise-elliotte-friedman-is-close-to-returning-to-sportsnet/Sat, 05 Sep 2026 16:13:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/surprise-elliotte-friedman-is-close-to-returning-to-sportsnet/ Ivan Demidov (5th) in 2024, Alexander Zharovsky (34th) in 2025, and finally Gleb Pugachyov (26th) in 2026—this past summer.
Of course, now that Demidov is an integral part of the Habs and Zharovsky has had an excellent rookie season in the KHL, the player being watched most closely—and who must prove himself—is Pugachyov.
Un]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/a-setback-for-pugachyov-the-bruins-fourth-round-pick-is-already-making-a-name-for-himself-in-the-khl/Sat, 05 Sep 2026 15:06:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/a-setback-for-pugachyov-the-bruins-fourth-round-pick-is-already-making-a-name-for-himself-in-the-khl/ The visitors cruised to a 9-2 victory, improving their record to 71-71.
Despite this important win, the Jays slipped slightly in the playoff standings because the Cleveland Guardians won both games against their rivals, the Detroit Tigers. The Guardians swept yest]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/the-blue-jays-are-back-in-the-500-range/Sat, 05 Sep 2026 14:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/the-blue-jays-are-back-in-the-500-range/ What's more, this season, for the first time ever, the first regular-season games will take place in September, with the season kicking off on September 29.
In short, the start of the 2026–2027 season is really just around the corner.
But aside from the start of the season, there's something else noteworthy for hockey fa]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/nhl-27-the-canadiens-have-the-best-team-rating-in-the-nhl/Sat, 05 Sep 2026 14:06:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/nhl-27-the-canadiens-have-the-best-team-rating-in-the-nhl/ From the very first minutes, the Montreal team set the pace and demonstrated why it remains one of the top favorites in Quebec's college football circuit. The offense, led by Marco Iadeluca, was particularly effective in the first half, as]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/the-vert-et-or-took-a-real-beating/Sat, 05 Sep 2026 14:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/the-vert-et-or-took-a-real-beating/ But as the saying goes: things always come in threes.
And that could very well be the case for Atlanta, which has just taken a major step toward the potential return of a hockey team.
According to reports on the TVA Sports website, the development group The Gathering at South Forsyth has secured funding for a commercial, residential, and recreational complex in the city of Forsyth,]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/expansion-in-atlanta-a-major-development-in-the-project/Sat, 05 Sep 2026 04:03:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/expansion-in-atlanta-a-major-development-in-the-project/ Since we have very few details about the negotiations, we can only speculate on why the two sides have not yet reached an agreement.
However, beyond the contract's value and duration, one might wonder if it isn't actually his role with the Habs that is the real point of contention between the two sides.
After four seasons in the NHL, the Hab]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/arber-xhekaj-on-the-attack-his-junior-coach-is-very-skeptical/Sat, 05 Sep 2026 02:47:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/arber-xhekaj-on-the-attack-his-junior-coach-is-very-skeptical/ Currently, several general managers are working hard to sign certain players or complete a trade by October.
Here are the latest rumors from across the National Hockey League.
The Flyers are reportedly interested in Quinn Hughes
Quinn Hughes, whom the Wild acquired last year, has yet to sign a contract extension with his current team, and many speculate that t]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/rumor-corner-keep-an-eye-on-the-flyers-for-quinn-hughes/Sat, 05 Sep 2026 01:27:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/rumor-corner-keep-an-eye-on-the-flyers-for-quinn-hughes/ The Tigers, apparently, weren't convinced they could sign him, so he was traded to the Dodgers just before the deadline.
Naturally, many people expect the Dodgers to try to keep him. However, it's unclear whether the saga involving owner Mark Walter will be a stumbling block in all of this.
That's why]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/angels-tarik-skubal-praises-the-new-owners-arrival/Sat, 05 Sep 2026 01:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/angels-tarik-skubal-praises-the-new-owners-arrival/ Just minutes ago, the Vancouver Canucks reached an agreement with Zeev Buium on the terms of a contract extension. The defenseman, acquired in the Quinn Hughes trade, has signed on for eight more years in Vancouver.
So, in an ideal world, he'll be the Canucks' defenseman of the future.
And clearly, the kid is going to be paid accordingly: he'll earn $9.38 million per year over the eight years of his contract.
That's more money than Ivan Demidov… and, more importantly,]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/monster-contract-zeev-buium-signs-for-more-money-than-demidov-and-hutson/Fri, 04 Sep 2026 23:56:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/monster-contract-zeev-buium-signs-for-more-money-than-demidov-and-hutson/ And Jason Botterill, the general manager in Seattle, agreed to his request. So the question was: in whose uniform would he start the 2026–27 season?
The problem is that, as of today, Wright is still in Seattle. His name has been mentioned a bit in trade rumors, but no deal has be]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/shane-wright-good-news-for-the-kraken-whose-wish-didnt-come-true/Fri, 04 Sep 2026 23:17:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/shane-wright-good-news-for-the-kraken-whose-wish-didnt-come-true/ He ended up going to Washington.Source: The Cubs were interested in left-hander Connelly Early at the trade deadline before the Red Sox traded him to the Nationals
. For FanSided: https://t.co/CGe4hK06qr
— Pat Ragazzo (@ragazzoreport) September 4, 2026Project Manager Wanted for Project Peanut
Calling all interested parties.https://t.co/kIcmB6kg1n
— Ashkan Karbasfrooshan (@ashkan) September 4, 2026Andres Gimenez's Party
He's 28 years old.Happy Birthday t]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/mlb-in-brief-the-cubs-wanted-connelly-early-the-shohei-ohtani-case/Fri, 04 Sep 2026 22:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/mlb-in-brief-the-cubs-wanted-connelly-early-the-shohei-ohtani-case/ That could still happen, mind you… but now more than ever, we have to consider a scenario in which he remains with the organization to start the season.
This means that right now, there are questions in net. Jakub Dobes will likely be the team's No. 1 goalie, but the situation behind h]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/its-not-impossible-that-jacob-fowler-could-be-used-as-a-bargaining-chip/Fri, 04 Sep 2026 21:59:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/its-not-impossible-that-jacob-fowler-could-be-used-as-a-bargaining-chip/ In Seattle, Jadarian Price arrives with a major responsibility. Selected 32nd overall in the draft following his standout stint at Notre Dame, the running back must help offset the loss of Kenneth Walker to Kansas City. With Zach Charbonnet still sidelin]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/here-are-the-new-players-who-will-have-a-major-impact-this-season/Fri, 04 Sep 2026 21:23:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/here-are-the-new-players-who-will-have-a-major-impact-this-season/ To kick things off, the first major championship series of the 2026 season will take place in the Puribec League. After defeating Témiscouata, the Rivière-du-Loup team will now face Kamouraska for the coveted title. The first game of the best-of-seven series is]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/baseball-this-week-in-quebec-a-one-of-a-kind-player-on-the-diamants/Fri, 04 Sep 2026 20:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/baseball-this-week-in-quebec-a-one-of-a-kind-player-on-the-diamants/https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/international-30-bestselling-books-of-the-week-for-aug-29/Fri, 04 Sep 2026 20:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/international-30-bestselling-books-of-the-week-for-aug-29/https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/honeybear-the-band-delivers-the-cure-to-fans-across-canada/Fri, 04 Sep 2026 20:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/honeybear-the-band-delivers-the-cure-to-fans-across-canada/https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/bc-15-bestselling-books-for-the-week-of-aug-29/Fri, 04 Sep 2026 20:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/bc-15-bestselling-books-for-the-week-of-aug-29/ The San Francisco 49ers
have set up camp in Melbourne, Australia, to prepare for their season opener against the Los Angeles Rams
, scheduled for September 11 at the famous Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG).
After a long journey of nearly 15 hours aboard a Qantas charter flight, the California delegation arrived Friday morning. Nearly 200 members of the 49ers are part of the trip. The team now has a week to recover from]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/the-49ers-arrive-in-melbourne-for-a-historic-showdown-against-the-rams/Fri, 04 Sep 2026 19:49:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/the-49ers-arrive-in-melbourne-for-a-historic-showdown-against-the-rams/ Before we get to see the team's veterans and stars in action, there will be rookie camp.
This season, the camp will take place from September 11 to 15. The Canadiens have confirmed the 23 players (13 forwards, seven defensemen, and three goaltenders) who will participate this year.The Canadiens' Rookie Camp begins on September 11
Press release ↓ #GoHabsGo https://t.co/qIy3gVxwyH
— Montreal Canadiens (@CanadiensMTL) September 4, 2026There won't be any bi]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/23-players-invited-to-the-canadiens-rookie-camp/Fri, 04 Sep 2026 19:14:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/23-players-invited-to-the-canadiens-rookie-camp/ In fact, let's take a brief look back at the worst collapses in MLB over the past 25 years.
Starting with the San Diego Padres, who led the National League West division for virtually the entire 2010 season before crashing and burning. At the end of August, San Diego held a six-and-a-half-game lead over the San Francisco Giants bef]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/september-the-five-worst-collapses-of-the-2000s/Fri, 04 Sep 2026 18:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/september-the-five-worst-collapses-of-the-2000s/ My colleague Charles-Alexis Brisebois then wondered what lay ahead for the young man. Because the photo doesn't necessarily mean he had secured a spot on Torpedo's roster at all costs and/or that he would play in every game.
That could slow down his development.
Today, we have more answers. The Habs prospect isn't on the team's roster for the start of the season.
The club will kick off its season with four road games.Habs]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/gleb-pugachyov-is-not-on-torpedos-roster-for-the-start-of-the-season/Fri, 04 Sep 2026 18:03:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/gleb-pugachyov-is-not-on-torpedos-roster-for-the-start-of-the-season/ Sometimes I'm the problem—I'll admit it—but other times, it's clearly the crowd.
Since Brendan Gallagher left, the Canadiens have been left with a captain (Nick Suzuki) and just one assistant captain (Mike Matheson). So there's an “A” to hand out to someone before the season starts.
Several names have been thrown into the mix: Josh Anderson, Alex Newhook, Cole Caufield, Lane Hutson, Juraj Slafkovsky, Kaide]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/stop-being-disrespectful-to-phillip-danault/Fri, 04 Sep 2026 17:14:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/stop-being-disrespectful-to-phillip-danault/ They looked better than the centennial pajama collection, let's be honest… but the Canadiens haven't exactly been successful when they've worn blue.
It got people talking.
We knew the Canadiens would be getting a new one this year. And now Max Lalonde from BPM Sports has revealed details about the CH's TWO new jerseys.
He talked about it in the opening minutes of today's show, with Gilbert Delor]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/details-on-the-canadiens-two-new-jerseys/Fri, 04 Sep 2026 16:39:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/details-on-the-canadiens-two-new-jerseys/ So if the two teams are tied after 162 games, Toronto would be ahead of Cleveland.
But the work is far from over. The Jays' final month of the regular season will see them face the Baltimore Orioles, the Detroit Tigers, and the Texas]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/the-blue-jays-and-the-tiebreaker-a-breakdown/Fri, 04 Sep 2026 16:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/the-blue-jays-and-the-tiebreaker-a-breakdown/ After making
his mark on the Montreal defense over the past few seasons, the defensive linebacker now finds himself on the opposing team, determined to build on his excellent start to the season.
On the Montreal side, this matchup leaves no one indifferent. Head coach Jason Maas is well aware of Sankey's strengths and knows just how much his presence can complicate
an offense's ta]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/is-a-former-alouettes-star-about-to-come-back-and-haunt-his-old-team/Fri, 04 Sep 2026 16:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/is-a-former-alouettes-star-about-to-come-back-and-haunt-his-old-team/ Why? Because standing next to him was a reporter whose job is to cover the activities of his team, the Philadelphia Flyers. That's why it's causing such a stir.
Here's the photo in question of the player, who recently signed a four-year contract to stay in Pennsylvania.
 
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The woman in question is named Kendall Skalic]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/trevor-zegras-his-photo-with-a-reporter-is-causing-a-stir/Fri, 04 Sep 2026 16:04:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/trevor-zegras-his-photo-with-a-reporter-is-causing-a-stir/ Starting with the
Class of 2027, the selection process will be streamlined, the committee will be significantly reduced in size, and the distinction between modern-era players and “Seniors” will be eliminated.
This reform follows an extensive analysis conducted over nearly two and a half years. According to Jim Porter, president and CEO of the Hall of Fame, the goal is to ensur]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/is-an-announcement-about-bill-belichicks-induction-into-the-hall-of-fame-imminent/Fri, 04 Sep 2026 15:34:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/is-an-announcement-about-bill-belichicks-induction-into-the-hall-of-fame-imminent/ We know that Amazon will air seven Canadiens games (here's this year's list, by the way) and that the other 45 games will be on RDS, which will therefore broadcast the majority of the games.
As for the rest, it'll be business as usual for Canadiens fans: the playoffs will be on TVA Sports, and events like the draft will also be on Quebecor.
The news from TVA Sports (which is good for Quebec's medi]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/the-mystery-behind-the-delay-in-the-announcement-of-broadcasting-rights/Fri, 04 Sep 2026 15:04:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/the-mystery-behind-the-delay-in-the-announcement-of-broadcasting-rights/ Naturally, there was a lot of emotion in the air.
The catcher received a warm welcome from the Orioles organization and Baltimore fans before his first at-bat.
And he managed to channel his emotions to hit a long ball just seconds after the tribute—even though he isn't 100% physically.
Adley Rutschman received a standing ovation from the fans in Baltimore in his first game bac]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/adley-rutschman-two-home-runs-in-his-return-to-baltimore/Fri, 04 Sep 2026 14:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/adley-rutschman-two-home-runs-in-his-return-to-baltimore/ On Tuesday, we reported—based on footage obtained by our colleague Patrick Guillet—that Kaiden Guhle was not practicing with the rest of the team on the ice.
He was on the ice wearing a tracksuit, which is treatment normally reserved for injured players.🤔 Is Kaiden Guhle (already) injured? #gohabsgo pic.twitter.com/3P1ehosiww
— DansLesCoulisses (@DLCoulisses) September 1, 2026Yesterday, while Guhle didn't take to the ice with th]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/kaiden-guhle-a-reassuring-update-but/Fri, 04 Sep 2026 13:51:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/kaiden-guhle-a-reassuring-update-but/ Nick Suzuki obviously wears the “C,” and Mike Matheson already has an “A.” Now it remains to be seen who should round out the group.
Aaron Ward threw out a rather surprising name on TSN 690: Alex Newhook.Listen: Ward: I'd look at Newhook as an Assistant Captain for Montreal https://t.co/wenVu3OWMK
— TSN 690 Montreal (@TSN690) September 3, 2026I have to admit, he's]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/aaron-ward-would-like-to-see-alex-newhook-with-an-a/Fri, 04 Sep 2026 03:58:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/aaron-ward-would-like-to-see-alex-newhook-with-an-a/ It may be much less crazy than we think.
Alan Walsh recently predicted that we could see contracts reach $30 million annually within four years. As my colleague Raphael Simard pointed out yesterday, however, the salary cap would have to rise to at least $150 million for a player to earn that much.
Now, that famous $150 million figure has just resurfaced.
In the latest episode of]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/the-nhls-salary-cap-could-soon-reach-150-million/Fri, 04 Sep 2026 02:58:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/the-nhls-salary-cap-could-soon-reach-150-million/ The Canadiens' training camp begins on September 16. That leaves Kent Hughes and the Bolduc camp with less than two weeks to find common ground.
According to David Ettedgui, a contract signed elsewhere in the NHL would have actually complicated the negotiations.
Specifically, Mavrik Bourque's contract.
Speaking on BPM Sports, Ettedgui explained that Bourque—who he]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/a-player-comparable-to-zachary-bolduc-complicates-negotiations-according-to-david-ettedgui/Fri, 04 Sep 2026 01:58:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/a-player-comparable-to-zachary-bolduc-complicates-negotiations-according-to-david-ettedgui/ After all, the Guardians started the day 1.5 games behind the Blue Jays, who were trying to close the gap in the standings.
In any case, the Guardians were set to end the day in a playoff spot, ahead of teams like the Rangers, the Orioles, and the Blue Jays.
The Guardians were the first to score. In the third inning, they loaded the bas]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/the-blue-jays-defeat-the-guardians-in-a-crucial-series/Fri, 04 Sep 2026 01:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/the-blue-jays-defeat-the-guardians-in-a-crucial-series/ After recording 66 and 78 points, respectively, in his first two NHL seasons, the 22-year-old defenseman is expected to boost his offensive output this year.
I believe we can expect Hutson to average at least one point per game this season and finish the campaign with at least 82 points.
If that's the case, Matt Larkin—who compiled a list of the top 10 potential candidates for the trophy awarded to the league']]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/lane-hutson-is-among-the-top-3-contenders-for-the-next-norris-trophy-according-to-daily-faceoff/Fri, 04 Sep 2026 00:32:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/lane-hutson-is-among-the-top-3-contenders-for-the-next-norris-trophy-according-to-daily-faceoff/ Another 45 games will be shown on RDS. We suspected that the remaining 32 games would be broadcast on TVA Sports, but nothing had been confirmed.
But now TVA Sports has confirmed that the other 32 games will air on its network. Twelve more years. Hundreds of games. Emotions galore.The NHL and TVA Sports have reached a new French-language broadcast agreement that will all]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/nhl-tv-deal-tva-sports-provides-the-details/Thu, 03 Sep 2026 23:23:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/nhl-tv-deal-tva-sports-provides-the-details/ It could happen as early as next week, if all goes well.
John Schneider said Anthony Santander is making progress:“He's hitting off live pitching down in Florida today and this weekend, and then the optimistic part of me says that if he can get into some rehab games in the AAA next week,” Santander could be back before the end of the season.
— Hazel Mae (@thehazelmae) September 3, 2026
As for Trey Yesavage, he'll be pitching from the mound tomorrow]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/mlb-in-brief-anthony-santander-in-triple-a-the-ketel-marte-case/Thu, 03 Sep 2026 22:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/mlb-in-brief-anthony-santander-in-triple-a-the-ketel-marte-case/https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/counting-down-to-cline/Thu, 03 Sep 2026 22:22:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/counting-down-to-cline/ Management seems unwilling to trade him, even though he could be part of a deal for Dylan Larkin or Kirill Marchenko, for example.
In Larkin's case, he reportedly still has the Habs on his no-trade list, but the Wings are said to have their eye on Hage.Could Michael Hage be the key piece in a trade for Dylan Larkin? pic.twitter.com/0Z8LW6g6nG
— BPM Sports (@BPMSportsRadio) September 3, 20]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/michael-hage-im-convinced-the-wings-are-interested/Thu, 03 Sep 2026 21:57:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/michael-hage-im-convinced-the-wings-are-interested/ Perfect timing of course since season two just dropped on Netflix and the premiere was last night. Seems like the cast was ready for the questions and left enough ambiguity for the Meghan speculating to continu]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/celebrity-social-media-september-3-2026/Thu, 03 Sep 2026 21:36:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/celebrity-social-media-september-3-2026/ The young
running
back
for the New York Giants admitted that he seriously considered ending his career after suffering a severe right ankle injury during his rookie season.
In an interview on the “Up & Adams Show,” Skattebo explained that the first few weeks following his open ankle fracture had been particularly difficult. At just 24 years old, the player found himself facing a long rehabil]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/a-surprise-retirement-with-the-giants/Thu, 03 Sep 2026 21:02:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/a-surprise-retirement-with-the-giants/https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/jack-oconnell-feels-like-the-bollocks/Thu, 03 Sep 2026 20:46:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/jack-oconnell-feels-like-the-bollocks/ 1 – Milwaukee Brewers (1)
2 – Atlanta Braves (6)
3 – Tampa Bay Rays (3)
4 – Los Angeles Dodgers (2)
5 – New York Yankees (5)We're also discussing Aaron Boone's future. https://t.co/ClDBAyw0zT https://t.c]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/passion-mlb-roster-update-week-23/Thu, 03 Sep 2026 20:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/passion-mlb-roster-update-week-23/ In four years, the first contract worth $30 million or more per year could be signed.
But as for the Avalanche defenseman's massive deal, Greg Wyshynski (ESPN) wrote a piece on the winners and losers. Montreal is one of the winners.Now that the dust has settled, here are the winners and losers of Cale Makar's blockbuster contract with @Avalanche. Enjoy! https://t.co/nQoZd]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/makars-contract-the-ch-is-one-of-the-winners-according-to-greg-wyshynski/Thu, 03 Sep 2026 20:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/makars-contract-the-ch-is-one-of-the-winners-according-to-greg-wyshynski/https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/new-film-resurrects-the-story-of-groundbreaking-inuit-filmmaker-nancy-columbia/Thu, 03 Sep 2026 20:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/new-film-resurrects-the-story-of-groundbreaking-inuit-filmmaker-nancy-columbia/https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/at-least-east-of-eden-looks-gorgeous/Thu, 03 Sep 2026 19:28:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/at-least-east-of-eden-looks-gorgeous/ We knew that Prime would broadcast some games. In fact, the network is still looking for a tagline (Quebec-themed?). We also knew there would be seven Habs games on Wednesdays.
Today, the dates were confirmed.Wednesday nights just got a lot better.The 2026–27 NHL on Prime Video schedule is here.
See you soon, Canada.pic.twitter.com/LjGrzgAofM
— Sports on Prime Canada (@SportsOnPrimeCA) September 3, 20]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/here-are-the-canadiens-games-that-will-be-broadcast-on-prime/Thu, 03 Sep 2026 19:12:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/here-are-the-canadiens-games-that-will-be-broadcast-on-prime/ The MVP should go to Pete Crow-Armstrong, but you get my point: he's still excellent.
Even though he wasn't able to pitch on Sunday in Detroit, the Dodgers are still hoping he'll be fit enough soon to see him take the mound in September.
However, they've likely given up on the idea of him being able to pitch six innings in an O]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/shohei-ohtani-theres-still-hope-well-see-him-pitch-in-2026/Thu, 03 Sep 2026 18:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/shohei-ohtani-theres-still-hope-well-see-him-pitch-in-2026/https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/jennifer-aniston-someone-who-speaks-her-love-language/Thu, 03 Sep 2026 18:19:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/jennifer-aniston-someone-who-speaks-her-love-language/ The situation
became more concerning after the last game against the Winnipeg Blue Bombers. Alexander took a hit that visibly caused him pain, but the 27-year-old continues to prepare as usual for the next game.
On the eve of facing the British Columbia Lions on Friday night at 7:30 p.m]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/davis-alexander-confirms-the-bad-news/Thu, 03 Sep 2026 18:19:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/davis-alexander-confirms-the-bad-news/ He compiled a list of U-23 players with his colleagues. He then asked 15 National Hockey League scouts to refine the list to ensure a representative ranking.
The result is quite interesting and is available here for those who are curious.Welcome to Prospect TiersThe top 145 under-23 players in hockey, ranked into five tiers by 15 NHL scouts.Free to read, with insights from the panel of scouts througho]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/15-nhl-scouts-weigh-in-on-eight-young-canadiens-players/Thu, 03 Sep 2026 18:02:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/15-nhl-scouts-weigh-in-on-eight-young-canadiens-players/ All of the Canadiens' players are back in town, except for Juraj Slafkovsky, who is still in Slovakia. We can assume he's expected in Montreal within the next few hours.
This morning, 12 forwards, six defensemen, and three goaltenders laced up their full gear.
Nick Suzuki (for the first time since June), Cole Caufield, Phillip Danault, Josh Anderson, Kirby Dach (who looks in grea]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/im-starting-to-worry-about-kaiden-guhles-health/Thu, 03 Sep 2026 17:09:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/im-starting-to-worry-about-kaiden-guhles-health/ Thanks to
outstanding offensive
performances
over the past month, the 26-year-old was named one of the league's Players of the Month, once again confirming his importance to his team.
Philpot recorded 26 receptions for 293 yards and six touchdowns during the evaluation period. Particularly effective near the end zone, he managed to score at least one touchdown in every game he played. His cont]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/another-great-achievement-for-tyson-philpot/Thu, 03 Sep 2026 16:57:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/another-great-achievement-for-tyson-philpot/https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/being-heumann-will-kick-off-tiff/Thu, 03 Sep 2026 16:47:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/being-heumann-will-kick-off-tiff/ According to the league, the investigation conducted by the law firm Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz revealed a pattern of multiple significant violations by the Clippers regarding the league's salary cap.
The California-based team reportedly entered into an agre]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/mlb-heres-what-kawhi-leonard-and-the-clippers-punishment-can-be-compared-to/Thu, 03 Sep 2026 16:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/mlb-heres-what-kawhi-leonard-and-the-clippers-punishment-can-be-compared-to/https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/intro-for-september-3-2026/Thu, 03 Sep 2026 16:10:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/intro-for-september-3-2026/ He still has a lot to prove, in fact.
After a training camp where he didn't stand out any more than necessary, one might have wondered what lay ahead for him at the start of the 2026–2027 season.
But now, social media has provided a clear clue.
A photo of the Canadiens prospect, taken against the backdrop of an official team photo, is circulatin]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/gleb-pugachyov-a-big-hint-about-what-awaits-him-at-the-start-of-the-season/Thu, 03 Sep 2026 16:06:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/gleb-pugachyov-a-big-hint-about-what-awaits-him-at-the-start-of-the-season/https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/bc-film-insiders-weigh-in-on-donald-trumps-proposed-federal-production-tax-incentivenbsp-nbsp/Thu, 03 Sep 2026 15:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/bc-film-insiders-weigh-in-on-donald-trumps-proposed-federal-production-tax-incentivenbsp-nbsp/ In return, the Preds received a conditional first-round pick and a second-round pick. Both picks are for the 2028 draft.
It's unclear whether the Devils acquired him to use him right away or to give themselves leverage in a potential trade with the Wild, but either way, he's a great addition. #QuinnHughes
In fact, this also served as a reminder that, yes, trades like this can indeed happen in September.
But does that]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/heres-why-luke-evangelista-isnt-in-montreal/Thu, 03 Sep 2026 14:59:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/heres-why-luke-evangelista-isnt-in-montreal/ The team hasn't lived up to expectations this season, and its star player's poor performance has certainly played a part in that.
That said, the Blue Jays are still in the playoff race. And after losing the first game of a crucial series against the Guardians, the team needed a win last night.
And Vladdy finally had a good one. He recorded three hits in fo]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/vladimir-guerrero-jr-shines-in-blue-jays-win/Thu, 03 Sep 2026 14:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/vladimir-guerrero-jr-shines-in-blue-jays-win/ A
key
member
of the team's front office appeared before reporters wearing a particularly unusual T-shirt, which quickly sparked numerous reactions on social media.
The shirt, which had a visible hole in it, displayed a phrase that did not go unnoticed: “Los Angeles Made Me Do It.” This direct reference to the California metropolis immediately caught the attention of
Cleveland fans, especially given tha]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/quebec-native-catherine-hickman-is-stirring-up-controversy-in-cleveland/Thu, 03 Sep 2026 14:28:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/quebec-native-catherine-hickman-is-stirring-up-controversy-in-cleveland/ We know that Kent Hughes hasn't found the right deal to make a move so far this offseason. He doesn't want to overspend on the wrong player.
That's a good thing, obviously. But…
But one day, he'll still have to pay the price for the right guy. Eventually, he'll have to do what he hasn't been able to do for the past year: trade assets to acquire a top-6 player.
Hughes came close to doing so at the trade deadline with Matthew Knies,]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/its-still-possible-that-matthew-knies-could-be-traded/Thu, 03 Sep 2026 13:54:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/its-still-possible-that-matthew-knies-could-be-traded/ After publicly requesting a trade, it remains to be seen whether the Jets will grant his request quickly and before the start of the season.In the meantime, speculation is running rampant, and Jeff Marek offered a rather interesting comment on the podcast “The Sheet.” Credit to HabsolumentFan for digging up the news.
Jeff Marek: Regarding Connor Hellebuyck: This type of arrangement has happened before…sign the d]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/the-connor-hellebuyck-case-a-secret-agreement-that-could-complicate-things/Thu, 03 Sep 2026 04:08:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/the-connor-hellebuyck-case-a-secret-agreement-that-could-complicate-things/ Enjoy the show.Just a reminder that anyone who wants to listen to us live can do so every Wednesday at 8 p.m. on Facebook, X, and YouTube. We record live to answer everyone's questions.
However, those who prefer to listen in a more traditional podcast format can do so at any time on all major podcast pla]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/passion-mlb-the-podcast-episode-122/Thu, 03 Sep 2026 04:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/passion-mlb-the-podcast-episode-122/ Ideally, the Canadiens would have had a better option, but Kent Hughes didn't make any major trades this summer, and Michael Hage is]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/grant-mccagg-if-hughes-didnt-make-a-trade-its-because-he-believes-in-kapanen-as-the-second-line-center/Thu, 03 Sep 2026 03:14:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/grant-mccagg-if-hughes-didnt-make-a-trade-its-because-he-believes-in-kapanen-as-the-second-line-center/ You know exactly who I'm talking about; do I need to say it again?
As for Arber Xhekaj, his agent, Brian Bartlett, declined to comment last week. Today, he opened up a bit more, but still refuses to reveal his hand. He says he's still in talks with the Canadiens, but nothing is set in stone yet. That's according to an article by Louis-André Larivière in La Page Sport]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/arber-xhekajs-contract-his-agent-isnt-giving-anything-away/Thu, 03 Sep 2026 01:56:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/arber-xhekajs-contract-his-agent-isnt-giving-anything-away/ It may not be the league with the highest revenue, but…
The salary cap keeps rising, which is a good indicator of the NHL's financial health. In basketball, the Clippers just paid a hefty fine: five lost first-round picks and a $30 million penalty. Team executives and Kawhi Leonard also faced penalties.
Alan Walsh, who isn't one to mince words, even said it was either this consequence for the Los Angeles Clippers or the end of the salary cap era in the NBA. The leag]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/in-four-years-well-be-seeing-contracts-worth-30-million-a-year/Thu, 03 Sep 2026 00:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/in-four-years-well-be-seeing-contracts-worth-30-million-a-year/ We're talking about a guy with experience in the world of sports, whether with the Rams (NFL), the Avalanche (NHL), or the Nuggets (NBA). And above all, he's very wealthy.
In total, Kroenke spent $4 billion to acquire the Angels. And the future owner, apparently, has no intention of stopping there.
According to Barry Bloom (F]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/angels-stan-kroenke-wants-to-build-a-new-stadium-already/Thu, 03 Sep 2026 00:07:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/angels-stan-kroenke-wants-to-build-a-new-stadium-already/ The list ranked players in order of importance: MVP, franchise players, stars, and role players.
In fact, two Canadiens players are in the latter category: Ivan Demidov and Jakub Dobes.The @TheAthleticNHL released its NHL Player Tiers for 2026-27, and 7 #Habs players made the list.However, no Canadiens player made it into Tier 1 (MVP).
Who do you think has the best chance of reaching Tier 1 in the future? @TheAthle]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/one-third-of-nhl-players-dobson-on-par-with-slafkovsky/Wed, 02 Sep 2026 23:13:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/one-third-of-nhl-players-dobson-on-par-with-slafkovsky/ Great news.Blue Jays’ Ernie Clement gets engaged to longtime girlfriend in the middle of a road trip https://t.co/nm5IaTpcrK pic.twitter.com/ongs8LZ7sQ
— New York Post Sports (@nypostsports) September 2, 2026Tribute to Bob
It's already been 10 years since he passed away.
We've put together this tribute series marking the 10th anniversary of Bob Bissonnette's passing.A conversation with his close friend, Michel Laplante: https://t.co/1wJM4LBiTI
— Mika&eu]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/mlb-in-brief-ernie-clement-engaged-tribute-to-bob/Wed, 02 Sep 2026 22:12:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/mlb-in-brief-ernie-clement-engaged-tribute-to-bob/ A loose translation of “the shit hits the fan,” by the way.
What? What's going on with the Sharks' lineup? Nothing!
A few days ago, a former teammate of Evander Kane's (2020–21) named Kurtis Gabriel kicked things off by openly stating that the guys in the locker room had had enough of Kane.
Evander Kane later mentioned on X that he would one day make up his mind and share “his truth,” and that when that day comes, he'll]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/evander-kane-now-its-patrick-marleaus-wifes-turn-to-take-a-swipe-at-him/Wed, 02 Sep 2026 22:05:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/evander-kane-now-its-patrick-marleaus-wifes-turn-to-take-a-swipe-at-him/https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/saoirse-and-jack-never-mind-about-bond/Wed, 02 Sep 2026 22:03:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/saoirse-and-jack-never-mind-about-bond/https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/sydney-sweeney-back-in-venice/Wed, 02 Sep 2026 20:47:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/sydney-sweeney-back-in-venice/ We know the Blues have received quite a few calls about the center in recent months, which is to be expected given the club's position looking ahead to the coming years in the NHL.
The Ontario native is a valuable player…
(Credit: Hockey DB)
The Blues have always refused to trade him. But despite that, doubts remained, since the new GM has the freedom to be tempted and seriously consider a trade.
But now…
Since t]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/robert-thomas-the-ultimate-proof-that-the-blues-dont-want-to-trade-him/Wed, 02 Sep 2026 20:47:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/robert-thomas-the-ultimate-proof-that-the-blues-dont-want-to-trade-him/ Kroenke already owns, among other teams, the Colorado Avalanche (NHL), the Los Angeles Rams (NFL), and the Denver Nuggets (NBA).
When Kroenke becomes the team's owner, he will surpass Steve Cohen as the wealthiest owner in MLB. And, of course, all of this is sparking a wave of hope among Angels fans, who ha]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/new-owner-mike-trout-looks-pretty-happy/Wed, 02 Sep 2026 20:15:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/new-owner-mike-trout-looks-pretty-happy/ Cut by the
Los Angeles
Rams
on August 29, the Quebec native could have pursued his American dream by joining the practice squad of an NFL team. Instead, he chose to return to Montreal and join the Alouettes.
This decision speaks as much to his ambition as it does to his loyalty to the Montreal organization. Rather than settling for a limited role in the NFL, Jones prefers to have the opportunity to make a]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/official-announcement-from-the-alouettes-regarding-rohan-jones/Wed, 02 Sep 2026 20:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/official-announcement-from-the-alouettes-regarding-rohan-jones/ Real Housewives is its own genre, so if someone can’t conform to that type of “reality” and tries to pull celebrity rank over the cast, it messes with the chemistry.View this post on InstagramA post shared by Leah Remini (@leahremini)
The new D]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/celebrity-social-media-september-2-2026/Wed, 02 Sep 2026 19:28:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/celebrity-social-media-september-2-2026/ A ton of names have been floating around (and others, like Kirill Marchenko, continue to be the subject of speculation), but the trade never materialized.
And in the eyes of many, the window for such a trade has pretty much closed for this offseason. We know that big-name players, generally speaking, tend to change teams early]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/message-to-kent-hughes-its-possible-to-land-a-top-6-forward-in-september/Wed, 02 Sep 2026 19:24:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/message-to-kent-hughes-its-possible-to-land-a-top-6-forward-in-september/https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/ariana-madix-now/Wed, 02 Sep 2026 18:39:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/ariana-madix-now/ According to information from Stéphane Turcot (and as confirmed by Jérémy Filosa), a baseball team is set to return to the Montreal area in 2029.
We've known for a while that the Frontier League has its sights set on the Montreal market for the future. And that makes sense.
But now, it's becoming more and more concrete.Interesting news about the return of baseball to Montreal via @St]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/frontier-league-near-montreal-2029-is-the-date-to-watch-for/Wed, 02 Sep 2026 18:19:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/frontier-league-near-montreal-2029-is-the-date-to-watch-for/ It's clear that the more time passes, the more it works against the Blue Jackets. After all, if Kent Hughes didn't want to trade Michael Hage in June, why would he say yes now?
I'm using the Habs as an example, but you get my point.
That said, the more time passes, the more the Blue Jackets are losing leverage. Because time is currently working against his current team, not against the oth]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/kirill-marchenko-in-montreal-theres-a-good-chance-it-will-happen/Wed, 02 Sep 2026 18:12:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/kirill-marchenko-in-montreal-theres-a-good-chance-it-will-happen/https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/miley-bass-persuades-but-not-coachella/Wed, 02 Sep 2026 17:40:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/miley-bass-persuades-but-not-coachella/ Connor Hellebuyck, Zach Werenski, Kirill Marchenko, Shane Wright, Brady Tkachuk, and Dylan Larkin, to name just a few.
Tkachuk was traded, Werenski backed down, and the others are still waiting to see if their requests will lead to a positive outcome.
Will Dylan Larkin be traded, given that he's still a member of the Red Wings with two weeks to go before training camp opens? For now, Larkin]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/dylan-larkin-and-montreal-the-latest-news/Wed, 02 Sep 2026 17:17:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/dylan-larkin-and-montreal-the-latest-news/ But last night (Tuesday), doubts quickly resurfaced as the Pittsburgh Pirates starter struggled early in the game against the San Francisco Giants, allowing five runs in four and two-thirds innings.
The Giants attacked Skenes in the first two innings, forcing him to throw a total of 49 pitches. The pit]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/another-tough-outing-for-paul-skenes/Wed, 02 Sep 2026 16:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/another-tough-outing-for-paul-skenes/ At this point, with training camps fast approaching, it's becoming increasingly likely that the former Canadiens player will sign a tryout contract with an NHL team for training camp.
That would make sense, at least.
We know that many teams have had internal discussions about the possibility of Laine joining their organization moving forward.
Since Laine can sign a contract based on performance bonuses, he becomes a bit more attractive]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/patrik-laine-in-ottawa-the-senators-have-been-talking-about-it/Wed, 02 Sep 2026 16:01:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/patrik-laine-in-ottawa-the-senators-have-been-talking-about-it/ Quebec native Rohan
Jones, recently released by the Los Angeles Rams, showed up for the team's practice on Wednesday morning, and all signs point to him continuing his career in Montreal.
The 24-year-old confirmed that discussions with the Alouettes were well underway and that his contract signing should be finalized in the coming days.
Jones still had a few options,]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/a-decision-is-about-to-be-made-regarding-rohan-jones-and-the-alouettes/Wed, 02 Sep 2026 16:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/a-decision-is-about-to-be-made-regarding-rohan-jones-and-the-alouettes/https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/intro-for-september-2-2026/Wed, 02 Sep 2026 15:21:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/intro-for-september-2-2026/ I don't know if the Canadiens' PR team would also use the word “entertaining” to describe her… but anyway.
We also often learn things about her husband, Carey. For example, she confirmed (not surprisingly) that the whole family will be at the Bell Centre on November 10, when Carey will be honored by the Canadiens following his induction into the Hall of]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/heres-why-carey-price-wont-play-in-the-canadiens-alumni-game-in-winnipeg/Wed, 02 Sep 2026 15:01:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/heres-why-carey-price-wont-play-in-the-canadiens-alumni-game-in-winnipeg/ Although he's
still
dealing with
pain in his right leg, the quarterback assures everyone that he'll be in uniform for the next game.
However, his physical condition remains a concern. During Tuesday's practice, Alexander wore a compression sleeve and significantly limited his movement. In particular, he avoided running and jumping, while Dustin Crum took the first reps with th]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/davis-alexander-wants-to-play-despite-his-injuries/Wed, 02 Sep 2026 14:47:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/davis-alexander-wants-to-play-despite-his-injuries/ After all, both teams are fighting for a spot in the playoffs.
And it's worth noting that no one understood what was at stake better than Gavin Williams, who delivered one of the best performances of his career.
The Guardians' starter struck out 13 Blue Jays batters without allowing a single earned run. He gave up only two hits over seven innings.A career-high 13 strike]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/the-blue-jays-drop-a-key-game-in-cleveland/Wed, 02 Sep 2026 14:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/the-blue-jays-drop-a-key-game-in-cleveland/ Will the team find a replacement by the start of the season? It seems likely, considering that the club is no longer in rebuilding mode.
There are already candidates who could adequately replace Brady Tkachuk.
Among the names being mentioned most often are Thomas Chabot (who was considered by the Sens back when Tkachuk negotiated his contract), Jake Sanderson, and Tim Stutzle.
In my view, it should come down to the first two. But it's not up to me t]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/captain-tim-stutzle-brad-marchand-is-mocking-the-idea/Wed, 02 Sep 2026 14:01:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/captain-tim-stutzle-brad-marchand-is-mocking-the-idea/ We're talking about Derek Lalonde, who joined the team as an assistant coach.
We know that in recent years, the Canadiens have relied on a relatively inexperienced coaching staff. But with expectations changing and the team improving, many wanted to see an experienced coach come in to assist Martin St-Louis… even]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/derek-lalonde-would-never-have-been-hired-without-martin-st-louiss-approval/Wed, 02 Sep 2026 03:59:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/derek-lalonde-would-never-have-been-hired-without-martin-st-louiss-approval/ Juraj Slafkovský and Ivan Demidov, who are already key players for the club, were selected in the top five of the draft. And David Reinbacher, who is in a similar situation, could also establish himself as an important part of the club's future.
And so far, the club's project has been a success. The Hab]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/brendan-gallagher-explains-why-the-canadiens-rebuild-worked/Wed, 02 Sep 2026 03:03:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/brendan-gallagher-explains-why-the-canadiens-rebuild-worked/ It's going to bother him for the rest of the season.
Chad Tracy says Adley Rutschman will likely deal with his hyperextended elbow on and off for the rest of the year
. “There will be days when he's not in the lineup.”
(Via @WEEI) pic.twitter.com/oYy9CUN8yP
— Punchoutpitch (@Punchoutpitch) September 1, 2026
The Astros Way
Jim Crane doesn't want to give out long-term contracts.
Former Astros GM Dana Brown says attempts were made to extend Hunter Bro]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/mlb-in-brief-adley-rutschmans-elbow-the-astros-secret-sauce/Wed, 02 Sep 2026 02:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/mlb-in-brief-adley-rutschmans-elbow-the-astros-secret-sauce/ That's exactly what the guys from BPM Sports' Club du Matin did on Tuesday.
Anthony Marcotte made the boldest prediction of the bunch, saying he believes Juraj Slafkovsky will be the Canadiens' leading goal-scorer in 2026–2027.Tony's bold prediction: 45 goals for Juraj Slafkovsky next yea]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/slafkovsky-will-be-the-habs-top-scorer-this-season-anthony-marcottes-prediction/Wed, 02 Sep 2026 02:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/slafkovsky-will-be-the-habs-top-scorer-this-season-anthony-marcottes-prediction/ Mayich's attorney, Robert Carey, provided a grim update on the player's condition on Tuesday. According to him, Mayich has “no chance of recovery.”
This information was reported by Robert Anglen of The Arizona Republic.Report: Blues prospect Matthew Mayich has ‘zero chance of recovery' following collapse at ASU, lawyer says https://t.c]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/no-chance-of-a-comeback-for-an-injured-blues-prospect/Wed, 02 Sep 2026 00:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/no-chance-of-a-comeback-for-an-injured-blues-prospect/ Spencer Miles will start the game. Spencer Arrighetti will be used out of the bullpen but in a starting role.It’s time for the September sprint#BlueJays50 pic.twitter.com/Ehdsqc0VtP
— Toronto Blue Jays (@BlueJays) September 1, 2026It's worth noting, however, that there are several lineup updates for the Blue Jays as they look ahead to the rest of the season. There]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/four-players-are-returning-to-toronto/Wed, 02 Sep 2026 00:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/four-players-are-returning-to-toronto/ He still hasn't signed his contract for next season, and the Canadiens' training camp is set to begin in just a few days.
How will this situation be resolved? 
Nicolas Cloutier published an article in which he discusses the fact that the team's blue line is crowded. The journalist explains it well: seeing that there are several defensemen ahead of him, Arber knows he might have a more limited role in the lineup.
His role has alr]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/it-would-be-understandable-if-arber-xhekaj-wanted-to-leave/Tue, 01 Sep 2026 23:15:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/it-would-be-understandable-if-arber-xhekaj-wanted-to-leave/ After years of fans calling on Arte Moreno to sell the team, their prayers have been answered: the team is being sold.
Stan Kroenke, one of the wealthiest men in the world of sports, announced that he has reached an agreement with Arte Moreno on the terms of a deal.
He will officially take control of the club in 2027.BREAKING: Rams owner Stan Kroenke buys the Angels, ending Arte Moreno’s troubled tenure https://t.co/iRkQ6hR2Gg
— Bill Shaik]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/the-angels-sold-to-the-owner-of-the-avalanche-and-the-rams/Tue, 01 Sep 2026 22:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/the-angels-sold-to-the-owner-of-the-avalanche-and-the-rams/ It was a more innocent time. Not that anyone could say that the wor]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/shes-back-shes-really-really-back/Tue, 01 Sep 2026 22:05:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/shes-back-shes-really-really-back/ All these guys have one thing in common: they are (most likely) about to start their first full season in the NHL.
This year's crop of rookies will be exciting to watch in the NHL in '26–'27. No doubt about it!
All the players named above seem to have, for now, a shot at winning the Calder Trophy. But we also have to mention Jacob Fowler, who could be th]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/calder-jacob-fowler-among-the-favorites/Tue, 01 Sep 2026 22:02:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/calder-jacob-fowler-among-the-favorites/https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/mcs-music-lounge-pop-en-franais/Tue, 01 Sep 2026 21:28:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/mcs-music-lounge-pop-en-franais/ Is he going to become one of the National Hockey League's biggest stars? Or are expectations for him a bit overblown?
In situations like this, it's always interesting to hear what other NHL players think. And if we're to believe Kristopher Letang…
The Penguins defenseman said during an appearance on a show where he opened hockey packages that he sees Demidov becoming a top-5 player in]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/ivan-demidov-kristopher-letang-sees-him-becoming-a-top-5-nhl-player-fairly-quickly/Tue, 01 Sep 2026 20:46:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/ivan-demidov-kristopher-letang-sees-him-becoming-a-top-5-nhl-player-fairly-quickly/ In fact, his 4.0 WAR, 21 home runs, .270/.351/.477 slash line, 24 stolen bases, and 60 RBIs show that he's still a force to be reckoned with.
He may not be getting as much media attention, but the Reds really can't afford to do without his production. He still energizes the lineup.
And once he becomes more consistent defensively, it will help in many wa]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/joey-votto-we-cant-afford-elly-de-la-cruz/Tue, 01 Sep 2026 20:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/joey-votto-we-cant-afford-elly-de-la-cruz/ It’s well-known that celebrities use ghostwriters for their memoirs (from royalty to Real Housewives) and the best ones are in high demand. The reason AI will never replace a co-author is be]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/celebrity-social-media-september-1-2026/Tue, 01 Sep 2026 20:13:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/celebrity-social-media-september-1-2026/https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/trailblazing-chef-among-the-highlights-of-vancouvers-taiwanfest-2026/Tue, 01 Sep 2026 20:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/trailblazing-chef-among-the-highlights-of-vancouvers-taiwanfest-2026/https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/these-are-the-10-concerts-to-catch-in-vancouver-this-september/Tue, 01 Sep 2026 20:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/these-are-the-10-concerts-to-catch-in-vancouver-this-september/https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/life-imitates-george-clooney/Tue, 01 Sep 2026 19:51:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/life-imitates-george-clooney/ The young forward wants to wear the Canadiens' jersey and be part of the team's success in the city.
And if he had his way, his next contract certainly wouldn't last just a few years. But… there's also another condition to be met in all of this, according to Anthony Martineau (TVA Sports).
Bolduc wants to feel that there's a path for him in the team's offense, and that's probably what makes the curren]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/zachary-bolduc-wants-an-offensive-role-is-the-habs-ready-to-give-him-one/Tue, 01 Sep 2026 19:35:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/zachary-bolduc-wants-an-offensive-role-is-the-habs-ready-to-give-him-one/https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/sally-and-gillians-custom-witchwear/Tue, 01 Sep 2026 18:55:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/sally-and-gillians-custom-witchwear/ But that doesn't change the fact that the Bombers are desperately in need of offensive firepower.
And that could come soon—from captain Aaron Judge, no less. In fact, before last night's (Monday) game against the Los Angeles Angels in California, manager Aaron Boone provided a major update on Judge, stating that “it's possible” he'll be back for the next]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/aaron-judge-could-return-to-action-next-week/Tue, 01 Sep 2026 18:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/aaron-judge-could-return-to-action-next-week/ School has started, summer vacation is over, the days are getting shorter, and I've pulled out my pants for the evenings that are now without sunlight. Ugh!
But at the same time, September is starting to feel like hockey season.
We love that.
The Canadiens are kind of like our collective balm that brings us together and helps us get through our northern winters.
Pretty much all the Habs players are back in Montreal, and pretty much all of them skated together this morning in Brossar]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/oliver-kapanen-to-startbut-not-to-endthe-season/Tue, 01 Sep 2026 18:06:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/oliver-kapanen-to-startbut-not-to-endthe-season/ he was arrested Sunday
morning for driving under the influence and endangering others while under the influence of alcohol, the veteran is still expected to take the field for the season opener.
Colts General Manager Chris Ballard confirmed that Allen will play in the September 13 game against the Baltimore Ravens. Even a potential internal disciplinary action by the franch]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/arrest-surprise-news-about-keenan-allen/Tue, 01 Sep 2026 18:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/arrest-surprise-news-about-keenan-allen/https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/wendy-peffercorn-kelce-swift-the-only-showgirl/Tue, 01 Sep 2026 17:42:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/wendy-peffercorn-kelce-swift-the-only-showgirl/ It's a fair question, since this morning in Brossard, my colleague Patrick Guillet observed a situation that was quite curious and unusual.
And even a bit concerning.
Here's what happened: the team's three starting goaltenders (Jakub Dobes, Samuel Montembeault, and Jacob Fowler) were on the ice at the CN Complex in Brossard.
On one side of Rink #1 were the three goalies… and on the other were six defensemen: Nosh Dobson, Mike Matheson, Alexandre Carrier, Lane Huts]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/is-kaiden-guhle-injured-a-puzzling-scene-in-brossard/Tue, 01 Sep 2026 16:59:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/is-kaiden-guhle-injured-a-puzzling-scene-in-brossard/ And to say the least, it hasn't paid off so far.
In fact, Tucker posted a .195 batting average and a .603 OPS in August—the worst month of his career. And this came after he changed his swing out of sheer desperation.
Because there's certainly a sense of desperation in the 2]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/kyle-tucker-and-edwin-diaz-the-dodgers-have-two-problems/Tue, 01 Sep 2026 16:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/kyle-tucker-and-edwin-diaz-the-dodgers-have-two-problems/ Whether it's through his ex-wife or the teammates who shared a locker room with him, he's never been liked by most of the people around him.
Let's just put it that way.
Just recently, a story from a former teammate caused a stir on social media. Kurtis Gabriel, who played with him, called him out on social media.
The craziest part is seeing the former teammate publicly claim that he wrote to Kane to remind him that he meant absolute]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/evander-kane-faces-threats/Tue, 01 Sep 2026 16:04:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/evander-kane-faces-threats/https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/intro-for-september-1-2026/Tue, 01 Sep 2026 15:53:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/intro-for-september-1-2026/ To get to this point, Marc Bergevin had to offer Nick Suzuki the right contract, and the new front office had to build on that momentum.
It took longer for Cole Caufield than for guys like Ivan Demidov and Juraj Slafkovsky, for example. But today, that doesn't really matter much anymore.
But the case that undoubtedly generated the most buzz was Lane Hutson's.
It quickly became clear that the situation w]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/lets-forget-about-it-the-explosive-behind-the-scenes-story-of-lane-hutsons-contract/Tue, 01 Sep 2026 15:01:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/lets-forget-about-it-the-explosive-behind-the-scenes-story-of-lane-hutsons-contract/ The Montreal organization
confirmed Tuesday that it has extended the contracts of its head coach, Jason Maas, and its general manager, Danny Maciocia.
These new agreements will allow both executives to continue their work with the team for several more years. Maas will remain with the Alouettes through 2030, while Maciocia will remain in his position through 2031]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/signature-for-jason-maas-and-danny-maciocia/Tue, 01 Sep 2026 14:51:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/signature-for-jason-maas-and-danny-maciocia/ We know that many of his teammates are upset by his behavior. And the same goes for the team's fans.
So it was worth wondering how people would welcome the team's former go-to hitter.
And in the end, let's just say he was booed more than he was cheered. And it was a home game.
“There’s more boos than cheers. There’s no doubt.”
Fans r]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/ketel-marte-booed-upon-his-return-to-the-game/Tue, 01 Sep 2026 14:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/ketel-marte-booed-upon-his-return-to-the-game/ In the medium term, I think it's inevitable. I find it hard to believe that all the rumors from the past few months are false and that he'll happily sign a long-term contract with Columbus a year from now.
But I could be wrong.
Of course, that doesn't mean he'll be traded tomorrow morning, since Don Waddell likes to point out that he's “in control” of the situation, given that the player is under contract.
Except that in a year, he]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/michael-hage-on-kirill-marchenko-the-ch-wont-falter/Tue, 01 Sep 2026 14:02:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/michael-hage-on-kirill-marchenko-the-ch-wont-falter/ The team scored
a spectacular 41–14 victory, putting an end to an incredible streak of 101 consecutive losses
.
For the players, this victory means much more than just a score on the board. It marks a historic moment for the program, which had been waiting for a win since October 16, 2015. Back then, the sports and political landscape was very different, and many]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/a-minor-league-team-earns-its-first-win-after-101-losses/Tue, 01 Sep 2026 12:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/a-minor-league-team-earns-its-first-win-after-101-losses/ But a post
shared on social media quickly changed the mood.
On Sunday night, the Lions secured their fifth straight win by dominating Ottawa 45-24 at TD Place. This victory confirms British Columbia's resurgence, after a particularly difficult start to the season.
For their part, the Rouge et Noir are going through an extremely difficult stretch. Still unable to w]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/controversial-post-by-the-british-columbia-lions/Tue, 01 Sep 2026 10:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/controversial-post-by-the-british-columbia-lions/ It's a two-way deal, meaning the goaltender could continue his development in the VHL.Poor Zhenya pic.twitter.com/gP1U4vdGUx
— Adelina (@AdelCucumberg) August 30, 2026Although the Canadiens retain their rights to the Russian prospect, barring a major turnaround, he may have to wait until 2029 to make the leap to North America.
Volokhin performed well last year in the VHL with Khim]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/yevgeni-volokhin-another-contract-in-russia-for-the-canadiens-prospect/Tue, 01 Sep 2026 04:13:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/yevgeni-volokhin-another-contract-in-russia-for-the-canadiens-prospect/ Yet these were two signings that seemed like a formality at the start of the summer, and one might wonder what's holding up the negotiations.
In Xhekaj's case specifically, beyond the money, it may be about his role on the team and how he'll be utilized.
Especially since, according to Grant McCagg—who discussed the burly defenseman's]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/rumor-the-ch-is-reportedly-interested-in-signing-arber-xhekaj-as-a-winger/Tue, 01 Sep 2026 02:59:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/rumor-the-ch-is-reportedly-interested-in-signing-arber-xhekaj-as-a-winger/ That said, various circumstances—including teams' doubts about his ability to adapt to North America and the deadline for him to sign—affected his market value.
So he signed a short-term deal ($17 million per year over two years) with the White Sox. And seeing him sign with Chicago was a pleasant surprise, all things considered.
That said, despite an injury that sidelined him for a few weeks, Murakami is perform]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/long-term-contract-munetaka-murakami-and-the-white-sox-are-in-talks/Tue, 01 Sep 2026 02:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/long-term-contract-munetaka-murakami-and-the-white-sox-are-in-talks/ As you're no doubt aware by now, Derek Lalonde, the former Red Wings coach, has been tapped to replace him moving forward.
We'll see if that helps.
It's not clear exactly how much the Montreal Canadiens wanted to make a change behind the bench. But they were in a position to do so this summer.
That said, they clearly didn't want to let the Ontarian leave the organization.
We]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/trevor-letowski-his-new-mandate-is-clearer/Tue, 01 Sep 2026 01:54:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/trevor-letowski-his-new-mandate-is-clearer/ After all, right now, the Wild's GM is under scrutiny for how he'll handle the Quinn Hughes situation and his potential contract extension.
For many Wild fans, he has no room for error.
And there's currently a quote from the Minnesota executive that's causing quite a stir. We're talking about the one where he was asked to compare his player's situation to that of Cale Makar, who recently signed the bigges]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/bill-guerin-doesnt-even-know-what-quinn-hughes-wants/Tue, 01 Sep 2026 00:31:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/bill-guerin-doesnt-even-know-what-quinn-hughes-wants/ After a brief stint with the Toronto Blue Jays organization during the 2021 and 2022 seasons, Lopez seems to have truly found his niche under the hot Florida sun. And it may be precisely that blazing sun that's allowing h]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/otto-lopez-leaves-his-mark-on-marlins-history/Tue, 01 Sep 2026 00:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/otto-lopez-leaves-his-mark-on-marlins-history/ BPM Sports was actually on the air with its regular programming today. It's coming soon to RDS and TVA Sports, too.
Eric Engels, who took several weeks of vacation over the summer, has been back on the air for a few hours now. He also wrote an interesting piece on Sportsnet.ca, in which he analyzes the respective contract situations of Zachary Bolduc and Arber Xhekaj. Keep in mind that both players are still restri]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/bolduc-to-be-paid-soon-xhekaj-to-be-traded-soon/Mon, 31 Aug 2026 23:09:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/bolduc-to-be-paid-soon-xhekaj-to-be-traded-soon/ The future baseball president of the Expos was impressed by the Capitales.
Former Los Angeles Dodgers general manager Dan Evans was charmed by the experience of attending a Capitales game during his recent visit.https://t.co/zABiA27vhd
— Mikaël Lalancette (@MikLalancette) August 31, 2026
Tony Vitello Returns in 2027
Will this be a mistake?
Posey: Tony Vitello Will Return As Giants’ Manager In 2027 https://t.co/ypEfjVYi9P pic.twitter.com/jV9Ykkdvcn
&md]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/mlb-in-brief-dan-evans-enjoyed-his-time-in-quebec-tommy-pham-in-chicago/Mon, 31 Aug 2026 22:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/mlb-in-brief-dan-evans-enjoyed-his-time-in-quebec-tommy-pham-in-chicago/https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/a-met-gala-mess/Mon, 31 Aug 2026 22:03:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/a-met-gala-mess/ It's time for some slightly premature predictions and analyses of the CH's summer.
Georges Laraque and Stéphane Gonzalez are back with a new schedule, and it didn't take long for Georges to make a bold statement.How would you rate Kent Hughes' offseason?
Go listen to the full segment on YouTube: https://t.co/YLEDkTaUdf pic.twitter.com/tayZDu8q3G
— BPM Sports (@BPMSportsRadio) August 31, 2026He gives]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/georges-laraque-gives-kent-hughes-a-9-out-of-10-for-his-summer/Mon, 31 Aug 2026 22:01:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/georges-laraque-gives-kent-hughes-a-9-out-of-10-for-his-summer/https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/michelle-obama-reflects-on-her-empty-nest/Mon, 31 Aug 2026 21:18:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/michelle-obama-reflects-on-her-empty-nest/ Who will emerge as Ivan Demidov's defensive partner? How will the team structure the bottom of its lineup? What will the plan be in net?
But there's also the case of David Reinbacher, who will be under close scrutiny in town. The coming year will be pivotal for the 21-year-old defenseman, and the question is whether he'll finally be able to establish himsel]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/alexandre-carrier-david-reinbacher-is-putting-pressure-on-his-position/Mon, 31 Aug 2026 20:46:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/alexandre-carrier-david-reinbacher-is-putting-pressure-on-his-position/ Why? In the hope of saving a few million dollars at the end of the season on a player who wasn't going to be back in town in 2027 anyway.
Robert Jr. is a good player when he's healthy. But at $5 million (his salary through the end of the season and the price to pay to decline his 2027 option), it was worth considering.
And now the Baltimore Orioles have agreed to take on the player's contract for the final month of the]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/luis-robert-jr-claimed-off-waivers-by-the-orioles/Mon, 31 Aug 2026 20:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/luis-robert-jr-claimed-off-waivers-by-the-orioles/ Those outlets would have loved to report on a big-name signing by the Habs this summer, but in the end, it never happened.
In fact, Mathias Brunet's first article of the 2026–2027 season in La Presse focused on Kent Hughes's “inaction.”Free Puck | The Habs didn't want to overpayhttps://t.co/8t5YanKfZ4
— La Presse Sports (@LaPresse_Sports) August 31, 2026The asking price]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/finding-a-right-handed-pitcher-wasnt-kent-hughess-top-priority-this-summer/Mon, 31 Aug 2026 19:32:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/finding-a-right-handed-pitcher-wasnt-kent-hughess-top-priority-this-summer/ It seems likely this will be picked up by another streamer and I think comedies require a two-season commitment. The early seasons of 30 Rock and Parks & Rec had completely diff]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/celebrity-social-media-august-31-2026/Mon, 31 Aug 2026 19:27:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/celebrity-social-media-august-31-2026/ And that's certainly the case for the Toronto Blue Jays, who, after sweeping the Seattle Mariners over the weekend, will kick off a crucial three-game series against the Cleveland Guardians tomorrow (Tuesday).
With this recent sweep, the Blue Jays are now one and a half games behind the Guardians for the final playoff]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/blue-jays-a-crucial-series-against-the-guardians-is-up-next/Mon, 31 Aug 2026 18:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/blue-jays-a-crucial-series-against-the-guardians-is-up-next/ The
27-year-old
star
cornerback will officially rejoin Seattle's practice squad
, with the goal of earning a spot on the active roster in the near future.
This decision comes after a standout performance by Diggs during the preseason. In his only preseason game with the Seahawks in 2026, the defensive back showed he can still make an impact on the field. Notably,
he recorded a solo tackle, an int]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/its-now-confirmed-for-trevon-diggs/Mon, 31 Aug 2026 18:05:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/its-now-confirmed-for-trevon-diggs/ The Russian, however, isn't impressed by his regular-season performance: he wants to be even better in 2026–2027. This summer, he's been keeping busy.
As Anthony Martineau points out, Demidov trained five or six times a week. Like Lane Hutson, he just can't sit still.I'm told that Ivan Demidov worked EXTREMELY hard this summer.
Not being a big fan of]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/here-is-ivan-demidovs-schedule-for-this-summer/Mon, 31 Aug 2026 18:03:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/here-is-ivan-demidovs-schedule-for-this-summer/https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/anne-hathaway-is-stuck-with-tom-cruises-mello-yello-movie/Mon, 31 Aug 2026 17:52:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/anne-hathaway-is-stuck-with-tom-cruises-mello-yello-movie/ At least September means the golf tournament, rookie camp, and the Canadiens' training camp. And this year, September also means the start of the regular season. Reminder: The season will start about ten days earlier because it will consist of 84 games instead of 82, and we'd like to award the Stanley Cup a little earlier in the spring.
In nine days—on September 9—rookie camp will begin. On the 14th, it's the]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/brossard-cole-caufield-and-arber-xhekaj-take-to-the-ice-for-the-first-time-this-summer/Mon, 31 Aug 2026 17:08:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/brossard-cole-caufield-and-arber-xhekaj-take-to-the-ice-for-the-first-time-this-summer/https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/daisy-chain-fields-the-highlights/Mon, 31 Aug 2026 16:53:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/daisy-chain-fields-the-highlights/ First of all, this game would determine the winner of this season's series between the eternal rivals and thus break the tie if the two teams were tied in the standings at the end of the season. In addition, for the Red Sox, Roman Anthony and Trevor Story were returning to action after long absences.
And to say the least, it was entertaining. In fact, in the most important g]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/whether-its-a-setup-or-not-the-yankees-red-sox-rivalry-is-back-in-full-swing/Mon, 31 Aug 2026 16:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/whether-its-a-setup-or-not-the-yankees-red-sox-rivalry-is-back-in-full-swing/ A total of 28 players from Canada, including two from Quebec
, have secured spots on the 53-player rosters that will kick off the 2026 season.
The final stretch leading up to the start of the season was particularly eventful. On Sunday, all 32 NFL teams had to make their final roster cuts to comply with the 53-player limit. Despite this major wave of cuts, several Canadian players managed to keep their jobs.
Three teams stand out in]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/the-nfl-will-have-28-canadian-players-this-season/Mon, 31 Aug 2026 16:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/the-nfl-will-have-28-canadian-players-this-season/ He saw Daniel Brière shake things up with his hostile offer and figured that if a player still several years away from full free agency was entitled to earn that much without having reached his full potential, he could surely earn even more.
And that's exactly what he's doing… by taking advantage of the fact that his GM (Joe Sakic) painted himself into a corner by guaranteeing that the defensema]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/when-cale-makar-helps-the-devils/Mon, 31 Aug 2026 16:03:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/when-cale-makar-helps-the-devils/https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/intro-for-august-31-2026/Mon, 31 Aug 2026 15:50:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/intro-for-august-31-2026/ Having arrived in Detroit
earlier this month, the 27-year-old ultimately failed to secure a permanent spot on the roster.
Ogbongbemiga had just completed two seasons with the Chicago Bears
. In 2025, he appeared in eight regular-season games, including one as a starter. His stats included 17 tackles and one pass deflection.
His first season in Chicago, however, saw]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/the-detroit-lions-release-a-canadian-player/Mon, 31 Aug 2026 15:29:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/the-detroit-lions-release-a-canadian-player/ It's safe to assume he's eager for a trade to happen, considering that he'd say yes to several teams and has made his request public.
That probably wasn't his intention, but oh well.
While it's true that the player has the right to request a trade, it's also true that the Jets have the right to take their time in getting what they want.
And the player—if he's willing to live with the fact that he might come across as a jerk to the fans&mdas]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/connor-hellebuyck-could-lose-millions-of-dollars/Mon, 31 Aug 2026 15:02:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/connor-hellebuyck-could-lose-millions-of-dollars/https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/vancouver-theatre-five-hot-shows-and-a-festival-to-see-in-september/Mon, 31 Aug 2026 15:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/vancouver-theatre-five-hot-shows-and-a-festival-to-see-in-september/ One was pitching like a Cy Young candidate, while the other was the best defensive player in the Majors playing center field.
Except that Ohtani, as we know, hasn't pitche]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/five-home-runs-in-two-games-pete-crow-armstrong-is-gunning-for-the-mvp/Mon, 31 Aug 2026 14:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/five-home-runs-in-two-games-pete-crow-armstrong-is-gunning-for-the-mvp/ We can all agree that the Blue Jackets' summer has been chaotic, and that the Russian (due to the rumors surrounding him) is one of the reasons why that's been the case.
Adam Fantilli and (especially) Zach Werenski are also to blame, of course.
There were rumors surrounding Marchenko at the start of the offseason, but there was also a new wave of them about a month ago. Thanks to his agent for that.
But where do we stand today?
It's ge]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/kirill-marchenko-the-blue-jackets-are-open-to-a-trade/Mon, 31 Aug 2026 13:47:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/kirill-marchenko-the-blue-jackets-are-open-to-a-trade/ According to reports, Las Vegas would prefer to keep Henning on its practice squad if he makes it through the waiver process without being claimed by another team.
The Canadian reportedly made a favorable impression during training camp and the preseason games. The Raiders st]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/the-raiders-make-a-decision-on-canadian-niklas-henning/Mon, 31 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/the-raiders-make-a-decision-on-canadian-niklas-henning/ Atlanta sent cornerback Clark Phillips III and a fifth-round draft pick to Chicago to acquire Dexter, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter and Jeremy Fowler.
Gervon Dexter has established himself as a starter for the Bears over the past two seasons. T]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/the-falcons-strike-hard/Mon, 31 Aug 2026 10:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/the-falcons-strike-hard/ Let's just say that Kurtis Gabriel's latest comments aren't going to do anything to change that.
Gabriel, who was Kane's teammate with the San Jose Sharks, reflected on his experience with the forward during his appearance on the San Jose Hockey Now Podcast. His comments were notably picked up by Toutsurlehockey.I sent this message to @evanderkane on Instagram before this clip came out, and Kane read it:
We Are OneHe]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/evander-kane-his-former-teammates-didnt-want-him-anymore/Mon, 31 Aug 2026 03:58:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/evander-kane-his-former-teammates-didnt-want-him-anymore/ Logan Cooley, however, keeps playing.
And let's just say his last game turned out to be a lot more intense than your average August hockey game.
The Utah Mammoth forward found himself in the middle of an altercation during a game in the IC Hockey 3v3 Elite League, a summer league played in the Pittsburgh area.In the footage, Cooley first gets into a scuffle with Artem Kulakov. They start sho]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/video-logan-cooley-involved-in-a-brawl-during-a-summer-game/Mon, 31 Aug 2026 01:58:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/video-logan-cooley-involved-in-a-brawl-during-a-summer-game/ The Blue Jays' VP is being touted as a candidate for the A's GM position.“Former Houston Astros GM James Click, vice president of baseball strategy with the Toronto Blue Jays since 2023, has emerged as a serious candidate for the Athletics GM opening.” https://t.co/T9ypGSQTkL
— Brandon Wile (@Brandon_N_Wile) August 30, 2026The Luis Arraez Market
It's expected to be stronger this winter.“I think this is the year he has a really strong market]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/mlb-in-brief-will-james-click-leave-toronto-the-ketel-marte-case/Mon, 31 Aug 2026 01:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/mlb-in-brief-will-james-click-leave-toronto-the-ketel-marte-case/ About 20 games will be broadcast, and the media outlet is reportedly looking for a Quebec-based commentator to describe these games.
That's what my colleague Maxime Truman reported today. From what I'm hearing, Amazon Prime Video is currently—and seriously—evaluating a few Quebec candidates to provide French commentary for the NHL national games that will air on its platform o]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/amazon-prime-is-looking-for-a-quebecer-and-new-programming-on-bpm-sports/Mon, 31 Aug 2026 00:04:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/amazon-prime-is-looking-for-a-quebecer-and-new-programming-on-bpm-sports/ Why? Because once the collective bargaining agreement is signed, everyone will have a clearer picture of the situation.
Rob Manfred, who will step down as commissioner in a few years, may want to leave his mark on the next expansion.
And we can talk about it now that the Rays have officially received the green light to build their next stadium in Florida. The A's (Vegas) and the Rays are now on]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/expos-the-future-club-already-has-its-president-of-baseball-operations/Sun, 30 Aug 2026 22:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/expos-the-future-club-already-has-its-president-of-baseball-operations/ The problem is that two of those teams don't need him.
The Wild has shown the strongest interest.Ansar Khan: Florida and Vegas showed only lukewarm interest in Dylan Larkin—they don't need him; Minnesota could really use him – Oilers Now (8/27)
— NHL Rumor Report (@NHLRumorReport) August 30, 2026We know the Stars could be a good fit, and the Canad]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/dylan-larkin-might-come-to-montreal/Sun, 30 Aug 2026 22:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/dylan-larkin-might-come-to-montreal/ In exchange for McCord, the Dolphins sent the Packers a sixth-round pick in 2028. That pick was the very one Miami had just acquired from the Jacksonville Jaguars in another trade involving quarterback Quinn Ewers.
Miami had, in fact, sent Ewers to Jacksonville on Saturd]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/the-packers-trade-their-quarterback/Sun, 30 Aug 2026 21:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/the-packers-trade-their-quarterback/ He is too injured to do so. The Dodgers want to proceed cautiously so as not to lose him as a designated hitter as well.
The Dodgers' goal was to have him build up his arm one inning at a time leading up to September. That won't be possible in the short term.
Does this mean he won't pitch again this season? It's impossible to say, since the Dodgers aren't confirming any]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/shohei-ohtani-his-return-to-the-mound-is-in-doubt/Sun, 30 Aug 2026 20:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/shohei-ohtani-his-return-to-the-mound-is-in-doubt/ According to information obtained by ESPN's Jeremy Fowler, the Packers made this acquisition to strengthen their offense before finalizing their 53-man roster. However, the details of the compensation sent to Pittsburgh were not yet known at the time of the announcem]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/trade-between-the-steelers-and-the-packers/Sun, 30 Aug 2026 20:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/trade-between-the-steelers-and-the-packers/ However, that wasn't the only change at BPM today.A first in the world of radio
Congratulations, Christelle!pic.twitter.com/e553KRzMCH
— BPM Sports (@BPMSportsRadio) August 30, 2026According to David Garel, Lavoie will be back at BPM starting tomorrow at 7 a.m. According to Garel, he will focus exclusively on hosting the morning show, and the major negotiations between the two parties]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/renaud-lavoie-returns-to-bpm-sports/Sun, 30 Aug 2026 19:51:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/renaud-lavoie-returns-to-bpm-sports/ Their goaltending trio is one of them.
Will Samuel Montembeault be traded before the start of the season? That might depend on Connor Hellebuyck. According to Marco D'Amico (The Starr and D'Amico Show), a trade involving Hellebuyck could unlock several other trades.Let's just say the Canadiens don't want to start the season with three goalies, but we know Kent Hughes is patient and wouldn't]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/the-hellebuyck-market-could-break-the-deadlock-in-the-montembeault-market/Sun, 30 Aug 2026 18:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/the-hellebuyck-market-could-break-the-deadlock-in-the-montembeault-market/ And for the occasion, the Red Sox will get a major boost to their roster, as Roman Anthony and Trevor Story will finally return to action, according to Chris Cotillo of MassLive.The Red Sox are expected to activate Anthony an]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/red-sox-roman-anthony-and-trevor-story-will-be-back-today/Sun, 30 Aug 2026 18:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/red-sox-roman-anthony-and-trevor-story-will-be-back-today/ After spending the last two seasons away from the game, the former defensive star is reportedly set to rejoin the organization that saw him become one of the most dominant players of his generation.
Donald has reportedly signed a one-season deal with the Los An]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/aaron-donald-breaks-the-bank-in-los-angeles/Sun, 30 Aug 2026 18:15:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/aaron-donald-breaks-the-bank-in-los-angeles/https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/olivia-rodrigo-brings-out-hero-sarahmclachlan-atdaisy-chain-fields-all-women-festival/Sun, 30 Aug 2026 18:08:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/olivia-rodrigo-brings-out-hero-sarahmclachlan-atdaisy-chain-fields-all-women-festival/ According to reporter Ian Rapoport, the Buccaneers have selected Jalon Daniels as their backup quarterback to start the season. The young player thus managed to edge out veteran Jake Browning in the competition for the position.
Browning, however, had joined Tampa Bay earlier this year with some NFL]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/the-tampa-bay-buccaneers-have-made-their-decision/Sun, 30 Aug 2026 18:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/the-tampa-bay-buccaneers-have-made-their-decision/ The 37-year-old Russian goaltender subsequently signed as a free agent with the Toronto Maple Leafs to a three-year deal worth $7 million annually, while the Panthers turned to acquiring Jacob Markstrom from the New Jersey Devils.
The Panthers have thus filled a void left by Bobrovsky, but they may have done so too quickly.
Indeed, with]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/the-hellebuyck-case-the-panthers-must-regret-acquiring-jacob-markstrom/Sun, 30 Aug 2026 17:12:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/the-hellebuyck-case-the-panthers-must-regret-acquiring-jacob-markstrom/ Yes, yes, you read that right.
Especially when it comes to the American League West and the race for the final “best second-place” spot.
In fact, if the season ended today, we'd have a division winner at .500 (the Houston Astros) and two teams with a negative run differential—name]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/american-league-one-of-the-worst-playoff-races-in-history/Sun, 30 Aug 2026 16:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/american-league-one-of-the-worst-playoff-races-in-history/ At the time, the deal caught many by surprise, as few expected the American goaltender to make a long-term commitment to the Canadian city.
Nevertheless, Hellebuyck did sign that long-term contract, and people began to believe he would stay in Winnipeg, Canada, to finish his career.
Well, here we a]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/go-to-hell-connor-hellebuyck-faces-harsh-criticism/Sun, 30 Aug 2026 16:06:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/go-to-hell-connor-hellebuyck-faces-harsh-criticism/ Jones signed with the Rams on April 25, a few days after being selected by the Montreal Alouettes with the eighth overall pick in the most recent CFL draft.
The young tight end had the opportunity to showcase his potential during the NFL preseason. He played in all three of Los Angeles' preseason games bu]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/released-by-the-rams-is-rohan-jones-headed-to-montreal/Sun, 30 Aug 2026 15:59:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/released-by-the-rams-is-rohan-jones-headed-to-montreal/ Unfortunately, since the start of his career, Guhle has more often than not been sidelined due to various—and often unfortunate—injuries.
That's a shame, and it's clear that this is a source of some concern for the Canadiens.
In four seasons with the Habs since his NHL debut, the young Canadian defenseman has played in jus]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/shorthanded-the-ch-needs-kaiden-guhle-to-stay-healthy/Sun, 30 Aug 2026 15:06:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/shorthanded-the-ch-needs-kaiden-guhle-to-stay-healthy/ Before hitting the road with his teammates, Skenes took some time to discuss his situation with Justin Verlander, while the future Hall of Famer and the Tigers were in Pittsburgh.
Verlander reassured Skenes by telling him that he'd experienced the same concerns during his th]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/justin-verlander-reassured-paul-skenes/Sun, 30 Aug 2026 14:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/justin-verlander-reassured-paul-skenes/ Carey Price was still among the highest-paid players even though he was no longer playing, and salaries weren't skyrocketing.
Well, over the past season or two, with the increase in the salary cap, NHL player salaries have skyrocketed, as we saw this summer with Leo Carlsson, Macklin Celebrini, and more recently, Cale Makar.]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/new-contract-cale-makar-would-be-the-91st-highest-paid-player-in-the-nba/Sun, 30 Aug 2026 14:11:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/new-contract-cale-makar-would-be-the-91st-highest-paid-player-in-the-nba/ Both teams confirmed the trade on Saturday. In exchange for the 23-year-old, Jacksonville gave up a sixth-round pick in the 2028 draft.
Ewers was selected by the Dolphins in the seventh round of the 2025 draft. After earning a spot on the 53-man roster in his rookie season, he served as the third-string quarterback behind Tua Tagovailoa and Zach Wilson.
The young qua]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/a-quarterback-is-traded/Sun, 30 Aug 2026 14:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/a-quarterback-is-traded/ According to Indianapolis jail records, the 34-year-old veteran faces two misdemeanor charges. One involves driving under the influence while endangering another person, while the other relates to a blood alcohol concentration of 0.08 or higher.
The arrest reportedly took plac]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/a-star-colts-receiver-has-been-arrested/Sun, 30 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/a-star-colts-receiver-has-been-arrested/ With this victory, Calgary improves its record to 5-6 and remains firmly in the running for the Canadian Football League playoffs. The Stampeders can therefore continue to believe in a playoff spot.
The result is also significant for the Montreal Alouettes. Thanks to Hamilton's loss, the Montreal team is one step closer]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/the-stampeders-give-the-alouettes-a-big-hand/Sun, 30 Aug 2026 10:21:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/the-stampeders-give-the-alouettes-a-big-hand/ Sometimes, he pulls off some really nice moves and makes a great play, like on that famous goal in the playoffs against the Buffalo Sabres:KIRBY DACH, OMGTHAT GOAL WAS FILTHY! #StanleyCup
: @NHL_On_TNT
: @Sportsnet & @TVASports pic.twitter.com/NPKelhycWF
— NHL (@NHL) May 7, 2026However, as we all know, he's been injured far too often, and that clearly hasn't helped]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/the-ch-should-try-kirby-dach-at-center-on-the-second-line-during-the-preseason/Sun, 30 Aug 2026 04:03:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/the-ch-should-try-kirby-dach-at-center-on-the-second-line-during-the-preseason/ Alexander Zharovsky and Gleb Pugachyov played their final preseason game in the KHL.
Vinzenz Rohrer also played a preseason game in Switzerland and performed very well.
What stands out the most, aside from the assists recorded by Rohrer and Zharovsky in their respective games, is the fact that Pugachyov was playing on the second line.
Here are highlights of Zharovsky's and Rohrer's assists:Alex Zharovsky and Vinny]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/alexander-zharovsky-earned-a-point-in-the-final-preseason-game/Sun, 30 Aug 2026 02:07:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/alexander-zharovsky-earned-a-point-in-the-final-preseason-game/ And Brian Cashman knows that all too well.
Yankees fans aren't always on board with the GM. His decisions are often criticized in New York.
His inaction at the 2026 trade deadline is a good example. After Fernando Cruz's injury, the bullpen isn't strong enough for the playoffs… and that was to be expected.Cashman decided he wanted Mason Miller at the deadline, and th]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/brian-cashman-a-pay-raise-awaits-him/Sun, 30 Aug 2026 01:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/brian-cashman-a-pay-raise-awaits-him/ It's also one of the most intimidating places in the NHL for opposing players.
Yet the Canadiens performed worse at home than on the road last year, and one might wonder why the team plays worse at home.
Shayne Gaumond and Stu Cowan discussed the Canadiens' struggles at the Bell Centre on The Sick Podcast and the reasons why the team plays worse at home.Last year, the Habs (24-9-8, 56 points) tied fo]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/the-ch-absolutely-must-perform-better-at-home-this-season/Sun, 30 Aug 2026 00:01:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/the-ch-absolutely-must-perform-better-at-home-this-season/ It's possible.
William Contreras is a name to “definitely keep an eye on” as a potential trade candidate this offseason, according to @ByRobertMurray(Via @JustBB_Media) pic.twitter.com/wwdJ3iVPjC
— Punchoutpitch (@Punchoutpitch) August 28, 2026
Will Byron Buxton undergo surgery?
That could happen in the coming months. The hip is the issue.
Byron Buxton Could Undergo Offseason Hip Surgery https://t.co/xBdlfgJXki pic.twitter.com/4JxA0GZRYo
&mdas]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/mlb-in-brief-william-contreras-traded-daulton-varsho-is-having-fun/Sat, 29 Aug 2026 22:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/mlb-in-brief-william-contreras-traded-daulton-varsho-is-having-fun/ Two candidates are being considered to wear an “A” on their jerseys and support Nick Suzuki and Mike Matheson next season.
They are Josh Anderson, a respected veteran who has already filled this role in Gallagher's absence, and Lane Hutson, one of the team's rising stars who is increasingly establishing himself as a leader among the Habs' young core.
Personally, I'd go with Hutson, part]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/juraj-slafkovsky-could-benefit-the-most-from-being-named-assistant-captain/Sat, 29 Aug 2026 22:03:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/juraj-slafkovsky-could-benefit-the-most-from-being-named-assistant-captain/ Harbaugh didn't hesitate to acknowledge the progress Beckham has made in recent weeks.“He's done enough to earn a spot on an NFL team—that's for sure,” the coach said, according to comments reported by ESPN's Jordan R]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/its-now-official-for-odell-beckham-jr/Sat, 29 Aug 2026 21:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/its-now-official-for-odell-beckham-jr/ Basically, this is a tactic used by teams at the bottom of the standings when they want to save some salary.
Players who won't be returning in 2027 are placed on waivers in the hope of saving on payroll if another team claims them.
Obviously, it's a blow to the guys' pride. Especially when they aren't claimed…
This inevitably happens more often than people realize in Augu]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/shame-on-you-terry-francona-doesnt-like-leaks/Sat, 29 Aug 2026 20:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/shame-on-you-terry-francona-doesnt-like-leaks/ He's always on the ice as soon as he gets the chance.
Sometimes, even on December 25, he goes out to skate with fans.
We know he loves Montreal and its fans, but he also makes time for his community.
On this Saturday morning in late August, the young defenseman was spotted at the “Stick to Us” fundraiser, as reported by Tony Marinaro.Lane Hutson is on the ice at 8 a.m. on Saturday morning for a charity hockey game. pic.twitter.com/s0r4NA5Ofs
— /r/H]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/lane-hutson-was-on-the-ice-saturday-morning-for-a-fundraiser/Sat, 29 Aug 2026 20:08:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/lane-hutson-was-on-the-ice-saturday-morning-for-a-fundraiser/ During his appearance on the LCN show Dans le blanc des yeux, Boulay revealed that he intends to donate his body to science so that his brain, among other things, can be studied by researchers.
This decision comes as concerns about the long-term effects of concussions on football players continue to grow. The former linebacker was responding in particular to]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/former-alouettes-player-tienne-boulay-makes-a-major-announcement/Sat, 29 Aug 2026 20:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/former-alouettes-player-tienne-boulay-makes-a-major-announcement/ On Saturday, Adjin will play his first NCAA game with the Eastern Michigan Eagles, who will host the Sacramento State Hornets. After several weeks spent training and adjusting to his new environment, the Quebec native says he's ready to make the most of every opportunity.
Even t]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/a-player-from-la-pocatire-will-make-his-ncaa-debut/Sat, 29 Aug 2026 19:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/a-player-from-la-pocatire-will-make-his-ncaa-debut/ You'll find a summary of our analysis series at the end of this article.
But for now, let's dive into the final top 3!
3. Jacob Fowler, GPotential: 35.5/40
Confidence: 16/20
Usage Value: 16/20
Trade Value: 15.5/20
Total: 83/100
I won't be very original here, and like many talent evaluators—even though I've been analyzing hockey seriously for over 25 years—I'll admit]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/top-15-ch-prospects-demidov-hage-and-fowler-on-the-podium/Sat, 29 Aug 2026 18:35:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/top-15-ch-prospects-demidov-hage-and-fowler-on-the-podium/ In any case, it's getting harder and harder to believe they can do it.
Could the team get some help from players returning from injury? It's a question worth asking.
We'll take a look at the injured players and see who might be able to step in and help.
Before we begin, it's worth noting that Bowden Francis, Jose Berrios, Cody Ponce, Yimi Garcia, and Addison Barger]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/anthony-santander-is-still-trying-to-make-a-comeback-in-2026/Sat, 29 Aug 2026 18:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/anthony-santander-is-still-trying-to-make-a-comeback-in-2026/ Despite a hostile reception from some of the fans, Tagovailoa tried to put his emotions aside. His main goal was to use this game to prove that he can become the Falcons' starting quarterback.
Atlanta ultimately won the preseason game 17–12 against Miami. Tagovailoa particip]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/a-very-special-night-for-tua-tagovailoa/Sat, 29 Aug 2026 18:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/a-very-special-night-for-tua-tagovailoa/ It was a truly uncomfortable situation for the three players, management, and the fans—and let's just say we really don't want to go through that again.
The Habs ultimately chose to keep Samuel Montembeault and Cayden Primeau at the expense of Jake Allen, which turned out to be a bit of a mistake in the end.
Well, now, as the 2026]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/starting-the-season-with-three-goalies-the-chances-are-close-to-zero/Sat, 29 Aug 2026 17:05:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/starting-the-season-with-three-goalies-the-chances-are-close-to-zero/https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/concert-review-noah-kahan-brings-the-great-divide-tour-to-vancouver/Sat, 29 Aug 2026 17:04:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/concert-review-noah-kahan-brings-the-great-divide-tour-to-vancouver/ Yesterday, Andy Green's team once again fell 3-1 to the Astros, suffering their 75th loss of the season in the process. The silver lining to this season—which has been difficult, to say the least, in the team's locker room—is that a new generation of players seems to be emerging among the group t]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/bo-bichette-wants-to-play-the-big-brother-in-new-york/Sat, 29 Aug 2026 16:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/bo-bichette-wants-to-play-the-big-brother-in-new-york/ On August 29, 2024, the two brothers, Matthew and Johnny, were struck by a car driven by an intoxicated driver while they were riding their bikes on a country road.
The incident shocked and brought the entire hockey world to a standstill, plunging everyone into the darkness of this terrible grief.
Well, here]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/two-years-since-the-gaudreau-tragedy-heres-the-blue-jackets-beautiful-tribute/Sat, 29 Aug 2026 16:09:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/two-years-since-the-gaudreau-tragedy-heres-the-blue-jackets-beautiful-tribute/ According to reports from Front Office Sports, teams will once again have a choice of four slogans for their end zones: “Choose Love,” “Inspire Change,” “End Racism,” and “Stop Hate.&rdquo]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/the-nfl-will-continue-to-feature-its-stop-hate-and-end-racism-messages-in-2026/Sat, 29 Aug 2026 16:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/the-nfl-will-continue-to-feature-its-stop-hate-and-end-racism-messages-in-2026/ In addition to Cale Makar's massive signing yesterday, another major story has gained momentum, as Winnipeg Jets star goaltender Connor Hellebuyck has officially requested a trade.
Hellebuyck is one of the best goalies in the league, so seeing him request a trade is clearly going to shake things up throughout the NHL.
Se]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/hellebuycks-departure-the-ch-must-monitor-gabriel-vilardis-availability/Sat, 29 Aug 2026 15:14:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/hellebuycks-departure-the-ch-must-monitor-gabriel-vilardis-availability/ This man has left an indelible mark on sports in Quebec in many ways. A passionate fan of baseball and the French language, we owe him several terms and expressions still used today when describing baseball games in French.
Jacques Doucet made baseball a delight to the ears of fans across the province and far beyond. Thanks to]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/he-was-a-leading-figure-in-his-field/Sat, 29 Aug 2026 14:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/he-was-a-leading-figure-in-his-field/ This record-breaking contract was awarded by the Colorado Avalanche.
This demonstrates just how much the rise in the salary cap has clearly increased the value of players—and thus the value of contracts—as we've seen this summer.
Obviously, with this signing—even though Makar is conside]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/37-million-for-two-players-the-looming-reality-for-the-minnesota-wild/Sat, 29 Aug 2026 14:07:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/37-million-for-two-players-the-looming-reality-for-the-minnesota-wild/ Quinn Hughes Arber Xhekaj still doesn't have a contract lined up for next season, and time is running out before the season starts. September 15 is fast approaching, and after that, he won't have the chance to sign an eight-year deal.
This is important because, even if Xhekaj and Bolduc aren't likely to sign an eight-year deal, they could be part of a trade that brings in a player who would]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/arber-xhekaj-his-agent-refuses-to-comment-on-the-matter/Sat, 29 Aug 2026 03:43:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/arber-xhekaj-his-agent-refuses-to-comment-on-the-matter/ $20.4 million… per year… for eight years.
It's the most lucrative contract in history.Cale Makar is breaking the bank in Denver!!!This is, by far, the biggest contract ever signed in the league's history! pic.twitter.com/KlOBpImGB2
— RDS (@RDSca) August 28, 2026Ever since the signing, people haven't stopped praising Kent Hughes for the deal he offered Lane Hutson.
It's true that it's a job well done, but…Cale Makar:]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/stop-comparing-lane-hutson-to-cale-makar/Sat, 29 Aug 2026 02:14:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/stop-comparing-lane-hutson-to-cale-makar/ An example? When John Schneider said he didn't want to move him lower in the batting order because the offense needs to continue revolving around him.
But now Myles Straw has just provided another example.
Basically, he told Sid Seixeiro—who had criticized Vladdy—on Twitter that he was an idiot. And his tweet has been causing quite a stir ever since.
You're an idiot&hel]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/youre-an-idiot-vladimir-guerrero-jr-defended-by-myles-straw-on-x/Sat, 29 Aug 2026 01:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/youre-an-idiot-vladimir-guerrero-jr-defended-by-myles-straw-on-x/ Will he be the highest-paid player on an annual basis for a long time to come? After all, Quinn Hughes is an unrestricted free agent next year and will command a hefty salary as well.
But right now, the difference between the highest-paid defenseman by annual salary (Makar) and the second-highest (Bowen Byram) is staggering.
Makar earns $20.4 million and Byram $12.5 million. That's a difference of $7.9 million.
As Guilla]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/highest-paid-nhl-defensemen-the-gap-between-1st-and-2nd-is-the-same-as-that-between-2nd-and-84th/Sat, 29 Aug 2026 00:42:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/highest-paid-nhl-defensemen-the-gap-between-1st-and-2nd-is-the-same-as-that-between-2nd-and-84th/ Cale Makar has just signed a massive contract.
It's an eight-year deal that will pay him $20.4 million annually, for a total of $163.2 million. He'll be with the Avalanche for the next nine seasons—he already had a contract through the 2026–2027 season.A historic daypic.twitter.com/trOBwCd8EH
— Colorado Avalanche (@Avalanche) August 28, 2026The Avalanche defenseman has thus become the player with the largest contract in NHL history, both in terms of annual pay an]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/cale-makar-signs-contract-extension-with-the-avalanche/Fri, 28 Aug 2026 23:23:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/cale-makar-signs-contract-extension-with-the-avalanche/ Last week, I posted an article in which I shared five hot takes ahead of the Canadiens' season.
Today, I'm going in a similar direction: I'm sharing my five bold NHL predictions for the upcoming season!
1: Connor McDavid will change his mind… and ask to be traded
Connor McDavid signed a two-year contract extension with the Oilers last season.
But you know what?
Things are going to go SO badly in Edmonton that by the trade deadline, #97 will ask his team t]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/five-bold-predictions-for-the-upcoming-nhl-season/Fri, 28 Aug 2026 23:18:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/five-bold-predictions-for-the-upcoming-nhl-season/ He wanted to be inducted into Cooperstown. He won't be able to do so in his lifetime.
“He would have wanted it so badly. He took it to heart. It's an honor he truly wanted to receive”Jacques Doucet leaves us with a dream that Major League Baseball will never be able to fulfill during his lifetimehttps://t.co/6iItv0wcG7
— TVA Sports (@TVASports) August 28, 2026
Family First
That explains why Andy Green is refusing to a]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/mlb-in-brief-an-honor-that-jacques-doucet-wanted-to-receive/Fri, 28 Aug 2026 23:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/mlb-in-brief-an-honor-that-jacques-doucet-wanted-to-receive/https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/salut-celine/Fri, 28 Aug 2026 22:08:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/salut-celine/ And in a way, that could carry a lot of weight in the negotiations currently underway.
Because yes, Hughes has immense value on the market: he could certainly land a massive contract if he decided to maximize every dollar of his next deal. But…
But there's one small detail that completely changes the game: the Wild paid dearly to acquire the defenseman… and Hughes knows this all too well. He knows the]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/hughess-debt-to-the-wild/Fri, 28 Aug 2026 22:04:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/hughess-debt-to-the-wild/https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/cristin-milioti-in-buddy/Fri, 28 Aug 2026 21:15:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/cristin-milioti-in-buddy/ Yet he doesn't get enough recognition, despite the fact that there's not much Lopez can't do on the baseball field.
In fact, the Dominican Republic native—who grew up in Quebec—is batting .308 with nine home runs, 59 RBIs, and]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/we-dont-talk-about-otto-lopez-enough/Fri, 28 Aug 2026 21:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/we-dont-talk-about-otto-lopez-enough/ Especially with Macklin Celebrini as the cornerstone of the organization.
It's no coincidence that the Sharks gave him such a lucrative contract ($18.8 million per season)—it's because they believe this young player can lead them to the promised land.
Celebrini, for his part, is happy with his d]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/macklin-celebrini-wanted-to-leave-money-on-the-table/Fri, 28 Aug 2026 20:48:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/macklin-celebrini-wanted-to-leave-money-on-the-table/ Kyle Chandler broke down the yacht scene from The Wolf of Wall Street and how he got out of his head regarding working with Leonardo DiCaprio and feeling like he was about to get fired. Jon Bernthal,  Jonah Hill, and Margot Robbie have all separately spoken about how they were w]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/celebrity-social-media-august-28-2026/Fri, 28 Aug 2026 20:18:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/celebrity-social-media-august-28-2026/ The former
Dallas Cowboys
quarterback
, now a star NFL analyst for CBS Sports, is now facing three additional charges following his arrest in Wisconsin in July.
Romo, 46, was arrested on July 23 on Highway 43 in Milwaukee County. Authorities accused him, among other things, of refusing to submit to a toxicology test after his arrest. However, the case was amended this week with the addition of new charges.
The filed documents now list a first of]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/tony-romo-is-facing-three-new-traffic-citations/Fri, 28 Aug 2026 20:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/tony-romo-is-facing-three-new-traffic-citations/ His recent rankings have sparked a lot of discussion… which is always the case year after year.
But this morning, the expert from The Athletic published an article in which he acknowledges his mistakes regarding the 2022 draft. And of course, you can imagine he took the opportunity to talk about Lane Hutson.
Basically, Pronman put Hutson at the top of his list of biggest misjudgments for the 2022 draft. He explains that he und]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/lane-hutson-corey-pronman-admits-he-was-wrong-or-almost/Fri, 28 Aug 2026 19:31:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/lane-hutson-corey-pronman-admits-he-was-wrong-or-almost/ Federal authorities
accuse them of manipulating women they met online and defrauding them of a total of nearly $1.3 million through fake investment schemes.
The main suspect, Daejon Love, 35, allegedly used fake identities on dating apps and social media. On several occasions, he allegedly posed as a player for the {“fallbackMarkdown”:”San Francisco 49ers”,&rd]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/a-fake-49ers-player-allegedly-scammed-several-women/Fri, 28 Aug 2026 19:10:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/a-fake-49ers-player-allegedly-scammed-several-women/ Expos fans, who were captivated by his voice, are obviously deeply saddened by today's news.
Mr. Doucet, who has joined Rodger Brulotte in heaven, is currently at the center of a huge outpouring of love across the province.
This news has particularly touched the political community. In the midst of a campaign, no less—it was the right thing to do.
Today, Quebec loses a voice that left its mark on generations of base]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/the-blue-jays-will-honor-jacques-doucet/Fri, 28 Aug 2026 19:09:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/the-blue-jays-will-honor-jacques-doucet/https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/behold-be-bald-sebastian-stan/Fri, 28 Aug 2026 18:19:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/behold-be-bald-sebastian-stan/ The Alberta team
will be without its starting quarterback, Vernon Adams Jr., who will be unable to play in the game.
The veteran was placed on the Stampeders' reserve list on Friday. This decision clears the way for Josh Love, who will make his first start in the Canadian Football League (CFL).
Adams was injured during Calgary's last game, a close 30-26 loss to the British Col]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/a-disaster-for-the-stampeders-and-vernon-adams-jr/Fri, 28 Aug 2026 18:15:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/a-disaster-for-the-stampeders-and-vernon-adams-jr/ In Nick Suzuki's view, that's good news.
We can all agree that it's not the end of the world, but we also agree that the Montreal Canadiens fell short of their offseason goals.
So what's next? Ideally, it would be a trade.
But in the long run, the Canadiens can't always rely solely on trades to improve their team. After all, many teams are looking]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/kent-hughes-next-challenge/Fri, 28 Aug 2026 18:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/kent-hughes-next-challenge/ But the race for the playoffs isn't the only thing to watch with the Texas team, as Yordan Alvarez continues to build his case for the American League MVP award.
And one of those areas is certainly his pursuit of the Triple Crown. With one month left in the regular season, the power hitter leads the]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/the-first-triple-crown-since-2012/Fri, 28 Aug 2026 17:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/the-first-triple-crown-since-2012/https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/the-austin-butler-gun-show-continues/Fri, 28 Aug 2026 16:56:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/the-austin-butler-gun-show-continues/ As of yesterday, this is no longer just a rumor; Connor Hellebuyck has publicly stated that he wants to play for another team because he wants to win. And he's probably fed up with Manitoba—he is, after all, American. It hasn't been easy for American international players to play in Canada since Donald Trump's return, the Olympics, and the Four Nations Tournament.
Nor should we count on a t]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/bolduc-and-xhekaj-are-still-waiting-and-the-reason-could-be-a-major-trade/Fri, 28 Aug 2026 16:55:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/bolduc-and-xhekaj-are-still-waiting-and-the-reason-could-be-a-major-trade/ Obviously, it would be difficult for them to get a return that would allow them, right now, to be just as good heading into the 2026–2027 National Hockey League season.
After all, the goaltender is among the league's elite.
Naturally, the Jets would have to consider a rebuild. I don't know if that's really what will happen, but it remains a logical possibility on the table.
And that's true even though I'm not sure the Winnipeg]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/mark-scheifele-kent-hughes-needs-to-call-the-jets/Fri, 28 Aug 2026 15:58:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/mark-scheifele-kent-hughes-needs-to-call-the-jets/https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/practical-magic-2-but-no-lee-pace/Fri, 28 Aug 2026 15:44:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/practical-magic-2-but-no-lee-pace/ Rookie quarterback
Fernando Mendoza, in particular, had a mixed night.
Selected with the first overall pick in the most recent NFL Draft, Mendoza had the opportunity to continue his development with the Raiders. The Indiana-trained quarterback completed just seven of his 14 pass attempts for a total of 57 yards. He]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/fernando-mendoza-is-already-facing-criticism/Fri, 28 Aug 2026 15:43:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/fernando-mendoza-is-already-facing-criticism/ We have just learned of the passing of one of the greatest names associated with the Montreal Expos: Jacques Doucet.Legendary Quebec journalist and sports commentator Jacques Doucet has passed away!
Our deepest condolences go out to his family! pic.twitter.com/LWNVxnP095
— RDS (@RDSca) August 28, 2026The news was confirmed just moments ago.
After losing Rodger Brulotte in March, the passing of Jacques Doucet just a few months later is another ma]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/jacques-doucet-has-passed-away/Fri, 28 Aug 2026 15:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/jacques-doucet-has-passed-away/ And that's to be expected.
As training camps draw nearer, it's only natural to see certain teams putting the finishing touches on their offseason preparations for the upcoming season.
Naturally, all of this brings Samuel Montembeault's name back into the conversation.
Should the Oilers be considered in this scenario]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/samuel-montembeault-new-jersey-as-a-potential-destination/Fri, 28 Aug 2026 15:03:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/samuel-montembeault-new-jersey-as-a-potential-destination/https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/guns-n-roses-in-vancouver-what-to-know-about-the-show-before-you-go/Fri, 28 Aug 2026 15:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/guns-n-roses-in-vancouver-what-to-know-about-the-show-before-you-go/https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/intro-for-august-28-2026/Fri, 28 Aug 2026 14:57:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/intro-for-august-28-2026/ On the sidelines of negotiations for a new collective bargaining agreement, Major League Baseball wants to limit the number of days players can sign a contract.
Clubs therefore believe that it's the players' and agents' fault that the free-agent period drags on.
What is MLB proposing?
Before the winter meetings (early December), free agents would not be allowed to sign]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/mlb-wants-to-limit-the-free-agency-period/Fri, 28 Aug 2026 14:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/mlb-wants-to-limit-the-free-agency-period/ Since the beginning of the summer, there had been speculation that the goaltender wanted to leave, but it wasn't known that such a request had been officially made earlier this summer.
After a summer of not getting what he wanted, he decided to speak out publicly (through his agent) in the hope of getting his way.
Naturally, this puts pressure on the Jets. They didn't exactly have a lot of leverage in the]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/connor-hellebuyck-is-more-likely-to-be-traded-than-dylan-larkin/Fri, 28 Aug 2026 13:49:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/connor-hellebuyck-is-more-likely-to-be-traded-than-dylan-larkin/ Pat Brisson is one of the best-known agents in the world of hockey. His job involves, among other things, trying to identify the next big stars before they become stars.
But with Nick Suzuki, let's just say he probably would have liked to have had a crystal ball.
During an appearance on the Spittin' Chiclets podcast, Brisson shared a rather entertaining anecdote about the Habs' captain.Several years ago, Brisson was in Sweden for a tournament in which his son and Ryan]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/pat-brisson-let-his-chance-with-nick-suzuki-slip-away/Fri, 28 Aug 2026 03:57:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/pat-brisson-let-his-chance-with-nick-suzuki-slip-away/ There's no question of giving him a minor role so he can quietly wrap up his career.
The Moscow Dynamo is reportedly ready to build its team around him.
That's what Anatoly Kharchuk, the new general manager, said in an interview with Pavel Lysenkov of Match TV. His comments were reported by Russian Machine Never Breaks, among others.Dynamo Moscow CEO says KHL team]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/alex-ovechkin-moscow-dynamo-is-reportedly-ready-to-build-a-team-around-him/Fri, 28 Aug 2026 02:44:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/alex-ovechkin-moscow-dynamo-is-reportedly-ready-to-build-a-team-around-him/ Now we have a much better idea of just how bad it was.
The Lightning captain revealed this past spring that he had taken a step back from the team to focus on his mental health. My colleague actually covered the topic back in May on DLC.
But Hedman has just added an important layer to his story.
In an interview with Dan Rosen, a reporter for NHL.com, the defenseman revealed that he was struggling with performance anxiety.Victor Hedman is ready to ge]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/victor-hedman-reveals-that-he-has-suffered-from-performance-anxiety/Fri, 28 Aug 2026 01:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/victor-hedman-reveals-that-he-has-suffered-from-performance-anxiety/ He's grieving, but seeing him abandon his team yet again doesn't sit well with his teammates.
Marte is one of the top second basemen in baseball. But his latest missteps—failing to show up for a game in the middle of a pennant race, then unwinding at a casino while rehabilitating a knee injury—have renewed concerns.https://t.co/hu9rD3C173
— The Athletic (@TheAthletic) August 27, 2026
Eugenio Suarez Ignored
Neither he nor TJ Friedl were claimed off waive]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/mlb-in-brief-no-mercy-for-ketel-marte-eugenio-suarez-overlooked/Fri, 28 Aug 2026 01:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/mlb-in-brief-no-mercy-for-ketel-marte-eugenio-suarez-overlooked/ So, let's imagine a scenario together: the Montreal Canadiens sign a true star… and offer him a contract worth 15, 16, or even 17 million dollars a year.
Would Suzuki be bothered to see a newcomer earning more than double his salary?
The Canadiens' captain answered that question today by saying…: Not at all.
And his answer speaks volumes about the current mindset within the Canadiens.Times have changed. On this team, the]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/nick-suzuki-has-no-problem-with-a-player-earning-17-million-in-montreal/Fri, 28 Aug 2026 00:01:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/nick-suzuki-has-no-problem-with-a-player-earning-17-million-in-montreal/ Right? 
The Columbus Blue Jackets officially promoted Trevor Timmins to the position of director of amateur scouting today. It's a role he knows well… since he held the exact same position for nearly two decades with the Montreal Canadiens.NEWS: #CBJ have announced changes within the club's hockey operations department.https://t.co/8aTkhyhtsG
— CBJ Public Relations (@BlueJacketsPR) August 27, 2026Timmins drafted some e]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/trevor-timmins-has-been-promoted-to-columbus-hes-returning-to-the-role-he-had-in-montreal/Thu, 27 Aug 2026 22:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/trevor-timmins-has-been-promoted-to-columbus-hes-returning-to-the-role-he-had-in-montreal/ Spencer Arrighetti will be the starting pitcher for the Blue Jays tonight. Here's today's lineup.
Let’s stay hot at home! #BlueJays50 pic.twitter.com/2ib9vucNQy
— Toronto Blue Jays (@BlueJays) August 27, 2026
The Blue Jays are going to need him to eat as many innings as possible. After all, with only four starters (including Max Scherzer), the bullpen has its hands full.
The team needed reinforcements. And they went out and got them.
Micha]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/michael-lorenzen-signs-with-the-blue-jays/Thu, 27 Aug 2026 22:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/michael-lorenzen-signs-with-the-blue-jays/ And then as “I Will Always Love You” played over the speakers (he did not sing along), he encouraged everyone to dance along.View this post on InstagramA post shared by People Magazine (@peo]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/zo-at-harry/Thu, 27 Aug 2026 22:03:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/zo-at-harry/https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/the-clooney-met-gala/Thu, 27 Aug 2026 21:21:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/the-clooney-met-gala/ The Winnipeg Jets' star goaltender has publicly stated that he wants to be traded, via a post by his agent on X.
This isn't exactly a surprise.
Why?
Because for several months now, Hellebuyck has made no secret of his frustration with the direction his own team has taken.
The American goaltender wants to win… and at 33, with several years still left on his $8.5 million-per-season contract, he clearly doesn't want to waste the pri]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/connor-hellebuyck-publicly-announces-that-he-wants-to-be-traded/Thu, 27 Aug 2026 21:04:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/connor-hellebuyck-publicly-announces-that-he-wants-to-be-traded/ Will he be traded before the start of the season? Or will he be sent down to the American Hockey League instead? Can we consider him a contender for the backup goaltender spot in Montreal next season?
Hmm…
One thing is certain: Kent Hughes will do whatever he can to put him in the best situation for him (and for the team). If a trade goes through, then so be it. And with Frederik Andersen getting injured in practice, we're keeping an]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/samuel-montembeault-and-the-los-angeles-kingscould-that-happen/Thu, 27 Aug 2026 20:48:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/samuel-montembeault-and-the-los-angeles-kingscould-that-happen/ So without further ado, here's the very latest edition of Passion MLB's power rankings. Last week's rankings are shown in parentheses.
1 – Milwaukee Brewers (1)
2 – Los Angeles Dodgers (3)Andrew Friedman's future is also in doubt. https://t.co/VC5TAYdjNz https://t.co/dhk0CaDuvu
— Passion MLB (@passion_mlb) August 25, 20263 – Tampa]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/passion-mlb-roster-update-week-22/Thu, 27 Aug 2026 20:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/passion-mlb-roster-update-week-22/ The team announced
Thursday that it had extended the contract of Rigoberto Sanchez
, its starting punter for several years.
According to reports from several sports journalists, Sanchez's new contract covers two additional seasons
. The 31-year-old was originally set to enter the final year of his previous contract with Indianapolis.
Sanchez entered the NFL in 2017 after leaving the University of Hawaii]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/signing-alert-the-colts/Thu, 27 Aug 2026 20:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/signing-alert-the-colts/https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/international-30-bestselling-books-of-the-week-for-august-22/Thu, 27 Aug 2026 20:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/international-30-bestselling-books-of-the-week-for-august-22/https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/bc-15-bestselling-books-for-the-week-of-august-22/Thu, 27 Aug 2026 20:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/bc-15-bestselling-books-for-the-week-of-august-22/ We know that.
The Canadiens goaltender tops a list of the 25 best prospects at his position in a recent ranking by Steven Ellis (Daily Faceoff). He's currently seen as the next big thing in the NHL.
It's special in a way because you get the sense that Fowler really stands out in these rankings.
When people talk about the league's top young prospects, his name comes up… all the time. And right now, you could practically say the Habs pulled off a steal i]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/jacob-fowler-once-again-ranked-no-1-among-the-top-goaltending-prospects/Thu, 27 Aug 2026 19:35:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/jacob-fowler-once-again-ranked-no-1-among-the-top-goaltending-prospects/ It was Blake Lively’s birthday two days ago and then another legal announcement (Justin Baldoni and Wayfarer are ordered to pay $400k in legal fees, out of the $8 million she was asking for). Online the sentiment is that this is the never-ending legal saga, particularly after the case was sett]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/celebrity-social-media-august-27-2026/Thu, 27 Aug 2026 19:34:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/celebrity-social-media-august-27-2026/https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/gigi-is-cooking/Thu, 27 Aug 2026 18:59:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/gigi-is-cooking/ The 26-year-old athlete underwent surgery last March to treat a stubborn ankle injury. Since an initial attempt at treatment with plasma injections did not yield the desired results, surgery became necessary to put an end to the chronic pain that had hampered him throu]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/great-news-for-the-colts/Thu, 27 Aug 2026 18:44:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/great-news-for-the-colts/ Since the start of the season, the Blue Jays have been looking for ways to help him get back on track so he can contribute to the team and live up to his immense talent.
As far as I'm concerned, giving him some rest (he's clearly aching all over) might help… but whatever.
One (logical) idea floating around among many people is to have him bat a bit lower in the lineup. It's crazy that he's still in the top three.
But do]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/have-vladimir-guerrero-jr-bat-lower-in-the-lineup-the-manager-doesnt-want-that/Thu, 27 Aug 2026 18:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/have-vladimir-guerrero-jr-bat-lower-in-the-lineup-the-manager-doesnt-want-that/ The most recent example? At the Asista Foundation golf tournament, which he sponsors, Suzuki was questioned by reporters for the first time in several weeks.
Unsurprisingly, the topic of the Habs' offseason came up again. And guess what? He was ready. Like many of his teammates, he hadn't put the past too far behind him.
When asked about his team's inactivity during the offseason, the Canadiens' captain said that having th]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/kent-hughes-inaction-nick-suzuki-steps-into-the-captains-role-in-front-of-the-media/Thu, 27 Aug 2026 18:02:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/kent-hughes-inaction-nick-suzuki-steps-into-the-captains-role-in-front-of-the-media/https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/practical-magic-nostalgia/Thu, 27 Aug 2026 17:22:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/practical-magic-nostalgia/ But in the meantime, a clip has been posted on social media.
For those who want to see what it's all about, I invite you to watch the following clip, where Jeff Gorton takes the opportunity to tease a Maple Leafs fan.
 
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The scene takes place on the street. Kent Hughes and Jeff Gorton]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/when-jeff-gorton-teases-a-maple-leafs-fan/Thu, 27 Aug 2026 17:03:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/when-jeff-gorton-teases-a-maple-leafs-fan/ And speaking of injuries, Roman Anthony's injury also sparked its share of controversy, as he was forced to miss most of the season due to a finger injury.
Throughout this time, criticism of the Sox's future star has been mounting, particularly regarding his behavi]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/red-sox-roman-anthony-responds-to-criticism-directed-at-him/Thu, 27 Aug 2026 16:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/red-sox-roman-anthony-responds-to-criticism-directed-at-him/ This unshakable confidence sometimes bo]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/playoffs-it-could-be-official-soon-for-the-alouettes/Thu, 27 Aug 2026 16:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/playoffs-it-could-be-official-soon-for-the-alouettes/ Louis Jean said Tuesday night on 98.5 FM that Kent Hughes would have liked to have been more active during the offseason but wasn't able to be.
The options to start the season at center on the second line are therefore the same as last year: Alex Newhook, Oliver Kapanen, Jake Evans, Kirby Dach, and Michael Hage Phillip Danault.
Does that mean the position effectively goes to Oliver Kapanen?
He s]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/two-years-later-the-canadiens-still-have-the-same-damn-problem/Thu, 27 Aug 2026 16:02:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/two-years-later-the-canadiens-still-have-the-same-damn-problem/ The
star
defensive tackle
will earn $90 million
, including at least $56 million
in guaranteed money, according to a report by ESPN's Adam Schefter.
This extension allows Seattle to retain one of the most influential players on its defensive line. Williams was originally set to test the free-agent market after next season, but the Seahawks chose to act quickly to secure]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/its-now-official-for-leonard-williams/Thu, 27 Aug 2026 15:25:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/its-now-official-for-leonard-williams/https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/intro-for-august-27-2026/Thu, 27 Aug 2026 15:24:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/intro-for-august-27-2026/ It's not because Kent Hughes didn't try to trade him—quite the opposite. Louis Jean recently stated that the Canadiens had “done everything” to trade him.
But that doesn't mean the club wants to give him away or trade him at a discount.
It's not too late to trade him, and it's reasonable to think that, if the right opportunity arises, the Canadiens' GM will be able to send him elsewhere.
But for that to happen, an op]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/could-the-oilers-revive-the-samuel-montembeault-deal/Thu, 27 Aug 2026 15:02:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/could-the-oilers-revive-the-samuel-montembeault-deal/https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/sfu-professors-new-anishinaabe-language-magazine-highlights-skateboarding-snowboarding-and-surfing/Thu, 27 Aug 2026 15:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/sfu-professors-new-anishinaabe-language-magazine-highlights-skateboarding-snowboarding-and-surfing/https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/noah-kahan-in-vancouver-what-to-know-before-you-go/Thu, 27 Aug 2026 15:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/noah-kahan-in-vancouver-what-to-know-before-you-go/ Every year, teams at the bottom of the standings try to save on payroll by placing players who won't be back the following year on waivers.
The goal? To save on payroll.
The Reds kicked things off (as far as we know, since other teams may have done so earlier) by placing Eugenio Suárez and TJ Friedl on waivers.Sources: Reds slugger Eugenio Suárez and outfielder TJ Friedl are available on waivers. Story, unlocked and free to read: https://t.co/ZBXIWEyGcM
— Ke]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/reds-eugenio-suarez-and-tj-friedl-on-the-ballot/Thu, 27 Aug 2026 14:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/reds-eugenio-suarez-and-tj-friedl-on-the-ballot/ This morning, it was the 2022 draft's turn to be analyzed by the man who has been ranking young NHL players in every possible way for the past few weeks.
So we were watching to see what he'd do with the Canadiens' prospects.
Finally, we have our answer: if he had to do it all over again, Juraj Slafkovsky would still be the first overall pick. The Canadiens winger is ranked in the “all-star” category—and he's the only o]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/lane-hutson-behind-logan-cooley-corey-pronman-recaps-the-2022-draft/Thu, 27 Aug 2026 13:54:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/lane-hutson-behind-logan-cooley-corey-pronman-recaps-the-2022-draft/ However, things aren't going very well for him in the preseason games. His production is in free fall, and Grant McCagg addressed the situation on his HabsCast podcast.
According to him, it wouldn't be a bad thing if Zharovsky were to play in th]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/grant-mccagg-the-vhl-is-a-better-fit-for-alexander-zharovsky-this-year-than-the-khl/Thu, 27 Aug 2026 04:18:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/grant-mccagg-the-vhl-is-a-better-fit-for-alexander-zharovsky-this-year-than-the-khl/ Enjoy the episode!We'd like to remind you that anyone who wants to listen to us live can do so every Wednesday at 8:00 p.m. on Facebook, X, and YouTube. We record live to answer everyone's questions.
However, those who prefer to listen]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/passion-mlb-the-podcast-episode-121/Thu, 27 Aug 2026 03:45:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/passion-mlb-the-podcast-episode-121/ The Quebec goaltender has signed with HC Bolzano, where he will be the starting goaltender. At 34, he's embarking on a new adventure abroad, but this time, he won't be going alone. He's chosen to bring his family with him to discover a new country, a new culture, and, above all, a new language.In an interview with Meeker Guerrier on 98.5, Domingue spoke about his new life and mentioned that he would have liked to play for th]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/louis-domingue-i-would-have-liked-to-play-for-the-laval-rocket/Thu, 27 Aug 2026 03:14:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/louis-domingue-i-would-have-liked-to-play-for-the-laval-rocket/ He's brimming with talent and is already making headlines thanks to his moves and vision.
There aren't many players like him… Nikita Kucherov comes to mind, but other than that, the list is very short.
Although he's only 20 years old, the young Russian is already inspiring the next generation of NHL prospects.
Young American Carter Meyer revealed to RG Media that Demidov is currently playing a major role in his development.
Marco]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/ivan-demidov-is-already-inspiring-the-next-generation-of-nhl-prospects/Thu, 27 Aug 2026 01:59:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/ivan-demidov-is-already-inspiring-the-next-generation-of-nhl-prospects/ Unsurprisingly, there are some players ahead of him. It would have been surprising to see him rank higher than Connor McDavid, Nathan MacKinnon, or Macklin Celebrini—we can all agree on that.
But there are some names ahead of him that have sparked some discussion.Introducing NHL Network's Top 20 Centers Right Now!
What do you thin]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/in-what-world-is-auston-matthews-a-better-center-than-nick-suzuki/Thu, 27 Aug 2026 00:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/in-what-world-is-auston-matthews-a-better-center-than-nick-suzuki/ And in reality, the three divisions aren't decided yet either. We suspect the Rays, the Yankees, and the Red Sox will make the playoffs, but everything else is still up for grabs.
Credit: MLB.com
And while we often talk about teams like the Blue Jays, the Mariners, or the Guardians, it's interesting to note that the Orioles, flying under the radar, are also]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/pete-alonso-is-carrying-the-orioles-on-his-shoulders/Thu, 27 Aug 2026 00:07:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/pete-alonso-is-carrying-the-orioles-on-his-shoulders/ And each time, the result has been… mediocre.
This summer, the team tried once again to find solutions. In addition to Jarry, the team acquired Devon Levi in a trade and also signed Frederik Andersen. Let's not forget that Andersen just helped the]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/frederik-andersen-already-injured-the-nightmare-begins-again-for-the-oilers/Wed, 26 Aug 2026 23:17:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/frederik-andersen-already-injured-the-nightmare-begins-again-for-the-oilers/ That's the question.
Before reading any further, please be aware that this is a trigger warning for #Yankees fans.Aaron Boone deserves consideration for Manager of the Year. Here's why: https://t.co/QLscJw9KWh
— David Lennon (@DPLennon) August 26, 2026
The Importance of Kazuma Okamoto
It's a good thing he's here.
The Blue Jays' Rookie of the Year drought will continue, but this might go down as the best rookie season in franchise history. https://t.co/rKRc]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/mlb-in-brief-aaron-boone-manager-of-the-year-the-ketel-marte-case/Wed, 26 Aug 2026 22:18:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/mlb-in-brief-aaron-boone-manager-of-the-year-the-ketel-marte-case/https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/dolly-sandy-and-jen/Wed, 26 Aug 2026 22:01:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/dolly-sandy-and-jen/https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/vancouver-international-film-festival-2026-to-open-with-oscar-buzz-film/Wed, 26 Aug 2026 22:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/vancouver-international-film-festival-2026-to-open-with-oscar-buzz-film/https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/vancouver-international-film-festival-2026-to-open-with-comedy-satire-and-oscar-buzz/Wed, 26 Aug 2026 22:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/vancouver-international-film-festival-2026-to-open-with-comedy-satire-and-oscar-buzz/ Not a single one!
But things are changing: six Canadiens games will be broadcast on ESPN and TNT this season—a pretty interesting sign that the Montreal club is starting to attract more attention across the border.
Honestly, it's not really surprising… since the Canadiens have become a much more interesting team to watch.
Nick Suzuki has established himself as one of the best players in the NHL, Cole Caufi]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/us-broadcasters-are-starting-to-take-a-liking-to-the-canadiens/Wed, 26 Aug 2026 22:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/us-broadcasters-are-starting-to-take-a-liking-to-the-canadiens/ The reason is very simple: the forward is still a free agent. He hasn't been able to agree to contract terms with any National Hockey League team.
And for the past few days… there have been reports linking him to the two Florida teams. 
But according to George Richards, who covers the Panthers, there's nothing concrete at this point between the player and the club.
Richards mentioned in an article that this is all just]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/patrik-laine-nothing-concrete-in-florida/Wed, 26 Aug 2026 20:40:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/patrik-laine-nothing-concrete-in-florida/ To kick things off today, we'd like to highlight the improvements to sports facilities in Quebec. For example, in Laval-Nord, last week saw the grand opening of Parc Pépin. The two completel]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/baseball-in-quebec-this-week-a-silver-medal-for-team-quebec/Wed, 26 Aug 2026 20:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/baseball-in-quebec-this-week-a-silver-medal-for-team-quebec/ Not televising the reunion of 30 Rock, a TV show about making a TV show? Ya I get it, live shows don’t always transfer well but what is Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s plan]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/celebrity-social-media-august-26-2026/Wed, 26 Aug 2026 20:24:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/celebrity-social-media-august-26-2026/ For the first
time, all NFL rookies will wear a Debut Patch
—a specially designed patch to mark their very first appearance on a professional field.
The concept is particularly unique. As soon as a young player makes his official game debut, the patch on his jersey will be removed. However, it won't simply be kept as a souvenir—it will then be incorporated into a one-of-a-kind collectible car]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/nfl-rookies-will-receive-a-special-memento-starting-with-their-very-first-game/Wed, 26 Aug 2026 20:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/nfl-rookies-will-receive-a-special-memento-starting-with-their-very-first-game/ The game will be held at the Winnipeg Blue Bombers' stadium (Princess Auto Stadium).
It's sure to make for some great footage… and it's sure to be a memorable moment for the players taking part.
That said, we learned early this afternoon that several former Canadiens players will be suiting up for the all-time game between the two teams, which will be played the day before (October 24).
Who's on the roster?
Guys like]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/several-former-ch-players-will-face-off-against-former-jets-players-in-an-exhibition-game/Wed, 26 Aug 2026 19:25:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/several-former-ch-players-will-face-off-against-former-jets-players-in-an-exhibition-game/ As a reminder, the team's former owner, Peter Seidler, passed away in 2023.
Naturally, people were wondering what the new owners would say about the team's payroll. We know that, in recent years, the Padres haven't been afraid to spend big money despite the small size of their market.
And during their press conference, the new owner]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/padres-new-owners-discuss-cutting-the-payroll/Wed, 26 Aug 2026 18:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/padres-new-owners-discuss-cutting-the-payroll/ Distance is a factor, but it's not the only one considered. Otherwise, the Flyers wouldn't be ranked #28 on Yohe's list.
And it's interesting to note that the journalist recommends the Bell Centre and Montreal as the #1 place in the NHL for Penguins fans to visit.
The Canucks, the Lightning, and the Panthers follow the Habs, in]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/canadian-montreal-the-1-city-to-visit-according-to-an-american-journalist/Wed, 26 Aug 2026 18:01:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/canadian-montreal-the-1-city-to-visit-according-to-an-american-journalist/ Wide receiver Calvin Austin
has reportedly suffered a torn anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in his right knee and is expected to miss the entire season, according to a source familiar with the situation cited Wednesday by the Associated Press.
The New York organization has not yet officially confirmed the exact nature of the injury. Austin, however, was injured Tuesday during a one-on-one
drill at
trai]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/a-disaster-for-the-new-york-giants/Wed, 26 Aug 2026 18:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/a-disaster-for-the-new-york-giants/https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/tom-brady-the-rizzless-wonder/Wed, 26 Aug 2026 17:41:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/tom-brady-the-rizzless-wonder/ By necessity, he'll be considered an option for the team's top six. After all, there are still two spots up for grabs due to the GM's inaction this summer.
And since Newhook has often played alongside Ivan Demidov over the past year—and the former Avalanche player is also capable of playing center—he's a natural candidate for a key role.
Newhook's performance in 2025–2026 (both early in the season and in the playoffs) will force the]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/alex-newhook-discusses-his-future-with-the-canadiens/Wed, 26 Aug 2026 17:01:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/alex-newhook-discusses-his-future-with-the-canadiens/ Adding further fuel to the fire is Mert Alas, Miley’s creative director. He shared a photo of the billboards on his Instagram]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/a-new-era-for-miley/Wed, 26 Aug 2026 16:56:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/a-new-era-for-miley/ After a
convincing 46-16
victory
over the Ottawa Rouge et Noir, the Montreal coach was particularly concerned about the 12 penalties called against his team, resulting in a total loss of 90 yards.
Maas believes these penalties were justified and stresses that his team must absolutely correct this issue. The stakes will be even higher this week, as the Alouettes face the
Winnipeg Blue Bombe]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/jason-maas-reveals-his-number-one-priority/Wed, 26 Aug 2026 16:54:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/jason-maas-reveals-his-number-one-priority/ Although Brown helped the Astros reach the playoffs in 2023 and 2024, the franchise missed the postseason for the first time since 2016 last year.
And it appears that Crane felt this was the right time to part ways with his general man]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/astros-jim-crane-explains-his-decision-to-part-ways-with-dana-brown/Wed, 26 Aug 2026 16:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/astros-jim-crane-explains-his-decision-to-part-ways-with-dana-brown/https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/intro-for-august-26-2026/Wed, 26 Aug 2026 16:21:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/intro-for-august-26-2026/ And I won't be the only one.
Louis Jean was a guest on Meeker Guerrier's show last night on 98.5 FM, and he devoted almost his entire segment to the Quebec goaltender. Go listen to it—it's excellent.
Louis Jean recalled that once the 2025–26 season was over, he beli]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/the-canadiens-did-everything-they-could-to-trade-montembeault-but-couldnt-find-a-taker/Wed, 26 Aug 2026 16:01:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/the-canadiens-did-everything-they-could-to-trade-montembeault-but-couldnt-find-a-taker/ Mexico City, Toronto, and Berlin,
in particular, have many strengths: a large population, a solid fan base, and relatively favorable logistics.
In Mexico, the NFL already has a well-established history. Mexico City hosted games between 2016 and 2022 and is expected to return to the schedule starting in 2026, with games scheduled at Banor]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/heading-to-toronto-for-the-nfl/Wed, 26 Aug 2026 15:11:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/heading-to-toronto-for-the-nfl/ The Athletic columnist, who specializes in prospects, naturally ranked Connor Bedard at the top. Leo Carlsson, Adam Fantilli, and Will Smith are still, in that order, in his top four.
Basically, the top seven players (as shown in his article) are the guys drafted in the top 8… with the exception of David Reinbacher, the Canadiens' pick.Re-ranking the 2023 NHL draft class https://t.co/Xoz9]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/david-reinbacher-is-ranked-higher-than-you-think-by-corey-pronman/Wed, 26 Aug 2026 15:03:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/david-reinbacher-is-ranked-higher-than-you-think-by-corey-pronman/https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/the-strokes-in-vancouver-what-to-know-before-the-show/Wed, 26 Aug 2026 15:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/the-strokes-in-vancouver-what-to-know-before-the-show/ This is especially true of Mason Miller.
Last night, the San Diego Padres' trusted reliever allowed the game's only run in a 1-0 loss to the Pirates, his hometown team.
He did so by giving up his first home run in over a year. The only other home run he's allowed in San Diego was on August 5, 2025, in his second game with the Padres.
Oneil Cruz is the first player to hit a home run off Mason]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/mason-miller-calls-himself-an-idiot-after-giving-up-his-first-home-run-in-over-a-year/Wed, 26 Aug 2026 14:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/mason-miller-calls-himself-an-idiot-after-giving-up-his-first-home-run-in-over-a-year/ The question has been raised ever since Jonah Sigel, a Toronto media figure who works for the Toronto Sun, among other outlets, suggested that it was a possibility.
And since then, it's been the talk of the town.Rumors: It sounds like Ron Maclean will return to Rogers Saturday Night Hockey, barring any unforeseen circumstances. At the same time, neither Elliotte's nor Kevin's contracts have been finalized yet. There's some talk that one]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/rumor-elliotte-friedman-could-be-headed-to-amazon/Wed, 26 Aug 2026 14:02:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/rumor-elliotte-friedman-could-be-headed-to-amazon/ The return of hockey is, more than ever, just around the corner.
That said, we've witnessed a concerning incident in the college hockey circuit over the past few days. A Blues prospect, Matthew Mayich, collapsed during an outdoor practice in Arizona last Thursday.
It was, in fact, the first day of the semester.
And now we've learned that]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/collapsed-during-practice-a-blues-prospect-has-been-in-a-coma-for-five-days/Wed, 26 Aug 2026 04:09:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/collapsed-during-practice-a-blues-prospect-has-been-in-a-coma-for-five-days/ And he provided a (very) short list of teams he'd be willing to be traded to: the Panthers, the Golden Knights, the Wild, and the Stars.
But as of today, Larkin is still in Detroit. There's no longer a general manager in town, which means Larkin's situation is at a standstill… and the teams on his l]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/dylan-larkin-feature-montreal-is-the-destination-that-makes-sense/Wed, 26 Aug 2026 03:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/dylan-larkin-feature-montreal-is-the-destination-that-makes-sense/ 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]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/mlb-in-brief-roman-anthonys-timeline-aaron-boones-future/Wed, 26 Aug 2026 02:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/mlb-in-brief-roman-anthonys-timeline-aaron-boones-future/https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/what-a-life-what-a-songwriter-what-a-woman-bcs-michael-bubleacute-honours-dolly-parton-in-heartfelt-post/Wed, 26 Aug 2026 02:24:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/what-a-life-what-a-songwriter-what-a-woman-bcs-michael-bubleacute-honours-dolly-parton-in-heartfelt-post/ 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]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/brady-tkachuk-seems-to-think-seattle-is-in-canada/Wed, 26 Aug 2026 01:56:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/brady-tkachuk-seems-to-think-seattle-is-in-canada/ 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]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/simon-nemec-leaving-new-jersey-suits-him-just-fine/Wed, 26 Aug 2026 00:41:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/simon-nemec-leaving-new-jersey-suits-him-just-fine/ 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]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/blue-jays-an-update-on-the-rotation-and-injured-players/Wed, 26 Aug 2026 00:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/blue-jays-an-update-on-the-rotation-and-injured-players/ 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]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/the-latest-news-on-quinn-hughes/Tue, 25 Aug 2026 23:17:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/the-latest-news-on-quinn-hughes/https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/remembering-dolly-parton-a-look-back-at-her-vancouver-concerts/Tue, 25 Aug 2026 23:04:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/remembering-dolly-parton-a-look-back-at-her-vancouver-concerts/ 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]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/the-red-sox-show-disrespect-toward-their-manager/Tue, 25 Aug 2026 22:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/the-red-sox-show-disrespect-toward-their-manager/ 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]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/erik-karlsson-in-toronto-a-possible-scenario-according-to-elliotte-friedman/Tue, 25 Aug 2026 22:07:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/erik-karlsson-in-toronto-a-possible-scenario-according-to-elliotte-friedman/https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/dolly-parton-always/Tue, 25 Aug 2026 22:01:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/dolly-parton-always/ Time heals]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/mcs-music-lounge-justiceforglitter/Tue, 25 Aug 2026 21:03:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/mcs-music-lounge-justiceforglitter/ 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.]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/image-the-new-logo-in-the-center-of-the-ice-at-the-bell-centre-is-magnificent/Tue, 25 Aug 2026 20:45:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/image-the-new-logo-in-the-center-of-the-ice-at-the-bell-centre-is-magnificent/ 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]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/shane-bieber-is-placed-on-the-injured-list/Tue, 25 Aug 2026 20:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/shane-bieber-is-placed-on-the-injured-list/ 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]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/celebrity-social-media-august-25-2026/Tue, 25 Aug 2026 19:54:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/celebrity-social-media-august-25-2026/ 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]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/michael-hage-arrived-on-the-university-of-michigan-campus/Tue, 25 Aug 2026 19:23:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/michael-hage-arrived-on-the-university-of-michigan-campus/ 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]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/the-yankees-must-buy-out-giancarlo-stantons-contract/Tue, 25 Aug 2026 18:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/the-yankees-must-buy-out-giancarlo-stantons-contract/ 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]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/simone-ashley-falling-in-love-and-singing/Tue, 25 Aug 2026 18:29:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/simone-ashley-falling-in-love-and-singing/ 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]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/its-now-official-kabion-ento-is-joining-the-alouettes/Tue, 25 Aug 2026 18:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/its-now-official-kabion-ento-is-joining-the-alouettes/ 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]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/martin-st-louis-will-coach-the-canadiens-for-as-long-as-he-wants/Tue, 25 Aug 2026 17:58:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/martin-st-louis-will-coach-the-canadiens-for-as-long-as-he-wants/https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/harry-and-meghan-on-the-cover/Tue, 25 Aug 2026 17:43:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/harry-and-meghan-on-the-cover/ 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]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/david-reinbacher-i-hope-he-had-a-good-summer/Tue, 25 Aug 2026 17:04:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/david-reinbacher-i-hope-he-had-a-good-summer/ 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]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/ketel-marte-his-comeback-plan-unveiled/Tue, 25 Aug 2026 16:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/ketel-marte-his-comeback-plan-unveiled/ 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]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/geoff-molson-confirms-his-plans-for-martin-st-louis/Tue, 25 Aug 2026 16:01:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/geoff-molson-confirms-his-plans-for-martin-st-louis/ 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]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/aaron-donald-might-delay-his-return-to-the-nfl-for-a-very-specific-reason/Tue, 25 Aug 2026 16:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/aaron-donald-might-delay-his-return-to-the-nfl-for-a-very-specific-reason/ 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]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/intro-for-august-25-2026/Tue, 25 Aug 2026 15:07:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/intro-for-august-25-2026/ 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]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/mike-matheson-and-his-expansion-draft-clause/Tue, 25 Aug 2026 15:02:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/mike-matheson-and-his-expansion-draft-clause/ 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]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/three-rounds-cal-raleigh-was-back-to-his-old-self-last-night/Tue, 25 Aug 2026 14:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/three-rounds-cal-raleigh-was-back-to-his-old-self-last-night/ 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]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/one-in-four-nfl-players-has-cte/Tue, 25 Aug 2026 14:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/one-in-four-nfl-players-has-cte/ 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]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/michael-hage-was-drafted-too-early-according-to-corey-pronman/Tue, 25 Aug 2026 13:48:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/michael-hage-was-drafted-too-early-according-to-corey-pronman/ 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]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/stphane-waite-predicts-40-goals-for-nick-suzuki/Tue, 25 Aug 2026 04:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/stphane-waite-predicts-40-goals-for-nick-suzuki/ It was announced in late June 2026 that he would be inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame. Although he never won a Stanley Cup during his illustrious career, he has more than proven that he deserves such an honor.
We also know that he will be added to the Bell Centre's Ring of Honor on November 10. Two tremendous honors for #31.
However, many are wondering whether Price]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/carey-price-no-discussion-of-retiring-his-jersey-says-geoff-molson/Tue, 25 Aug 2026 03:01:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/carey-price-no-discussion-of-retiring-his-jersey-says-geoff-molson/ He hasn't been found guilty (or even charged), but an investigation is underway.
And since Walter is in need of cash right now, people are wondering if the Dodgers might be sold. The Lakers, which were also owned by Walter, were recently sold, raising the question of whether the Dodgers will be next.
And even though the team]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/shohei-ohtanis-future-dodgers-fans-should-be-worried/Tue, 25 Aug 2026 02:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/shohei-ohtanis-future-dodgers-fans-should-be-worried/ The Slovak played an important role on both the first line and the second line alongside Ivan Demidov.
He also played well in the playoffs, despite often being hit hard (and losing a fight).
Starting with the series against the Tampa Bay Lightning, fans doubted he was at 100%, and it's understandable why they would think that.
However, in an interview with a Slovak media outlet, Slaf mentioned that he was 100% at the]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/juraj-slafkovsky-confirms-that-he-was-100-after-the-preliminaries/Tue, 25 Aug 2026 01:50:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/juraj-slafkovsky-confirms-that-he-was-100-after-the-preliminaries/ How can this be explained? Simple: the team's big hitters have finally started to come alive, at least a little. Above all, Fernando Tatis Jr. is living up to his immense talent and inspiring his teammates. He's been particularly o]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/fernando-tatis-jr-has-bounced-back-from-a-rough-start-to-the-season/Tue, 25 Aug 2026 00:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/fernando-tatis-jr-has-bounced-back-from-a-rough-start-to-the-season/ A few months ago, we learned that Brendan Gallagher and his wife, Emma Fortin, were expecting their second child.
And just moments ago, the couple announced that their second child has been born. They made the announcement via an Instagram post.
For the second time, a little girl has joined the family. Following Everly in the winter of 2025, little Ella has been born.
Here's the photo that was shared on social media:
 
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A post shared by]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/brendan-gallagher-has-become-a-father-for-the-second-time/Tue, 25 Aug 2026 00:16:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/brendan-gallagher-has-become-a-father-for-the-second-time/ The team's first game at the Bell Centre will take place a week later, on October 6. The Hurricanes will be in town for the occasion.
This means the team's training camps are just around the corner. And we've just learned the key dates to keep in mind for the coming weeks.
First o]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/canadiens-training-camps-here-are-all-the-key-dates-to-keep-in-mind/Mon, 24 Aug 2026 23:18:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/canadiens-training-camps-here-are-all-the-key-dates-to-keep-in-mind/ It's sad to hear a man say that.Logan O'Hoppe on his time with the Angels: “Whether
on the field or off it, I didn't like myself. The four years with the Angels were the most painful four years of my baseball career.”
(Via @AyakoOikawa) pic.twitter.com/Nz9UnZowpm
— Punchoutpitch (@Punchoutpitch) August 24, 2026The Blue Jays' Schedule
We've seen tougher schedules: no team is currently above .500 heading into the end of the season.The]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/mlb-in-brief-logan-ohoppe-didnt-like-it-in-anaheim-the-blue-jays-schedule/Mon, 24 Aug 2026 22:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/mlb-in-brief-logan-ohoppe-didnt-like-it-in-anaheim-the-blue-jays-schedule/ The former NHL referee, now a referee analyst, was not on the air during the recent playoffs.
His absence was puzzling given the importance of coverage of the Canadiens' playoff run.
That said, as of today, no official announcement has confirmed Auger's return (or departure) for the upcoming season. And that means the situation is fueling speculation, even though we should be cauti]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/stphane-augers-future-at-tva-sports-is-the-talk-of-the-town/Mon, 24 Aug 2026 22:07:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/stphane-augers-future-at-tva-sports-is-the-talk-of-the-town/https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/bradley-cooper-looking-unfortunately-hot-in-monaco/Mon, 24 Aug 2026 22:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/bradley-cooper-looking-unfortunately-hot-in-monaco/https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/tracee-ellis-ross-questions-why-girlfriends-was-ignored/Mon, 24 Aug 2026 20:57:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/tracee-ellis-ross-questions-why-girlfriends-was-ignored/ A guy who hosts a podcast (Buds & Pucks) and has been pretty critical of Marner in his videos received a rather unusual message in his private messages: the Vegas Golden Knights player's security guard decided to get involved.
Of course…
According to what was shared by the Buds & Pucks account on X, Marner's security guard essentially told him he was way off base, and also mentioned that he was making stuff]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/criticism-of-mitch-marner-his-bodyguard-steps-in/Mon, 24 Aug 2026 20:48:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/criticism-of-mitch-marner-his-bodyguard-steps-in/ A few hours ago, it was reported that the Astros had fired their general manager, Dana Brown. He had been with the team for nearly four years.
As we recall, Jeff Luhnow left Houston after the sign-stealing scandal, but there has been no stability since then.
James Click, who won the World Series as GM in 2022, wasn't offered a decent contract, so he left.
Brown was a puppet of the]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/astros-the-team-is-letting-manager-joe-espada-go/Mon, 24 Aug 2026 20:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/astros-the-team-is-letting-manager-joe-espada-go/ The
majority
owner
of the NFL franchise initially faced a charge related to soliciting prostitution.
According to Columbiana County court documents, local police had arrested York for a solicitation offense. However, the case evolved rapidly following his no-contest
plea.
The initial charge was reduced to a misdemeanor for disturbing the peace
. A second c]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/arrest-of-the-49ers-owner/Mon, 24 Aug 2026 20:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/arrest-of-the-49ers-owner/ Sarah covered the royal gossip this morning and PEOPLE is reporting that, despite multiple reports to the contrary, Meghan Markle is in talks for the Guy Ritchie show. This seems like a lot of fuss for a “maybe” and I find it ve]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/celebrity-social-media-august-24-2026/Mon, 24 Aug 2026 19:55:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/celebrity-social-media-august-24-2026/ What stands out?
Obviously, Nick Suzuki's ranking (9th) has sparked some discussion—especially given that Auston Matthews is ranked ahead of him.
But looking at the list in question, there are some things I'd change. And before I begin, here's what the ranking looks like:Connor McDavid
Nathan MacKinnon
Macklin Celebrini
Leon Draisaitl
Aleksander Barkov
Jack Eichel
Sidney Crosby
Auston Matthews
Nick Su]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/top-20-best-centers-heres-everything-id-change-about-the-nhls-list/Mon, 24 Aug 2026 19:34:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/top-20-best-centers-heres-everything-id-change-about-the-nhls-list/https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/paul-mescal-supports-his-sister-ft-harris-dickinson/Mon, 24 Aug 2026 18:38:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/paul-mescal-supports-his-sister-ft-harris-dickinson/ And this situation has had repercussions for one of those teams. Indeed, the Houston Astros, through owner Jim Crane, announced that they had mutually agreed to part ways with their general manager, Dana Brown.Over the past four seasons, Dana has helped our organization win two division titles and has led our baseball operations through key efforts in r]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/the-astros-and-their-general-manager-dana-brown-part-ways/Mon, 24 Aug 2026 18:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/the-astros-and-their-general-manager-dana-brown-part-ways/ But you can't say he's quite as talented behind the wheel.
The Capitals' captain returned home after his team's season ended, and since the start of the summer, he's racked up 33 traffic violations. And for those wondering: no, that last sentence isn't a typo.
Speeding, illegal use of toll roads, parking violations… there's a bit of everything.
It reminds me of Ilya Kovalchuk, who racked up 210 traffic violations in the span of 16 months in recent ye]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/alex-ovechkin-33-violations-in-four-months-this-summer-in-russia/Mon, 24 Aug 2026 18:04:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/alex-ovechkin-33-violations-in-four-months-this-summer-in-russia/ According to his agents
, Drew Rosenhaus and Kyle Lincoln, the player has reached an agreement to return to college football with the LSU Tigers in 2026, provided he is not claimed by another NFL team.
This situation is particularly surprising, as Wright would become the first player to have signed as an undrafted free agent in the NFL before being]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/an-nfl-player-is-reportedly-considering-returning-to-play-in-the-ncaa/Mon, 24 Aug 2026 18:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/an-nfl-player-is-reportedly-considering-returning-to-play-in-the-ncaa/https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/lewis-hamiltons-tough-loss/Mon, 24 Aug 2026 17:16:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/lewis-hamiltons-tough-loss/ Rookie camp starts in two weeks, and regular training camp in three weeks. In short, it's almost here.
However, the same questions are still on my mind this morning: When will Zachary Bolduc and Arber Xhekaj sign their contracts? Who will be the second-string center on September 29? And what's the plan with Samuel Montembeault?
Unlike many of my colleagues, I don't see Samuel Montembeault starting the season with the big club—ne]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/trade-keep-an-eye-on-samuel-montembeault/Mon, 24 Aug 2026 17:07:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/trade-keep-an-eye-on-samuel-montembeault/ As usual, the event produced some memorable moments and great photos that made the rounds throughout the baseball world.Getting high-fives from a big leaguerRonald Acuña Jr. making time for the kids at the #LittleLeagueClassic! pic.twitter.com/Q3M8Zf7cMz
&m]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/the-blue-jays-will-compete-in-the-little-league-world-series-in-2027/Mon, 24 Aug 2026 16:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/the-blue-jays-will-compete-in-the-little-league-world-series-in-2027/ Brendan Gallagher and Joe Veleno have left the team… and that's about it.
Kent Hughes wasn't able to add a player to his roster this summer. We were all expecting a big move, but it never happened.
That's why there should be a battle at training camp for the 13th forward spot. Jared Davidson, Owen Beck, Florian Xhekaj… these guys are likely hungry and will want to prove their worth to start the seas]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/lucas-condotta-to-start-the-season-in-montreal-grant-mccagg-makes-way/Mon, 24 Aug 2026 16:09:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/lucas-condotta-to-start-the-season-in-montreal-grant-mccagg-makes-way/ The California-based team
has completed a trade with the New Orleans Saints
, acquiring veteran linebacker Deion Jones
in exchange for running back Zamir White
.
This move allows the 49ers to add experience to their defense as the final week of preseason preparation is in full swing. Jones, 31, is already familiar with San Francisco's defensive coordinator, Raheem Morris
, havi]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/breaking-news-trade-between-the-saints-and-the-49ers/Mon, 24 Aug 2026 16:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/breaking-news-trade-between-the-saints-and-the-49ers/ The film is described as a “lesbian rom-com”, and it comes from Always Be My Maybe director Nahnatchka Khan. Greta Lee and Rebecca Ferguson starring in a rom-com together? Be still my heart!Rebecca Ferguson and Greta Lee film their new rom-com in London, August 23, 2026It’s the smile doing the most. Smiling and/or laughing into a kiss]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/greta-and-rebeccas-surprise-rom-com/Mon, 24 Aug 2026 15:46:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/greta-and-rebeccas-surprise-rom-com/https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/5-megastars-wed-like-to-see-at-bc-place-in-vancouver-in-2027/Mon, 24 Aug 2026 15:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/5-megastars-wed-like-to-see-at-bc-place-in-vancouver-in-2027/https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/16000-beers-and-2000-hot-dogs-these-bc-place-concert-food-stats-may-surprise-you/Mon, 24 Aug 2026 15:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/16000-beers-and-2000-hot-dogs-these-bc-place-concert-food-stats-may-surprise-you/https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/16000-beers-2000-hot-dogs-and-15000-chicken-tenders-bc-place-concert-food-stats-may-surprise-you/Mon, 24 Aug 2026 15:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/16000-beers-2000-hot-dogs-and-15000-chicken-tenders-bc-place-concert-food-stats-may-surprise-you/ As you probably know, he acquired Noah Dobson from the Islanders. He also offered him a contract worth $9.5 million per season through 2033.
In return, Emil Heineman and two first-round picks (16th and 17th in 2025) made their way to Long Island.
Looking back a year later, we can conclude that the Canadiens came out ahead in the trade. After all, Dobson has transformed the team, and Alexander Zharovsky is a promising prospect.
What's the connection to Zh]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/proof-that-the-canadiens-came-out-on-top-in-the-noah-dobson-trade/Mon, 24 Aug 2026 14:56:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/proof-that-the-canadiens-came-out-on-top-in-the-noah-dobson-trade/ Speculation is rampant—Meghan is returning to acting but no wait she’s been “dropped from consideration” for Guy Ritchie’s Netflix series The Gentlemen, something that was never confirmed to even be real, they might be “private royals-plus”, they might o]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/intro-for-august-24-2026/Mon, 24 Aug 2026 14:53:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/intro-for-august-24-2026/ Still searching
for its first win after ten games, the team from Canada's capital has decided to bring in a well-known figure from the Canadian Football League (CFL): Jim Popp.
The former general manager of the Montreal Alouettes will serve as the club's senior advisor through the end of the season. His arrival comes just days after the dismissal of vice president of football operations, Shawn Burke. The organiz]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/jim-popp-is-back-in-the-cfl/Mon, 24 Aug 2026 14:46:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/jim-popp-is-back-in-the-cfl/ As we speak, not a single team in the American League West is playing at .500. And we're nearing the end of August!
The Houston Astros started yesterday as the only team in the division that could finish the day at .500… but they lost their second straight game to the A's.
The Rangers beat the Angels yesterday. So, just like the Astros, they have a 65-66 record after Sunday's games.
The Mariners (62-68 before yesterday's results and victims of a lopsided 19-2 loss]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/no-team-in-the-american-league-west-is-playing-at-500/Mon, 24 Aug 2026 14:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/no-team-in-the-american-league-west-is-playing-at-500/ Even though he doesn't have a contract yet, he represented the Canadiens at an event that gave fans the chance to meet some of the team's players.
It was at HockeyFest in Joliette.
Naturally, he was asked what the Canadiens mean to him. That's only to be expected, given that he's a restricted free agent.
He said that playing for the Habs means everything to him. That he feels the club is like a family. That the guys in the lo]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/arber-xhekaj-talks-about-what-the-canadiens-mean-to-him/Mon, 24 Aug 2026 13:57:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/arber-xhekaj-talks-about-what-the-canadiens-mean-to-him/ His latest season is clearly starting to change how he's perceived outside of Montreal.
The NHL Network has unveiled its annual ranking of the league's top 20 centers, and the Canadiens' captain comes in at No. 9.Introducing NHL Network's Top 20 Centers Right Now!
What do you think of the list? #NHLTopPlayers pic.twitter.com/MAnVxVBLrM
— NHL Media (@NHLMedia) August 24, 2026That's one spot higher than last year.
After the season he]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/nhl-network-once-again-ranks-auston-matthews-ahead-of-nick-suzuki/Mon, 24 Aug 2026 03:59:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/nhl-network-once-again-ranks-auston-matthews-ahead-of-nick-suzuki/ But, according to Grant McCagg, they may have to cheer for the arrival of a new team… in the United States.
We already know that the NHL's next expansion is headed to Texas. Houston is currently the top contender to host the 33rd team, although Austin remains in the running.
Once again, Quebec City will have to watch the opportunity pass them by.
On his HabsCast podcast, McCagg was quite categorical about Que]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/grant-mccagg-sees-only-one-way-for-quebec-city-to-bring-back-the-nordiques/Mon, 24 Aug 2026 02:02:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/grant-mccagg-sees-only-one-way-for-quebec-city-to-bring-back-the-nordiques/ For the past few weeks, we've seen him pitch here and there, but it's unclear exactly where that will lead.
The Dodgers seem fairly confident that he'll pitch again this season, but…
Now, however, The Athletic has provided more details on the situation. How? By suggesting that the pitcher could take the mound within a week, in Detroit.
Shohei Ohtani could be back on the mound for the Dodg]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/shohei-ohtani-could-take-the-mound-within-a-week/Mon, 24 Aug 2026 01:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/shohei-ohtani-could-take-the-mound-within-a-week/ In short, we can expect a new Texas-based team to make its debut around the 2029–2030 season.
We'll know more by the end of 2026, as my colleague Félix Forget discussed in a recent article.
That said, we know just how much Gary Bettman seems to love Arizona, and we shouldn't be surprised if an Arizona team eventually makes a return to the]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/rumor-corner-arizona-could-return-to-the-nhl-sooner-than-we-think/Mon, 24 Aug 2026 00:05:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/rumor-corner-arizona-could-return-to-the-nhl-sooner-than-we-think/ The Rockies unveiled the statue.
The Rockies unveiled a Larry Walker statue outside Coors Field today pic.twitter.com/yPd6tRPrlm
— Talkin’ Baseball (@TalkinBaseball_) August 23, 2026
When will James Wood score a run?
He leads MLB (100) even though he hasn't crossed home plate since the beginning of the month—as of this morning.
James Wood still leads the league in runs scored.
He hasn't played since August 3rd. pic.twitter.com/v1lOh6Pvi2
— MLB Dead]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/mlb-in-brief-larry-walkers-statue-a-call-up-for-curtis-mead/Sun, 23 Aug 2026 22:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/mlb-in-brief-larry-walkers-statue-a-call-up-for-curtis-mead/ For that reason, I've decided to put together my ideal starting lineup for the season opener using the players currently in the organization. So, there won't be any fictional trades.
However, I'm basing this exercise on the assumption that Zachary Bolduc and Arber Xhekaj will extend their contracts before the season starts. I'll also explain my thoughts on any surprises or changes compared to the lineup from the last playoff game.]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/heres-what-my-ch-lineup-might-look-like-to-start-the-season/Sun, 23 Aug 2026 22:05:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/heres-what-my-ch-lineup-might-look-like-to-start-the-season/ His season was therefore over.
But his rehab is going so well that the chances of seeing him back this year are, in the end, looking better and better.
In Houston, many people have said they're open to the possibility of the infielder returning to action this season. The team's general manager said as much this morning.
“We need the leadership; we all know how important he is t]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/carlos-correa-might-very-well-return-this-season/Sun, 23 Aug 2026 20:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/carlos-correa-might-very-well-return-this-season/ With so many young players still not playing for the big club, it's easy to overlook a few of them.
Of course, we'll be talking more about players like Michael Hage, Alexander Zharovsky, and David Reinbacher, because they address the team's current needs (forwards with top-6 potential and a well-rounded right-handed defenseman).
However, there are other prospects who get less attention but could be interest]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/aatos-koivu-is-a-prospect-with-top-6-potential-according-to-grant-mccagg/Sun, 23 Aug 2026 20:09:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/aatos-koivu-is-a-prospect-with-top-6-potential-according-to-grant-mccagg/ First, yesterday we learned that Bill Daly will announce the new expansion team by the end of 2026, which is expected to join the league in 2029–2030.
This doesn't really help the Montreal Canadiens, because they have several promising players and won't be able to protect them all.
The general consensus is that the Habs should opt for the approach of protecting seven forwards, three defensemen, and one goaltender, rather t]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/the-ch-must-trade-jacob-fowler-or-david-reinbacher-before-the-expansion-draft/Sun, 23 Aug 2026 18:32:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/the-ch-must-trade-jacob-fowler-or-david-reinbacher-before-the-expansion-draft/ Ultimately, the Yankees announced that the pitcher would be sidelined for two to four weeks.
After that, he'll inevitably need a little more time to make his return.
Aaron Boone said there's a “good chance” he'll return this season, but that doesn't mean it will happen. His season is inevitably compromised.
Ryan Weathers will not throw for 2–4 weeks. Aaron Bo]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/yankees-ryan-weathers-season-is-in-jeopardy/Sun, 23 Aug 2026 18:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/yankees-ryan-weathers-season-is-in-jeopardy/ For the occasion, several of Zdeno Chara's friends and former teammates were on hand to play and watch.
Marian Hossa, Raymond Bourque, Patrice Bergeron, David Pastrnak, and Brad Marchand (who did not play due to injury), among others, were all there to play and pay t]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/david-pastrnak-to-patrice-bergeron-another-year/Sun, 23 Aug 2026 17:17:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/david-pastrnak-to-patrice-bergeron-another-year/ Although Alejandro Kirk has experienced a resurgence and some other Blue Jays players have slightly improved their hitting recently, the search for offensive firepower continues in Toronto, as the Jays' offense remains mediocre despite the team]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/blue-jays-sean-keys-deserves-another-chance-in-the-majors/Sun, 23 Aug 2026 16:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/blue-jays-sean-keys-deserves-another-chance-in-the-majors/ Things got off to a great start for the 23-year-old, who scored three goals in his first three games of the season, but his play quickly faltered as he went through several slumps throughout the season.
In the end, Bolduc finished the season with 30 points, including 12 goals—a fairly modest total that fel]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/zachary-bolduc-is-set-to-play-alongside-ivan-demidov/Sun, 23 Aug 2026 16:10:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/zachary-bolduc-is-set-to-play-alongside-ivan-demidov/ However, aside from a loss in the 2022 finals, the Lightning have now been eliminated in the first round of the playoffs four times in a row over the past four years.
The team still boasts excellent players, but success has eluded them.
The team's best players are getting older, and let's]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/nikita-kucherov-people-are-wondering-if-hell-leave-tampa-bay-in-the-coming-months/Sun, 23 Aug 2026 15:06:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/nikita-kucherov-people-are-wondering-if-hell-leave-tampa-bay-in-the-coming-months/ The top pitching prospect in MLB, who had an outstanding season in Double-A, was called up by the Mariners to make his Major League debut.
Cal Raleigh even understood the significance of the moment, choosing not to wear his colorful bib (from Players' Weekend) behind home plate.
Why? So the young man wouldn't have to watch the highlights of his first career game with a catcher who stood out. #Class
In the end, Anderson still pitched well, even if he wa]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/randy-arozarena-steals-the-spotlight-from-kade-anderson-in-seattle/Sun, 23 Aug 2026 14:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/randy-arozarena-steals-the-spotlight-from-kade-anderson-in-seattle/ We'll obviously be keeping a close eye on this league once again, as we do every year—both for the performances of the Montreal Canadiens' prospects and for the zany moments.
In fact, it's not uncommon for some pretty funny or unusual moments to occur in the KHL.
We were treated to just such a scene yesterday in a game]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/viral-khl-video-daniel-sprong-taunts-his-own-team-after-scoring-the-game-winner/Sun, 23 Aug 2026 14:14:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/viral-khl-video-daniel-sprong-taunts-his-own-team-after-scoring-the-game-winner/ What's most impressive is what they've been able to accomplish in terms of salary cap management and the contracts awarded to the team's core players.
When you look around the NHL, no other team's salary structure is as impressive as the Habs'.
Nick Suzuki (who, however, extended his contract under Marc Bergevin) and Cole Caufield got the ball rolling, and the rest simply fo]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/i-think-nick-suzuki-and-cole-caufield-are-going-to-leave-some-money-on-the-table-again/Sun, 23 Aug 2026 03:12:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/i-think-nick-suzuki-and-cole-caufield-are-going-to-leave-some-money-on-the-table-again/ Players like Michael Hage, Alexander Zharovsky, Jacob Fowler (who isn't officially a member of the team), Bryce Pickford, Adam Engstrom, and many others are all very intriguing.
However, the Habs need to improve to be considered a powerhouse and a true Stanley Cup contender, especially in the top six on offense, or by adding a physical, defensively reliable right-handed defenseman.
Tha]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/the-ch-needs-to-trade-adam-engstrom-and-alexander-zharovsky-now/Sun, 23 Aug 2026 02:06:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/the-ch-needs-to-trade-adam-engstrom-and-alexander-zharovsky-now/ Kyle Tucker took batting practice on the field before the game yesterday. He hadn't done that all year.
Kyle Tucker took batting practice on the field yesterday for the FIRST time this season, according to @THEREAL_DV pic.twitter.com/w5waErCFF0
— Punchoutpitch (@Punchoutpitch) August 22, 2026
The Cole Family
What's their dynamic like?
Gerrit and Amy Cole talk about their family and what it's like to raise a family while pitching for the New York Yankees! https://t.co/8jk]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/mlb-in-brief-changing-the-formula-the-rays-development/Sun, 23 Aug 2026 01:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/mlb-in-brief-changing-the-formula-the-rays-development/ We can't wait to see what he's capable of… but above all, at what level he'll be playing.
Because it's worth noting that Pugachyov, unlike Ivan Demidov two years ago and Alexander Zharovsky last year, isn't guaranteed to spend the year in the KHL. In fact, over the past few days, he's been seen playing in]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/gleb-pugachyov-is-already-back-in-the-khl/Sun, 23 Aug 2026 00:04:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/gleb-pugachyov-is-already-back-in-the-khl/ But what's the real story? We're starting to get a better picture.
Jeff Passan, appearing on The Max Mannis Podcast, provided an update on the saga and explained, in concrete terms, what's going on. Basically, right now, Walter is suspected of having reinvested insurance premiums from one of his comp]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/dodgers-we-need-to-talk-about-owner-mark-walters-situation/Sat, 22 Aug 2026 22:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/dodgers-we-need-to-talk-about-owner-mark-walters-situation/ But the plan, of course, is to win the Stanley Cup… and to be contenders for it for several years to come.
Except that Bill Daly, in an interview with The Athletic, announced two pieces of news that won't help the Canadiens in the coming years. And the most significant one relates to an upc]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/bill-daly-announces-two-pieces-of-news-that-wont-help-the-canadiens/Sat, 22 Aug 2026 22:06:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/bill-daly-announces-two-pieces-of-news-that-wont-help-the-canadiens/ In fact, while recovering from a calf injury, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports that Stanton has injured his other calf and will miss even more time for the Bombers—potentially the r]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/giancarlo-stantons-season-is-probably-over/Sat, 22 Aug 2026 20:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/giancarlo-stantons-season-is-probably-over/ It's all going to go by fast.
That said, even as the season approaches, Zachary Bolduc and Arber Xhekaj are still without contracts for 2026–27. We're wondering when these situations will be resolved… and it's interesting to note that Geoff Molson has spoken openly about the issue.
In an interview with Radio-Canada Sport]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/geoff-molson-zachary-bolduc-and-arber-xhekaj-are-important-to-us/Sat, 22 Aug 2026 20:08:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/geoff-molson-zachary-bolduc-and-arber-xhekaj-are-important-to-us/ And in the hockey world in general, seeing Marie-Philip Poulin win the one trophy she'd never won before also made a lot of people happy.
Just like with the Stanley Cup, all the players got to spend a day with the trophy. Except for Dara Greig (Ridly's sister, who plays for the Senators)—s]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/lphf-no-one-knows-where-the-walter-cup-is/Sat, 22 Aug 2026 18:34:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/lphf-no-one-knows-where-the-walter-cup-is/ The 32-year-old mysteriously missed a game earlier this week against the Boston Red Sox, was placed on the restricted list following his absence, and was then moved to the 10-day injured list due to alleged knee issues.
Speaking to reporters before yesterday's (Friday) game against the Cincinnati Reds, manager Torey Lovullo admitted to feeling “betrayed” when asked to describe his reaction to Marte]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/video-ketel-marte-at-the-casino-during-a-diamondbacks-game/Sat, 22 Aug 2026 18:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/video-ketel-marte-at-the-casino-during-a-diamondbacks-game/ What we experienced last season was simply magical, and it gave us a wonderful glimpse of what's to come for this great team.
The city of Montreal went completely wild during the playoffs, and it's clear that this has set the bar very high for the team heading into the 2026–2027 season.
Reaching the conference finals last year puts the Habs in]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/heres-what-a-successful-season-would-look-like-for-the-ch-in-26-27-according-to-pierre-mcguire/Sat, 22 Aug 2026 17:07:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/heres-what-a-successful-season-would-look-like-for-the-ch-in-26-27-according-to-pierre-mcguire/https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/this-day-in-history-1976-the-superdogs-debut-at-the-pne/Sat, 22 Aug 2026 17:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/this-day-in-history-1976-the-superdogs-debut-at-the-pne/ Imagine if he can come back (in a relief role, mind you) late in the season: the Red Sox will have options on the mound.
A long catch-up with Garrett Crochet today included talk about his progress, changes to his contract, and an acknowledgment that a return this year would “a million perc]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/payton-tolle-is-open-to-signing-a-long-term-contract-in-boston/Sat, 22 Aug 2026 16:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/payton-tolle-is-open-to-signing-a-long-term-contract-in-boston/ Seeing the Philadelphia Flyers offer that much money—$18 million a year—to the Anaheim Ducks forward has completely changed the way contracts are negotiated and signed.
In fact, there has been plenty of evidence of this ever since the Flyers matched the Anaheim Ducks' offer.
Several players have secured much more money than expected—and than they deserved&]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/fantilli-projected-to-earn-13-million-a-year-leo-carlsson-has-really-broken-into-the-market/Sat, 22 Aug 2026 16:14:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/fantilli-projected-to-earn-13-million-a-year-leo-carlsson-has-really-broken-into-the-market/ In fact, two of his players remain unsigned for the upcoming season, and the more time that passes, the more urgent these matters become.
Zachary Bolduc and Arber Xhekaj are still not under contract with the Habs for the 2026–2027 season, which is set to begin shortly.
Obviously, there's no cause for major concern, but we're all wondering why the two]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/arber-xhekaj-despite-the-contractual-impasse-he-meets-with-supporters/Sat, 22 Aug 2026 15:10:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/arber-xhekaj-despite-the-contractual-impasse-he-meets-with-supporters/ Devers himself wasn't really in the mood to talk to the reporters on site about his time with the Red Sox.
That's fine. He doesn't have to.
We were all pretty eager to see what kind of reception the fans would give him. Would he be booed or cheered by the crowd?
Or both?
In the end, he was booed far more than he was cheered at Fenway Park. For the most part, the fans chose to boo him.
Rafael Devers received some mixed reactions in his retur]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/boos-as-rafael-devers-hits-a-home-run-in-boston/Sat, 22 Aug 2026 14:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/boos-as-rafael-devers-hits-a-home-run-in-boston/ When I say that, you naturally think first of the National Hockey League, but there's also the American Hockey League to keep an eye on once again this season.
The Montreal Canadiens' affiliate, the Laval Rocket, will kick off its season on October 2 at Place Bell.
After several mediocre years for the farm team, it had become the norm for Habs fans not to follow the Cana]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/laval-rocket-heres-what-the-roster-will-look-like-in-26-27/Sat, 22 Aug 2026 14:06:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/laval-rocket-heres-what-the-roster-will-look-like-in-26-27/ It's already been several months since the team's 2025–26 season ended… and it's time for it to start again.
And just for fun, I've decided to share my five hot takes ahead of the upcoming season. Let me know in the comments if you think I'm crazy—or not…
1: Ivan Demidov will reach the… 90-point mark
In his first (full) season in the National Hockey League, Ivan D]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/five-hot-takes-ahead-of-the-canadiens-20262027-season/Sat, 22 Aug 2026 04:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/five-hot-takes-ahead-of-the-canadiens-20262027-season/ It's not just the Canadiens and the Maple Leafs who will be in action on September 29. Four other games are on the schedule for this first day of the regular season, including one that will pit the Canucks against the Oilers in Edmonton.
Why am I i]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/leon-draisaitl-wants-mike-babcock-to-yell-at-him/Sat, 22 Aug 2026 03:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/leon-draisaitl-wants-mike-babcock-to-yell-at-him/ The player, who wore number 90 last season, didn't have a major offensive role with the team; he was mainly used as a depth player and didn't play in every game.
He proved his worth over the course of the season, and we saw him take on important roles in the playoffs. But…
But you can't say that, offensively, Veleno impressed with his production. He tallied a meager five points (two goals) in 61 games… which isn't e]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/joe-veleno-his-move-from-the-ch-to-the-rangers-could-unlock-his-offensive-potential/Sat, 22 Aug 2026 02:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/joe-veleno-his-move-from-the-ch-to-the-rangers-could-unlock-his-offensive-potential/ According to him, the Habs could be in the running for the Stanley Cup for the next six years.
And, as ambitious as that may sound… there's some logic behind this prediction.
The Canadiens are no longer a team that relies solely on a few veterans who can still deliver: a good portion of their core is still young and should continue to improve over t]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/craig-button-the-canadiens-will-be-in-contention-for-the-stanley-cup-for-at-least-six-years/Sat, 22 Aug 2026 00:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/craig-button-the-canadiens-will-be-in-contention-for-the-stanley-cup-for-at-least-six-years/ And indirectly, it's as if he were saying that the Habs are a crappy team. 
His comments caused a stir because we know the reputation of the person in question. And we know he's been pretty harsh on the Habs and their young players in the past.
But now, during a Q&A session on Reddit, Pron]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/comments-on-the-ch-lousy-team-corey-pronman-regrets-it/Fri, 21 Aug 2026 23:17:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/comments-on-the-ch-lousy-team-corey-pronman-regrets-it/ Max Scherzer had high praise for him. He likes how quickly he's adapted to the major leagues.
Max Scherzer has high praise for Blue Jays rookie catcher Brandon Valenzuela, who's been thrown into a “crash course” at the major league level this season.
Valenzuela's reaction to getting that praise from a future Hall of Famer?:
@6ixinningpod pic.twitter.com/ebdx3JMpFc
— Lindsay Dunn (@LindsayDunnTV) August 20, 2026
Changing His Approach
Is that what l]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/mlb-in-brief-flowers-for-brandon-valenzuela-the-mason-miller-case/Fri, 21 Aug 2026 22:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/mlb-in-brief-flowers-for-brandon-valenzuela-the-mason-miller-case/ The time jump this time is just a few months (supposedly, November), and Dr. Robby is returning to the chaos and the mayhem of PTMC.You know what actually makes me the happiest in this teaser? No, not the prominence of Dr. Abbot, who is now a]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/welcome-back-dr-robby/Fri, 21 Aug 2026 22:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/welcome-back-dr-robby/ In particular, the rankings by Adam Kimelman of the NHL website and Grant McCagg placed David Reinbacher and Gleb Pugachyov ahead of Alexander Zharovsky, which seemed to rub quite a few people the wrong way.
Did I see things the same way as McCagg and Kimelman back in July when I was calmly putting together—as I do every year—my top 15 list of the Habs' most important prospects, which I've been reve]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/top-15-ch-prospects-the-controversial-positions-6-through-4/Fri, 21 Aug 2026 22:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/top-15-ch-prospects-the-controversial-positions-6-through-4/https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/will-forte-and-wile-e-coyote-in-coyote-vs-acme/Fri, 21 Aug 2026 21:01:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/will-forte-and-wile-e-coyote-in-coyote-vs-acme/ They're just over $9 million under the salary cap… and as of this writing, Cutter Gauthier still has no contract in sight for next season.
According to the latest reports, the young player reportedly turned down a $13 million-per-season offer from Anaheim. He's asking for a lot… but that's to be expected.
Leo Carlsson's situation has complicated matters for the Ducks, who need to find a solution to keep everyone happy.]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/cutter-gauthier-its-not-his-job-to-manage-the-ducks-payroll/Fri, 21 Aug 2026 20:45:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/cutter-gauthier-its-not-his-job-to-manage-the-ducks-payroll/ The problem is that, so far, Tucker is having a miserable year. The outfielder is struggling at the plate (especially at Dodger Stadium)… and things aren't much better on the defensive end.
The footage speaks for itself.Kyle Tucker is being booed by the Dodger Stadium crowd on Sunday.]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/max-muncy-comes-to-kyle-tuckers-defense/Fri, 21 Aug 2026 20:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/max-muncy-comes-to-kyle-tuckers-defense/ Head coach Sean
McVay says, however, that Donald is expected to participate in additional practice sessions before making a final decision.
The defensive lineman practiced Saturday at the Rams' facility in Woodland Hills. It was his second time on the field with the team since the start of training camp. Despite this involvement, no official deci]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/announcement-coming-soon-for-aaron-donald/Fri, 21 Aug 2026 20:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/announcement-coming-soon-for-aaron-donald/ Sarah wrote about the business of AI today and it’s a must read to see how she, as usual, connects all of the dots. The uptick in conversation is partly because of Goop’s leaked invitation for an off-the-record night with]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/celebrity-social-media-august-21-2026/Fri, 21 Aug 2026 19:56:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/celebrity-social-media-august-21-2026/ And while he was finally able to spend HIS day with the coveted trophy, he chose to share that moment with people who hold a very special place in his life.
In particular, the forward invited Guy Gaudreau—the father of Johnny and Matthew—to come celebrate with him.
It's worth noting that Guy Gaudreau was one of Robinson's coaches when he was younger and just starting out in hockey.
So in a way, it was a retur]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/eric-robinson-invited-guy-gaudreau-to-spend-the-day-with-him-and-the-stanley-cup/Fri, 21 Aug 2026 19:32:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/eric-robinson-invited-guy-gaudreau-to-spend-the-day-with-him-and-the-stanley-cup/https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/sons-ofa-what-now/Fri, 21 Aug 2026 18:41:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/sons-ofa-what-now/ MLB
Every series is therefore important at this stage of the season. But the race for the postseason won't be the only topic in town during the Red Sox's series this weekend.
That's because the San Francisco Giants are coming to Boston, which means the Sox will welcome back their former star Rafael Devers for the first time since the 2025 trade that]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/rafael-devers-will-be-back-in-boston-tonight/Fri, 21 Aug 2026 18:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/rafael-devers-will-be-back-in-boston-tonight/ In return, the team acquired another prospect who has been slow to establish himself: Sasha Pastujov. He's a younger prospect who has been dominating the AHL for the past two years.
That doesn't guarantee he'll make it in the NHL, of course. But he clearly has talent.
And Tristan Luneau, his former teammate in the Ducks organization, a]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/sasha-pastujov-is-so-good-tristan-luneau-showers-him-with-praise/Fri, 21 Aug 2026 18:01:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/sasha-pastujov-is-so-good-tristan-luneau-showers-him-with-praise/ In their
convincing 46-16
victory
over the Ottawa Rouge et Noir, Davis Alexander delivered a particularly effective performance, even though his 260 passing yards might, at first glance, seem modest.
The Montreal quarterback completed 20 of his 23 attempts, several of which came in situations where the defensive coverage was particularly tight. Two of his passes directly led to touchdowns
. His e]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/davis-alexander-remains-unbeaten/Fri, 21 Aug 2026 18:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/davis-alexander-remains-unbeaten/https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/bennifer-in-their-leo-seasons/Fri, 21 Aug 2026 17:26:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/bennifer-in-their-leo-seasons/ And that's not even counting the fact that leagues and teams sometimes have partnerships with such platforms themselves.
But the NHL could take things to a whole new level in about two months: the company Volatility Shares is looking to take all 32 NHL]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/chs-stock-market-performance-a-possibility-in-two-months/Fri, 21 Aug 2026 17:04:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/chs-stock-market-performance-a-possibility-in-two-months/ As a result, the Bombardiers' shortstop's knee struck Guerrero in the head, forcing him to leave the game; he was ultimately placed on the seven-day injured list with concussion symptoms.
The Toronto Blue Jays certainly won't want to rush Vlad Jr.'s return, especially since he'll have to complete MLB's protocol, but it appear]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/a-big-night-in-the-minors-for-vladimir-guerrero-jr/Fri, 21 Aug 2026 16:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/a-big-night-in-the-minors-for-vladimir-guerrero-jr/https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/austin-butlers-new-co-star/Fri, 21 Aug 2026 16:08:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/austin-butlers-new-co-star/ Several weeks after the trade that sent Brady Tkachuk to the Florida Panthers, we've found someone in Ottawa who's going to miss him.
We didn't think it was possible anymore, since people in Ottawa don't seem to be too bothered by the situation.
But in the locker room, it's clear there's one player who isn't exactly happy with the situation. We're talking about Tim Stutzle, who's a big name on the team.
In an interview reported by The Hockey News, he wasn't afraid to say]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/senators-weve-found-someone-whos-going-to-miss-brady-tkachuk/Fri, 21 Aug 2026 16:02:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/senators-weve-found-someone-whos-going-to-miss-brady-tkachuk/ The
18-year-old
running back
played a key role in Baylor
School's 38-20
victory over Brentwood Academy
on Thursday.
The former Armand-Corbeil High School player from Terrebonne delivered a remarkable offensive performance. He racked up 172 rushing yards
, added 78 receiving yards
, and crossed the goal line three times in the fourth quarter.
Baylor was leading only 17-1]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/david-gabriel-georges-dominates-in-his-first-game-of-the-season-with-baylor/Fri, 21 Aug 2026 16:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/david-gabriel-georges-dominates-in-his-first-game-of-the-season-with-baylor/https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/intro-for-august-21-2026/Fri, 21 Aug 2026 15:21:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/intro-for-august-21-2026/ It may not seem like much, but that means summer is coming to an end.
If you feel like it went by quickly, just know that it's the same for Georges Laraque, who will be back behind the mic alongside Stéphane Gonzalez in about ten days.
I chatted with Georges recently to catch up on what's in store for him heading into the upcoming radio season. Why? Mainly to ans]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/exclusive-georges-laraque-explains-why-his-show-will-be-one-hour-shorter/Fri, 21 Aug 2026 15:01:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/exclusive-georges-laraque-explains-why-his-show-will-be-one-hour-shorter/https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/vancouver-author-delivers-great-beach-read-for-the-last-days-of-summer/Fri, 21 Aug 2026 15:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/vancouver-author-delivers-great-beach-read-for-the-last-days-of-summer/ At 43, the former
offensive lineman hopes to become the Conservative Party of Canada (CPC) candidate in the Saint-Hyacinthe—Bagot—Acton riding in the upcoming federal by-election. The election is expected to be called by late fall, following the departure of Bloc Québécois MP Simon-Pie]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/luc-brodeur-jourdain-is-changing-careers/Fri, 21 Aug 2026 14:34:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/luc-brodeur-jourdain-is-changing-careers/ The player, who was shopped around last winter because he wasn't willing to give his all to help his team reach the next level, recently left his team.
He didn't show up at Fenway Park, was placed on the restricted list, and his manager seemed emotional when discussing his situation (described as personal) with the media.
Since then? He's returned to Arizona to undergo tests on his knee and has been placed on the injured list.
But that doesn't seem to be t]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/ketel-marte-frustration-from-his-boss/Fri, 21 Aug 2026 14:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/ketel-marte-frustration-from-his-boss/ Whether it's because of his prospect rankings or when he says the Canadiens aren't a good team, the analyst is drawing attention to himself…
For all the wrong reasons, of course.
That said, in the long run, the prospect expert still has enough confidence in the plan the Montreal Canadiens are building under HuGo.
Why do I say that?
Because in an article where he ranks the teams that will be competing for the Stanle]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/2031-stanley-cup-the-canadiens-are-not-at-the-top-of-corey-pronmans-rankings/Fri, 21 Aug 2026 14:02:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/2031-stanley-cup-the-canadiens-are-not-at-the-top-of-corey-pronmans-rankings/ Let's just say he feels a sense of belonging to Ottawa, unlike Brady Tkachuk, who asked the Sens for a trade.
Neil didn't hold back when talking about the American on the “Coming in Hot” podcast.Former Senator Chris Neil on Tkachuk Joining Florida:
‘Is He Even in Their Top Six?' @TheHockeyNews #SensNation https://t.co/2BUqMJj9wy
— Steve Warne (@SteveWarneMedia) August 17, 2026]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/chris-neil-doesnt-even-know-if-brady-tkachuk-will-be-in-the-top-six-in-florida/Fri, 21 Aug 2026 03:52:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/chris-neil-doesnt-even-know-if-brady-tkachuk-will-be-in-the-top-six-in-florida/ The jersey was unveiled today.
The voting was close, but in the end, the design that led the race throughout the process—chosen from among more than 80,000 entries—ultimately won.
(Credit: X)
The jersey is really, really beautiful.
And the players can't wait to wear it. Matthew Schaefer, Mathew Barzal, and Bo Horvat, among others, had a message for their fans.DRUMR]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/the-islanders-stunning-third-jersey-is-finally-unveiled/Fri, 21 Aug 2026 03:03:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/the-islanders-stunning-third-jersey-is-finally-unveiled/ Time is running out if the team wants to trade him, you know.
We know, however, that every year, goaltending situations across the league become unclear shortly before the season starts. It was precisely in this context that Monty ended up in Montreal in 2021, let's not forget.
And]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/samuel-montembeault-the-blue-jackets-sudden-need-is-one-to-watch/Fri, 21 Aug 2026 02:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/samuel-montembeault-the-blue-jackets-sudden-need-is-one-to-watch/ Shane Bieber took the mound for the Jays in this game. And the veteran was in (very) good form, allowing just one run over seven innings of work.
His 101 pitches marked a season high for him.
Shane Bieber Turned Back the Clock Against the AL East-Leading Rays7.0 IP, 4 H, 1 ER, 0 BB, 7 K pic.twitter.com/WYF2DlO51S
— Baseball Performances (@MLBPerformanc]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/the-blue-jays-beat-the-rays-but-lose-andres-gimenez/Fri, 21 Aug 2026 01:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/the-blue-jays-beat-the-rays-but-lose-andres-gimenez/ And after a summer of training in which he became much faster on the ice, he seems capable of great things.
The question is whether Demidov will have the linemates who will allow him to take his game to the next level this season. The Canadiens didn't bring in any reinforcement]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/first-trio-its-pretty-certain-that-ivan-demidov-will-get-his-chance-this-season/Fri, 21 Aug 2026 00:37:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/first-trio-its-pretty-certain-that-ivan-demidov-will-get-his-chance-this-season/ He logged plenty of 5-on-5 minutes on the team's top defensive pairing and played some very good hockey.
His season ended on a sour note, as he went down with an injury late in the regular season and didn't look 100% when he returned for the playoffs. But clearly, his hand n]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/video-noah-dobson-practices-his-shots-on-an-impressive-machine/Thu, 20 Aug 2026 23:18:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/video-noah-dobson-practices-his-shots-on-an-impressive-machine/ It should be illegal to sound this good in the morning and be so charming, seriously f-ck off but also I love you.View this post on InstagramA post shared by RAYE Updates (@rayeupdates)
During the interview, RAYE was asked about her next album… and her fans are quite familiar. We just talked abou]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/raye-repeats-her-promise/Thu, 20 Aug 2026 22:37:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/raye-repeats-her-promise/ Possibly.
Mike Hazen wouldn’t commit to Ketel Marte returning this season, though he said he’s hopeful. He plans to meet with him in person tomorrow.
(Via: @WolfandLuke) pic.twitter.com/tBI6t4kcnd
— Foul Territory (@FoulTerritoryTV) August 19, 2026
Trey Yesavage is making progress
Will he be able to return this season?
Trey Yesavage resumed throwing from flat ground on Tuesday at the Blue Jays' player development complex in Dunedin, Fla.
Yesa]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/mlb-in-brief-is-ketel-martes-season-over-trey-yesavage-is-making-progress/Thu, 20 Aug 2026 22:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/mlb-in-brief-is-ketel-martes-season-over-trey-yesavage-is-making-progress/ Swifties are now coming up with all kinds of theories – is]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/taylor-swift-campaigns-and-symbols/Thu, 20 Aug 2026 22:03:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/taylor-swift-campaigns-and-symbols/ That has pretty much wrecked the salary hierarchy in town.
That said, the Ducks' problems aren't over yet. The club still needs to reach an agreement with Cutter Gauthier for next season… and he's so greedy that Pat Verbeek will have to trade away high-salar]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/chris-kreider-would-be-a-perfect-fit-to-play-in-montreal/Thu, 20 Aug 2026 22:01:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/chris-kreider-would-be-a-perfect-fit-to-play-in-montreal/ She received a note from Barbra Streisand and you know what’s notable about the correspondence? Barbra puts her name at the top and at the bottom. So instead of “To Rosie” or “Dear Rosie” it’s “From Barbra” and it is signed off with quadruple x and her name. It’s as if she’s reassuring the receiver, &l]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/celebrity-social-media-august-20-2026/Thu, 20 Aug 2026 21:37:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/celebrity-social-media-august-20-2026/ The idea of seeing #87 wear the Habs' blue, white, and red uniform just won't go away.
And in fact, this isn't just an idea—it's a dream… one that may very well never come true. 
That said, Tony Marinaro and Six Seixeiro discussed the man in question this morning (Sick Podcast) and had some fun imagining Crosby with the Canadiens. And on that note, Seixeiro wanted to be clear:]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/by-adding-crosby-the-habs-would-become-the-best-team-in-the-east-in-the-blink-of-an-eye/Thu, 20 Aug 2026 20:34:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/by-adding-crosby-the-habs-would-become-the-best-team-in-the-east-in-the-blink-of-an-eye/ So without further ado, here's the very latest edition of Passion MLB's power rankings. Last week's rankings are shown in parentheses.
1 – Milwaukee Brewers (1)
2 – Tampa Bay Rays (4)
3 – Los Angeles Dodgers (3)
We also have details about his return to the mound. https://t.co/mipLXtWbvS https://t.co/3DGiOrKFGm
— Passio]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/passion-mlb-roster-update-week-21/Thu, 20 Aug 2026 20:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/passion-mlb-roster-update-week-21/https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/international-30-bestselling-books-of-the-week-for-august-15/Thu, 20 Aug 2026 20:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/international-30-bestselling-books-of-the-week-for-august-15/https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/bc-15-bestselling-books-for-the-week-of-august-15/Thu, 20 Aug 2026 20:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/bc-15-bestselling-books-for-the-week-of-august-15/https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/sandra-bullock-caregiver/Thu, 20 Aug 2026 19:36:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/sandra-bullock-caregiver/ That said, I recognize the buzz they can generate, especially among our young Quebecers. I was talking about this with a reporter from 98.5 FM the other day at the Nutrilait Center, and he made me realize something: for many young people here, these influencers are the only ambassadors of our Quebec culture. It's beautiful and sad at the same time.
Where]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/the-medusa-case-georges-laraque-had-warned-lewis-le-fou/Thu, 20 Aug 2026 19:10:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/the-medusa-case-georges-laraque-had-warned-lewis-le-fou/https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/shay-mitchell-is-among-the-celebrities-having-a-very-vancouver-summer/Thu, 20 Aug 2026 18:40:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/shay-mitchell-is-among-the-celebrities-having-a-very-vancouver-summer/ So let's break it down into a few points to summarize everything that's going on in the Toronto camp.
1. Jesus Sanchez is probably the hottest name in town… but for all the wrong reasons, mind you.
Max Scherzer's anger over his defensive errors has been the talk of the town.
Sanchez himself knows that his two errors aren't worthy of a major league player. He wants to improve.
He said he lost sight of the ball in the glar]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/blue-jays-jesus-sanchez-speaks-out-vladdy-in-the-minors/Thu, 20 Aug 2026 18:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/blue-jays-jesus-sanchez-speaks-out-vladdy-in-the-minors/https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/timothe-chalamet-duneman-and-movie-concerts/Thu, 20 Aug 2026 18:14:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/timothe-chalamet-duneman-and-movie-concerts/ For example, he mentioned Lane Hutson in a recent article, saying that he won't be an NHL star (even though he already is), and that caused quite a stir.
Today, Pronman published a list of the top 100 players and prospects who were selected after the first round of the draft. And Lane Hutson tops that list: perhaps, in Pronman's eyes, putting him in first place would earn him some brownie points with the fans&h]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/the-ch-a-crap-team-in-the-playoffs-according-to-corey-pronman/Thu, 20 Aug 2026 18:01:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/the-ch-a-crap-team-in-the-playoffs-according-to-corey-pronman/ Sidelined by a
groin
injury
, the Quebec-born linebacker had to watch his teammates from the sidelines during the impressive 48-30 victory over the Edmonton Elks on August 8.
For a player so instrumental to his team's defensive success, this situation was particularly frustrating. Cantin-Arku certainly would have liked to be on the field, but head coach Jason Maas preferred to avoid taking unnecessary risks.]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/its-now-confirmed-for-geoffrey-cantin-arku/Thu, 20 Aug 2026 18:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/its-now-confirmed-for-geoffrey-cantin-arku/ Former Canadiens player Yvon Lambert had to undergo surgery after suffering a fairly serious fall at a recent party.
He suffered a fracture of the femur… and the hip, as reported by François-David Rouleau of the Journal de Montréal. The article was also published on TVA Sports: Former Canadiens player Yvon Lambert undergoes surgery and is hospitalized after a serious fall: https://t.co/pr23CowjIy
— TVA Sports (@TVASports) August 20, 2026The silver lining]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/concerns-for-yvon-lambert-former-ch-player-hospitalized-after-a-serious-fall/Thu, 20 Aug 2026 17:05:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/concerns-for-yvon-lambert-former-ch-player-hospitalized-after-a-serious-fall/https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/the-sussexes-pull-a-reverse-uno-on-the-uk/Thu, 20 Aug 2026 16:54:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/the-sussexes-pull-a-reverse-uno-on-the-uk/ A permanent team
must have a loyal fan base, suitable infrastructure, a solid business model, and an environment compatible with the league's sporting requirements.
Two options are on the table: relocating an existing franchise or increasing the number of team]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/the-nfl-outside-the-united-states-not-so-fast/Thu, 20 Aug 2026 16:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/the-nfl-outside-the-united-states-not-so-fast/ The umpires, however, initially called it a foul ball before consulting with each other and reviewing the video.
The delay seemed to last thirty minutes, but it ultimately took five minutes for the on-field call to be upheld.
Judge for yourselves.The Orioles couldn’t be]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/photos-the-yankees-beat-the-orioles-amid-controversy/Thu, 20 Aug 2026 16:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/photos-the-yankees-beat-the-orioles-amid-controversy/https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/intro-for-august-20-2026/Thu, 20 Aug 2026 16:14:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/intro-for-august-20-2026/ And that could make it difficult for him to secure a regular spot in the big leagues because of that.
At least that's the impression of Scott Wheeler (The Athletic), who discussed the young forward's chances of establishing himself in the big leagues during a Reddit Q&A session. According to him, it won't necessarily be a walk in the park for the American…
It's true, after all, that players]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/lj-mooney-in-the-nhl-its-going-to-be-tough-for-him-to-become-a-regular/Thu, 20 Aug 2026 15:59:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/lj-mooney-in-the-nhl-its-going-to-be-tough-for-him-to-become-a-regular/ The former
Buffalo Bills
player
brings his experience to a defense looking to gain depth and consistency.
Rapp, however, is coming off a particularly tumultuous season. With Buffalo, he started only six games due to a lingering knee injury. Despite his limited playing time, the defensive back manag]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/signing-alert-denver-broncos/Thu, 20 Aug 2026 15:04:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/signing-alert-denver-broncos/ Stu Cowan addressed the topic on the Sick Podcast.
His take wasn't that it would definitely happen, but rather that the Habs are in a good position to consider making a move if the door were to eventually open.
And this morning, Arpon Basu (The Athletic) weighed in on the topic.
Basically, in an article where he answers readers' questions, he was asked whether t]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/connor-mcdavid-in-montreal-its-got-people-talking/Thu, 20 Aug 2026 15:02:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/connor-mcdavid-in-montreal-its-got-people-talking/https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/latest-volume-in-history-of-vancouver-rock-series-is-a-psychedelic-flashback-to-the-swinging-60s/Thu, 20 Aug 2026 15:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/latest-volume-in-history-of-vancouver-rock-series-is-a-psychedelic-flashback-to-the-swinging-60s/ And that goes for both the positive… and the negative.
He's often snapped at managers—including John Schneider in last year's playoffs—when he wanted to get his way.
But yesterday, it was a teammate who upset him: Jesus Sanchez.
The outfielder, who's not exactly a defensive standout, made a couple of defensive errors yesterday in Tampa Bay… but t]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/video-max-scherzer-doesnt-hide-his-anger-toward-jesus-sanchez/Thu, 20 Aug 2026 14:32:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/video-max-scherzer-doesnt-hide-his-anger-toward-jesus-sanchez/ Will this lead to a celebration of the franchise's 25th Stanley Cup in the coming years? Only time will tell, of course.
But the potential is definitely there.
On that note, it's worth mentioning that The Athletic asked fans of all 32 teams what they thought of the 32 front offices in the Bettman era. And let's just say that Kent Hughes and Jeff Gorton come out looking good.
Fans (a mix of Canadiens fans and fans of other]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/according-to-fans-the-canadiens-dont-have-the-best-front-office-in-the-league/Thu, 20 Aug 2026 14:01:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/according-to-fans-the-canadiens-dont-have-the-best-front-office-in-the-league/ Enjoy the show.We'd like to remind you that anyone who wants to listen to us live can do so every Wednesday at 8 p.m. on Facebook, X, and YouTube. We record live to answer everyone's questions.
However, those who prefer to listen in a more traditional podcast format can also do so by visiting all the major podcast platforms at any]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/passion-mlb-the-podcast-episode-120/Thu, 20 Aug 2026 03:59:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/passion-mlb-the-podcast-episode-120/ But so far, Gleb Pugachyov hasn't exactly been delivering the kind of performance Grant McCagg was expecting.
To be honest, he didn't expect to see him move up so quickly to the MHL.
On his HabsCast podcast, McCagg made a point of setting the record straight from the start. It's far too early to call this a bad draft pick or to sound the alarm after just a few games. Certain aspects of the Habs prospect]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/grant-mccagg-doesnt-like-what-he-sees-in-gleb-pugachyov/Thu, 20 Aug 2026 03:58:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/grant-mccagg-doesnt-like-what-he-sees-in-gleb-pugachyov/ He's won two Stanley Cups—in 2020 and 2021—reached another final, won the Four Nations Tournament with Team Canada, and has long established himself as one of the most respected coaches in the NHL.
But might he eventually be tempted by a completely different challenge?
On the podcast “The Sheet,” Jeff Marek and Greg Wyshynski discussed a particularly intriguing scenario: the possibility of Coo]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/jon-cooper-may-have-one-last-major-challenge-ahead-of-him-in-the-nhl/Thu, 20 Aug 2026 03:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/jon-cooper-may-have-one-last-major-challenge-ahead-of-him-in-the-nhl/ Since the start of the offseason (and for several years now), there has been constant talk about the need to find a player capable of playing behind Nick Suzuki and alongside Ivan Demidov. So far, Kent Hughes hasn't found the right fit.
A situation completely beyond his control might give him a little help.
As we discussed yesterday on DLC, Cutter Gauthier reportedly turned down a $13 million-per-season offer from the Ducks. Anahe]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/heres-how-the-cutter-gauthier-situation-could-benefit-the-habs/Thu, 20 Aug 2026 01:59:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/heres-how-the-cutter-gauthier-situation-could-benefit-the-habs/ Will he manage to sign a contract before training camp begins? That's the question.
Because it's increasingly looking like Laine might have to settle for a tryout. It's unclear who might offer him one… but we do know that the Islanders considered it over the summer.
Except that this avenue has apparently closed: Stefen Rosner, who covers the team's activit]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/patrik-laine-the-door-seems-to-be-closing-on-him-with-the-islanders/Thu, 20 Aug 2026 00:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/patrik-laine-the-door-seems-to-be-closing-on-him-with-the-islanders/ The baseball GM took too many risks. But he'll stay on, according to the owner. I don't think that's a lie, but who knows.
Steve Cohen was asked what mistakes he thinks David Stearns made this year:
“We might have taken too much risk. Whenever there are significant changes, sometimes it takes a while to integrate.” pic.twitter.com/rg9sJIKfra
— SNY Mets (@SNY_Mets) August 19, 2026
Roman Anthony on Marcelo Mayer
The trade made him sad.
Roman reacts to]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/mlb-in-brief-steve-cohen-on-david-stearns-roman-anthony-on-marcelo-mayer/Thu, 20 Aug 2026 00:07:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/mlb-in-brief-steve-cohen-on-david-stearns-roman-anthony-on-marcelo-mayer/ There's no longer any doubt that he's a top-tier center—just as he was a few years ago.
And it's interesting to hear Patrice Bergeron—a player who's often compared to Suzuki—echo similar sentiments. While attending the Sun Life Pro-Am]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/nick-suzuki-patrice-bergeron-gives-him-a-big-dose-of-love/Wed, 19 Aug 2026 23:24:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/nick-suzuki-patrice-bergeron-gives-him-a-big-dose-of-love/ As of this morning, John Schneider's team is half a game away from a playoff spot. That said, they're also half a game away from the bottom of the division…
MLB
August is going really well, and the team is beating tough opponents.The series against Houston, Philadelphia, Boston, and New York are good examples… as is yesterday's game in Tampa Bay.
And when you look at the schedule ahead, you can see it's not the toughest one out]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/blue-jays-one-of-the-easiest-schedules-in-the-league/Wed, 19 Aug 2026 22:13:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/blue-jays-one-of-the-easiest-schedules-in-the-league/ That was an exceptional haul for a player his age… even if he was also a bit lucky to play for a team that gave him such a big role.
As a result, Zharovsky is now viewed as a top prospect in town. Many see him as part of the Habs' future… but]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/alexander-zharovsky-scouts-across-the-league-really-like-him/Wed, 19 Aug 2026 22:03:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/alexander-zharovsky-scouts-across-the-league-really-like-him/ And that's hardly a bad thing—after all, you don't change a winning formula.
But in recent years, we've seen the club wear blue and light blue as part of the Reverse Retro concept. At the time, every team in the league had added a new uniform to its collection—one intended as a tribute to retro uniforms worn by each team.
And now,]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/the-canadiens-will-have-a-new-uniform-in-2026-27/Wed, 19 Aug 2026 20:48:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/the-canadiens-will-have-a-new-uniform-in-2026-27/ Maybe we don’t need so many first looks. Maybe we don’t need any looks. Maybe we just wait for the trailer.View this post on InstagramA post shared by Filmes & Filmes (@filmesefilmes)
Gigi Hadid has a cameo on Not Suitable for Work, a Mindy Kaling p]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/celebrity-social-media-august-19-2026/Wed, 19 Aug 2026 20:37:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/celebrity-social-media-august-19-2026/ As a reminder, he had been pulled from that game after just 65 pitches.
So the question was whether the rest would help Skenes… and in the end, it didn't really. He finished his outing with just 4.1 innings pitched and 81 pitches.
During that time, he allowed four hits, four walks (he was struggling with his control), and three ear]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/paul-skenes-the-extra-rest-didnt-help/Wed, 19 Aug 2026 20:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/paul-skenes-the-extra-rest-didnt-help/ As he approaches his 28th birthday, Diggs brings a wealth of NFL experience to the team. The veteran began his career with the Dallas Cowboys, where he spent his first five seasons, before finishing last season with the Green]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/trevor-diggs-gets-another-chance/Wed, 19 Aug 2026 20:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/trevor-diggs-gets-another-chance/https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/restored-ship-showcases-japanese-canadian-boatbuilding-history-at-richmond-maritime-festival/Wed, 19 Aug 2026 20:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/restored-ship-showcases-japanese-canadian-boatbuilding-history-at-richmond-maritime-festival/ Yesterday, for example, we learned that Nick Suzuki and Cole Caufield were rated particularly highly. And that makes sense, considering the great seasons both players just had.
And today, it was the turn of the top defensemen and goaltenders to be revealed. It's worth noting that Jakub Dobes isn't a]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/nhl-27-ea-sports-shows-disrespect-toward-lane-hutson/Wed, 19 Aug 2026 19:31:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/nhl-27-ea-sports-shows-disrespect-toward-lane-hutson/https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/agentic-gwyneth-in-the-hamptons/Wed, 19 Aug 2026 19:20:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/agentic-gwyneth-in-the-hamptons/ When Carlos Mendoza was fired, the Mets turned to the former Padres manager. Green was already with the organization, working on the second floor.
And right now, things are going well. He hasn't saved the season for his team (no one could have), but the guys have been playing better since Green settled into his role as manager.
The question many people in New York are asking is this: Could the plan to have him return to his executive role in 2027 ch]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/mets-general-manager-when-steve-cohen-gets-involved/Wed, 19 Aug 2026 18:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/mets-general-manager-when-steve-cohen-gets-involved/ And I'm not exaggerating one bit!
He posted an article earlier today revealing his ranking of the top 156 U23 players in the NHL. And…
And it's caused quite a stir because Lane Hutson is NOT listed among the National Hockey League's future stars. Uh, how do I put this, Corey…
Lane Hutson is already an NHL star. For crying out loud! The guy just finished sixth in the Norris Trophy voting last season, and it's not because he's good-looking—it's]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/corey-pronman-has-lost-his-mind/Wed, 19 Aug 2026 18:04:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/corey-pronman-has-lost-his-mind/ The injury occurred on Tuesday during a joint practice between the Texans and the Las Vegas Raiders. Higgins was participating in an 11-on-11 drill when he made a run toward the end zone. He landed awkwardly after his run and was unable to get back up immediately.
The wide receiver eventually]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/its-over-for-jayden-higgins/Wed, 19 Aug 2026 18:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/its-over-for-jayden-higgins/ I'm asking because the Canadiens have invited “the Rat” to their rookie camp, which will take place in a few weeks.
Who is it?
We're talking about Mavrick Rousseau-Hamel, who has spent the last few years playing for the Quebec Remparts in the QMJHL. It's also worth noting that Rousseau-Hamel is a 5'10”, 168-pound left-handed forward who doesn't describe himself as the most offensive player on the planet.
He tallied 27 points (nine goals) in 56 games last]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/a-rat-will-participate-in-the-canadiens-rookie-camp/Wed, 19 Aug 2026 17:02:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/a-rat-will-participate-in-the-canadiens-rookie-camp/ However, heading into the Toronto Blue Jays' game last night (Tuesday) against the Rays in Tampa Bay, the Japanese slugger had yet to hit a home run in August; his last home run came on July 28 against the Washington Nationals.
It's been a tough month for the 30-year-old, as evidenced by his .487 OPS in August, with three walks and 18 strikeouts.
But the Japanese sl]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/kazuma-okamoto-breaks-another-blue-jays-record-in-a-win/Wed, 19 Aug 2026 16:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/kazuma-okamoto-breaks-another-blue-jays-record-in-a-win/https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/intro-for-august-19-2026/Wed, 19 Aug 2026 16:04:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/intro-for-august-19-2026/ This is particularly true for Ceyair Wright, a young defensive back for the Cincinnati Bengals who chose to leave the organization while trying to earn a spot on the roster.
The reason for his departure is rather unusual in the world of professional football: Wright now wants to prioritize his acting career.
Bengals head coach Zac Taylor confirmed the player's decision, explaining that two important passions were competing with one an]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/he-is-leaving-the-bengals-to-become-an-actor/Wed, 19 Aug 2026 16:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/he-is-leaving-the-bengals-to-become-an-actor/ I've wondered a few times over the summer: Is it a coincidence that the only two players still without contracts are two guys who are struggling to find their role in Martin St-Louis' lineup?
 
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Se]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/bolduc-keeps-playing-the-same-old-tune-it-doesnt-mean-anything-anymore/Wed, 19 Aug 2026 15:50:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/bolduc-keeps-playing-the-same-old-tune-it-doesnt-mean-anything-anymore/ We talked about the fact that Juraj Slafkovsky is ranked fourth on the list and that Ivan Demidov is the eighth-best player on Pronman's list.
They're in the “star” and “near-star and top-tier player” categories, respectively, in the rankings, which can be found on The Athletic's website this morning.
But I wanted to take the time to take a more serious look at the case of Lane Hutson, a player whom Corey]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/lane-hutson-isnt-a-star-according-to-corey-pronman/Wed, 19 Aug 2026 15:04:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/lane-hutson-isnt-a-star-according-to-corey-pronman/https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/vancouver-festival-celebrates-dogs-and-the-humans-who-love-them/Wed, 19 Aug 2026 15:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/vancouver-festival-celebrates-dogs-and-the-humans-who-love-them/https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/slobbery-drool-giant-pool-obedience-school-festival-celebrates-vancouvers-dogs-and-the-humans-who-love-them/Wed, 19 Aug 2026 15:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/slobbery-drool-giant-pool-obedience-school-festival-celebrates-vancouvers-dogs-and-the-humans-who-love-them/ In Senior baseball, the Bélisle League is currently on hiatus while the Canadian Championship is being held in New Brunswick. The LBMQ representatives will play their first game this Thursday against Newfoundland. Later that evening, it will be Nova Scotia's turn to face our favorit]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/baseball-this-week-in-quebec-the-capitales-advance-to-the-playoffs/Wed, 19 Aug 2026 14:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/baseball-this-week-in-quebec-the-capitales-advance-to-the-playoffs/ Running back Alvin Kamara has suffered a sprained medial collateral ligament and is expected to be sidelined for at least four weeks.
At 31, Kamara remains a key figure on the Saints' offense, but this injury comes at a time when there were already questions surrounding his future with the team. His last season, in particular, was marked by a decline in production, fueling disc]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/very-bad-news-for-the-saints/Wed, 19 Aug 2026 14:11:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/very-bad-news-for-the-saints/ Yesterday, Corey Pronman ranked the 32 NHL teams based on the quality of their under-23 players. The Canadiens came in third on the expert's list.
This takes established players into account, not just prospects.
What caught people's attention was the fact that the ranking of the Habs' players as a group had some flaws. For example, Jacob Fowler was the 13th player on the Canadiens' list.
Adam Engstrom is ranked 10th—he's knocking on the]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/juraj-slafkovsky-ranked-ahead-of-leo-carlsson-in-the-nhls-u23-division/Wed, 19 Aug 2026 13:51:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/juraj-slafkovsky-ranked-ahead-of-leo-carlsson-in-the-nhls-u23-division/ He projected Reinbacher to play about 40 games and score 19 points.
Even accounting for a few games missed due to injuries and others played in Laval, that wouldn't be bad for the former No. 5 overall pick by the Canadiens in 2023.
Brian Wilde, a contributor to Tony Marinaro's podcast, The Sick Podcast, has a different perspective with a different kind of projection.&ldqu]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/david-reinbacher-a-solid-right-hander-on-the-third-line/Wed, 19 Aug 2026 04:14:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/david-reinbacher-a-solid-right-hander-on-the-third-line/ What role will he play in Montreal? How many years will it take before we see him on the big club's roster?
These are questions that remain unanswered for now, but Grant McCagg shared his thoughts on the Russian's future in his podcast.McCagg began with an interesting statement. He believes Zharovsky is still at least two years away from the NHL, based on what]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/alexander-zharovsky-is-still-at-least-a-few-years-away-from-the-nhl/Wed, 19 Aug 2026 03:19:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/alexander-zharovsky-is-still-at-least-a-few-years-away-from-the-nhl/ In the short term, the pitcher's goal is clearly to get back in shape. He hasn't been pitching up to his potential since arriving in L.A.
In my opinion, he just needs time to adjust.
He's the first to admit it: he needs to step up his game. He needs to stay on the mound a little longer to help the Dodgers win.
“My last outing was 5 innings, the one before that was 6; that’s just not acceptable—it’s not the st]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/tarik-skubal-wants-to-sign-before-the-lockout/Wed, 19 Aug 2026 02:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/tarik-skubal-wants-to-sign-before-the-lockout/ As you get to know the Russian, it's clear that the pick makes sense. We know the Habs wanted to bulk up, and they chose the most intimidating player in the draft.
However, he doesn't just dish out checks and throw down—he knows how to play hockey.
The comparison to Tom Wilson is obvious, since he's pretty much the only player of his type in]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/heres-what-to-expect-from-gleb-pugachyov/Wed, 19 Aug 2026 02:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/heres-what-to-expect-from-gleb-pugachyov/ It happens sometimes, but it's still strange.
Until proven otherwise, the Blue Jays will therefore fight for their spot in the playoffs. And they have to do it without some key players.
Even though some new additions (Jose Soriano, Brett Bateman) are helping the team stay competitive despite the departures, some key players have left.
Kevin Gausman is a good example. He was so well-like]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/shane-bieber-misses-kevin-gausman/Wed, 19 Aug 2026 00:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/shane-bieber-misses-kevin-gausman/ That was the case last summer, when everyone was wondering who would get the chance to play alongside Ivan Demidov.
And it's still the case this year, since Kent Hughes hasn't been able to pull off the big move we were all expecting in Montreal. 
What if the Canadiens' solution were… Sean Monahan?
That's the idea a reader named Y. Perron sent to us via email at DLC. And I decided to analyze Mr. Perron's idea for the sake o]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/no-2-center-what-if-the-solution-were-sean-monahan/Wed, 19 Aug 2026 00:29:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/no-2-center-what-if-the-solution-were-sean-monahan/ And the more time goes by, the more it seems he might have to settle for a tryout just to land a spot in the National Hockey League.
That's where things stand with the player himself. 
The guy has been linked to several teams since the start of the summer, and there are plenty of rumors swirling around him. Everyone has an opinion about the Finn…
Mike Rupp, who was on the DFO Rundown podcast, said what he would do if he were in Laine's shoes: do ev]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/patrik-laine-mike-rupp-would-do-everything-he-could-to-sign-with-the-lightning/Tue, 18 Aug 2026 23:01:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/patrik-laine-mike-rupp-would-do-everything-he-could-to-sign-with-the-lightning/ Jose Iglesias will throw out the ceremonial first pitch tonight at the Mets game.
Candelita returnsJose Iglesias is throwing out the first pitch tonight at Citi Field! pic.twitter.com/vzvcwcVgon
— SNY Mets (@SNY_Mets) August 18, 2026
Ketel Marte is undergoing tests
His knee is the issue: he's heading back to Arizona.
Ketel Marte is returning to Arizona to get an MRI on his knee, per @NickPiecoro. pic.twitter.com/mYwv7njqHW
— Foul Territory (@FoulTerritoryTV) August 18, 2026
Liste]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/mlb-in-brief-omg-ketel-marte-undergoing-tests/Tue, 18 Aug 2026 22:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/mlb-in-brief-omg-ketel-marte-undergoing-tests/https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/a-fast-furious-family-forever-finale/Tue, 18 Aug 2026 22:04:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/a-fast-furious-family-forever-finale/ The day after his official induction into the Hockey Hall of Fame, the former Montreal Canadiens goaltender will make a highly anticipated return to the Bell Centre to celebrate with Montreal fans.
Price will be honored on November 10, the day after the ceremony in Toronto. This time, it will be the Canadiens fans who get to pay tribute to him… as his name is officially added to the Bell Centre's Ring of Honor.
The ceremony in Toronto on November 9]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/carey-price-will-be-inducted-into-the-canadiens-hall-of-fame-on-november-10/Tue, 18 Aug 2026 21:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/carey-price-will-be-inducted-into-the-canadiens-hall-of-fame-on-november-10/ Also, Lana Condor is in Coyote vs. Acme, which was almost permanently shelved but is getting pretty decent reviews.View this post on InstagramA post shared by Netflix US (@netflix) View this post o]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/celebrity-social-media-august-18-2026/Tue, 18 Aug 2026 20:57:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/celebrity-social-media-august-18-2026/ Cole Caufield has an overall rating of 90 in the new EA Sports game—a score that places him among the best players at his position, ranking him 8th among the NHL's top right wingers.
This is a great recognition for Caufield, who has established himself as one of the league's most dangerous snipers. And what about Nick Suzuki?
The Canadie]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/nhl-27-nick-suzuki-and-cole-caufield-are-very-highly-rated/Tue, 18 Aug 2026 20:45:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/nhl-27-nick-suzuki-and-cole-caufield-are-very-highly-rated/https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/baker-mayfield-issues-a-warning-to-the-entire-nfl/Tue, 18 Aug 2026 20:33:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/baker-mayfield-issues-a-warning-to-the-entire-nfl/ John Schneider and his team's job will be to make sure they win as often as possible to try to qualify.
MLB
One thing that could help them win games is having Dylan Cease pitch more often than the others.
With one day off per week between now and the end of the season, the Blue Jays could keep him on a five-day rotation and give the others a breather.
But don't expect to see the Blue Jays do that.
As Arden Zwelling told Sportsnet, Cease isn't at 100% right]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/dylan-cease-isnt-at-100/Tue, 18 Aug 2026 20:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/dylan-cease-isnt-at-100/https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/mcs-music-lounge-a-melancholy-weekend/Tue, 18 Aug 2026 19:38:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/mcs-music-lounge-a-melancholy-weekend/ The young prospect for the Montreal Canadiens scored a beautiful goal today in Salavat Yulaev Ufa's second preseason game.
His team lost, but Zharovsky still found the back of the net: on the play, the forward capitalized on a counterattack to push into the opponent's zone before firing a solid shot that beat the goalie.
The goal is all the more impressive given that Zharovsky had experienced a rather eventful few days.
The young forward notably l]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/video-a-beautiful-goal-by-zharovsky-who-played-center-today/Tue, 18 Aug 2026 19:31:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/video-a-beautiful-goal-by-zharovsky-who-played-center-today/ However, the deal has not yet been made official. Harris, 28, has nonetheless taken an important first step by participating in a practice with the Giants on Monday.
This comes as the player continues his rehabilitation following a serious inj]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/a-newcomer-to-the-new-york-giants/Tue, 18 Aug 2026 19:06:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/a-newcomer-to-the-new-york-giants/ That won't be the case, however, for Miguel Cienfuegos, who hasn't taken the mound since August 8 in El Paso in Triple-A and has been released by the San Diego Padres. The left-hander posted a 7.35 earned run average despite striking o]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/miguel-cienfuegos-is-back-with-the-quebec-capitales/Tue, 18 Aug 2026 18:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/miguel-cienfuegos-is-back-with-the-quebec-capitales/ Like I]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/la-casita-goes-home/Tue, 18 Aug 2026 18:21:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/la-casita-goes-home/ Naturally, we have to wonder what will happen with the Penguins' captain, who has been at the center of much speculation for several years now.
That said, this summer has been quiet. It makes all the difference to play for a team that isn't completely terrible.
Crosby has never started a season while in the final year of his contract. Will this season be different for him, given that he doesn't want to retire in a year?
We have to assum]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/sidney-crosby-details-about-his-contract-situation/Tue, 18 Aug 2026 18:02:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/sidney-crosby-details-about-his-contract-situation/https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/the-miracle-of-cline-dion/Tue, 18 Aug 2026 17:20:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/the-miracle-of-cline-dion/ There's been a lot of talk about Zachary Bolduc and Arber Xhekaj in Montreal… but across the league, the contract situations of Quinn Hughes and Cale Makar, among others, are generating buzz.
Both defensemen are less than a year away from full free agency, and they were expected to sign contract extensions this summer (w]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/cale-makar-in-the-end-he-doesnt-want-to-sign-a-long-term-contract-with-the-avalanche/Tue, 18 Aug 2026 17:04:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/cale-makar-in-the-end-he-doesnt-want-to-sign-a-long-term-contract-with-the-avalanche/ The 33-year-old defensive player will earn $6 million, according to a report by Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network. Smith arrives in Atlanta after playing for the Philadelphia Eagles last season.
This acquisition also has an interesting personal dimension. Smith already knows head coach Kevin Stefanski, with w]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/a-dramatic-turn-of-events-involving-zadarius-smith/Tue, 18 Aug 2026 17:04:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/a-dramatic-turn-of-events-involving-zadarius-smith/ The only downside: this rotation has never been fully healthy this season. And yesterday (Monday) was the closest it's come so far, as Carlos Rodon was set to return to action today (Tuesday) after a strong performance in his most recent rehab start in Double-A.
But then came the news th]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/yankees-carlos-rodon-returns-max-fried-placed-on-the-injured-list/Tue, 18 Aug 2026 16:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/yankees-carlos-rodon-returns-max-fried-placed-on-the-injured-list/ The Montreal native was returning home after years spent in the United States. He did so thanks to a lucrative contract offer from the Maple Leafs. People in New York didn't take it well.
Among the incentives used to lure the star to the city was an $8 million signing bonus. And eight years later, it's still an issue.
It was discussed a few years ago, but the issue is still in the news right now: Tavares believes he shouldn't have been taxed on]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/john-tavares-his-battle-with-the-canada-revenue-agency-and-its-impact-on-the-canadiens/Tue, 18 Aug 2026 16:08:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/john-tavares-his-battle-with-the-canada-revenue-agency-and-its-impact-on-the-canadiens/ The most recent gossip about her had to do with how Warner]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/margot-robbie-in-a-onesie/Tue, 18 Aug 2026 15:57:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/margot-robbie-in-a-onesie/ Netflix dropped several new trailers for returning and new series yesterday and if you had asked me ahead of time which one I was most excited about I would have said The Diplomat season four. Keri Russell is always excellent and she is reliably great as Kate Wyler but Rufus Sewell is right there wi]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/intro-for-august-18-2026/Tue, 18 Aug 2026 15:12:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/intro-for-august-18-2026/ The ranking takes into account both established NHL players and prospects.
The Canadiens are ranked third on the list. The Sharks and the Ducks, two California teams, are ahead of Kent Hughes and Jeff Gorton's squad.
But it's also important to keep in mind that Pronman ranked the Habs' young players. And that's where you can see that the]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/corey-pronman-underestimates-jacob-fowler-michael-hage-and-adam-engstrom/Tue, 18 Aug 2026 15:01:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/corey-pronman-underestimates-jacob-fowler-michael-hage-and-adam-engstrom/https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/the-guess-who-reclaims-its-title-as-canadian-rock-royalty/Tue, 18 Aug 2026 15:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/the-guess-who-reclaims-its-title-as-canadian-rock-royalty/ In an 11-1 loss to Boston, the pitchers didn't record a single strikeout. Furthermore, every starter in the lineup drove in at least one run.
Every member of the Red Sox lineup had an RBI tonight and not a single person struck out.
The Red Sox offense had the DBacks in a box. pic.twitter.com/qW9dUYDWBI
— Tyler Milliken (@tylermilliken_) August 18, 2026
But that wasn't even what caught the most attention.
What got people]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/ketel-marte-another-absence-thats-causing-a-stir/Tue, 18 Aug 2026 14:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/ketel-marte-another-absence-thats-causing-a-stir/ In an interview with the German network RTL/ntv, Goodell discussed the NFL's global future with former player Markus Kuhn. According to him, the emergence of a team based in a foreign city is not just a possibility, but a development that will eventually come t]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/roger-goodell-confirms-a-new-nfl-team-outside-the-united-states/Tue, 18 Aug 2026 14:22:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/roger-goodell-confirms-a-new-nfl-team-outside-the-united-states/ Even though the club's prospect pool isn't as deep as it used to be, the organization's pool of young players remains just as promising.
And that's true both in the short and long term.
So for a few years now, the Canadiens have been highly regarded when it comes to the young players in the organization—both established players and prospects.
And that's not about to change this morning.
Corey Pronman (The Athletic) ranked the 32]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/top-u23-players-canadian-ranks-third-in-the-nhl-according-to-the-athletic/Tue, 18 Aug 2026 13:56:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/top-u23-players-canadian-ranks-third-in-the-nhl-according-to-the-athletic/ That will certainly be the case this year, as Alexey Vlasov has received an invitation to the Canadiens' rookie camp.
The Victoriaville Tigres announced this on their social media accounts on Monday evening.44 goals in his first season in the QMJHL. Undrafted. 5'9”. Worth a look for the Canadiens. They have a system that kn]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/rookie-camp-the-canadiens-invite-the-qmjhls-4th-leading-scorer/Tue, 18 Aug 2026 04:02:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/rookie-camp-the-canadiens-invite-the-qmjhls-4th-leading-scorer/ All that money sparked some jealousy in his teammate Cutter Gauthier. Back in July, there were reports that he wanted a more lucrative contract than Connor Bedard's $15 million-per-season deal.
With very little wiggle room, the Ducks took a shot by offering Gauthier a contract worth $13 million per season. He reportedly turned d]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/cutter-gauthier-reportedly-turned-down-a-13-million-per-season-offer-from-the-ducks/Tue, 18 Aug 2026 02:58:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/cutter-gauthier-reportedly-turned-down-a-13-million-per-season-offer-from-the-ducks/ After all, unlike Mookie Betts or Xander Bogaerts, the Red Sox didn't let him go because of his contract situation.
In fact, Devers left because the Red Sox found a team that wanted his big contract—and his problems.
As good as he is on the field at his best, Devers isn't a good teammate. He drags the guys down.
No one is asking him to be a positive leader. But he shouldn't undermine his organization's culture either…
More than a year after the]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/rafael-devers-more-nasty-stories-coming-out-of-boston/Tue, 18 Aug 2026 02:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/rafael-devers-more-nasty-stories-coming-out-of-boston/ The Habs need a top-6 forward and a solid right-handed defenseman. As it happens, the Calgary Flames happen to have exactly that on their roster.
That's the observation Lyle Richardson of The Hockey News made on Monday.Today on @SpectorsHockey's Rumor Roundup: the latest on the Calgary Flames, Arber Xhekaj, and Zach]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/trade-why-the-ch-and-the-flames-would-be-ideal-partners/Tue, 18 Aug 2026 02:03:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/trade-why-the-ch-and-the-flames-would-be-ideal-partners/ A few months later, you can bet the teams that lost out on the Kyle Tucker sweepstakes are very happy to have finished second. The outfielder isn't having a season that lives up to expectations—or to his]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/kyle-tucker-nothings-going-right/Tue, 18 Aug 2026 00:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/kyle-tucker-nothings-going-right/ That's very few, considering he was selected fifth overall. Despite this, some still rank him among the team's top three prospects (and with good reason). Elite Prospects didn't even include David Reinbacher among the prospects who absolutely must take their game to the next level in 2026–2027.
The creator of HockeyDB has high hopes for the defenseman this season. He predicts Reinbacher will]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/david-reinbacher-a-prediction-of-40-games-played-this-season/Tue, 18 Aug 2026 00:24:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/david-reinbacher-a-prediction-of-40-games-played-this-season/ How?
By trading Brendan Gallagher, perhaps? Because aside from that trade, Kent Hughes hasn't done much. It's not for lack of trying, though…
According to Pierre McGuire—who never speaks without a reason—a trade is on the horizon, in his opinion.
He said this on the Toronto Sports Rush podcast.Does Pierre McGuire know something we don't about a trade coming for the Montreal Canadiens?Don't come at me if not]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/i-think-the-ch-is-going-to-make-a-trade-soon/Mon, 17 Aug 2026 23:07:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/i-think-the-ch-is-going-to-make-a-trade-soon/ Playing in Double-A after a years-long hiatus isn't easy. His stats aren't all that bad, considering the circumstances.
“He went from Little League to Double-A and hit .200. That's not easy to do.”
Derek Jeter says Michael Jordan was a much better baseball player than people tend to realize. pic.twitter.com/78Ui3c1L2N
— New York Post Sports (@nypostsports) August 17, 2026
Tugboat Recalled
The Giants have called up Matt Wilkinson.
Giants are ca]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/mlb-in-brief-derek-jeter-defends-michael-jordan-tugboat-recalled/Mon, 17 Aug 2026 22:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/mlb-in-brief-derek-jeter-defends-michael-jordan-tugboat-recalled/https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/sydney-sweeneys-scooter-summer/Mon, 17 Aug 2026 22:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/sydney-sweeneys-scooter-summer/ Already, some players are looking like they're on fire.
Check out this clip of goalie Mikhail Berdin. Good thing it's just the preseason.Good thing it's only #KHLPreseasonpic.twitter.com/dcwykGHArd
— KHL (@khl_eng) August 17, 2026As seems to be the case every year, Habs fans will be keeping an eye on the KHL. This season, two prospects will have our attention: Gleb Pugachyov and Alex Zharovsky.
As for Zharovsky, he played today and, as my co]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/even-without-teeth-alex-zharovsky-hasnt-lost-any-of-his-talent/Mon, 17 Aug 2026 21:51:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/even-without-teeth-alex-zharovsky-hasnt-lost-any-of-his-talent/ In a month, training camps will kick off across the NHL. But that doesn't mean the various teams have finished their shopping.
Just ask Canadiensthe New York Rangers… 
According to Vincent Mercogliano (The Athletic Hockey Show), the Blue Shirts are still looking for a player who can contribute to the team's top six. Management in New York wants to add some offensive firepower to the lineup after signing Pavel Dorofeyev—and that's not a crazy idea eith]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/rumor-corner-the-rangers-have-a-target-but-they-might-run-out-of-time/Mon, 17 Aug 2026 20:50:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/rumor-corner-the-rangers-have-a-target-but-they-might-run-out-of-time/ After all, when the Red Sox changed managers, it led many teams to imagine having that experienced manager at the helm of their club.
Among them? We have to assume that the Mets, who had a rough start to the season, considered the possibility of hiring Alex Cora.
We know the Phillies are among them. Dave Dombrowski made no secret of it: he called Cora as soon as Cora lost his job.
Remember that the two of th]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/phillies-heres-what-it-would-take-for-don-mattingly-to-keep-his-job/Mon, 17 Aug 2026 20:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/phillies-heres-what-it-would-take-for-don-mattingly-to-keep-his-job/ I’m not a Robsten truther but I do think she and Rob will work together again. Not because of their previous personal relationship, but because of their kooky taste.View this post on InstagramA post shared by Condé Nast Traveler (@cntraveler)
Lena]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/celebrity-social-media-august-17-2026/Mon, 17 Aug 2026 20:27:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/celebrity-social-media-august-17-2026/ It all began when cornerback DJ Pickett, Louisiana State University's new star, chose to wear the number 5—the iconic number associated with Daniels during his time at LSU.
The Commanders player apparently did not app]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/jayden-daniels-is-being-made-fun-of-online/Mon, 17 Aug 2026 20:08:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/jayden-daniels-is-being-made-fun-of-online/https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/anne-hathaway-legendary-weekend-at-disney/Mon, 17 Aug 2026 19:39:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/anne-hathaway-legendary-weekend-at-disney/ And according to Réjean Tremblay, two scenarios are possible for the Quebec forward.
If Hughes firmly believes that Bolduc can become a key player in Montreal, the general manager could offer him a four-year deal worth a total of $16 million. Such a deal would represent an average annual salary of $4 million.]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/zachary-bolducs-contract-two-options-according-to-rjean-tremblay/Mon, 17 Aug 2026 19:33:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/zachary-bolducs-contract-two-options-according-to-rjean-tremblay/ You might be wondering what this has to do with anything, and I understand why. But there's certainly a parallel to be drawn with the situation Vladimir Guerrero Jr. is currently facing with the Toronto Blu]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/regular-season-a-year-without-a-home-run-for-vladimir-guerrero-jr/Mon, 17 Aug 2026 18:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/regular-season-a-year-without-a-home-run-for-vladimir-guerrero-jr/ According to information obtained by Nicolas Cloutier (TVA Sports) from a Torpedo executive, Pugachyov is expected to play at various levels within the organization during the 2026–2027 season.
The young prospect will continue his development in Russia (as we already knew), and he may be called upon to shuttle back and forth between Torpedo Nizhny Novgorod's various teams this seaso]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/gleb-pugachyov-heres-what-the-plan-is-with-him-for-the-26-27-season/Mon, 17 Aug 2026 18:04:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/gleb-pugachyov-heres-what-the-plan-is-with-him-for-the-26-27-season/ The 49ers are set to kick off their season against the Los Angeles Rams in Melbourne, a game that could therefore become a race against the clock for Kittle.
The 32-year-old veteran is cautiously optimistic.]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/it-appears-to-be-confirmed-for-george-kittle/Mon, 17 Aug 2026 18:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/it-appears-to-be-confirmed-for-george-kittle/https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/taylor-swift-bangs-and-lilac/Mon, 17 Aug 2026 17:49:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/taylor-swift-bangs-and-lilac/ It will be interesting to follow his performance throughout the season… because he had a very good first season in the KHL in '25–'26.
I'm eager to see if he'll be able to improve—especially since he'll have better support around him…
Zharovsky and his team are in action today for a preseason game… and the young player was spotted on the ice wearing a cage (not a visor).
And according to reports, Zharovsky l]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/alexander-zharovsky-lost-some-teeth-and-hes-back-with-a-set-of-dentures/Mon, 17 Aug 2026 17:05:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/alexander-zharovsky-lost-some-teeth-and-hes-back-with-a-set-of-dentures/https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/more-marvel-news-ft-the-x-men/Mon, 17 Aug 2026 16:53:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/more-marvel-news-ft-the-x-men/ But now we have to add another name to that list. According to Will Sammon of The Athletic, the New York Mets have promoted Émilien Pitre to Triple-A.
The Mets are promoting Émilien Pitre to Triple-A, league sources said. He was one of the three prospects New York acquired from the Rays for Freddy Per]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/mets-quebec-native-milien-pitre-has-been-promoted-to-triple-a/Mon, 17 Aug 2026 16:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/mets-quebec-native-milien-pitre-has-been-promoted-to-triple-a/ The Cowboys made the deal official on Sunday, as Miller prepares to join his new teammates in California.
At 37, Miller remains a dominant force in the NFL. He currently leads all active players in career quarterback sacks with 138.5. His arrival therefore represents a significant boost of experience]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/surprise-announcement-for-von-miller/Mon, 17 Aug 2026 16:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/surprise-announcement-for-von-miller/ Revenues are so strong right now in the NHL—players no longer need to put a portion of their salaries in escrow—and there's no indication that growth will slow down in the coming years. Especially with two to four expansion teams expected to join the league…
The salary cap is]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/salary-cap-the-canadiens-are-among-the-teams-to-watch/Mon, 17 Aug 2026 16:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/salary-cap-the-canadiens-are-among-the-teams-to-watch/https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/intro-for-august-17-2026/Mon, 17 Aug 2026 15:18:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/intro-for-august-17-2026/ We know what most of the roster will look like. Some players will be fighting for a spot on the team, while others will be vying for a specific role.
There will be plenty of storylines to watch, but I've picked out three this morning.
Alex Newhook
In the past, Newhook has played a lot alongside Ivan Demidov. He has some talent, but above all, he has the speed to keep up with the Russian player's]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/three-players-to-watch-at-the-canadiens-training-camp/Mon, 17 Aug 2026 14:51:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/three-players-to-watch-at-the-canadiens-training-camp/ Right now, in the American League, three teams can breathe a little easier: the Rays, the Yankees, and the White Sox.
The Rays have 13 more wins than the Orioles, the last team that would make the playoffs in the American League if the postseason started today.
The Yankees, with 69 wins, are in a good position as well. And the White Sox are 5.5 games ahead in their division.
With 66 wins, the Red Sox are also in a favorable position. But as with al]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/blue-jays-last-in-their-division-but-just-one-game-out-of-the-playoffs/Mon, 17 Aug 2026 14:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/blue-jays-last-in-their-division-but-just-one-game-out-of-the-playoffs/ The Habs' GM is likely exploring every possible option, including those that are probably a little less realistic, for whatever reason.
For example? When a player whose contract is expiring plays for a major divisional rival, that makes a trade… unlikely.
We're talking about Drake Batherson this morning, since the player hasn't yet reached an agreement to stay with the Senators long-term once the 2026–2027 seas]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/drake-batherson-the-canadiens-will-likely-want-to-give-him-what-he-wants/Mon, 17 Aug 2026 14:02:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/drake-batherson-the-canadiens-will-likely-want-to-give-him-what-he-wants/ The Minnesota Vikings veteran suffered a significant injury to his right knee during a preseason game against the New York Giants, abruptly ending his hopes of regaining a regular spot in the NFL.
The incident occurred in the second quarter as Adams was trying to break up a pass. The 30-year-old lost his balance without any direct contact and fell heavily to the ground. He immediately clutched his right knee, a gesture that]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/its-official-a-disaster-for-jamal-adams/Mon, 17 Aug 2026 14:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/its-official-a-disaster-for-jamal-adams/ As we wait for the next season to kick off, several sports websites and magazines are publishing various player rankings, including those from NHL Network analysts.
In recent weeks, they've ranked Cole Caufield ninth among the best right wings and Lane Hutson sixth among defensemen.
Now it was the goalies' turn to come under the analysts' scrutiny, as they compiled a list of the league's top ten goalies.
It appears that Jakub Dobes's]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/jakub-dobes-breaks-into-the-top-10-among-the-best-goalies-according-to-the-nhl-network/Mon, 17 Aug 2026 04:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/jakub-dobes-breaks-into-the-top-10-among-the-best-goalies-according-to-the-nhl-network/ However, junior hockey is far from having the same glamour as the National Hockey League: long bus rides, plenty of time spent in small towns where there isn't much to do, and, sometimes, a lot of free time between games and practices.
And often, when you're young and bored, you entertain yourself however you can—and that can quickly lead to trouble.
We saw a good example of this today]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/the-time-patrick-roy-benched-louis-domingue-for-shtting-himself/Mon, 17 Aug 2026 02:03:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/the-time-patrick-roy-benched-louis-domingue-for-shtting-himself/ That's one of the main reasons the club gave him $210 million: because, despite the ups and downs, the potential was there.
While the amount seemed high, no one in Toronto is complaining right now. The team can't do without him—he's going to be in the running for the Cy Young Award.
The pitcher admitted, after his start today, that he had rarely improved as much as he did in 2026.
Bec]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/dylan-cease-200-strikeouts-for-the-sixth-straight-season/Mon, 17 Aug 2026 01:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/dylan-cease-200-strikeouts-for-the-sixth-straight-season/ However, beyond the talent of this core, the organization has managed to assemble a group of players who seem genuinely eager to play in Montreal and, above all, to play together—even if it means leaving money on the table to do so.
The players spend a lot of time together during the summer, both on and off the ice, and they]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/several-ch-players-were-spotted-at-the-lasso-festival/Mon, 17 Aug 2026 00:06:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/several-ch-players-were-spotted-at-the-lasso-festival/ Sad news.
Tommy John, a legendary left-hander whose eponymous elbow surgery has saved countless pitchers' careers since it revived his own in the mid-1970s, died on Saturday.He was 83 years old.https://t.co/6shbvZqcMZ pic.twitter.com/4BIRxRJNk2
— The Athletic (@TheAthletic) August 16, 2026
Spencer Arrighetti and His Day
He wasn't perfect in Triple-A.
Spencer Arrighetti's rehab start with AAA Buffalo is over.
3.2 IP • 2 ER, 3 (1 HR), 1 BB, 3 K • 50 pitch]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/mlb-in-brief-tommy-john-has-passed-away-spencer-arrighettis-day/Sun, 16 Aug 2026 22:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/mlb-in-brief-tommy-john-has-passed-away-spencer-arrighettis-day/ Torpedo Nizhny Novgorod has already played some preseason games. The most recent one was on August 14 against Dynamo Moscow.
Pugachyov is participating in this training camp, and the club will evaluate whether he deserves a spot in the KHL this season.
However, this morning, Dylan Griffing (a scout in Russia) posted a tweet showing Pugachyov scoring an]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/gleb-pugachyov-heres-why-he-played-one-game-in-the-junior-league/Sun, 16 Aug 2026 22:06:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/gleb-pugachyov-heres-why-he-played-one-game-in-the-junior-league/ As the 2026 IFAF Flag Football World Championships are currently underway, Catherine Piché is participating in this major competition in a role that highlights her expertise.
The Quebec representative is serving as an international technical official, a role that requires extensive knowledge of the sport, great attention to detail, and a high level of professionalism.
Her presence at this global event is a won]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/a-quebec-referee-takes-center-stage-at-the-flag-football-world-championships/Sun, 16 Aug 2026 21:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/a-quebec-referee-takes-center-stage-at-the-flag-football-world-championships/ But with a second chance to make amends and get things right, the Yankees need to turn this situation around and end their Japanese drought.
And that's exactly what might happen, as according to a report by Jon Heyman of the New York Post, the Yankees are]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/the-yankees-are-interested-in-teruaki-sato/Sun, 16 Aug 2026 20:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/the-yankees-are-interested-in-teruaki-sato/ Putting Gleb Pugachyov ahead of Alexander Zharovsky clearly surprised people, since Zharovsky is generally considered to have more potential than Pugachyov.
However, this Sunday morning, Grant McCagg also released his own list of the top prospects—excluding goalies, though.
Just like NHL.com, McCagg also ranks Pugachyov ahead of Zharovsky.
Clicking on the video below w]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/top-prospects-grant-mccagg-also-ranks-gleb-pugachyov-ahead-of-alexander-zharovsky/Sun, 16 Aug 2026 20:08:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/top-prospects-grant-mccagg-also-ranks-gleb-pugachyov-ahead-of-alexander-zharovsky/ Donald, who spent all 10 of his NFL seasons with the Rams before announcing his retirement in 2024, recently resumed training with the organization. At 35, he appears to be seriously considering a return to the field.
After]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/sean-mcvay-announces-his-decision-regarding-aaron-donald/Sun, 16 Aug 2026 20:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/sean-mcvay-announces-his-decision-regarding-aaron-donald/ For Hall of Famer Shannon Sharpe, the answer is somewhat nuanced. While he still considers Kelce one of the best players at his position, he believes that his age is now starting to take its toll.
Sharpe, who himself played 14 seasons in the NFL as]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/travis-kelce-is-no-longer-the-same-player-according-to-a-hall-of-fame-member/Sun, 16 Aug 2026 19:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/travis-kelce-is-no-longer-the-same-player-according-to-a-hall-of-fame-member/ After a rough start in March and an excellent first half of the season, the pitcher is losing his edge.
Why? Everything suggests it's not just because hitters have adjusted to him—though that's surely part of the equation.
In fact, his loss of velocity shows us that we really need to start worrying about the pitcher. Is he hiding an injury?
But here's another telltale]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/paul-skenes-upcoming-departure-has-been-postponed/Sun, 16 Aug 2026 18:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/paul-skenes-upcoming-departure-has-been-postponed/ That alone was a major change for the station.
Yesterday, Maxime Truman announced that all the regular hosts would still be on the air for the 2026–27 season, but that there would likely be some schedule changes.
Now we can clarify things much further thanks to Réjean Tremblay's latest Facebook post.
One of the main changes involves Gilbert Delorme, who will no longer be on the show “L]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/bpm-sports-gilbert-delorme-is-no-longer-on-the-morning-show/Sun, 16 Aug 2026 18:18:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/bpm-sports-gilbert-delorme-is-no-longer-on-the-morning-show/ This victory puts the Elks back on the winning track after suffering a crushing 48–30 loss to the Montreal Alouettes in their last outing.
Edmonton quickly set the pace and never really let Toronto get back into the game. The Elks' offense had an excellent night, with Cody Fajardo once]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/cody-fajardo-dominates-again/Sun, 16 Aug 2026 18:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/cody-fajardo-dominates-again/ Many people collect cards of different players from different eras, even going so far as to buy them at quite impressive prices.
To some, it seems crazy to pay that much for them, while for others, it's an integral part of their lives.
Well, for those who don't get it, hold on to your hats, because the sale of Macklin Celebrini's rookie card is going to blow your mind.
That's right]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/macklin-celebrinis-rookie-card-a-record-breaking-sale-for-a-mind-boggling-amount/Sun, 16 Aug 2026 17:02:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/macklin-celebrinis-rookie-card-a-record-breaking-sale-for-a-mind-boggling-amount/https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/the-original-west-coast-modern-home-is-for-sale-in-west-vancouver/Sun, 16 Aug 2026 17:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/the-original-west-coast-modern-home-is-for-sale-in-west-vancouver/ After more than half a century at the old stadium, the Bills organization is now embarking on a new era at its new home, located just across the street. But right from this first game, one specific detail caught the players' attention: the condition of the natural grass field.
The new stadium does indeed feature a natural grass surface—]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/players-are-criticizing-the-new-stadium-in-buffalo/Sun, 16 Aug 2026 16:52:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/players-are-criticizing-the-new-stadium-in-buffalo/ According to a report by ESPN on Sunday, Mariota has suffered a medial collateral ligament (MCL) sprain. The injury occurred Friday night during the preseason game against the Miami Dolphins under rather unusual circumstances.
The veteran had time to participate in only four]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/the-worst-case-scenario-has-been-confirmed-for-marcus-mariota/Sun, 16 Aug 2026 16:39:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/the-worst-case-scenario-has-been-confirmed-for-marcus-mariota/ Finally, the 23-year-old got his first chance in the majors yesterday (Saturday) against the New York Yankees at Rogers Centre—though it came from the bullpen.
After a quiet firs]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/a-successful-mlb-debut-for-ricky-tiedemann/Sun, 16 Aug 2026 16:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/a-successful-mlb-debut-for-ricky-tiedemann/ It's almost the end of August, and Kent Hughes still hasn't pulled off that much-anticipated major trade—which, some might argue, is perhaps for the best.
Still, in the absence of an actual trade, we've been treated to countless rumors surrounding the Habs.
The ones that have garnered the most attention for most of the offseason are]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/kirill-marchenkos-agent-continues-to-string-montreal-fans-along/Sun, 16 Aug 2026 16:06:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/kirill-marchenkos-agent-continues-to-string-montreal-fans-along/ All 32 teams are already preparing for the new season, hoping to have all their players back in excellent health and physical condition, free of any injuries.
Unfortunately for some teams, they'll have to start training camp with certain players who are injured or not yet at 100% due to injuries from last season or sustained this summer.
Last season, even before the]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/brad-marchand-announces-that-he-underwent-major-surgery-that-he-had-been-trying-to-avoid/Sun, 16 Aug 2026 15:06:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/brad-marchand-announces-that-he-underwent-major-surgery-that-he-had-been-trying-to-avoid/ A feat that had never been accomplished before the game between the Cards and the Cubs in Chicago.
The 23-year-old outfielder hit the first pitch he saw from Matthew Boyd over the fences at Wrigley Field, and that was just the beginning of a historic day. Baez did it two more times, both times off Boyd.]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/joshua-baez-has-been-acting-like-barry-bonds/Sun, 16 Aug 2026 14:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/joshua-baez-has-been-acting-like-barry-bonds/ According to reports by Mary Kay Cabot, the Ohio-based team is expected to sign veteran Za’Darius Smith, who will make a return to the NFL after announcing his retirement last season.
Smith, 33, surprised the football world by ending his career in October 2025 while playing for the Philadelphia Eagles. He had played in only five games with the team before making that decision.
A few months later, the]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/a-former-pro-bowl-player-comes-out-of-retirement-to-join-the-browns/Sun, 16 Aug 2026 14:24:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/a-former-pro-bowl-player-comes-out-of-retirement-to-join-the-browns/ Fans were already aware of Demidov's superstar potential back then, which explains why the flight to Montreal was so closely followed—and why so many #93 jerseys sold out so quickly.
Not everyone gets that kind of treatment, and every fan knows that the young Russian is a unique and special talent.
After a full rookie season in the NHL, there are even more reasons to]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/ivan-demidov-ranks-among-the-nhls-elite-in-terms-of-average-shot-speed/Sun, 16 Aug 2026 14:04:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/ivan-demidov-ranks-among-the-nhls-elite-in-terms-of-average-shot-speed/ Following the women's team's qualification, the men's team also secured its spot on Sunday thanks to a spectacular victory at the World Championship held in Düsseldorf, Germany.
The Canadians faced Mexico in a particularly important matchup, as the stakes went far beyond just a medal.
A win would allow Canada to finish the tournament on the podium, but more importantly, to secure its spot at the first-ever Ol]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/its-now-official-for-canadas-mens-flag-football-team/Sun, 16 Aug 2026 12:35:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/its-now-official-for-canadas-mens-flag-football-team/ But one thing is clear: no matter what happens, the Habs will be a joy to watch. The young players are brimming with talent, and we saw last year that they're capable of great things on the ice.
And that's not even counting the fact that many of them are likely to improve as they gain more experience.
So it's no s]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/fantasy-leagues-the-ch-has-four-of-the-leagues-top-12-young-players/Sun, 16 Aug 2026 04:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/fantasy-leagues-the-ch-has-four-of-the-leagues-top-12-young-players/ Since the Canadiens haven't added anyone and Michael Hage won't be arriving in town for the start of next season, the solutions lie within the organization.
But questions remain. Here are three of them.
Will Juraj Slafkovsky lead his line?
Last year, we saw that Slaf was able to succeed alongside Nick Suzuki and Cole Caufield. But more importantly, we saw that the Slovakian was capable of taking control of his line.
W]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/three-questions-to-ask-about-the-canadiens-top-6/Sun, 16 Aug 2026 02:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/three-questions-to-ask-about-the-canadiens-top-6/ And this was despite the fact that, for a few minutes, everyone thought he had chosen the Blue Jays. #HeWasOnAPlane
I don't think he regrets his decision, having won two rings (including one against Toronto) with the Los Angeles Dodgers since then.
Because he's so good, Ohtani gets booed in Toronto. But that's all part of the game.
That doesn't stop him, however]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/shohei-ohtani-offers-financial-aid-to-canada/Sun, 16 Aug 2026 01:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/shohei-ohtani-offers-financial-aid-to-canada/ And since he's been playing center for the past few years, he's (logically) seen as a candidate.
That said, doubts remain about whether he'll stay at center at the pro level. He isn't particularly dominant in the faceoff circle, and some wonder if he's better suited to play wi]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/michael-hage-at-center-in-the-nhl-his-coach-has-no-doubts/Sun, 16 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/michael-hage-at-center-in-the-nhl-his-coach-has-no-doubts/ He's hitting off a tee.
Anthony Santander is hitting off a tee in Florida, “making progress,” manager John Schneider said. #BlueJays
Decision still to be determined for Yimi Garcia's TOS treatment
— Mitch Bannon (@MitchBannon) August 14, 2026
Aaron Judge is throwing again
Good news in the Bronx.
Aaron Boone says that Aaron Judge played catch on Friday for the first time during his rehab https://t.co/Kurf0RYXAy pic.twitter.com/obnkk4TvsX
&mda]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/mlb-in-brief-anthony-santander-is-making-progress-daulton-varshos-plan/Sat, 15 Aug 2026 22:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/mlb-in-brief-anthony-santander-is-making-progress-daulton-varshos-plan/ No stars—or even impact players—in sight here. At best, they're solid role players who could have a decent career spanning a few hundred NHL games.
The trio we're featuring this week seems capable of reaching greater heights—at least in theory. We're fairly confident that at least one of them could eventually become an impact player—that is, a player above the NHL average.9. Bryce Pickfo]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/top-15-ch-prospects-positions-9-through-7/Sat, 15 Aug 2026 22:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/top-15-ch-prospects-positions-9-through-7/ With Jeff Hafley as the new head coach, a new front office, and Malik Willis as the new starting quarterback, Miami is entering a major transition period. Friday's game therefore represented the first real opportunity to assess the team's new look.
Willis, however, was one of the few bright spots. In his first appearance with the]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/the-quarterback-position-is-already-raising-questions-for-the-dolphins/Sat, 15 Aug 2026 21:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/the-quarterback-position-is-already-raising-questions-for-the-dolphins/ However, we also learned that Daz Cameron was traveling with the team. He hadn't been activated by the team… but he was there in case Vladimir Guerrero Jr. had to go on the injured list.
He was being evaluated for a concussion after colliding with George Lombard Jr. last night.
And in the end, it was confirmed]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/vladimir-guerrero-jr-placed-on-the-injured-list/Sat, 15 Aug 2026 20:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/vladimir-guerrero-jr-placed-on-the-injured-list/ And generally speaking, it's very rare to see prospects of his caliber spend more than two years in the American college system. It's happened before, but it's far from the norm.
That said, over the past few months, the idea of him reversing his decision ahead of the 2026–27 season has been the subject of much speculation. Jeff Gorton l]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/michael-hage-his-coach-confirms-he-will-return-to-the-ncaa/Sat, 15 Aug 2026 20:14:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/michael-hage-his-coach-confirms-he-will-return-to-the-ncaa/https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/daniel-caesar-in-vancouver-what-to-know-about-the-shows/Sat, 15 Aug 2026 20:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/daniel-caesar-in-vancouver-what-to-know-about-the-shows/ Love's condition raised some additional concerns on Friday. The running back showed more swelling than expected, forcing the organization to slow down the recovery process.
Head coach Mike LaFleur confirmed that the Cardinal]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/bad-news-hits-jeremiyah-love/Sat, 15 Aug 2026 20:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/bad-news-hits-jeremiyah-love/ This contract extension includes $101 million in guaranteed money, a figure that underscores the importance the Seattle organization places on the defensive back. With this new deal, Witherspoon officially becomes the highest-paid player in NFL history at his position.
The 25-year-old defensive player]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/devon-witherspoon-becomes-the-highest-paid-cornerback-in-nfl-history/Sat, 15 Aug 2026 19:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/devon-witherspoon-becomes-the-highest-paid-cornerback-in-nfl-history/ For those who don't know him, he's a prospect for the club (once Toronto's No. 1 prospect) who has been hampered by injuries—including Tommy John surgery.
But the left-handed pitcher, who is currently healthy, has an impressive arsenal. When he's able to stay on the mound, he can make a difference.
And now the Blue Jays have officially recalled the pitcher. Chase Lee is making way for him by heading to]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/ricky-tiedemann-recalled-by-the-blue-jays/Sat, 15 Aug 2026 18:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/ricky-tiedemann-recalled-by-the-blue-jays/ After five highly successful college seasons, Desjardins has concluded his time with the Rouge et Or. His departure leaves a highly coveted position open, as four quarterbacks will vie to impress head coach Glen Constantin over the coming weeks.“It's really an open competition,” Constantin said in an interview with Stéphan]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/the-rouge-et-or-begins-the-search-for-arnaud-desjardins-successor/Sat, 15 Aug 2026 18:14:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/the-rouge-et-or-begins-the-search-for-arnaud-desjardins-successor/ NHL.com has ranked NHL players for hockey pools and fantasy leagues, with the official site releasing projections for offensive production.
As for the Montreal Canadiens, the projections are fairly logical and plausible.
Indeed, the Habs' “Big 5”—if we can call th]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/jacob-fowler-ahead-of-samuel-montembeault-according-to-nhlcom-projections/Sat, 15 Aug 2026 17:07:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/jacob-fowler-ahead-of-samuel-montembeault-according-to-nhlcom-projections/ This important win was secured by young Bradgley Rodriguez, a 22-year-old reliever with impressive skills and a quality fastball. Rodriguez's save was the first of his career, and this success will certainly not be his last.
The Venezuelan native made his Major League debut in 2025, appearing in seven games with the Padres. Yesterday, he contributed, in his own way, to]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/the-padres-earn-their-sixth-straight-win/Sat, 15 Aug 2026 16:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/the-padres-earn-their-sixth-straight-win/ Many of us enjoy following the sports analysis on this station and its various shows, no matter what time of day it is, whether we're in the car or at home.
There's sure to be plenty of enthusiasm and excitement in the discussions, as we're expecting a great season from the Montreal Canadiens, following the one they gave us in 2025–2]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/bpm-sports-20262027-heres-what-to-expect/Sat, 15 Aug 2026 16:01:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/bpm-sports-20262027-heres-what-to-expect/ Each team has its own feature day, and the articles have been published in alphabetical order by team since August 1, which means today is the Montreal Canadiens' feature day.
The NHL website has provided us with five very interesting articles looking ahead to the 2026–2027 season, featuring several analyses, some of which are quite surprising.
I]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/ch-prospects-david-reinbacher-ranks-first-ahead-of-hage-according-to-nhlcom/Sat, 15 Aug 2026 15:10:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/ch-prospects-david-reinbacher-ranks-first-ahead-of-hage-according-to-nhlcom/https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/this-day-in-history-1954-hollywood-director-predicts-end-of-glamour-girls-in-movies/Sat, 15 Aug 2026 15:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/this-day-in-history-1954-hollywood-director-predicts-end-of-glamour-girls-in-movies/ John Schneider's team won 3-1 yesterday at home, but team officials are holding their breath due to an incident that occurred late in the sixth inning involving Vladimir Guerrero Jr.
The Jays' first baseman was accidentally struck in the head by George Lombard Jr.'s knee as Lombard Jr. attempted to field a wild throw from a teammate. Guer]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/the-blue-jays-shut-out-the-yankees/Sat, 15 Aug 2026 14:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/the-blue-jays-shut-out-the-yankees/ Rantanen had been caught off guard by the Avalanche when he was traded to Carolina, where it quickly became clear that he had no intention of re-signing and staying long-term.
The Canes therefore had to quickly change course to avoid losing Rantanen for nothing over the sum]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/rantanen-trade-the-stars-had-offered-jason-robertson-to-the-hurricanes/Sat, 15 Aug 2026 14:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/rantanen-trade-the-stars-had-offered-jason-robertson-to-the-hurricanes/ First, we know the team is looking for a new GM, since Steve Yzerman stepped down in mid-July. A few names have been mentioned as potential successors to Stevie Y, but nothing has been finalized yet.
Then there's the famous Dylan Larkin saga—he requested a trade last June. Although a multitude of rumors have surfaced, Larkin remains a member of the Red Wings.
In short, Larkin seems to]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/dylan-larkin-cant-be-captain-if-training-camp-starts/Sat, 15 Aug 2026 04:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/dylan-larkin-cant-be-captain-if-training-camp-starts/ That was pretty big news, let's just say.
A little later that day, we also learned that the renowned sports reporter was already being courted following his departure.
Tonight, on the Facebook page for Radio X's “Le Retour,” an announcement was made stating that Lavoie will be on the air on the Quebec City radio station starting next Friday.
In addition, he'll be there every Tuesd]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/renaud-lavoie-will-be-a-commentator-on-radio-x/Sat, 15 Aug 2026 03:02:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/renaud-lavoie-will-be-a-commentator-on-radio-x/ Even though they share the same last name, they're not related, but Cameron is also a first-round pick (21st overall in 2025).
To give you a quick summary, he's a versatile defenseman who won the Memorial Cup with the Kitchener Rangers and played for Team Canada Junior last year.
In short, Cameron Reid played hockey this summer wi]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/prospect-cameron-reid-showers-nick-suzuki-with-praise/Sat, 15 Aug 2026 02:03:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/prospect-cameron-reid-showers-nick-suzuki-with-praise/ But now that it's over and the offseason is fast approaching, the question arises: Will the Mets make a move?
Before the deadline, many insiders were convinced that the Mets would try to trade him during the 2026–2027 offseason—even though the team wants to win in 2027.
That's one of the reasons why Tarik Skubal's name is being mentioned in town right now.
But on this subject, the man]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/francisco-lindor-doesnt-expect-to-leave-new-york/Sat, 15 Aug 2026 01:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/francisco-lindor-doesnt-expect-to-leave-new-york/ He didn't rack up 508 points in his first 545 NHL games by accident: we're talking about a guy who has real talent and who has proven he can excel at the highest level of hockey on the planet.
Except…
But the last two years have been tougher for him, and now people are talking about him as a player who's (really) struggling to find his footing on the ice. And that partly explains why his name has been popping up in a ton of trade rumors since the start of the]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/the-latest-news-on-elias-pettersson/Sat, 15 Aug 2026 00:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/the-latest-news-on-elias-pettersson/ The various teams are gearing up for the season… and so are the National Hockey League's arenas.
In Vegas, they've decided to try something new at center ice. And judging by the result, it's clearly a very clever idea.
Basically, it's simple: the center of the ice in Vegas is now painted to resemble a roulette wheel. We know there are plenty of casinos in Vegas, and it's no wonder they call it the city that never sleeps. 
Here's what]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/image-the-new-logo-in-the-center-of-the-ice-in-vegas-is-awesome/Fri, 14 Aug 2026 23:20:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/image-the-new-logo-in-the-center-of-the-ice-in-vegas-is-awesome/ It will be on August 12 between Boston and Kansas City.
MLB wastes no time and announces that the Field of Dreams game is returning on Aug. 12, 2027, with the Kansas City Royals facing the Boston Red Sox.
— Bob Nightengale (@BNightengale) August 14, 2026
The Mets linked to Teruaki Sato
The Yankees, Phillies, and Dodgers are also interested in Japan's 2025 MVP.
According to @JonHeyman, the Mets are “scouting and considering” Japanese infielder Te]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/mlb-in-brief-next-game-at-champ-de-rves-jake-rogers-in-chicago/Fri, 14 Aug 2026 22:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/mlb-in-brief-next-game-at-champ-de-rves-jake-rogers-in-chicago/ The premiere for Lanterns was last night, and it seems like that chemistry carries over into real life. Kyle Chandler is not someone I think of as a goof, but here he is, goofing off with Aaron Pierre:Kyle Chandler and Aaron Pierre attend th]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/hot-lantern-men/Fri, 14 Aug 2026 22:19:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/hot-lantern-men/ Jacob Fowler took advantage of his popularity to bring some joy to kids at a hockey camp in Montreal over the past few days, and it made for some great moments.
The kids had a blast, after all. And so did the goalie!
A video of Fowler and the kids was posted on X, showing the American playing as a forward to make the young campers laugh and have a good time.
The goalie signed autographs, showed off his skills in a shootout, and admitted]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/video-when-jacob-fowler-plays-forward-to-make-the-kids-happy/Fri, 14 Aug 2026 22:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/video-when-jacob-fowler-plays-forward-to-make-the-kids-happy/ The Montreal Canadiens' head coach will get his own coach card, which players can use in their Ultimate Team lineups.
This new feature is sure to bring a smile to Habs fans' faces, but it could also have a tangible impact on team building. That's because St-Louis's card will provide bonuses to Canadiens players included in the user's lineup.
In other words, fans who build a team fea]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/nhl-27-martin-st-louis-will-have-his-own-coach-card-in-ultimate-team-mode/Fri, 14 Aug 2026 20:50:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/nhl-27-martin-st-louis-will-have-his-own-coach-card-in-ultimate-team-mode/https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/are-you-watching-the-shards/Fri, 14 Aug 2026 20:44:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/are-you-watching-the-shards/ It always makes you dream.
Chills as these Hall of Famers arrive at MLB's Field of Dreams pic.twitter.com/FreI1VzjFY
— Netflix (@netflix) August 13, 2026
That said, people who don't have Netflix (and who want to watch sports legally) weren't able to watch the game. It was an exclusive on the platform.
I know, I know: lots of people have Netflix.]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/baseball-isnt-accessible-enough/Fri, 14 Aug 2026 20:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/baseball-isnt-accessible-enough/ The suspension will take effect on August 30, and Johnson will be eligible to return to the Titans on October 19. This suspension is a major setback for the veteran, who had just joined the Tennessee]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/doping-nazeeh-johnson-receives-a-six-game-suspension/Fri, 14 Aug 2026 20:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/doping-nazeeh-johnson-receives-a-six-game-suspension/ Players are open to the idea of leaving money on the table to help the team improve, which is why people say the Canadiens now have one of the best salary structures in the National Hockey League.
Good players are signed at very reasonable prices compared to the rest of the market… and will remain so for a long time to come: 
(Credit: Screenshot / PuckPedia)
What explains this phenomenon?
It']]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/juraj-slafkovsky-the-ch-players-dont-really-care-about-money/Fri, 14 Aug 2026 19:34:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/juraj-slafkovsky-the-ch-players-dont-really-care-about-money/ 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]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/celebrity-social-media-august-14-2026/Fri, 14 Aug 2026 19:25:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/celebrity-social-media-august-14-2026/ This penalty stems from a violation of the league's personal conduct policy. The suspension will officially take effect on August 30, when teams must have reduced their rosters to 53 players.
At just 22 years old, Pearce will therefore be able to]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/major-suspension-for-james-pearce-jr/Fri, 14 Aug 2026 19:02:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/major-suspension-for-james-pearce-jr/ 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]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/the-tigers-are-currently-in-the-playoff-picture/Fri, 14 Aug 2026 18:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/the-tigers-are-currently-in-the-playoff-picture/https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/emma-stone-the-catch-amp-carryover-denim/Fri, 14 Aug 2026 18:14:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/emma-stone-the-catch-amp-carryover-denim/ 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]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/martin-st-louis-a-four-year-contract-extension-would-make-sense/Fri, 14 Aug 2026 18:03:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/martin-st-louis-a-four-year-contract-extension-would-make-sense/ According to reports from multiple sources at ESPN and the NFL Network, Arnold is expected to sign a one-year deal with Seattle. The team had already shown interest by having him try out last Sunday.
This decision comes as the player still faces serious criminal c]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/according-to-sources-terrion-arnold-will-join-the-seahawks-despite-the-charges/Fri, 14 Aug 2026 18:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/according-to-sources-terrion-arnold-will-join-the-seahawks-despite-the-charges/ 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]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/when-auston-matthewss-chiropractor-talks-too-much/Fri, 14 Aug 2026 17:08:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/when-auston-matthewss-chiropractor-talks-too-much/https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/julia-roberts-quiet-year/Fri, 14 Aug 2026 16:56:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/julia-roberts-quiet-year/ In the men's division, Canada faced Japan with the goal of finishing at the top of the group. However, the Japanese came out on top with a 37-28 victory, thanks in large part to a remarkable performance by Kody, who scored three touchdowns.
The game was close for]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/a-roller-coaster-day-for-canada-which-advances-to-the-quarterfinals/Fri, 14 Aug 2026 16:34:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/a-roller-coaster-day-for-canada-which-advances-to-the-quarterfinals/ It's not often you get a second chance to get it right, but the executive can take advantage of this opportunity. Indeed, although]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/the-mets-have-no-choice-but-to-sign-tarik-skubal/Fri, 14 Aug 2026 16:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/the-mets-have-no-choice-but-to-sign-tarik-skubal/ 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]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/sergei-bobrovsky-the-panthers-didnt-want-to-give-him-a-no-trade-clause/Fri, 14 Aug 2026 16:01:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/sergei-bobrovsky-the-panthers-didnt-want-to-give-him-a-no-trade-clause/https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/concert-review-acdc-power-up-vancouver-again-and-are-far-better-than-in-2025/Fri, 14 Aug 2026 15:58:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/concert-review-acdc-power-up-vancouver-again-and-are-far-better-than-in-2025/https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/kstews-stoner-last-stand/Fri, 14 Aug 2026 15:56:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/kstews-stoner-last-stand/https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/shout-outs-for-august-14-2026/Fri, 14 Aug 2026 15:21:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/shout-outs-for-august-14-2026/https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/intro-for-august-14-2026/Fri, 14 Aug 2026 15:08:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/intro-for-august-14-2026/ 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]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/cole-hutson-says-that-his-brother-lane-cant-stop-talking-about-ivan-demidov/Fri, 14 Aug 2026 15:01:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/cole-hutson-says-that-his-brother-lane-cant-stop-talking-about-ivan-demidov/https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/vancouver-production-designer-delivers-the-gorgeous-goods-for-elle-tv-series/Fri, 14 Aug 2026 15:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/vancouver-production-designer-delivers-the-gorgeous-goods-for-elle-tv-series/https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/vancouver-mother-and-son-go-the-distance-in-new-documentary-starting-line/Fri, 14 Aug 2026 15:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/vancouver-mother-and-son-go-the-distance-in-new-documentary-starting-line/ 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]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/field-of-dreams-the-clemens-family-recreates-an-iconic-scene/Fri, 14 Aug 2026 14:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/field-of-dreams-the-clemens-family-recreates-an-iconic-scene/ 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]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/phillip-danault-supports-the-canadiens-managements-inaction/Fri, 14 Aug 2026 14:02:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/phillip-danault-supports-the-canadiens-managements-inaction/ 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]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/its-official-for-fernando-mendoza/Fri, 14 Aug 2026 10:11:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/its-official-for-fernando-mendoza/ 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]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/arber-xhekaj-would-be-better-off-away-from-montreal-according-to-stu-cowan/Fri, 14 Aug 2026 03:57:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/arber-xhekaj-would-be-better-off-away-from-montreal-according-to-stu-cowan/ 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 (@]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/the-ajlnh-responds-to-the-hostile-offer-made-to-leo-carlsson/Fri, 14 Aug 2026 03:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/the-ajlnh-responds-to-the-hostile-offer-made-to-leo-carlsson/https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/boy-george-and-culture-club-appearance-at-the-pne-is-sparking-controversy/Fri, 14 Aug 2026 03:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/boy-george-and-culture-club-appearance-at-the-pne-is-sparking-controversy/https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/vancouver-company-rescues-archive-of-canadian-animator-who-worked-on-the-beatles-yellow-submarine-the-care-bears/Fri, 14 Aug 2026 02:26:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/vancouver-company-rescues-archive-of-canadian-animator-who-worked-on-the-beatles-yellow-submarine-the-care-bears/ 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]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/zach-werenski-paves-the-way-for-a-long-term-future-in-columbus/Fri, 14 Aug 2026 01:58:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/zach-werenski-paves-the-way-for-a-long-term-future-in-columbus/ 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]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/shohei-ohtani-has-no-intention-of-getting-out-of-his-contract/Fri, 14 Aug 2026 01:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/shohei-ohtani-has-no-intention-of-getting-out-of-his-contract/ 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]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/juraj-slafkovsky-slovakias-player-of-the-year-for-the-third-consecutive-year/Fri, 14 Aug 2026 00:29:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/juraj-slafkovsky-slovakias-player-of-the-year-for-the-third-consecutive-year/ 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]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/image-when-patrick-roy-hangs-up-his-canadiens-jersey/Thu, 13 Aug 2026 23:17:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/image-when-patrick-roy-hangs-up-his-canadiens-jersey/ 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]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/mlb-in-brief-progress-for-roman-anthony-tommy-john-surgery-for-hunter-greene/Thu, 13 Aug 2026 22:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/mlb-in-brief-progress-for-roman-anthony-tommy-john-surgery-for-hunter-greene/ 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]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/sasha-pastujov-has-signed-his-contract-with-the-ch-lets-talk-about-him-a-little/Thu, 13 Aug 2026 22:09:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/sasha-pastujov-has-signed-his-contract-with-the-ch-lets-talk-about-him-a-little/https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/lanterns-and-late-nights/Thu, 13 Aug 2026 22:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/lanterns-and-late-nights/ However, the injury is reportedly not a cause for concern. According to reports by Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network, Beck does not have a serious injury. In fact, the quarterback has been able to participate in practice over the past few days, despite]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/the-worst-case-scenario-has-come-true-for-carson-beck/Thu, 13 Aug 2026 21:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/the-worst-case-scenario-has-come-true-for-carson-beck/ So without further ado, here's the very latest edition of Passion MLB's power rankings. Last week's rankings are shown in parentheses.
1 – Milwaukee Brewers (2)
2 – Atlanta Braves (3)
3 – Los Angeles Dodgers (1)
It'll be interesting to see how this plays out. https://t.co/zVzXt9zylY h]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/passion-mlb-roster-update-week-20/Thu, 13 Aug 2026 20:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/passion-mlb-roster-update-week-20/ The 37-year-old veteran was forced to leave the game on July 5 against the Hamilton Tiger-Cats. Winnipeg won that game 14–13, but Collaros suffered an injury after being sacked by quarterback Reggie Stubblefield in the second quarter.
Since that incident,]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/its-now-official-for-the-blue-bombers/Thu, 13 Aug 2026 20:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/its-now-official-for-the-blue-bombers/https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/international-30-bestselling-books-of-the-week-for-august-8/Thu, 13 Aug 2026 20:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/international-30-bestselling-books-of-the-week-for-august-8/https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/bc-15-bestselling-books-for-the-week-of-august-8/Thu, 13 Aug 2026 20:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/bc-15-bestselling-books-for-the-week-of-august-8/https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/a-history-of-motown-returns-with-new-stories-and-even-bigger-hits/Thu, 13 Aug 2026 20:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/a-history-of-motown-returns-with-new-stories-and-even-bigger-hits/ Julien Duguay, an influencer who is also known as Medusa, organized a StreamerFest in Florida with content creators from Quebec. The idea looked good on paper, but it ended badly.
During a stream (i.e., live), Medusa made derogatory remarks about women and consent.
Among those on the boat was Lewis le Fou. He wanted to distance himself from Duguay's comments, as did many others who were also present.
That's perfectly normal.
But the story takes on another dime]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/controversy-zachary-bolduc-doesnt-want-to-be-associated-with-crazy-lewis/Thu, 13 Aug 2026 19:32:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/controversy-zachary-bolduc-doesnt-want-to-be-associated-with-crazy-lewis/ The 25-year-old Pearsall quickly checked in with fans after his surgery. Just a few hours after leaving the operating room, he posted a photo on Instagram showing him in the hospital with family members. Despite the long recovery period ahead of him, the player maintains]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/pearsall-begins-a-long-9-month-journey-following-his-surgery/Thu, 13 Aug 2026 19:23:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/pearsall-begins-a-long-9-month-journey-following-his-surgery/ Amy Schumer is trying to make a tour with author Belle Burden happen. Belle’s book Strangers was a hit with a certain subset of celebrities but since The New Yorker did some digging into the court files, it’s lost a lot of steam. Gwyneth Paltrow was attached]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/celebrity-social-media-august-13-2026/Thu, 13 Aug 2026 19:12:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/celebrity-social-media-august-13-2026/https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/luke-combs-announces-vancouver-concert-what-to-know-about-the-show/Thu, 13 Aug 2026 18:46:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/luke-combs-announces-vancouver-concert-what-to-know-about-the-show/https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/baseball-this-week-in-quebec-france-is-coming-to-town/Thu, 13 Aug 2026 18:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/baseball-this-week-in-quebec-france-is-coming-to-town/ There were still quite a few Canadiens players there. And with guys like Josh Anderson and David Reinbacher in town, you can tell that training camp is getting closer.
Brendan Gallagher and some defensemen from Concordia University were also there.Back in Brossard this morning!
A few players on the ice: Josh Anderson, Jake Evans, David Reinbacher, Ivan Demidov, Alexandre Carrier, Jayden Struble, Jakub Dobes (and Brendan Ga]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/i-hear-that-ivan-demidov-is-faster-than-he-used-to-be/Thu, 13 Aug 2026 18:01:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/i-hear-that-ivan-demidov-is-faster-than-he-used-to-be/https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/nicole-kidman-at-the-club/Thu, 13 Aug 2026 17:58:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/nicole-kidman-at-the-club/ That's only natural, after all: he's a defenseman who brings grit to an organization. He's also a veteran who can stabilize a blue line.
And at $2.75 million per season for two more years, he fits right in with just about any team's roster.We've already discussed how the 6'2” right-hander (what an interesting profile) could be a perfect fit for what the Canadiens are trying to build moving forward.
My colle]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/chs-target-zach-whitecloud-and-the-flames-plans-for-him/Thu, 13 Aug 2026 17:04:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/chs-target-zach-whitecloud-and-the-flames-plans-for-him/https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/annabelle-is-back-to-work/Thu, 13 Aug 2026 17:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/annabelle-is-back-to-work/ Head coach Dave Canales confirmed that Hubbard's status will be reevaluated on a weekly basis. For the organization, this approach will allow them to monitor the injury's progress without rushing the player's return.
At 25, Hub]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/chuba-hubbard-will-need-to-be-patient-in-carolina/Thu, 13 Aug 2026 16:52:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/chuba-hubbard-will-need-to-be-patient-in-carolina/ And there was a scare last night (Wednesday) in Los Angeles when Freddie Freeman fell into the opposing team's dugout at Dodger Stadium—that of the Kansas City Royals—early in the eighth inning, in a worrying scene.
Not only did the first baseman fall into the dugout while trying to catch a f]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/a-worrying-moment-freddie-freeman-falls-in-the-royals-dugout/Thu, 13 Aug 2026 16:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/a-worrying-moment-freddie-freeman-falls-in-the-royals-dugout/https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/netflix-loves-ben-affleck/Thu, 13 Aug 2026 16:05:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/netflix-loves-ben-affleck/ We know that 45 of the Canadiens' 84 games will be broadcast on RDS. These are mainly games on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturday afternoons, and Sundays.
Amazon announced a few weeks ago that Prime Video will broadcast 21 games on Wednesday nights, including seven involving the Canadiens. This will be the only way to legally watch those seven games in Canada.
What about]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/amazon-is-looking-for-a-tag-for-the-canadiens-games/Thu, 13 Aug 2026 16:01:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/amazon-is-looking-for-a-tag-for-the-canadiens-games/ They have five nominations between them, repping The Diplomat, The Beast in Me, and of course Widow’s Bay, the breakout television hit of the season.View this post on InstagramA post shared by Variety (@variety)
Keri and Matthew do not perform their celebrity often. When they appear at award show]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/intro-for-august-13-2026/Thu, 13 Aug 2026 15:28:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/intro-for-august-13-2026/ Of course, it's not too late to trade him. But…
But it's clear that right now, there's a distinct scenario on the table in which the Canadiens can't get the price they want for trading the Quebec native.
That's why his critics are currently resigning themselves to the idea of seeing him return, while his fans remain hopeful th]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/jacob-fowler-in-laval-the-scenario-thats-gaining-ground/Thu, 13 Aug 2026 15:02:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/jacob-fowler-in-laval-the-scenario-thats-gaining-ground/https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/bc-place-has-never-been-busier-than-in-2026/Thu, 13 Aug 2026 15:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/bc-place-has-never-been-busier-than-in-2026/ Jose Soriano, in his first home start with his new team, pitched a quality start.DEALING in his home debut 🙌 #BlueJays50 pic.twitter.com/xNv79tBUvr
— Toronto Blue Jays (@BlueJays) August 13, 2026
But most importantly, in the eighth inning, the team exploded. A big five-run inning allowed the Blue Jays to pull off a 6-4 win at Rogers Centre.Aside from the bullpen's collapse in the]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/blue-jays-maybe-the-baseball-gods-have-changed-their-minds/Thu, 13 Aug 2026 14:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/blue-jays-maybe-the-baseball-gods-have-changed-their-minds/ Since the Canadiens haven't added any players to the offense (and I'm not talking about skaters destined to play in Laval here), it's safe to assume that players from within the organization will get their chance.
And until proven otherwise, we're not talking about Michael Hage, who wants to play at Michigan next year.
Among the Rocket forwards who will be pushing to earn a spot with t]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/i-think-florian-xhekaj-has-every-chance-of-making-the-team/Thu, 13 Aug 2026 14:01:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/i-think-florian-xhekaj-has-every-chance-of-making-the-team/ What's it about? It concerns the fact that an independent appeals committee has rendered its decision regarding the members of the 2018 National Junior Team.
In the middle of August, it's bound to go unnoticed.An independent appeal board has issued its decision involving members of the 2018 National Junior Team.
An independent appeal board has issued its decision regarding members of the 2018 National Junior Team.https://t.co/qctvsgJ90zhttps://t.co/fdw]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/five-players-five-deadlines-hockey-canadas-decision-raises-questions/Thu, 13 Aug 2026 01:50:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/five-players-five-deadlines-hockey-canadas-decision-raises-questions/ And yet, the Capitals' captain decided to sign a one-year contract this summer because he still wants to play in the National Hockey League.
He's 71 goals away from reaching the 1,000-goal mark in his NHL career. Does he have that goal in his sights?
If the answer is yes… it's not going to happen by training the way we see in the following video.
Ovi, who's never been known as a hard worker during the summer (he's a topic of conversation every offseason beca]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/a-video-of-alex-ovechkin-in-practice-raises-doubts-about-his-physical-condition/Thu, 13 Aug 2026 00:33:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/a-video-of-alex-ovechkin-in-practice-raises-doubts-about-his-physical-condition/ He's training accordingly.
Rich Hill isn't done yetIf he returns with a team he's never played for, he'd set an MLB record by playing for his 15th different franchise. | @Buster_ESPN https://t.co/4p8RsMuF6t pic.twitter.com/Y0xcpwHUxp
— ESPN Podcasts (@espnpodcasts) August 11, 2026
The Yankees' Value
It's estimated to be around $10 billion.
The Yankees were valued at close to $10 billion in the Apollo deal, sources said. https://t.co/oV1DZjvniD
— Evan Drellich (@Eva]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/mlb-in-brief-is-rich-hill-back-mike-madduxs-class/Thu, 13 Aug 2026 00:09:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/mlb-in-brief-is-rich-hill-back-mike-madduxs-class/ Arber Xhekaj's… and Zachary Bolduc's.
Sasha Pastujov also needs to sign a contract, but everyone agrees that this is slightly less important than potentially signing Bolduc and Xhekaj. Unless…
Unless the Canadiens use Bolduc and/or Xhekaj in a “sign-and-trade” deal before the start of next season?
Stu Cowan floated this idea in a recent article, suggesting that the fact both pl]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/sign-and-trade-for-arber-xhekaj-and-zachary-bolduc-stu-cowan-is-optimistic/Wed, 12 Aug 2026 23:15:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/sign-and-trade-for-arber-xhekaj-and-zachary-bolduc-stu-cowan-is-optimistic/ But does that mean everything is going well? No. The team has been losing a lot lately, and Skubal needs to find his footing.
Is it the end of the world? No. The Dodgers' goal is to win in October. Skubal can take the time he needs to adjust.
But to do that, he'll need some help.
Why not go after Jake Rogers, who was recently designated for assignment by the Red Sox? The team needs help behind the pl]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/freddie-freeman-defends-tarik-skubal-who-spoke-out-of-turn/Wed, 12 Aug 2026 22:11:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/freddie-freeman-defends-tarik-skubal-who-spoke-out-of-turn/ We love him because of his story… but also because of his talent.
He's among the best players not yet playing in the National Hockey League, and we're talking about a guy who seems to have very, very high potential. That partly explains why the Habs moved up in the 2024 draft to ensure they could select him…
In recent weeks, the idea of including him in a trade to acquire a quality player has]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/michael-hage-heres-what-it-would-take-to-trade-him-according-to-tony-marinaro/Wed, 12 Aug 2026 22:05:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/michael-hage-heres-what-it-would-take-to-trade-him-according-to-tony-marinaro/https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/halle-berry-multiple-60th-holidays/Wed, 12 Aug 2026 22:05:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/halle-berry-multiple-60th-holidays/ The young goaltender has proven himself and helped the Habs reach the conference finals in the most recent playoffs.
And right now, that has everyone talking about him as the team's No. 1 goaltender. There's no doubt about it.
On Sunday, the NHL will release a ranking of the league's top goalies (as it did recently with wingers and defensemen). And I can't wait to see if Dobes will]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/jakub-dobes-is-the-11th-best-goaltender-in-the-nhl-according-to-martin-biron/Wed, 12 Aug 2026 20:52:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/jakub-dobes-is-the-11th-best-goaltender-in-the-nhl-according-to-martin-biron/ There are a few things to consider here: why is the September issue in a studio and not on location? That would have completely changed the vibe. The Shards is set in]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/celebrity-social-media-august-12-2026/Wed, 12 Aug 2026 20:41:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/celebrity-social-media-august-12-2026/ Internally, there weren't many options. They needed reinforcements that didn't necessarily have to come from Buffalo.
That's why Paul Sewald, who had been designated for assignment by the Arizona Diamondbacks in recent days, is now in town.
According to Ben Nicholson-Smith, the Blue Jays have claimed him off waivers moving forward.]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/blue-jays-paul-sewald-claimed-off-waivers/Wed, 12 Aug 2026 20:12:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/blue-jays-paul-sewald-claimed-off-waivers/ After ten weeks of action in the CFL, the Montreal team boasts one of the league's best records, with eight wins and just one loss.
That lone loss was quickly put behind the players' minds. In their most recent game, the Alouettes delivered a dominant performance, crushing the Edmonton Elks 48–30.
Montreal's success is based on several factors, but the offense is certainly one of the main reasons for this impressive first ha]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/the-alouettes-offense-is-forcing-defenses-to-rethink-their-strategy/Wed, 12 Aug 2026 20:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/the-alouettes-offense-is-forcing-defenses-to-rethink-their-strategy/ Plus, now that we’ve been back outside for almost four years, people stopped reading.]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/jeremy-strong-wont-change/Wed, 12 Aug 2026 19:37:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/jeremy-strong-wont-change/ It seems like people have always been cautious when talking about him ever since he was drafted three years ago. And that's understandable: the young player has been injured a few times, and we haven't seen him reach his full potential.
That makes him an… intriguing player right now.
That said, Brian Wilde was quick to point out (on the Sick Podcast) just how much the Canadiens believed in Reinbacher when they selected him fifth overall in the 2023 draft. The]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/david-reinbacher-would-be-the-worst-player-to-trade-right-now/Wed, 12 Aug 2026 19:35:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/david-reinbacher-would-be-the-worst-player-to-trade-right-now/ The veteran tight end is especially enjoying the calm of training camp, an environment he considers almost a refuge from the media spotlight.
This year, this break is probably doing him even more good. Kelce has just experienced a major milestone in his personal life by marrying Taylor Swift in a private ceremony that drew a great deal of attention.
For the first time since the wedd]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/travis-kelce-is-back-in-his-safe-haven/Wed, 12 Aug 2026 19:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/travis-kelce-is-back-in-his-safe-haven/ He didn't hold back, did he?
The Angels player, who has been a regular this season in the MLB, isn't afraid to say he didn't get his chance in Boston.
He also says that the Red Sox organization didn't believe in him.
“I think I'm damn near the same player; it's just the opportunity. These people believe in me]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/vaughn-grissom-shapes-the-red-soxs-mindset/Wed, 12 Aug 2026 18:18:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/vaughn-grissom-shapes-the-red-soxs-mindset/ Matthew Vachon of Le Nouvelliste not only confirmed that the Cataractes' coach (Renaud) was a candidate but also that the QMJHL club even has a plan in place in case he leaves.
If Renaud is hired by Laval, we can expect Dean Lygitsakos to take his place. He's part of the organization]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/a-plan-in-case-the-rocket-moves-toronto-looks-to-vegas-for-inspiration-and-asks-itself-some-questions/Wed, 12 Aug 2026 18:03:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/a-plan-in-case-the-rocket-moves-toronto-looks-to-vegas-for-inspiration-and-asks-itself-some-questions/https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/katy-perry-and-the-katycat-boyfriend/Wed, 12 Aug 2026 17:41:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/katy-perry-and-the-katycat-boyfriend/ Three years ago, I found myself at a reggaeton concert one Sunday night at Place Bell… even though I don't like reggaeton. A friend had an extra ticket.
Believe it or not, I ended 2023 with a Don Omar song at the top of my Apple Music playlist.
Last Saturday, the FC Supra communications manager asked me if I'd be in Ottawa for Tuesday's rematch against Atletico Ottawa. I was about to say no, but]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/the-dream-of-a-cf-montral-vs-fc-supra-final-is-very-much-alive/Wed, 12 Aug 2026 17:01:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/the-dream-of-a-cf-montral-vs-fc-supra-final-is-very-much-alive/https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/mbj-and-rayes-mixed-signals/Wed, 12 Aug 2026 16:48:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/mbj-and-rayes-mixed-signals/ However, after making their deepest playoff run in franchise history last year—reaching Game 7 of the American League Championship Series against the Toronto Blue Jays—the team from Washington State has been one of the most disappointing teams in MLB this year.
So much so that they are in danger of fallin]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/mariners-cal-raleigh-takes-the-blame-for-the-difficult-season/Wed, 12 Aug 2026 16:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/mariners-cal-raleigh-takes-the-blame-for-the-difficult-season/ But now we're talking about him in the past tense.
Why? Because Lavoie himself stated on social media that he won't be returning to the station's airwaves during the upcoming radio season.He says he wanted to come back (he negotiated with the station) and that he enjoyed his time on the air, but he was unable to reach a financial agreement with the station's m]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/renaud-lavoie-leaves-bpm-sports/Wed, 12 Aug 2026 16:06:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/renaud-lavoie-leaves-bpm-sports/https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/is-verity-a-secret-comedy/Wed, 12 Aug 2026 16:03:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/is-verity-a-secret-comedy/ This historic game will take place on Friday, September 11, 2026, at the legendary Melbourne Cricket Ground, which will host an NFL regular-season game on Australian soil for the first time.
For viewers in France, kickoff is sche]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/big-nfl-halftime-show-confirmed-for-melbourne/Wed, 12 Aug 2026 15:42:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/big-nfl-halftime-show-confirmed-for-melbourne/ When I was at one of the Paris concerts a few weeks ago in July, I saw several men wearing t-shirts that rea]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/intro-for-august-12-2026/Wed, 12 Aug 2026 15:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/intro-for-august-12-2026/ The defenseman, who is recovering from surgery and will likely rejoin the Rocket once he's fit enough to do so, divides opinion when it comes to evaluating him.
And until he proves his worth at the pro level, the debate will continue.
On the one hand, he was drafted at just 19 years old. And even though he's played well this season, the WHL isn't what it used to be, largely due to new NCAA rules.
But on the other hand, he was th]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/bryce-pickford-a-luxury-dilemma-is-looming-for-kent-hughes/Wed, 12 Aug 2026 15:06:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/bryce-pickford-a-luxury-dilemma-is-looming-for-kent-hughes/https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/acdcs-vancouver-pop-up-store-is-open-and-we-stopped-by/Wed, 12 Aug 2026 15:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/acdcs-vancouver-pop-up-store-is-open-and-we-stopped-by/https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/acdc-power-up-tour-pop-up-shop-opens-in-vancouver-what-you-need-to-know/Wed, 12 Aug 2026 15:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/acdc-power-up-tour-pop-up-shop-opens-in-vancouver-what-you-need-to-know/https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/acdc-power-up-tour-in-vancouver-what-to-know-before-you-go/Wed, 12 Aug 2026 15:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/acdc-power-up-tour-in-vancouver-what-to-know-before-you-go/ But it goes deeper than that.
In early August, my colleague Pascal Harvey wrote an article about how Skenes's velocity was a cause for concern.
Well, that's truer than ever after his outing yesterday.
While Skenes was known as the king of velocity, his outing yesterday showed that he's likely hiding an injury.
He didn't throw a single pitch over 97 miles per]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/paul-skeness-speed-is-a-cause-for-concern-more-than-ever/Wed, 12 Aug 2026 14:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/paul-skeness-speed-is-a-cause-for-concern-more-than-ever/ There were high hopes for him when he arrived here, but he was ultimately traded to acquire a top-6 center for the future.
The Canadiens should have just kept the pick they got from the Islanders instead of trading it for Kirby Dach… but that's really easy to say with four years of hindsight, you know.
Will Romanov's story repeat itself with Zharovsky? Who knows.
But things haven't gone too ba]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/alexander-romanov-is-reportedly-on-the-flyers-radar/Wed, 12 Aug 2026 14:07:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/alexander-romanov-is-reportedly-on-the-flyers-radar/ But above all, we remember that it was tough toward the end. There was a lot of attention focused on the quest for 50 goals because it was an event everyone wanted to witness.
An entire generation had never seen it with their own eyes.
Naturally, Stéphane Richer's name came back into the spotlight—he was the last Canadiens player to reach that legendary milestone.
How did he handle it all?
He felt it wasn't his place to t]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/cole-caufields-50-goals-stphane-richer-explains-how-he-handled-the-situation/Wed, 12 Aug 2026 04:02:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/cole-caufields-50-goals-stphane-richer-explains-how-he-handled-the-situation/ You'll probably say that this is often the case, which is true. But this year, the $8.5 million increase—bringing the total to $104 million—is truly on another level.
The pandemic is behind us, and it shows—since the projection for a year from now is $113.5 million.
Naturally, we figured this would allow several teams to increase their payrolls, particularly by signing high-priced free agents. We thought it would help]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/heres-what-could-get-the-market-moving-again/Wed, 12 Aug 2026 03:02:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/heres-what-could-get-the-market-moving-again/ Worry, yes, because there's still no set date for his return to action. As of this writing, Judge has only been cleared for light conditioning exercises, such as running and resistance band work. As a result, he still can't practice in the batting cage. His return is therefore not imminent. 
On the]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/aaron-judges-rib-injury-still-hasnt-healed/Wed, 12 Aug 2026 02:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/aaron-judges-rib-injury-still-hasnt-healed/ What's complicating matters?
That's a question best directed at Kent Hughes and the player himself. But judging by what Bolduc has said, there are still several issues to be resolved before the two sides can reach an agreement…
That's what we can gather, at least, from Bolduc's statement that there are still a few points to work out before he'll be able to sign his contract.
The Quebec native spoke about it earlier to]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/zachary-bolduc-admits-it-there-are-still-a-few-details-to-work-out-before-signing/Wed, 12 Aug 2026 02:05:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/zachary-bolduc-admits-it-there-are-still-a-few-details-to-work-out-before-signing/ A full 82-game season (now 84) takes a toll on the body. And that's why players train during the summer to get ready for the upcoming season.
But…
But not ALL players in the league train that hard. Just ask Dustin Byfuglien, who wasn't known as the most athletic player on the ice (even though he could be incredibly physical).
And in fact, the man nicknamed “Big Buff” mentioned yesterday at a fishing tournament that he's n]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/dustin-byfuglien-ive-never-been-in-shape/Wed, 12 Aug 2026 00:33:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/dustin-byfuglien-ive-never-been-in-shape/ Sad news for the Quebec native.
Rockies to Designate Edouard Julien for Assignment, Recall Zac Veen https://t.co/vdgmKm87fc pic.twitter.com/BS99EUeYTW
— MLB Trade Rumors (@mlbtraderumors) August 11, 2026
Mike Maddux Fired
Yet John Mozeliak had said his coaches would remain in their positions through the end of the season. The pitching coach and two other members of the staff were let go.
Interesting tidbit from Angel Land. Leveque spent nearly 20 years working in]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/mlb-in-brief-douard-julien-designated-for-assignment-mike-maddux-fired/Wed, 12 Aug 2026 00:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/mlb-in-brief-douard-julien-designated-for-assignment-mike-maddux-fired/ Where will he play in '26–'27? Will he have to go through a PTO (professional tryout) to get another chance to play in the National Hockey League?
What we do know is that the player's name has been linked to several teams since the start of the summer. Let's break it all down together…
In recent weeks, there has been talk of the possibility of the Finnish player signing a contract with several teams.
The Minnesota Wil]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/here-are-the-teams-that-have-been-linked-to-patrik-laine-this-summer/Tue, 11 Aug 2026 23:17:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/here-are-the-teams-that-have-been-linked-to-patrik-laine-this-summer/ The Blue Jays announced that Trey Yesavage has finally undergone surgery to repair a meniscus tear in his knee. He was injured last week.
Does this mean his season is over? Not necessarily. The Blue Jays will evaluate him on a weekly basis.
But there's still a chance we won't see him again until 2027.
Trey Yesavage had surgery to repair his meniscus. He'll be evaluated on a week-to-week basis, Schneider said. The #BlueJays aren't ruling him out for the year.
— Mitch Ba]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/trey-yesavage-undergoes-surgery-his-season-is-in-jeopardy/Tue, 11 Aug 2026 22:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/trey-yesavage-undergoes-surgery-his-season-is-in-jeopardy/https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/rihanna-and-tomdaya-more-lore/Tue, 11 Aug 2026 22:10:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/rihanna-and-tomdaya-more-lore/ The loss of their star player is likely to have an impact, as he was a crucial part of Ottawa's core.
The Sens acquired William Eklund in the days following the Tkachuk trade, but is that enough to adequately replace the player who wore the C on his jersey?
In the eyes of some, the answer is yes. But not everyone necessarily sees it that way.
I, for one, fall into the second group.
That said, I feel like the l]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/brady-tkachuks-departure-is-being-underestimated-in-ottawa/Tue, 11 Aug 2026 22:04:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/brady-tkachuks-departure-is-being-underestimated-in-ottawa/ My read on the “candid” reveal]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/celebrity-social-media-august-11-2026/Tue, 11 Aug 2026 21:03:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/celebrity-social-media-august-11-2026/ The American goaltender is seen as Montreal's next great No. 1… and ever since he was drafted three years ago, in 2023, he's been compared to Carey Price.
Even Price has said that he sees a bit of himself in Fowler. 
I'm talking about Fowler today, and it's not because he's in the spotlight for the wrong reasons.
In fact, Fowler is set to play in the LSHL tonight (with the Manmade team) alongside other Canadiens players, including Jake Evans a]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/jacob-fowler-will-play-in-the-lshl-tonight-along-with-ivan-demidov/Tue, 11 Aug 2026 20:46:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/jacob-fowler-will-play-in-the-lshl-tonight-along-with-ivan-demidov/ After all, a “four-out” inning like that is something you almost never see. It's happened very rarely in history.
And even though many people didn't know what to do (including the umpires on the field), Aaron Boone certainly did.
He discussed it during his appearance today on the “Talkin' Yanks” podcast.
Aaron Boone knew the umpires w]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/fiasco-in-toronto-aaron-boone-knew-what-was-going-on/Tue, 11 Aug 2026 20:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/fiasco-in-toronto-aaron-boone-knew-what-was-going-on/ The incident occurred during a special teams drill. According to Jets head coach Aaron Glenn, Stiggers had initially returned to the sideline before collapsing moments later.
Fortunately, the 24-year-old defensive back had regained consciousness and was able]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/new-york-jets-former-cfl-player-qwantez-stiggers-leaves-training-camp-in-an-ambulance/Tue, 11 Aug 2026 20:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/new-york-jets-former-cfl-player-qwantez-stiggers-leaves-training-camp-in-an-ambulance/https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/mcs-music-lounge-karol-g-has-no-regrets/Tue, 11 Aug 2026 19:44:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/mcs-music-lounge-karol-g-has-no-regrets/ Currently, the Canadiens have three goalies capable of playing in the NHL. In reality, the situation hasn't changed since the end of the 2025–2026 season.
We thought that would have changed, but it hasn't.
While it's expected that Jakub Dobes will be in net for the Canadiens in Game 1 of the season, the question remains as to who will be his backup (Jacob Fowler or Samuel Montembeault) to start the season.
On that note, Grant McCagg]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/many-fans-believe-that-samuel-montembeault-will-stay-in-montreal/Tue, 11 Aug 2026 19:23:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/many-fans-believe-that-samuel-montembeault-will-stay-in-montreal/ Now, the mission for pitchers who start games is to throw as hard as possible to generate momentum early on, which means they leave the game sooner and need more rest to recover.
It's gotten to the point where this has become the norm, and we don't even realize just how much the workload for starting pitchers continues to decrease.
As proof, last month—Ju]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/by-the-numbers-the-longevity-of-starting-pitchers-is-a-thing-of-the-past/Tue, 11 Aug 2026 18:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/by-the-numbers-the-longevity-of-starting-pitchers-is-a-thing-of-the-past/https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/scarjos-comedy-crime-wig/Tue, 11 Aug 2026 18:17:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/scarjos-comedy-crime-wig/ He's never been afraid to criticize Slovakia's hockey people when things didn't go his way. And that caused quite a stir all over Montreal and back home.
Slaf isn't afraid to speak his mind.
But today, we're going to talk about Slovakia and Slafkovsky in a positive light. Why? Because the Canadiens' star player was honored in his hometown.
The city of Budimir, where his family has lived for seve]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/juraj-slafkovsky-the-first-honorary-citizen-in-his-citys-history/Tue, 11 Aug 2026 18:09:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/juraj-slafkovsky-the-first-honorary-citizen-in-his-citys-history/ After a spectacular performance against the Edmonton Elks, Tyson Philpot was named Player of the Week in the Canadian Football League for Week 10.
The Canadian wide receiver was virtually unstoppable during Montreal's 48-30 victory. Philpot caught 10 passes for 131 yards, but it was his production in the end zone that really caught the eye.
The Alouettes' number found a way to cross the goal line three times, recording his first h]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/its-now-official-for-tyson-philpot/Tue, 11 Aug 2026 18:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/its-now-official-for-tyson-philpot/https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/anne-hathaway-a-menace-to-makeup/Tue, 11 Aug 2026 17:48:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/anne-hathaway-a-menace-to-makeup/ In short, be positive when it's positive and negative when it's negative. That's how you build credibility. Otherwise, you're just a mouthpiece… or a hater.
Over the past few weeks, I've “celebrated” the anniversary of CF Montréal's famous letter, I've criticized a few recent performances where the offense w]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/15-facts-about-alexis-snchez-the-inside-story-of-cf-montrals-blockbuster-move/Tue, 11 Aug 2026 17:01:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/15-facts-about-alexis-snchez-the-inside-story-of-cf-montrals-blockbuster-move/ I can’t wait to see it and I also love how the press tour is going. That is, when you’re promoting a movie about friends who]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/kstew-bbq/Tue, 11 Aug 2026 16:59:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/kstew-bbq/ But that's no longer the case. In fact, the two-time defending World Series champions have lost eight of their last ten games and have a record of ten wins and twelve losses in the second half of the season.
And manager Dave Roberts isn't mincing words about his team's situation.Thinking about it a bit on the plane yesterday, we're a Wild]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/were-a-wild-card-team-dave-roberts/Tue, 11 Aug 2026 16:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/were-a-wild-card-team-dave-roberts/ According to ESPN's Adam Schefter, head coach Kevin O'Connell has reportedly decided to entrust the offense to the 29-year-old veteran rather than J.J. McCarthy, the young quarterback selected in the first round of the 2024 draft.
This decision marks a fresh start for Murray. After spending the first seven sea]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/it-appears-to-be-confirmed-that-kyle-murray-is-headed-to-minnesota/Tue, 11 Aug 2026 16:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/it-appears-to-be-confirmed-that-kyle-murray-is-headed-to-minnesota/ According to PuckPedia, there are eight. According to CapWages, there are 17. But if you check Spotrac, the number is as high as 40 restricted free agents.
It's clear that some sites don't account for all the players in the minors.
On the Canadiens, Zachary Bolduc, Arber Xhekaj, and Sasha Pastujov are currently looking to sign a deal for next season. The other guys are already signed.
Pastujov won't be signing a big contract—we]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/zachary-bolduc-a-proposed-42-million-contract-that-raises-questions/Tue, 11 Aug 2026 15:54:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/zachary-bolduc-a-proposed-42-million-contract-that-raises-questions/  
Last week, several players from the Montreal offensive line gathered at a restaurant to celebrate two birthdays: those of Pier-Olivier Lestage and Cyrille Hogan-Saindon. Nick Callender, Donny Ventrelli, and Tiger Shanks were among the group, along with several other members of the offensive line.
But the surp]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/davis-alexander-let-his-offensive-line-down/Tue, 11 Aug 2026 15:24:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/davis-alexander-let-his-offensive-line-down/ Anyway,]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/intro-for-august-11-2026/Tue, 11 Aug 2026 15:16:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/intro-for-august-11-2026/ Along with Tony Marinaro, who's back from vacation, they discussed the Canadiens' salary structure, among other topics. That's to be expected: it's a hot topic.
McGuire believes that the Canadiens' players won't take it well when Kent Hughes signs a high-priced player, especially since everyone else has taken a pay cut.But here's the angle that caught my attention.
In the podcast, McGuire was asked about rising salaries. And at one poin]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/canadiens-the-problem-with-paying-a-player-15-million/Tue, 11 Aug 2026 15:01:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/canadiens-the-problem-with-paying-a-player-15-million/https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/can-a-mixtape-help-stop-a-mine-project-in-southern-bc/Tue, 11 Aug 2026 15:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/can-a-mixtape-help-stop-a-mine-project-in-southern-bc/ It looked like that would be the story of the game in Toronto. After all, the team is no stranger to pitchers getting injured.
But in the end, it seems the story lies elsewhere.
In the seventh inning, with the Red Sox having two runners on base and just one out, the scoreboard at Rogers Centre (managed by MLB) showed two outs.
So when a fly ball was hit to center field, both runners took off]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/we-break-down-what-happened-in-toronto-last-night/Tue, 11 Aug 2026 14:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/we-break-down-what-happened-in-toronto-last-night/ The result? A prospect like Alexander Zharovsky, who's being closely watched by Canadiens fans, is already in training camp mode in his native Russia.
We imagine that after spending a good part of his summer in Montreal, he's eager to get back to playing in the KHL to show just how much he's improved.
But anyway. All this to say that now that training camps have begun, we're starting to get some clues about what mig]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/alexander-zharovsky-well-supported-at-his-khl-training-camp/Tue, 11 Aug 2026 14:01:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/alexander-zharovsky-well-supported-at-his-khl-training-camp/ But just how popular?
Kevin Raphaël got a pretty clear answer this past weekend during the 11th edition of the KR Classic.
We were just telling you about the event, where the Habs' goaltender was clearly one of the day's main attractions.
You can also see it in his entrance.The people love Habs goalie Jakub Dobespic.twitter.com/H0y6BdcZbC
— /r/Habs (@HabsOnReddit) August 9, 2026Today, Kevin Raphaël discu]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/jakub-dobes-kevin-raphal-had-never-seen-anything-like-that-from-a-player-in-montreal/Tue, 11 Aug 2026 03:58:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/jakub-dobes-kevin-raphal-had-never-seen-anything-like-that-from-a-player-in-montreal/ Very big, in fact.
After matching the hostile $18 million-a-year offer made to Leo Carlsson, Anaheim must now find a way to reach an agreement with Cutter Gauthier.
The young forward just had a 41-goal season, and all signs point to him also being in line for a significant pay raise.
The problem?
The Ducks currently have just over $9 million in cap space.
According to Andre Leal of The Hockey News, Chris Kreider, Alex Killorn, and Frank Vatr]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/the-ducks-could-weaken-their-roster-for-cutter-gauthier/Tue, 11 Aug 2026 03:01:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/the-ducks-could-weaken-their-roster-for-cutter-gauthier/ Obviously, the goal wasn't to win in 2026—the goal was to lay the groundwork for the 2027 and 2028 seasons, years during which he'll be under the team's control.
They had to acquire him now, and that's exactly what they did.
This will give him more time to work under Pete Walker, but that's not why he was acquired now.
Several teams were after him, and it seems that if the Blue Jays hadn't gone after hi]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/jose-soriano-details-on-the-talks-between-the-twins-and-the-blue-jays/Tue, 11 Aug 2026 02:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/jose-soriano-details-on-the-talks-between-the-twins-and-the-blue-jays/ Plans for a new arena at LeBreton Flats are well underway, but the Canadian Tire Centre is far from having hosted its final game.
An agreement regarding the 11-acre site earmarked for the project was announced a year ago. Since then? The project is moving forward, but several major hurdles still need to be cleared.
New information reported today by Agence QMI on TVA Sports has provided a]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/the-senators-arent-about-to-leave-kanata/Tue, 11 Aug 2026 02:04:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/the-senators-arent-about-to-leave-kanata/ I have respect for Alex Belzile… but it's not the veteran's signing that's caught my attention since the start of the summer with the Habs.
There were expectations, and in the end, Kent Hughes didn't make a move. It could still happen before the start of the next season, but…
But at this point, we shouldn't expect a home run.
Kent Hughes said he wanted to improve his team over the]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/players-still-available-theres-only-one-who-would-be-a-logical-fit-for-the-ch/Tue, 11 Aug 2026 00:33:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/players-still-available-theres-only-one-who-would-be-a-logical-fit-for-the-ch/ The White Sox will honor him in September. It will be on the 17th.
The White Sox will honor the newly-retired Tim Anderson during a pregame ceremony on September 17.
The team will wear their old “Southside” City Connects for the occasion. pic.twitter.com/0LnNI9eqEt
— Foul Territory (@FoulTerritoryTV) August 10, 2026
Devin Williams Injured
Things continue to go badly in New York.
Devin Williams has been placed on the 15-day IL with a right shoulder strain pi]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/mlb-in-brief-tim-anderson-retires-playoff-schedule/Tue, 11 Aug 2026 00:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/mlb-in-brief-tim-anderson-retires-playoff-schedule/ Hmm…
For now, the Connor Hellebuyck situation seems to be at a standstill in Winnipeg. But according to Elliotte Friedman, the silence surrounding the Jets' star goaltender doesn't necessarily mean the situation will stay that way for much longer.
In a recent segment, Friedman explains that things are quiet right now regarding Hellebuyck… while adding that he still believes the goaltender will eventually be trade]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/connor-hellebuyck-heres-when-elliotte-friedman-thinks-he-might-be-traded/Mon, 10 Aug 2026 23:16:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/connor-hellebuyck-heres-when-elliotte-friedman-thinks-he-might-be-traded/ When you look at the guys who were in the bullpen as of this morning, it's clear that several of them had pitched quite a bit this week.pic.twitter.com/V3YZQucGOE
— Rob Wong (@RobWong34) August 10, 2026
The result? They needed reinforcements. After all, the team has a long week ahead of it.
And the Blue Jays understood that. So they took action, even though the 40-man roster didn't off]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/blue-jays-reinforcements-ahead-of-the-series-against-boston/Mon, 10 Aug 2026 22:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/blue-jays-reinforcements-ahead-of-the-series-against-boston/https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/michael-bay-at-the-gifting-suite/Mon, 10 Aug 2026 22:02:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/michael-bay-at-the-gifting-suite/ Happy birthday, Captain!
At 27, Suzuki is building quite an impressive resume. He's established himself as one of the best players in the National Hockey League, and he deserves credit for that. 
I'm talking about Suzuki because this morning, The Athletic published its annual article on current NHL players who have a chance of making it into the Hall of Fame once their careers are over.
For example, in the category of players who are guar]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/hall-of-fame-nick-suzuki-a-player-to-watch-according-to-the-athletic/Mon, 10 Aug 2026 22:02:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/hall-of-fame-nick-suzuki-a-player-to-watch-according-to-the-athletic/ 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]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/patrik-laine-linked-to-the-maple-leafs/Mon, 10 Aug 2026 20:42:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/patrik-laine-linked-to-the-maple-leafs/ And since Shohei moved to Los Angeles, the two stars haven't exactly been in each other's way.
But this year, things are set to change. After all, Judge has missed too many games to be the MVP, and Ohtani isn't as dominant.
Note: I'm not saying the Japanese player isn't good. After all, he's still the favorite for many people right now, ahead of Pete Crow-Armstrong.]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/mvp-the-debate-between-shohei-ohtani-and-pete-crow-armstrong-is-in-full-swing/Mon, 10 Aug 2026 20:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/mvp-the-debate-between-shohei-ohtani-and-pete-crow-armstrong-is-in-full-swing/ However, even before the official start of the regular season, Highmark Stadium is already making headlines for a rather embarrassing reason.
The stadium, whose construction represents a colossal investment of $2.2 billion, is set to host its first regular-season game on September 17. But some fans who have already had a chance to check out the new facilities say they've encountered a serious problem: seats w]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/bills-fans-are-furious-about-their-new-stadium/Mon, 10 Aug 2026 20:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/bills-fans-are-furious-about-their-new-stadium/https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/celebrity-social-media-august-10-2026/Mon, 10 Aug 2026 19:41:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/celebrity-social-media-august-10-2026/ As a reminder, Daniel Jacob, who had been an assistant coach for two years, was promoted to head coach when Pascal Vincent left the club to take a job in Seattle.
Jacob therefore needs to be replaced so that his coaching staff—which also includes Ilya Ejov (goaltending coach) and Martin Laperrière—is complete.
But who will be chosen?
According to information from Marco N]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/rumor-three-names-to-watch-behind-the-rockets-bench/Mon, 10 Aug 2026 19:32:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/rumor-three-names-to-watch-behind-the-rockets-bench/https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/weekend-couples-update/Mon, 10 Aug 2026 19:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/weekend-couples-update/ Although the results of these games are rarely significant, individual performances can provide valuable clues about young players who are likely to stand out.
In particular, several rookies drafted outside the top of the first round are starting to draw attention. Here are six names to watch closely, especially for fantasy football and NFL pool enthusiasts.
Cyrus Allen – W]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/here-are-6-nfl-rookies-who-could-have-a-breakout-preseason/Mon, 10 Aug 2026 19:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/here-are-6-nfl-rookies-who-could-have-a-breakout-preseason/ But another Quebec-born player is making a strong impression in the minor leagues right now: Émilien Pitre.
In fact, the New York Mets' recent acquisition from the Tampa Bay Rays in the Freddy Peralta trade has been impressing since his arrival in Binghamton at the Double-A level.
In five games with the Mets organization, the R]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/mets-milien-pitre-has-been-on-fire-since-the-trade/Mon, 10 Aug 2026 18:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/mets-milien-pitre-has-been-on-fire-since-the-trade/ Because expectations were high regarding improving the team, many people are disappointed that Kent Hughes was unable to do so.
That's to be expected.
Of course, there's frustration among the fans, but it's also worth noting that they aren't the only ones questioning the roster right now.
Brendan Kelly, a columnist for the Gazette, recently wrote an article imploring the Canadiens to trade Samuel Montembeault before the start of]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/he-implores-the-canadiens-samuel-montembeault-must-go/Mon, 10 Aug 2026 18:04:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/he-implores-the-canadiens-samuel-montembeault-must-go/ Head coaches will no longer be required to personally throw the famous red flag when they wish to request a video review.
The league has confirmed that a head coach will now be able to designate a member of his staff in advance to handle challenges with the officials. This person must be identified before the start of the game.
Until now, this responsibility fell exclusively to the head coach]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/nfl-a-new-rule-will-allow-nfl-coaches-to-delegate-their-challenges/Mon, 10 Aug 2026 17:50:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/nfl-a-new-rule-will-allow-nfl-coaches-to-delegate-their-challenges/ Here’s the initial photo that went viral of the two of them on a]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/mbj-and-raye/Mon, 10 Aug 2026 17:23:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/mbj-and-raye/ Guhle – Hutson
Struble – Carrier
Xhekaj (still unsigned)
Perhaps Adam Engstrom will replace Arber Xhekaj on the roster if the latter is traded, but that wouldn't exactly be a significant improvement.
The need to acquire a right-handed defenseman with both defensive and physical sk]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/the-strange-rumor-linking-brandon-carlo-once-again-to-the-ch/Mon, 10 Aug 2026 17:01:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/the-strange-rumor-linking-brandon-carlo-once-again-to-the-ch/https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/anne-hathaways-fourth-of-five/Mon, 10 Aug 2026 16:42:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/anne-hathaways-fourth-of-five/ That hasn't stopped Giants ace pitcher Logan Webb, however, from making a rather surprising statement.
In a recent interview, the pitcher shared his favorite Major League Baseball stadiums, naming Dodger Stadium at the top of his list rather than Oracle Park, where he has made the majority of his career starts.This probably isn't the an]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/logan-webb-names-dodger-stadium-his-favorite-stadium/Mon, 10 Aug 2026 16:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/logan-webb-names-dodger-stadium-his-favorite-stadium/ Dave Stubbs, the veteran Montreal-based journalist who works for the NHL, spoke with the former Canadiens goaltender about several topics concerning him.
In particular, he mentioned that he had approached (with a touch of irony, of course) the Sharks to help address their offensive needs. But that wasn't all on the agenda.Carey Price discusses the current Montreal Canadiens in this NHL.com exclusive: https://t.co/nDhZv8lTn]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/carey-price-shares-his-thoughts-on-jakub-dobes-and-jacob-fowler/Mon, 10 Aug 2026 16:07:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/carey-price-shares-his-thoughts-on-jakub-dobes-and-jacob-fowler/ And what makes it even funnier, at least to me, is that his team actually shared footage from parts of the show that people]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/intro-for-august-10-2026/Mon, 10 Aug 2026 15:40:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/intro-for-august-10-2026/ His career officially came to an end this summer with the expiration of his famous eight-year contract worth $10.5 million annually, but it had been clear for some time that he wouldn't play again.
Price actually spent the final year of his contract on the San Jose Sharks' payroll after Kent Hughes traded his contract last summer.
Price's knees were what ult]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/carey-price-asked-the-sharks-if-they-needed-a-left-winger/Mon, 10 Aug 2026 15:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/carey-price-asked-the-sharks-if-they-needed-a-left-winger/ Two years ago, the team traded Jack Flaherty at the trade deadline. And even though he went on to win in Los Angeles, the Tigers made the playoffs.
They even beat the Astros before losing to Cleveland.
Then, in 2025, the Michigan team squandered a 15.5-game lead in the division. It was against the Guardians.The Guardians were defeated by the Tigers in the playoffs, but Seattle proved to be too much of a challenge afterward.
Those pla]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/the-tigers-are-just-one-game-away-from-the-playoffs/Mon, 10 Aug 2026 14:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/the-tigers-are-just-one-game-away-from-the-playoffs/ The veteran tight end, who was set to enter the final year of his previous contract, has instead signed a two-season extension with the team.
According to reports by ESPN's Adam Schefter, this new deal will pay Henry $16 million, with the potential to increase the total value of the contract to $20 million through bonuses.
The Patriots themselves confirmed the news by posting photos of the 31-year-old player a]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/maye-and-henry-are-top-priorities-for-the-patriots/Mon, 10 Aug 2026 14:20:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/maye-and-henry-are-top-priorities-for-the-patriots/ Indeed, the Colorado Avalanche defenseman is still rated as the best defenseman in the NHL—and for good reason.
Makar is an unparalleled player, and let's just say that his injury during the playoffs was the main reason behind the Avalanche's elimination by the Vegas Golden Knights in the conference finals.
I]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/cale-makar-still-no-sign-of-a-contract-extension/Mon, 10 Aug 2026 14:11:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/cale-makar-still-no-sign-of-a-contract-extension/ He made a few minor trades here and there, but nothing major. One of those minor trades involved William Trudeau.
The Quebec native was traded for Brett Berard, a forward who just signed a contract with the team.
In an interview with TVA Sports, Trudeau said that New York is probably a better opportunity for him than Montreal.
He gave it his all for the Habs and would have liked it to work out.He'll have a better chance in New Yo]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/a-much-better-opportunity-in-new-york-than-in-montreal-according-to-william-trudeau/Mon, 10 Aug 2026 04:04:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/a-much-better-opportunity-in-new-york-than-in-montreal-according-to-william-trudeau/ A few days ago, it unveiled its list of the best wingers.
Today, it was the defensemen's turn. Here's last year's ranking.Here's how NHL Network's Top 20 Defensemen list looked last year.
Find out who will be on this year's list tonight at 7 p.m. ET on NHL Network! #NHLTopPlayers pic.twitter.com/UaOsd9qzTm
— NHL Media (@NHLMedia) August 9, 2026Lane H]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/lane-hutson-is-the-sixth-best-defenseman-in-the-nhl-according-to-the-nhl-network/Mon, 10 Aug 2026 01:56:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/lane-hutson-is-the-sixth-best-defenseman-in-the-nhl-according-to-the-nhl-network/ And what you need to know is that this marks the end of a big week in Toronto. A lot has happened on the field.
LUKES LASERWE PLAY ON! pic.twitter.com/jtKntRGBOP
— Toronto Blue Jays (@BlueJays) August 9, 2026
First, the team was a seller at the trade deadline. On the flight to Houston, Kevin Gausman was the first player to be traded. Daulton Varsho and Jeff Hoffman follow]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/the-end-of-a-crazy-week-in-toronto/Mon, 10 Aug 2026 01:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/the-end-of-a-crazy-week-in-toronto/ The Red Sox' farm team won't be playing tomorrow, which raises the question: Is the young man ready to wrap up his rehab stint and move up to the majors?
That will obviously depend on his health. But let's just say it's possible we'll see him in Boston soon.
On that note, Pete Abraham, who covers the Red Sox, reports that Rutschman's fat]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/adley-rutschman-his-father-reportedly-has-a-plane-ticket-to-toronto/Sun, 09 Aug 2026 22:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/adley-rutschman-his-father-reportedly-has-a-plane-ticket-to-toronto/ That's a long drought for the country that invented hockey and is home to more than 20% of the NHL's teams.
Could the 2026–27 season be the year Canada finally breaks this curse?
In The Hockey News, Jim Parsons has ranked the seven teams based on their chances of winning the Stanley Cup next season.After three of the seven Canadian NHL teams made the Stanley Cup playoffs in 2025–26, here's a ranking of each team]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/canadas-best-hope-for-the-stanley-cup-isnt-the-canadiens/Sun, 09 Aug 2026 22:08:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/canadas-best-hope-for-the-stanley-cup-isnt-the-canadiens/ The Blue Jays’ top prospect has been promoted.
#BlueJays top prospect JoJo Parker has been promoted to High-A on his 20th birthday, according to @KeeganMatheson.
The club’s 2025 first-round pick recorded 5 hits in a doubleheader on Friday: https://t.co/574QLgJ4dT pic.twitter.com/FPcujaMqaU
— MLB Pipeline (@MLBPipeline) August 9, 2026
The Tigers aren't surprised
Tarik Skubal's comments (about wanting to return to Detroit) come as no surprise to managemen]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/mlb-in-brief-jojo-parker-in-vancouver-the-tigers-arent-surprised/Sun, 09 Aug 2026 20:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/mlb-in-brief-jojo-parker-in-vancouver-the-tigers-arent-surprised/ In fact, it's not a bad idea, but this might not be the best team to execute it effectively. Furthermore, it might not be used as effectively as it should be.
It's fine to shadow a player, but only to a certain extent—especially in today's hockey. Talented players, especially forwards, like to roam all over the ice, even more so during a power play.
However, the]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/derek-lalonde-could-make-changes-to-the-defensive-system/Sun, 09 Aug 2026 20:07:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/derek-lalonde-could-make-changes-to-the-defensive-system/ However, given the current trade market, we've noticed that prices are exorbitant, and it's not necessarily worth it to acquire a top-6 player. That's probably the main reason Kent Hughes hasn't made any moves this summer (aside from trades involving the Laval Rocket and the Brendan Gallagher trade).
For now, Oliver Kapanen and Alex Newhook wou]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/newhook-kapanen-demidov-that-second-line-really-isnt-all-that-bad/Sun, 09 Aug 2026 18:31:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/newhook-kapanen-demidov-that-second-line-really-isnt-all-that-bad/ The team has secured stability in its rotation for next year. That was important for a team that wants to win next year.
“You've got your rotation taken care of heading into the winter. That's something I'm not sure a lot of teams would've been able to pull off the way the Blue Jays did.” @JeffPassan joins @SNJe]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/dasan-hill-the-blue-jays-may-have-acquired-a-no-1-pitcher-in-exchange-for-jeff-hoffman/Sun, 09 Aug 2026 18:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/dasan-hill-the-blue-jays-may-have-acquired-a-no-1-pitcher-in-exchange-for-jeff-hoffman/ People were hoping to see the Habs make the playoffs, but few expected the Tricolore to have such a strong season and rack up so many points.
But now, looking ahead to the 2026–2027 season, expectations are understandably high—on par with last season's performance.
In fact, fans expect the Canadiens to have a fairly good se]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/points-total-for-the-ch-in-20262027-heres-what-fans-are-expecting/Sun, 09 Aug 2026 17:06:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/points-total-for-the-ch-in-20262027-heres-what-fans-are-expecting/ After Émilien Pitre was involved in the Freddy Peralta trade last Sunday, two more names could be called up to the majors in the coming weeks.First up is pitcher Miguel Cienfuegos from the San Diego Padres organization.
The 29-year-old, who pitched for four seasons in independent and semi-professional leagues in Canada before getting his first shot at minor league baseball at age 26 with Fort Wayne in 2023, posted a 2.59 ERA]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/two-quebecers-who-could-be-called-up-soon/Sun, 09 Aug 2026 16:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/two-quebecers-who-could-be-called-up-soon/ The best player of his generation isn't getting any younger, but despite his age, he remains one of the National Hockey League's top players year after year.
The Pittsburgh Penguins captain clearly still has a few good years left in him, having racked up 74 points in 68 games last season.
Getting back to Crosby's birthday, well, compared to other years, the hockey legend's birthday made more headlines this year because]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/sidney-crosbys-party-a-humorous-video-is-going-viral-on-social-media/Sun, 09 Aug 2026 16:05:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/sidney-crosbys-party-a-humorous-video-is-going-viral-on-social-media/ It's been a very long summer; aside from the Montreal Canadiens' development camp, Montreal hockey fans haven't had much to look forward to.
Fortunately, in recent days and weeks, there's been the Hlinka-Gretzky Cup for the most die-hard hockey fans.
The tournament brings together eight teams from eight different countries, each showcasing their top under-18 talent.
I]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/hlinka-gretzky-cup-canada-routed-the-united-states-in-the-grand-final/Sun, 09 Aug 2026 15:07:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/hlinka-gretzky-cup-canada-routed-the-united-states-in-the-grand-final/ In 2025, despite winning the World Series, the California team had to turn to Roki Sasaki to do the job usually assigned to someone else—namely, becoming their go-to guy in the late innings.
Speaking of trust, confidence in Edwin Diaz is seriously crumbling as the pitcher—who was lured to Los Ange]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/edwin-diaz-isnt-getting-the-job-done-in-los-angeles/Sun, 09 Aug 2026 14:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/edwin-diaz-isnt-getting-the-job-done-in-los-angeles/ The Kevin Raphaël Classic has thus become a highlight of the summer in Quebec, where fans can see several familiar faces in action in a relaxed and humorous setting.
The 11th edition took place yesterday and featured numerous celebrities and public figures.
Of course, all eyes wer]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/11th-edition-of-the-kevin-raphal-classic-here-are-the-highlights-from-jakub-dobes-and-company/Sun, 09 Aug 2026 14:05:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/11th-edition-of-the-kevin-raphal-classic-here-are-the-highlights-from-jakub-dobes-and-company/ We already know that Detroit has asked the Wild for Matthew Boldy and that, despite the fact that other teams view him as a No. 2 center, the Wings want compensation equivalent to a No. 1 center.
And according to the latest reports from journalist Helene St. James, the Michigan-based club wants a No. 1 center in exchange for its No. 1 center.The Red Wings are reportedly asking for a first-line center in exchange for Dylan Larkin, but none of the teams on L]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/the-wings-want-a-top-tier-center-in-exchange-for-dylan-larkin/Sun, 09 Aug 2026 03:51:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/the-wings-want-a-top-tier-center-in-exchange-for-dylan-larkin/ This summer, his outstanding performance last year was rewarded with a three-year contract worth just over five million dollars annually.
The question is: Who will be the team's second-string goaltender? Veteran Samuel Montembeault, whose contract is expiring and who is no longer part of the team's plans, or up-and-coming goaltender Jacob]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/jakub-dobes-approves-of-a-threesome/Sun, 09 Aug 2026 01:52:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/jakub-dobes-approves-of-a-threesome/ Everyone agrees that the Dodgers are in a good position to sign the pitcher at the end of the season, when he becomes a free agent.
Before the trade, the rumor was that he wanted to sign with the Dodgers.
That's why, when I hear him say he wants to sign with Detroit in 2027, I can't help but think he's trying to put pressure on the Dodgers.
It was tou]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/tarik-skubal-wants-to-return-to-detroit-in-2027/Sun, 09 Aug 2026 01:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/tarik-skubal-wants-to-return-to-detroit-in-2027/ Kent Hughes has undoubtedly tried to acquire some, let's be clear. But so far, he hasn't succeeded.
As a result, the 2026–27 Canadiens will look pretty much like the 2025–26 Canadiens. In an Eastern Conference where many teams have improved (the Panthers and the Capitals, among]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/alexandre-carrier-identifies-the-key-factor-that-will-help-the-ch-improve-in-2026-27/Sun, 09 Aug 2026 00:04:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/alexandre-carrier-identifies-the-key-factor-that-will-help-the-ch-improve-in-2026-27/ John Schneider leaves the door open if he stays healthy.
“If he’s doing what he’s supposed to do and feeling good, I don’t see a reason why he couldn’t be an option for us.”
John Schneider joins @SNJeffBlair and Kevin Barker to discuss Ricky Tiedemann's potential for a Blue Jays call-up in 2026.
LIVE https://t.co/SqK7M99Bz7 pic.twitter.com/BUss49QBrS
— Sportsnet 590 The FAN (@FAN590) August 7, 2026
A Clear Plan
Jose Soriano's fo]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/mlb-in-brief-ricky-tiedemann-recalled-does-gunnar-henderson-want-to-leave/Sat, 08 Aug 2026 22:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/mlb-in-brief-ricky-tiedemann-recalled-does-gunnar-henderson-want-to-leave/ A strong center with an excellent shot—that's something many, many teams covet.
It's interesting, when you hear what went on behind the scenes at the Blues' draft, to get a sense of what led to this particular selection. And what really stands out is how strongly Keith Tkachuk, who serves as an advisor in St. Lou]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/maddox-dagenais-could-be-a-40-goal-scorer-in-the-nhl/Sat, 08 Aug 2026 22:06:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/maddox-dagenais-could-be-a-40-goal-scorer-in-the-nhl/ Quarterback Kirk Cousins and defensive lineman Maxx Crosby were removed from team drills on Saturday, the day after a confrontation between the two players.
The incident occurred on Friday during a particularly intense practice session. Crosby, known for his aggressive playing style, managed to deflect a pass from Cousins before a second exchange caused tensions to rise b]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/kirk-cousins-and-maxx-crosby-suspended-by-the-raiders/Sat, 08 Aug 2026 21:46:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/kirk-cousins-and-maxx-crosby-suspended-by-the-raiders/ Having chosen New York when he had the option to pick his destination for the coming years, Bichette didn't make the wisest choice—let's be honest. The infielder prioritized the money, and he must be bitterly regretting it today, given his team's dismal record.
Bichette refuses to comment on his future at this point, as he still hopes to]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/resignation-option-bo-bichette-refuses-to-comment/Sat, 08 Aug 2026 20:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/resignation-option-bo-bichette-refuses-to-comment/ He logged significant ice time at center on the top line and led his team—the second-youngest in the league—to the Eastern Conference Finals.
And since then, it feels like Suzuki, more than ever, is getting the recognition he deserves across the league. He's increasingly regarded as one of the best players in the NHL…]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/nick-suzuki-second-best-center-in-the-atlantic-division-according-to-the-hockey-news/Sat, 08 Aug 2026 20:08:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/nick-suzuki-second-best-center-in-the-atlantic-division-according-to-the-hockey-news/ The Finnish player, who appeared in only five games last season, is looking for a contract. He is free to sign at any time, but he hasn't done so yet.
In the meantime, however, Laine is making sure to stay in shape. He was recently seen participating in a summer league in Florida about ten days ago, and his Florida stint apparently isn't over yet.
A video circulating on social media shows the Finnish pl]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/video-patrik-laine-skates-in-his-ch-gear-in-florida/Sat, 08 Aug 2026 18:34:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/video-patrik-laine-skates-in-his-ch-gear-in-florida/ But it wasn't really the final score that caught everyone's attention. Instead, a sequence in the fourth inning will be remembered as the defining moment of that game.
While Zack Wheeler was on the mound, Blue Jays hitting coach David Popkins shouted something. And clearly, that didn't sit well with Wheeler, who shot back at him.
And let's just say]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/zack-wheeler-shuts-down-the-blue-jays-hes-been-whining-a-lot-lately/Sat, 08 Aug 2026 18:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/zack-wheeler-shuts-down-the-blue-jays-hes-been-whining-a-lot-lately/https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/vancouver-student-wins-top-honours-in-national-student-art-challenge/Sat, 08 Aug 2026 17:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/vancouver-student-wins-top-honours-in-national-student-art-challenge/ Basically, the young player, who has two goals and 14 points in 47 NHL games (spanning two seasons), has signed an eight-year contract with the Penguins.
He'll earn $4 million per season.
He's a 23-year-old player with talent who hasn't proven himself in the NHL yet. Even though he's produced in Europe and the AHL, he hasn't produced in the NHL.
So t]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/kyle-dubas-gets-rejected-in-toronto/Sat, 08 Aug 2026 17:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/kyle-dubas-gets-rejected-in-toronto/ But now we can add a tenth.
The Boston Red Sox, who won their ninth straight game yesterday, are simply unbeatable right now.
Yesterday, against Sacramento, they won 13-1. Payton Tolle had an incredible start, striking out no fewer than 14 batters in a quality start.
Here are all 14 of Payton Tolle's strikeouts! https://t.co/hJCHQ6v7dZ pic.twitter.com/HyMBJXqepC
— Talkin’ Ba]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/red-sox-27-wins-in-their-last-30-games/Sat, 08 Aug 2026 16:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/red-sox-27-wins-in-their-last-30-games/ But, as we'll see, a “newcomer” will also make an appearance…
One important clarification must be made, however, before we go any further.
Somewhere along the way during my vacation, it became increasingly clear to me that something was off with how I was weighting a player's utility and trade value (which, together, determin]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/top-15-ch-prospects-ranks-12-through-10-and-an-important-clarification/Sat, 08 Aug 2026 16:05:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/top-15-ch-prospects-ranks-12-through-10-and-an-important-clarification/ Gomez arrived in Montreal in the summer of 2009 as part of the famous trade that sent Ryan McDonagh—drafted two years earlier by the Habs—to the New York Rangers.
At the time, there were high hopes for this trade, which ultimately turned out to be a monumental flop.
Indeed, while we all remember Gomez in Montreal today, it's unfortunately not for the right reasons, as he never]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/scott-gomez-wants-nothing-more-to-do-with-montreal/Sat, 08 Aug 2026 15:09:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/scott-gomez-wants-nothing-more-to-do-with-montreal/ The tall right-hander didn't disappoint his new fans, pitching seven strong innings and earning his first win as a member of the Chicago Cubs. The Cubs won 6-4 at Ka]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/kevin-gausman-wins-in-his-debut-with-the-cubs/Sat, 08 Aug 2026 14:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/kevin-gausman-wins-in-his-debut-with-the-cubs/ It's expensive enough that you don't even get a great seat in the arena, and let's just say that prices are far from likely to drop this season, given the team's success last season and the excitement surrounding its young players.
On the contrary, a certain price increase is expected given the overall spectacle the Habs now offer with all their tal]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/leafs-vs-ch-on-december-26-at-the-bell-centre-here-are-the-absolutely-crazy-ticket-prices/Sat, 08 Aug 2026 14:03:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/leafs-vs-ch-on-december-26-at-the-bell-centre-here-are-the-absolutely-crazy-ticket-prices/  
Peter Skoronski is staying with the Titans after agreeing to a four-year contract extension worth 100 million U.S. dollars. The deal also includes 88 million dollars in guaranteed money, according to several reports.
This new deal makes Skoronski the highest-paid guard in the entire NFL. The 25-year-old's outstanding progression since entering the league has thus been spectacularly]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/he-is-the-highest-paid-defensive-tackle-in-the-nfl/Sat, 08 Aug 2026 13:51:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/he-is-the-highest-paid-defensive-tackle-in-the-nfl/ The young defenseman is simply exceptional, and in his second NHL season, he came very close to reaching the 80-point mark for the season.
With the puck, he's simply incredible, but even without it, the small defenseman performs very well. He's so smart and such a good skater that he's always well-positioned to intercept passes or read the play.
Let's just say he's the Montreal Canadiens' best defenseman right now.]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/as-long-as-lane-hutson-is-in-montreal-the-habs-will-be-a-contender-for-the-cup/Sat, 08 Aug 2026 04:01:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/as-long-as-lane-hutson-is-in-montreal-the-habs-will-be-a-contender-for-the-cup/ So far, no one has crossed the $20 million-per-season threshold (although Macklin Celebrini could very well have secured a maximum contract worth $20.8 million per season).
However, as of July 1, Matthew Schaefer could very well sign for more than $20 million (especially since the maximum contract will be higher by then).
However, before Schaefer, there are two excellent players who could do so by extending their contracts, which exp]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/ill-start-to-worry-if-quinn-hughes-hasnt-signed-an-extension-by-the-start-of-the-season/Sat, 08 Aug 2026 03:07:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/ill-start-to-worry-if-quinn-hughes-hasnt-signed-an-extension-by-the-start-of-the-season/ Fans were expecting some additions to the team (specifically to the top six on offense), but so far, there have been no changes to the main roster.
Elsewhere in the division, a few teams have improved, including the Toronto Maple Leafs and the Florida Panthers.
However, even though the Habs haven't brought in reinforcements for the top-6 or on defense, it's important to note that the team is very young and the core]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/i-think-the-ch-will-finish-first-in-the-atlantic-division-in-2026-27-grant-mccagg/Sat, 08 Aug 2026 02:04:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/i-think-the-ch-will-finish-first-in-the-atlantic-division-in-2026-27-grant-mccagg/ And no, it wasn't planned: he left because he got injured.
We were wondering if the injury was to his foot, considering that's the injury he was recovering from. And John Schneider confirmed this afternoon that it was indeed the case.
Arrighetti felt pain in his foot and is heading to Philadelphia for an MRI.
The team is currently hoping this will only mean a short break and]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/spencer-arrighetti-an-mri-to-see-if-his-injury-has-worsened/Sat, 08 Aug 2026 01:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/spencer-arrighetti-an-mri-to-see-if-his-injury-has-worsened/ We're talking about players who have completed four seasons in the NCAA and who, in theory, are set to graduate from college.
Generally, the names involved aren't top-tier prospects. But it's worth noting that the Canadiens have a prospect in this situation this year.
We're t]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/the-canadiens-risk-losing-the-rights-to-a-prospect-next-week/Sat, 08 Aug 2026 00:33:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/the-canadiens-risk-losing-the-rights-to-a-prospect-next-week/ Is the matter settled, and will the contract be announced early next week? We'll see.
That said, contract or not, Xhekaj is in a precarious situation in Montreal. There's competition on the blue line, and one wonders if there's still room for “The Sheriff” in town.
And it's interesting to note that Jeff Marek, appearing on DFO Ru]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/i-think-the-ch-is-considering-trading-arber-xhekaj/Fri, 07 Aug 2026 23:21:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/i-think-the-ch-is-considering-trading-arber-xhekaj/ The prospect was acquired in the Kevin Gausman trade. Luis Urias is injured.
News: The #BlueJays have called up OF Brett Bateman, whom they acquired from the Cubs in the Kevin Gausman trade. Avery talented defender with speed in center field. Offensively, he's a contact hitter with a focus on getting on base, not power.
— Keegan Matheson (@KeeganMatheson) August 7, 2026
Postpone the deadline?
Not necessarily a good idea.
Should MLB move the trade deadline]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/mlb-in-brief-brett-bateman-recalled-to-toronto-the-as-fire-their-gm/Fri, 07 Aug 2026 22:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/mlb-in-brief-brett-bateman-recalled-to-toronto-the-as-fire-their-gm/https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/ted-lasso-with-bonus-heated-rivalry-news/Fri, 07 Aug 2026 22:06:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/ted-lasso-with-bonus-heated-rivalry-news/ The tragedy, of course, shocked the hockey world.
We know that the defendant in the case, Sean Higgins, has still not gone on trial. His legal team continues to try to delay the proceedings, but they are expected to move forward within the next few weeks.
And as the two-year]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/the-gaudreau-brothers-their-father-reflects-on-the-tragedy-nearly-two-years-later/Fri, 07 Aug 2026 22:05:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/the-gaudreau-brothers-their-father-reflects-on-the-tragedy-nearly-two-years-later/https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/robert-pattinsons-generational-run-continues/Fri, 07 Aug 2026 21:04:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/robert-pattinsons-generational-run-continues/ We're talking about a guy who was never drafted but has played 32 games in the National Hockey League with the Edmonton Oilers and the Carolina Hurricanes.
He's been shuttling back and forth between the NHL and the AHL in recent years: 
(Credit: Screenshot / HockeyDB)
Philp decided to leave North America to play in Sweden after last season ended.
He signed a contract with HV71, but before he even played a single game with his new team, Philp took everyo]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/a-former-nhl-player-is-retiring-at-age-27-because-hes-lost-his-motivation/Fri, 07 Aug 2026 20:50:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/a-former-nhl-player-is-retiring-at-age-27-because-hes-lost-his-motivation/ Right now, we know that Ashkan Karbasfrooshan is involved in the sports scene in connection with this matter.
For several months now, he's been speaking up to say that he'd like to bring back the Expos—or help someone else bring the team back.
I don't know if publicly insulting politicians is the right strategy, but what do I know?
Not all liars are politicians, but all politicians are liars.
&md]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/expansion-vancouver-ahead-of-montreal/Fri, 07 Aug 2026 20:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/expansion-vancouver-ahead-of-montreal/https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/international-30-bestselling-books-of-the-week-for-august-1/Fri, 07 Aug 2026 20:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/international-30-bestselling-books-of-the-week-for-august-1/ Although the quarterback has been actively participating in training camp since it began, his participation in the preseason games is far from guaranteed.
Head coach Andy Reid has indicated that Mahomes is unlikely to play in the first preseason game against the Los Angeles Rams. The veteran coach has not ruled out the possibility that his starting quarterback co]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/announcement-from-the-chiefs-regarding-patrick-mahomes/Fri, 07 Aug 2026 20:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/announcement-from-the-chiefs-regarding-patrick-mahomes/ Some people hate when summer ends, and if you have a new fall outfit to wear you can understand this kind of impatience.Busy Phili]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/celebrity-social-media-august-7-2026/Fri, 07 Aug 2026 19:56:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/celebrity-social-media-august-7-2026/ The man who wore the C on his jersey for several years in Los Angeles has played his final NHL game, and now it's time for him to move on to the next chapter of his life.
It's going to feel strange without him on the Kings, but oh well. We'll get used to it!
Over the years, Kopitar has become a legend within the LA organization. He's won Stanley Cups, Selke Trophies, and Lady Bing Trophies… And he's played a total of 1,521 games in a K]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/anze-kopitar-his-jersey-retirement-ceremony-will-take-place-against-the-habs-and-that-makes-perfect-sense/Fri, 07 Aug 2026 19:35:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/anze-kopitar-his-jersey-retirement-ceremony-will-take-place-against-the-habs-and-that-makes-perfect-sense/ Right away, a breath of fresh air swept through the Bronx, as Lombard Jr. blasted a home run in his first game and made some impressive defensive plays in his debut against the St. Louis Cardinals.
Of course, we shouldn't get too carried away, but the 21-year-old has everything it takes to become the Bombers' shortstop of the future.
And]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/yankees-george-lombard-jr-will-succeed-where-anthony-volpe-failed/Fri, 07 Aug 2026 18:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/yankees-george-lombard-jr-will-succeed-where-anthony-volpe-failed/https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/hannah-einbinder-great-reviews-and-asymmetrical-skirts/Fri, 07 Aug 2026 18:14:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/hannah-einbinder-great-reviews-and-asymmetrical-skirts/ The Quebec-born wide receiver played his first preseason game in a Carolina Panthers uniform, seizing this first opportunity to showcase his potential to the team's coaches.
During the second quarter, Meiga recorded his first NFL reception by catching a pass from backup quarterback Haynes King. The 13-yard play allowed the Panthers' offense to continue its drive down the field. Moments later, King attempted to connect with the wide receive]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/a-quebec-native-creates-an-unforgettable-moment-with-his-first-catch-in-the-nfl/Fri, 07 Aug 2026 18:02:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/a-quebec-native-creates-an-unforgettable-moment-with-his-first-catch-in-the-nfl/ In a recent interview (Empty Netters Podcast), the Washington Capitals captain looked back on a defining moment in his career, when Dale Hunter was behind the team's bench during the 2011–2012 season. At the time, the coach had told his star player after a game that he was a “plumber”—a way of telling him that he needed to simplify his game,]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/the-time-alex-ovechkin-really-made-a-fool-of-dale-hunter-by-pretending-to-be-a-plumber/Fri, 07 Aug 2026 18:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/the-time-alex-ovechkin-really-made-a-fool-of-dale-hunter-by-pretending-to-be-a-plumber/https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/sexual-fascism-in-one-night-only/Fri, 07 Aug 2026 17:05:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/sexual-fascism-in-one-night-only/ Nick Razzaghi, head coach of FC Supra, said that the surface at Stade Boréale hindered his team's offensive style of play.
Robert Rositoiu, coach of the Roses, often remarked that fewer goals were scored in Laval because of the playing surface and that the players had to learn their limits on such a field.
Rocco Placentino, president of FC Supra, would grimace every time I asked him about the playing surface at Stade Boréale.
H]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/rumors-new-stadium-in-laval-three-additions-to-the-quebec-city-roster-and-two-transfers-to-cf-montral/Fri, 07 Aug 2026 17:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/rumors-new-stadium-in-laval-three-additions-to-the-quebec-city-roster-and-two-transfers-to-cf-montral/ The injury sustained by center Justin Lawrence in the very first game of the season completely changed the dynamics of the offensive unit. Hogan-Saindon was then called upon to take]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/cyrille-hogan-saindon-the-pleasant-surprise-whos-making-his-mark-at-the-heart-of-the-alouettes-offense/Fri, 07 Aug 2026 16:34:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/cyrille-hogan-saindon-the-pleasant-surprise-whos-making-his-mark-at-the-heart-of-the-alouettes-offense/ In what was the game of the year in Major League Baseball—at least from the perspective of Boston fans—the Red Sox defeated the White Sox 12–11 in thirteen innings in a game that featured 29 hits and 17 pitchers.
It was the Massachusetts team's eighth consecutive win and their 31st victo]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/the-red-sox-come-back-from-six-deficits-to-win/Fri, 07 Aug 2026 16:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/the-red-sox-come-back-from-six-deficits-to-win/ Appearing on Jimmy Murphy's “Sick Podcast – The Eye Test,” Assistant Commissioner Bill Daly confirmed that Houston is currently the league's top priority for adding a new franchise.“We are primarily interested, as are our owners, in a potential expansion franchise in Houston.” – Bill DalyHe did, however, clarify that the door remains open to another possibility in Texas—namely, Au]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/expansion-two-markets-other-than-atlanta-and-quebec-city-in-the-works-for-the-29-30-season/Fri, 07 Aug 2026 16:10:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/expansion-two-markets-other-than-atlanta-and-quebec-city-in-the-works-for-the-29-30-season/https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/bcoop-and-gigi-in-paris-still/Fri, 07 Aug 2026 15:55:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/bcoop-and-gigi-in-paris-still/ If you are able to help Andrew reach his goal this year for SickKids Hospital, please c]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/shout-outs-for-august-7-2026/Fri, 07 Aug 2026 15:37:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/shout-outs-for-august-7-2026/https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/intro-for-august-7-2026/Fri, 07 Aug 2026 15:16:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/intro-for-august-7-2026/ When people in Quebec think of Platform X these past few weeks, Dan Milstein comes to mind. Kirill Marchenko's agent is trying to get his way on social media.
Once again last night, he responded to a post about the Blue Jackets and the Canadiens, saying he can't deal with everyone at once.One fanbase at a time… #AreYouGoldStar? https://t.co/TBhZfd8FVb
— Dan Milstein (@HockeyAgent1) August 6, 2026But the prize for the]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/evander-kane-sparks-another-storm-on-x/Fri, 07 Aug 2026 15:03:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/evander-kane-sparks-another-storm-on-x/ Forgive me, I like to joke around: the club will never have enough pitchers.
After seeing Trey Yesavage go down with an injury (he may even need surgery), another pitcher did the same.
Spencer Arrighetti, acquired from the Astros, was making a rehab start in Triple-A. And he left the game, presumably after re-injuring his left foot.
New #BlueJays RHP Spencer Arrighetti left his]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/blue-jays-spencer-arrighetti-injured-while-playing-for-the-bisons/Fri, 07 Aug 2026 14:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/blue-jays-spencer-arrighetti-injured-while-playing-for-the-bisons/ To continue making progress toward the Stanley Cup, the team's stars will need to have another strong season under Martin St-Louis.
That's only to be expected.
The question we can—and indeed must—ask ourselves is this: Will the guys be able to repeat their outstanding performance from last season?
It won't be easy.
In fact, let's take it a step further: according to ESPN, which projected the Habs' player pe]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/canadiens-a-decline-in-performance-from-all-offensive-stars-is-expected-according-to-espn/Fri, 07 Aug 2026 14:01:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/canadiens-a-decline-in-performance-from-all-offensive-stars-is-expected-according-to-espn/ However, the Montreal team will enter this game with a significantly reshuffled defense due to several injuries.
Four key players will miss the game. Linebacker Geoffrey Cantin-Arku is still sidelined with an adductor injury, while defensive backs Najee Murray and Wesley Sutton continue to recover from head and cal]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/four-key-players-will-be-missing-for-the-alouettes-against-the-elks-including-geoffrey-cantin-arku/Fri, 07 Aug 2026 14:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/four-key-players-will-be-missing-for-the-alouettes-against-the-elks-including-geoffrey-cantin-arku/ After all, Jack and Luke are already two key players for the New Jersey Devils. All that's missing is their older brother to complete the picture.
The scenario is far from impossible… but it might take several more years to come to fruition.
In his latest article, Lyle Richardson of The Hockey News reports that the Minnesota Wild]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/the-hughes-brothers-reunion-may-be-delayed/Fri, 07 Aug 2026 03:57:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/the-hughes-brothers-reunion-may-be-delayed/ This time, however, his outing didn't go as planned.
As reported by Gino Hard on X, citing information from the Slovak media outlet Sportovy Cas, the former defenseman was involved in a cycling accident in Slovakia after colliding with a 56-year-old runner.Zdeno Chara was involved in a cycling accident in Slovakia last week after a 56-year-old runner stepped into his path. He called an ambulanc]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/zdeno-chara-involved-in-a-bicycle-accident-in-slovakia/Fri, 07 Aug 2026 02:57:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/zdeno-chara-involved-in-a-bicycle-accident-in-slovakia/ The Russian is currently playing with a team made up of players from Russia, and some veterans are trying to push the young player to give it his all.
Vadim Shipashyov and Artemi Panarin can hear the crowd chanting Zharovsky's name and are urging him to show what he's got.Two veterans, Shipachev and Panarin, are trying to push Zharovsky a little. But the guy just flew in from the Montreal camp and already knows exactly where h]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/video-russian-stars-motivate-alex-zharovsky/Fri, 07 Aug 2026 02:01:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/video-russian-stars-motivate-alex-zharovsky/ He was happy to see them again. But he was also happy not to be pitching today.
Family. Alwayshttps://t.co/QqtUuGRFuV pic.twitter.com/6TxjIrR9iL
— Toronto Blue Jays (@BlueJays) August 6, 2026
The Chances of Seeing Carlos Correa Again in 2026
They're not zero.
Carlos Correa has been cleared to resume swinging a bat in his attempt to return this season, manager Joe Espada said. Correa will start with dry swings and progress from there.
— Chandler]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/mlb-in-brief-kevin-gausman-and-his-former-teammates-triston-casas-undergoes-surgery/Fri, 07 Aug 2026 01:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/mlb-in-brief-kevin-gausman-and-his-former-teammates-triston-casas-undergoes-surgery/ I specifically say “external signings” because, internally, Ivan Demidov extended his contract for eight seasons.
Aside from that deal, Kent Hughes has kept a low profile, even though he's had a hand in just about every situation. Despite everything, fans and Sportsnet have been pleased with the team's offseason. While Sportsnet's Ryan Dixon gave Ken]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/fans-believe-the-ch-has-improved-this-summer/Fri, 07 Aug 2026 00:22:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/fans-believe-the-ch-has-improved-this-summer/ We know the Leafs have already shown interest, and the Flyers and Flames are following the situation closely.
Will he sign with the team before the start of the season?Jeff Marek: Re: Arber Xhekaj's future/Canadiens: It's been out there for a while that Philadelphia could be his destination; my take on a player like Xhekaj, though, is that you send him to the other conference – The Sheet (7/28)
&mdash]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/arber-xhekaj-isnt-the-kind-of-player-you-trade-within-the-same-organization-according-to-jeff-marek/Thu, 06 Aug 2026 23:11:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/arber-xhekaj-isnt-the-kind-of-player-you-trade-within-the-same-organization-according-to-jeff-marek/ So without further ado, here's the very latest edition of Passion MLB's power rankings. Last week's rankings are shown in parentheses.
1 – Los Angeles Dodgers (1)
2 – Milwaukee Brewers (2)
3 – Atlanta Braves (3)
4 – Tampa Bay Rays (4)
5 – Chicago Cubs (6)
6 – New York Yankees (5)
7 – Boston Red Sox (9)
Consideri]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/passion-mlb-roster-update-week-19/Thu, 06 Aug 2026 22:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/passion-mlb-roster-update-week-19/https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/vancouver-venue-to-host-canadas-only-lost-weekend-listening-party/Thu, 06 Aug 2026 22:10:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/vancouver-venue-to-host-canadas-only-lost-weekend-listening-party/https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/the-tee-is-nsfw/Thu, 06 Aug 2026 22:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/the-tee-is-nsfw/ Especially since he's a childhood friend of Ivan Demidov—that's a great source of motivation.
That said, Zharovsky still has a little while to go before he arrives. He's still under contract in Russia this season, and it's unclear whether he'll make the move to North America afte]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/alexander-zharovskys-coach-doesnt-want-him-to-think-about-montreal/Thu, 06 Aug 2026 22:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/alexander-zharovskys-coach-doesnt-want-him-to-think-about-montreal/ Jahmyr Gibbs has signed a new contract extension that makes him the highest-paid running back in NFL history, cementing his status as the cornerstone of the team's offense.
At just 24 years old, Gibbs has agreed to a three-season contract with the Lions worth a total of $75.75 million. The deal includes $51.5 million in guaranteed money, an amount never before awarded to a player at this position.
This]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/big-announcement-for-jahmyr-gibbs/Thu, 06 Aug 2026 20:58:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/big-announcement-for-jahmyr-gibbs/ Houston and Atlanta are often mentioned… but we know there are other contenders.
And, of course, Quebec City's name comes up frequently. It seems like that scenario is pretty unlikely, but that doesn't stop fans from dreaming about it.
A recent poll by The Athletic, conducted among 20,000 fans, clearly demonstrates]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/expansion-quebec-city-is-by-far-the-most-popular-city-among-fans/Thu, 06 Aug 2026 20:51:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/expansion-quebec-city-is-by-far-the-most-popular-city-among-fans/https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/tom-and-zendayas-good-timing/Thu, 06 Aug 2026 20:45:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/tom-and-zendayas-good-timing/ The Blue Jays had hoped he could avoid the injured list, but he was placed on it yesterday.
We were therefore waiting for more details about the pitcher's condition. And today, John Schneider provided an update.
Basically, Yesavage suffered a meniscus injury in his left knee. He'll see a specialist on Monday to determine how to proceed.
Schneider acknowledged that while]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/injury-trey-yesavage-may-need-surgery/Thu, 06 Aug 2026 20:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/injury-trey-yesavage-may-need-surgery/ Rewatch podcasts are a big genre and I get it, I used to love watching DVDs with the commentary. But it can lead to some issues – Tori Spelling and Jenni Garth hosted 90210MG and Spelling “abruptly” quit. Sofia]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/celebrity-social-media-august-6-2026/Thu, 06 Aug 2026 19:58:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/celebrity-social-media-august-6-2026/ One part that’s going viral is what he says about grandmother refusing to leave their family home in Harlem even though he can afford to get her a new place, so he’s paid rent for the entire building.View this post on Ins]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/rocky-amp-rihanna-walgreens-and-walmart/Thu, 06 Aug 2026 19:28:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/rocky-amp-rihanna-walgreens-and-walmart/ But in reality, it's the structure of the deal that's drawing attention. Koivunen signed an eight-year contract—a huge gamble for a player who hasn't yet established himself as a full-time NHLer.
He'll earn $4 million per year over the course of that contract&mda]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/32-million-for-ville-koivunen-zachary-bolduc-must-be-pretty-happy/Thu, 06 Aug 2026 19:18:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/32-million-for-ville-koivunen-zachary-bolduc-must-be-pretty-happy/ But fortunately for Bombers fans, Judge himself has dispelled any doubts that his season might be over. He wasn't going to say otherwise, but it's good news nonetheless.“Oh, I'll be back this season. I don't see any reason why I wouldn't be back. It was alwa]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/yankees-aaron-judge-confirms-hell-be-back-this-season/Thu, 06 Aug 2026 18:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/yankees-aaron-judge-confirms-hell-be-back-this-season/https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/pentatonix-performs-in-vancouver-what-to-know-about-the-show/Thu, 06 Aug 2026 18:27:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/pentatonix-performs-in-vancouver-what-to-know-about-the-show/ According to reports from ESPN, Taylor has agreed to a two-year contract worth $44 million. Of that amount, $39 million is fully guaranteed, while various performance bonuses could br]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/its-now-confirmed-for-jonathan-taylor/Thu, 06 Aug 2026 18:25:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/its-now-confirmed-for-jonathan-taylor/ There aren't many teams that have their core players signed at very reasonable prices, in addition to having quality prospects AND draft picks that hold some value.
The Habs, for their part, have the luxury of being one of those teams. 
That means Kent Hughes would have what it takes up his sleeve to make a big trade… and of course, we're allowed to dream a little.
That said, the Connor McDavid]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/nathan-mackinnon-if-he-becomes-available-the-habs-would-be-well-positioned-to-acquire-him/Thu, 06 Aug 2026 18:02:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/nathan-mackinnon-if-he-becomes-available-the-habs-would-be-well-positioned-to-acquire-him/https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/connor-storries-beforeafter/Thu, 06 Aug 2026 17:19:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/connor-storries-beforeafter/ Seeing him hand out season tickets to Pittsburgh fans every summer always goes viral on social media. Seeing him skate with a young player from the Mont-Tremblant area during a week off does too…
Man, we'd love that—to be able to count on a leader like that to mentor our young people here in Montreal…
Well, here are two more stories that]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/sidney-crosby-made-not-one-but-two-gestures-that-are-going-viral-online/Thu, 06 Aug 2026 17:01:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/sidney-crosby-made-not-one-but-two-gestures-that-are-going-viral-online/https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/intro-for-august-6-2026/Thu, 06 Aug 2026 16:51:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/intro-for-august-6-2026/ After all, the veteran was truly beloved in Toronto.
That said, his candor (he's always been outspoken) is already causing him to lose favor in Toronto just a few days after his departure.
We didn't think that was possible. Things can change quickly in the world of sports…
The guy who said he wanted to stay in Toronto and that winning elsewhere wouldn't be as special]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/kevin-gausman-fans-are-fed-up-with-his-comments-about-the-blue-jays/Thu, 06 Aug 2026 16:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/kevin-gausman-fans-are-fed-up-with-his-comments-about-the-blue-jays/ The Russian isn't the same player he once was, but he's still capable of producing. He tallied 47 points (23 goals) in 75 games last season with the Wild, and he knows how to play on a top-6 line.
Montreal needs a guy like him. Especially right now… 
Jimmy Murphy (Sick Podcast) thinks Tarasenko would definitely be a good fit in Montreal. He's from Russia (and there are Russians on the Habs), his agent is Dan Milstein (who]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/vladimir-tarasenko-and-the-ch-hes-definitely-a-good-fit-for-the-team-according-to-jimmy-murphy/Thu, 06 Aug 2026 16:07:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/vladimir-tarasenko-and-the-ch-hes-definitely-a-good-fit-for-the-team-according-to-jimmy-murphy/ Among the most plausible scenarios, the one involving veteran Jessie Bates III is drawing particular attention. The Atlanta Falcons' defensive back remai]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/five-major-trades-that-could-happen-during-nfl-training-camp/Thu, 06 Aug 2026 16:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/five-major-trades-that-could-happen-during-nfl-training-camp/ And his situation is definitely generating a lot of buzz… because we're all wondering what his next deal will look like.
Will he sign a bridge contract? Or is the Canadiens more inclined to offer him a long-term deal? And financially, what should we expect?
We've seen several big contracts signed this summer, and because of that, it's only natural to think it will have an impact on Bolduc's deal. There's been tal]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/5-million-per-season-for-zachary-bolduc-i-have-a-hard-time-believing-it/Thu, 06 Aug 2026 15:11:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/5-million-per-season-for-zachary-bolduc-i-have-a-hard-time-believing-it/https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/witches-and-fishes-and-knives-oh-my-themed-food-events-finding-fans-in-vancouver/Thu, 06 Aug 2026 15:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/witches-and-fishes-and-knives-oh-my-themed-food-events-finding-fans-in-vancouver/ The team's former defensive cornerstone has taken a major step forward by officially resuming training with the California-based team, fueling rumors of a return to the NFL.
Retired since the end of the 2023 season, Donald had brought an end to an exceptional career after ten seasons spent exclusively with the Rams. His return to training does not yet confirm that he]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/trial-for-aaron-donald/Thu, 06 Aug 2026 14:53:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/trial-for-aaron-donald/ Frontier League fans were treated to a back-and-forth series between the Aigles and the Capitales. The Trois-Rivières team even surprised everyone by winning four out of six games against Québec. The Trifluviens]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/baseball-this-week-in-quebec-michel-laplante-honored/Thu, 06 Aug 2026 14:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/baseball-this-week-in-quebec-michel-laplante-honored/ In a few weeks, training camps will kick off across the National League. It's coming up pretty quickly… and that's good news because summer is starting to feel long to me.
I can't wait for it to start again… and I'm certainly not the only one! 
In Montreal, people are expecting the Canadiens to have a good season. That was the case in '25–'26, and expectations will be high for the Montreal team.
But even though it's impossible to predict exactly what w]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/i-asked-chatgpt-to-predict-the-chs-26-27-season-and/Thu, 06 Aug 2026 14:12:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/i-asked-chatgpt-to-predict-the-chs-26-27-season-and/ After acquiring Sergei Bobrovsky, however, many observers still wondered: Is it really a good idea to entrust the role of starting goaltender to a 37-year-old?
In Toronto, the answer is clear: yes.
The Leafs' new vice president of sports science and performance (Andy O'Brien), Hayley Wickenheiser, and her department explained to David Alter of The Hockey News that Bobrovsky's age doesn't tell the whole story. According to them, his &ldqu]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/the-maple-leafs-arent-worried-about-sergei-bobrovskys-age/Thu, 06 Aug 2026 04:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/the-maple-leafs-arent-worried-about-sergei-bobrovskys-age/ Enjoy the show.We'd like to remind you that anyone who wants to listen to us live can do so every Wednesday at 8 p.m. on Facebook, X, and YouTube. We record live to answer everyone's questions.
However, those who prefer to listen in a more traditional podcast format can also do so at any time on all major podcast platforms.SpotifyYouTubeApple PodcastsAmazon Music
Created by humans, assisted by AI.]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/passion-mlb-the-podcast-episode-118/Thu, 06 Aug 2026 03:49:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/passion-mlb-the-podcast-episode-118/ The first, of course, concerns the future of Dylan Larkin, who is still looking to move on.
The second is just as important. The organization still hasn't found a general manager to succeed Steve Yzerman.
It is precisely this connection between the two issues that was raised by Aaron Ward on the “Melnick in the Afternoon” podcast on TSN 690. According to the former NHL defenseman, Detroit should first hir]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/one-detail-could-delay-a-potential-trade-involving-dylan-larkin/Thu, 06 Aug 2026 03:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/one-detail-could-delay-a-potential-trade-involving-dylan-larkin/ Will he start the season in Montreal?
The question arises because it is indeed strange that he hasn't been offered a contract yet. Montreal has several million dollars in salary cap space. Last Thursday, Herb Zurkowsky published an article in The Gazette.
In that article, we learn that a reliable source mentioned that the Leafs were once interested in the defenseman (and Sean Monahan).
That was two years ago.Herb Zurkowsk]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/the-leafs-have-previously-shown-interest-in-arber-xhekaj/Thu, 06 Aug 2026 01:55:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/the-leafs-have-previously-shown-interest-in-arber-xhekaj/ Not just for the players, but for the fans, too.
In any case, opposing players, like Zach Benson, had an amazing experience. On the Morning Cuppa Hockey podcast, he admitted that he'd wake up at 3 a.m. because he could hear “Olé, Olé, Olé” chants.“Montreal was unbelievable…at 3 a.m. I'd wake up to ‘Olé' chants in the streets.”
– Zach Benson on facing the Canadiens in the playoffs
Pr]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/2026-series-zach-benson-could-hear-the-ol-chants-at-3-am/Thu, 06 Aug 2026 00:21:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/2026-series-zach-benson-could-hear-the-ol-chants-at-3-am/ In short, all this is to say that Babe Ruth's life isn't a mystery—and shouldn't be one. Yet, during an interview on the “Let's Be Honest” podcast, Chicago Cubs star Pete Crow-Armstrong claimed to believe tha]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/pete-crow-armstrong-believes-that-babe-ruth-never-existed/Thu, 06 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/pete-crow-armstrong-believes-that-babe-ruth-never-existed/ For exactly these reasons…
An athlete has just lost his life after being struck directly by lightning. Viewer discretion advised…The reason why sporting events are suspended when there's lightning in the area. https://t.co/996oWu7TCM
— Sébastien Goulet (@SebGouletTVAS) August 5, 2026The footage is clear and sharp.
The lightning didn't miss him. Taking a screenshot at th]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/an-athlete-dies-after-being-struck-by-lightning/Wed, 05 Aug 2026 22:58:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/an-athlete-dies-after-being-struck-by-lightning/https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/more-money-more-cardi/Wed, 05 Aug 2026 22:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/more-money-more-cardi/ He wasn’t contributing anything to the Pirates.
The Pirates have released Marcell Ozuna, a source tells ESPN. @mikedeportes broke the story first.
— Jorge Castillo (@jorgecastillo) August 5, 2026
Adley Rutschman's Impact
His former teammates in Baltimore aren't happy to see him go.
Adley Rutschman's trade out of Baltimore hit their clubhouse hard. You can tell just how much he means to those guys:
Gunnar Henderson (fighting back tears): “It's not easy for]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/mlb-in-brief-marcell-ozuna-released-the-impact-of-adley-rutschman/Wed, 05 Aug 2026 22:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/mlb-in-brief-marcell-ozuna-released-the-impact-of-adley-rutschman/ From what we understand, Rohrer will be on loan from the Canadiens next season.
On Wednesday, SwissHabs revealed the details of Rohrer's contract with Zug, and his decision is understandable.Vinzenz Rohrer lands a salary worthy of National League stars https://t.co/rJ3qAlhfF8
— SwissHabs (@SwissHabs) August 5, 2026Rohrer is expected to earn an annual salary of between 750,000]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/here-is-the-salary-vinzenz-rohrer-will-earn-in-switzerland/Wed, 05 Aug 2026 21:59:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/here-is-the-salary-vinzenz-rohrer-will-earn-in-switzerland/ Quarterback Davis Alexander is once again at the center of the honors. After a remarkable July, he was named CFL Player of the Month—an honor he has now received for the second consecutive month, having also been named Player of the M]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/major-announcement-for-davis-alexander/Wed, 05 Aug 2026 21:04:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/major-announcement-for-davis-alexander/ The top prospect from Quebec on Team Canada is Alexis Joseph, a giant center capable of racking up a ton of points.
However, after just two games in this tournament, an NHL scout told Cam Robinson of Elite Prospects that he believes Joseph won't even be drafted in the top 10 next June.From an NH]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/an-nhl-scout-believes-alexis-joseph-wont-be-drafted-in-the-top-10/Wed, 05 Aug 2026 20:44:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/an-nhl-scout-believes-alexis-joseph-wont-be-drafted-in-the-top-10/ Although his participation was limited, this marked his first full-contact practice since December 2024. Dell caught a few passes thrown by quarterback C.J. Stroud during one-on-one drills and also demonstrated that he could run certain routes at full speed.
The Texans or]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/a-return-since-2024-for-a-texans-player/Wed, 05 Aug 2026 20:13:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/a-return-since-2024-for-a-texans-player/ Bella Hadid has not been working on a lot of fashion campaigns so seeing her pop up with Alo Yoga is a bit of a surprise. It’s a coup for the brand because she is influential and there’s something about Bella, maybe it’s because s]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/celebrity-social-media-august-5-2026/Wed, 05 Aug 2026 20:03:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/celebrity-social-media-august-5-2026/ The Blue Jays were hoping Trey Yesavage would avoid the injured list after he left yesterday's game with a knee injury.
The team waited until the last minute to try to avoid placing him on the list, but ultimately, he'll have to spend some time on the injured list to allow for a full recovery.
Given the team's season so far, this is likely for the best. It remains to be seen how long he'll be out, though.
Until Spencer Arrighetti is ready to return, the Blue Jays will theref]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/trey-yesavage-is-placed-on-the-injured-list/Wed, 05 Aug 2026 20:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/trey-yesavage-is-placed-on-the-injured-list/ To conduct the search for a new GM, the Red Wings have hired an independent firm.
This was revealed by Helene St. James of the Detroit Free Press on Wednesday.As the Detroit Red Wings look to replace Steve Yzerman, who stepped down as GM on July 15, a search firm has been hired to find the right person https://t.co/9tMa1aJTb1 via @freep
— Hele]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/an-outside-firm-to-find-the-red-wings-new-ceo/Wed, 05 Aug 2026 19:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/an-outside-firm-to-find-the-red-wings-new-ceo/https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/the-insatiable-curiosity-for-aaron-pierre/Wed, 05 Aug 2026 18:54:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/the-insatiable-curiosity-for-aaron-pierre/ The pitcher, who delivered a quality start on Tuesday night (in a loss for his team), drew criticism from fans when he was traded to the Dodgers.
He then defended his team, saying that every team had a chance to acquire him and that the Dodgers shouldn't be blamed for doing so.
And he's right.
Tarik Skubal doesn't sympathize with fans complaining because the Dodgers traded for him. pic.twitter.com/zd7CFc35f4
— Fo]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/tarik-skubal-details-of-the-brewers-offer/Wed, 05 Aug 2026 18:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/tarik-skubal-details-of-the-brewers-offer/ This week, we're going to talk about Ivan Demidov, Oliver Kapanen, and Alex Newhook.
There's a good chance these guys will start the season on the team's second line, and they'll need to help the Habs in their own way. Because if they don't… the Canadiens' offensive output will suffer.
Of course, we know Demidov has all the talent in]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/season-26-27-my-expectations-for-demidov-kapanen-and-newhook/Wed, 05 Aug 2026 18:06:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/season-26-27-my-expectations-for-demidov-kapanen-and-newhook/https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/the-hudson-skin-factor/Wed, 05 Aug 2026 17:46:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/the-hudson-skin-factor/ Sports are often about inspiring stories. This is true for pros as well as for young people just starting out in a sport. It's true for boys as well as for girls. And it's true for individual sports as well as team sports.
The next time you're endlessly scrolling through your Netflix menu, look for the movie Les Nageuses and give it a watch. You'll thank me for it.
Yesterday, the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees in Canada—also known as]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/the-united-nations-tells-the-story-of-the-xhekaj-family/Wed, 05 Aug 2026 17:02:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/the-united-nations-tells-the-story-of-the-xhekaj-family/ Unsurprisingly, Patrick Mahomes retains the top spot. The Kansas City Chiefs quarterback continues to b]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/the-athletic-makes-an-announcement-regarding-patrick-mahomes/Wed, 05 Aug 2026 17:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/the-athletic-makes-an-announcement-regarding-patrick-mahomes/ This past weekend everyone saw her at Crop Over, celebrating with her day ones.View this post on InstagramA post shared by BET (@bet)
Those are friends she’s had since the very beginning and they’re still in her life now, we’ve seen her around the world with them but she also always makes he]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/rihannaand-rocky-this-is-why/Wed, 05 Aug 2026 16:50:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/rihannaand-rocky-this-is-why/ Instead, General Manager Brian Cashman turned to an infielder and an outfielder: Luis Garcia Jr. and Heliot Ramos. This means that Austin Wells and Ali Sanchez will have to struggle like a devil in holy water until the end of this season.
Unless, of course, a catcher is released by a Major League team. And that's exactly what happened, as the Seattle Mariners p]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/mitch-garver-released-the-yankees-need-to-sign-him/Wed, 05 Aug 2026 16:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/mitch-garver-released-the-yankees-need-to-sign-him/ No joke—there was also an intruder on the ice at the CN Complex alongside the Canadiens player.
And by that, I mean Logan Cooley, who put on his Mammoth uniform to practice with Demidov. It made for some pretty unique photos. Ivan Demidov invited Logan Cooley to train with him Tuesday morning in Brossard. pic.twitter.com/Ym1Pm1DWc4
— DansLesCoulisses (@DLCoulisses) August 4, 2026At first, it was natural to wonder why Cool]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/heres-why-logan-cooley-and-connor-mcdavid-are-reportedly-in-town-right-now/Wed, 05 Aug 2026 16:08:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/heres-why-logan-cooley-and-connor-mcdavid-are-reportedly-in-town-right-now/ Thanks to outstanding performances during Week 9, quarterback Davis Alexander and wide receiver Tyson Philpot have once again been named Players of the Week.
This marks Alexander's fourth such honor this season, cementing his status as one of the league's top quarterbacks. The leader of the Montreal offense delivered a spectacular performance in the team's convincing 34–13 victory over the Ottawa Rouge]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/alexander-and-philpot-continue-to-shine-in-the-cfl/Wed, 05 Aug 2026 15:53:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/alexander-and-philpot-continue-to-shine-in-the-cfl/https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/intro-for-august-5-2026/Wed, 05 Aug 2026 15:09:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/intro-for-august-5-2026/ Meanwhile, there have been numerous changes in leadership, many rebuilds, and several stars have left the organization without the team ever managing to take it to the next level.
Jimmy Murphy is starting to think the Jackets will be the next Coyotes… and that's not such a crazy idea.Just me talking here—no inside info or anything—but I'm starting to think #CBJ is about to become the next #Coyote]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/im-starting-to-think-the-blue-jackets-will-be-the-next-coyotes/Wed, 05 Aug 2026 15:02:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/im-starting-to-think-the-blue-jackets-will-be-the-next-coyotes/ We didn't think we'd be proven right so quickly.
In yesterday's game in Houston, Trey Yesavage left the game before the start of his third inning.He felt pain while warming up.
Trey Yesavage was removed from tonight's game wi]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/trey-yesavage-suffers-an-injury-and-vladimir-guerrero-jr-aggravated-his/Wed, 05 Aug 2026 14:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/trey-yesavage-suffers-an-injury-and-vladimir-guerrero-jr-aggravated-his/ The Finnish player didn't contribute much offensively, but he still played an important role on the Habs' roster.
Kent Hughes eventually traded him to the Colorado Avalanche in March 2022, on the trade deadline… but the player could just as easily have ended up in Ottawa.
Why do I say that?
Because the Senators had their sights set on him. Pierre McGuire mentioned it last night on the Sick Podcast:]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/artturi-lehkonen-could-have-ended-up-in-ottawa-instead-of-colorado/Wed, 05 Aug 2026 14:07:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/artturi-lehkonen-could-have-ended-up-in-ottawa-instead-of-colorado/ Obviously, the top six on offense need to be bolstered, and they need to add some physicality.
There's also a need on the right side of the defense.
The Habs would benefit from adding a big, right-handed defenseman who's reliable in his own zone and capable of killing penalties. Noah Dobson has done a good job, leading the NHL in blocked shots this season.
David Reinbacher could force the front office's hand by carving out a spot for hims]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/johnathan-kovacevic-the-habs-could-use-a-guy-like-him/Wed, 05 Aug 2026 04:02:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/johnathan-kovacevic-the-habs-could-use-a-guy-like-him/ Fans have high hopes for Michael Hage. He's shown in college that he has a lot of potential.
He's very skilled with the puck. He's fast, has a good shot, and possesses fairly good vision.
However, before declaring him a savior, we need to take a closer look at the player.
The former NHL defenseman, a two-time Stanley Cup champion, was a guest on TSN 690 (“Melnick in the]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/michael-hage-wont-be-the-kind-of-player-who-makes-a-difference/Wed, 05 Aug 2026 03:04:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/michael-hage-wont-be-the-kind-of-player-who-makes-a-difference/ In my view, they've succeeded on the mound. Trey Yesavage, Jose Soriano, and Dylan Cease have the potential to form an excellent top-three rotation, and players like Cody Ponce and Spencer Arrighetti will undoubtedly play important roles with the team.
Trade Deadline: The #BlueJays have positioned themselves well to have a strong rotation in 2027@passion_mlb https://t.co/RhJuKRnttn
&m]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/blue-jays-what-about-the-offense/Wed, 05 Aug 2026 02:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/blue-jays-what-about-the-offense/ After all, they've proven they have what it takes to be excellent captains, while winning almost everywhere they've played.
Montreal has had some excellent captains, but it can't be said that players like Max Pacioretty and Brian Gionta have left their mark on the club's history in that regard.
Nick Suzuki has changed the game, demonstrating several outstanding]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/heres-what-makes-nick-suzuki-a-good-captain-according-to-rafal-harvey-pinard/Wed, 05 Aug 2026 02:04:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/heres-what-makes-nick-suzuki-a-good-captain-according-to-rafal-harvey-pinard/ He still managed to score 22 goals and 37 points… but one has to wonder to what extent that production was due to Ivan Demidov's impact.
At times, Kapanen looked like he was in over his head. He didn't play much in the playoffs, but we can chalk that up to fatigue. It was (by far) the longest season of his young career, after all.
Except tha]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/i-think-the-canadiens-see-anton-lundell-in-oliver-kapanen/Wed, 05 Aug 2026 00:33:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/i-think-the-canadiens-see-anton-lundell-in-oliver-kapanen/ Right now, the Blue Jays have six starters on the roster. That could allow them to give a few guys some rest with the busy August schedule.
MLB
We know that Max Scherzer pitched on August 2, that Shane Bieber pitched yesterday (August 3), and that Trey Yesavage will pitch tonight. The original plan was for Dylan Cease to pitch tomorrow.
But that's going to change.
Jameson Taillon and Jose Soriano, due to circumstances, are being rested. Their last]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/jose-soriano-his-first-start-will-be-on-friday/Wed, 05 Aug 2026 00:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/jose-soriano-his-first-start-will-be-on-friday/ But for now, the matter remains unresolved.
That said, the defenseman's situation is unique because we know he's in a precarious position with the team. He hasn't established himself as a regular in the lineup, and with the depth at the blue line (especially on the left side), one wonders if his future lies elsewhere.
The Calgary]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/arber-xhekaj-forget-the-flames-as-a-potential-destination/Tue, 04 Aug 2026 23:20:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/arber-xhekaj-forget-the-flames-as-a-potential-destination/ He was invited to see how things work, with a deadline.
John Mozeliak said he invited Mike Trout into the Angels’ war room to observe trade talks.
As Mozeliak had said a month ago, there were no talks about a Trout trade.
— Bill Shaikin (@BillShaikin) August 3, 2026
In fact, the Angels are starting to figure out what it takes to win.
“Good for the Angels for finally pointing toward the future.” @Ken_Rosenthal praises the Angels for acting a]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/mlb-in-brief-mike-trout-in-a-dispute-with-the-gm-andrew-mccutchen-released/Tue, 04 Aug 2026 22:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/mlb-in-brief-mike-trout-in-a-dispute-with-the-gm-andrew-mccutchen-released/ He could, at any time, sign his entry-level contract and play in the NHL (or the AHL) in 2026–27.
Rumors have been circulating for the past few weeks that the Canadiens are still trying to change his mind and convince him to sign. But Pat Hickey, appearing on TSN 690, pointed to a different dynamic at play.
The vete]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/if-the-ch-had-wanted-to-sign-michael-hage-hed-probably-be-here/Tue, 04 Aug 2026 22:11:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/if-the-ch-had-wanted-to-sign-michael-hage-hed-probably-be-here/https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/jennifer-anistons-yacht-anniversary/Tue, 04 Aug 2026 22:09:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/jennifer-anistons-yacht-anniversary/https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/mcs-music-lounge-shaboozeys-concept/Tue, 04 Aug 2026 21:21:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/mcs-music-lounge-shaboozeys-concept/ He's constantly striving to improve, and he's always on the ice to make that happen.
As a result, even though he isn't the most vocal, he's a leader within the team. He leads by example through his hard work and plays the game the right way.
And in the eyes of many people, that deserves recognition: Félix S&eac]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/lane-hutson-flix-sguin-wants-him-to-serve-as-assistant-captain/Tue, 04 Aug 2026 20:52:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/lane-hutson-flix-sguin-wants-him-to-serve-as-assistant-captain/ And when we talk about the Housewives cultural impact, Nene Leakes is front-and-center. She had the best one-liners (“Oh, not a white refrigerator”), the best confessionals, the GIFs that are still in constant circulation. She was one of]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/celebrity-social-media-august-4-2026/Tue, 04 Aug 2026 20:41:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/celebrity-social-media-august-4-2026/ We're talking about the one that sent Adley Rutschman to Boston… at a very high price.
The Red Sox, who have been unstoppable for the past month, wanted to strengthen their catching position. And with Rutschman, they've acquired one of the best catchers in the sport.
That said, it's important to note that Rutschman is currently injured. The catcher is dealing with wrist i]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/adley-rutschman-the-red-sox-are-not-providing-a-timeline-for-his-return/Tue, 04 Aug 2026 20:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/adley-rutschman-the-red-sox-are-not-providing-a-timeline-for-his-return/https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/the-lululemon-seawheeze-is-back-in-vancouver-heres-what-to-know/Tue, 04 Aug 2026 20:25:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/the-lululemon-seawheeze-is-back-in-vancouver-heres-what-to-know/ Given his family situation, it's safe to assume he wouldn't be opposed to having some clarity about his future.
And through it all, he has to prepare for the upcoming season. We saw him back on the ice quickly after his child was born; he was back in Brossard last Thursday.Will he start the next season in Montreal? #gohabsgo pic.twitter.com/bhR8]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/samuel-montembeault-two-days-of-practice-raise-questions/Tue, 04 Aug 2026 20:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/samuel-montembeault-two-days-of-practice-raise-questions/https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/new-vancouver-pop-up-draws-on-lively-traditions-of-mexico-citys-cantinas/Tue, 04 Aug 2026 20:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/new-vancouver-pop-up-draws-on-lively-traditions-of-mexico-citys-cantinas/ Head coach Mike LaFleur confirmed that Beck will lead the Cardinals' offense in the traditional Hall of Fame game, taking place Thursday night in Canton, Ohio. This game will mark a major milestone for the Cardinals']]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/carson-beck-named-starting-quarterback-for-the-cardinals/Tue, 04 Aug 2026 20:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/carson-beck-named-starting-quarterback-for-the-cardinals/ Nolan reportedly made sure that Korea was on the itinerary this time and shared a handwritten no]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/the-odyssey-when-in-korea/Tue, 04 Aug 2026 19:56:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/the-odyssey-when-in-korea/ This acquisition comes at a strategic time, as several defensive backfield players are currently sidelined due to injuries.
The Montreal organization confirmed the player's signing a few days before a highly anticipated matchup against the Edmonton Elks. With an impressive record of 7 wins and just 1 loss, the Alouettes aim to maintain their position among]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/a-new-defensive-back-signs-with-the-alouettes/Tue, 04 Aug 2026 19:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/a-new-defensive-back-signs-with-the-alouettes/ Both men and women compete in three-on-three games. These are players who compete at a high level during the season and stay in shape together over the summer.
Games are held at Hockey Etcetera.
Every Tuesday, when the men's games are played, players affiliated with the Canadiens take the ice. In tonight's 5:15 p.m. game, Joshua Roy, a former member of the club, will be among those playing.
A]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/brendan-gallagher-will-play-hockey-with-several-canadiens-players-tonight/Tue, 04 Aug 2026 18:45:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/brendan-gallagher-will-play-hockey-with-several-canadiens-players-tonight/https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/tomdayas-new-record/Tue, 04 Aug 2026 18:44:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/tomdayas-new-record/ “Yankee Stadium is not a lefty ballpark.”Jazz Chisholm Jr. went against the grain with this take that Yankee Stadium doesn't give left-]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/yankee-stadium-isnt-a-good-place-for-left-handers-jazz-chisholm-jr/Tue, 04 Aug 2026 18:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/yankee-stadium-isnt-a-good-place-for-left-handers-jazz-chisholm-jr/https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/bradley-and-gigi-matching-rings-matching-everything/Tue, 04 Aug 2026 17:11:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/bradley-and-gigi-matching-rings-matching-everything/ Many people keep saying that Kent Hughes is working hard on it, especially since he's back in Quebec… but in this line of work, working hard isn't an achievement. It's the bare minimum. Every GM works hard.
Kent Hughes needs to find a way to improve his roster. In professional sports, effort doesn't count; only results matter.
We know the Habs are still looking for a second-li]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/the-situation-is-getting-complicated-the-jets-want-the-same-thing-as-the-habs/Tue, 04 Aug 2026 17:01:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/the-situation-is-getting-complicated-the-jets-want-the-same-thing-as-the-habs/ Following several high-profile signings across the league, the Maryland-based team has confirmed its intention to build its offensive future around one of its most explosive players.
The deal struck between the two parties is worth $140 million over four seasons. With an average annual salary of $35 million, Flowers now joins the very exclusi]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/a-ravens-wide-receiver-earns-140-million/Tue, 04 Aug 2026 17:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/a-ravens-wide-receiver-earns-140-million/ But before we turn our attention to the baseball season that will carry us into October, let's take a look back at this trade deadline by analyzing the winners and losers.
In the first category, we must of course mention the Los Angeles Dodgers, who landed the best player available—two-time American League]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/the-winners-and-losers-of-the-trade-deadline/Tue, 04 Aug 2026 16:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/the-winners-and-losers-of-the-trade-deadline/ About fifteen years ago, this was all happening on 24CH. In some ways, we got to see what went on behind the scenes with the Canadiens throughout the season.
It's not an independent production, but it doesn't just show the positive side. It's great for the fans.
And this morning, Crave released details about the series']]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/canadian-documentary-on-crave-details-on-the-upcoming-season/Tue, 04 Aug 2026 16:01:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/canadian-documentary-on-crave-details-on-the-upcoming-season/https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/intro-for-august-4-2026/Tue, 04 Aug 2026 15:54:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/intro-for-august-4-2026/ At just 24 years old, Robinson becomes the highest-paid player in history at his position thanks to a three-year contract valued at $66.75 million. Under the terms of the deal, the total value could]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/a-teammate-of-matthew-bergeron-hits-the-jackpot/Tue, 04 Aug 2026 15:52:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/a-teammate-of-matthew-bergeron-hits-the-jackpot/ To what extent? In terms of the additions they need to make to help the team win… and to avoid alienating the team's best players, who have taken a pay cut in the name of (potential) victory.
But a lot of people in town already know that.
This morning, we took a slightly more pessimistic angle when discussing the team's salary structure. But the fact remains that, in the end, there]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/i-imagine-montreal-would-be-an-interesting-market-for-connor-mcdavid/Tue, 04 Aug 2026 15:02:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/i-imagine-montreal-would-be-an-interesting-market-for-connor-mcdavid/ The Blue Jays have made several roster moves to help the team bounce back next season. They've taken a hybrid approach, buying and selling players.
It started with Jameson Taillon, who was traded for a player to be named later or cash. That opened the door to a deal involving the rotation.
Then, Kevin Gausman was traded to the Cubs for prospects: Ty Southisene and Brett Bateman, both hitters. The former is an infielder and the latter is an outfielder.
Jose Soriano]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/blue-jays-the-trade-deadline-summarized-in-12-points/Tue, 04 Aug 2026 14:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/blue-jays-the-trade-deadline-summarized-in-12-points/ Yes, I know: Kent Hughes (who is an excellent GM who, in my opinion, makes few mistakes) could do it in the coming months, if he wants to. But he could also do it in the summer of 2025, at the 2026 trade deadline, or at the last draft…
More and more, people are wondering when the Canadiens' GM will take action to improve the team. You can really feel it when fans get the chance to ask questions about the Canadiens, as was the case on the]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/kent-hughes-inaction-the-risk-to-star-players/Tue, 04 Aug 2026 13:51:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/kent-hughes-inaction-the-risk-to-star-players/ Guys like Aaron Judge and Gerrit Cole aren't getting any younger… and we know that 2027 is a year fraught with uncertainty. I wrote a long piece about it earlier tonight.
The team has missed the boat yet again. https://t.co/HnsPr7HiVE https://t.co/xfgwDMpI6U
&mdash]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/george-lombard-jr-recalled-the-yankees-want-to-make-up-for-a-rough-day/Tue, 04 Aug 2026 05:40:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/george-lombard-jr-recalled-the-yankees-want-to-make-up-for-a-rough-day/ Things really didn't go well for Canada, which suffered a 7-2 drubbing at the hands of the Americans and a 5-3 loss to Sweden.
In any case, this mini-tournament gave us a glimpse of the players who will represent their respective countries this December in Edmonton and Red Deer.
Scott Wheeler made some roster predictions, and let's just say that the Canadiens might only be represen]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/world-junior-championship-ch-fans-are-in-for-a-long-wait/Tue, 04 Aug 2026 04:03:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/world-junior-championship-ch-fans-are-in-for-a-long-wait/ It's looking more and more likely that he'll start training camp as a member of the Habs. After all, the golf tournament is coming up pretty soon.
Will Kent Hughes make a trade later this summer? In any case, that would go against his pattern since taking over as the Habs' GM.
As Shayne Gaumond says on the Sick Podcast, Hughes doesn't tend to trade his players when their value is at its lowest.Another Dobes/Montembeault duo to start the next se]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/samuel-montembeault-trading-him-now-would-be-unusual-for-kent-hughes/Tue, 04 Aug 2026 03:06:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/samuel-montembeault-trading-him-now-would-be-unusual-for-kent-hughes/ Our colleague Charles-Alexis Brisebois will cover the Blue Jays; here, we'll focus instead on what the Yankees did.
The Bombardiers, who are having another strong season, had clear needs heading into the deadline. The catcher position needed an upgrade, more pitching depth was required, and overall offensive support was needed.
And in fact, that last need has bee]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/yankees-the-only-explanation-is-that-aaron-judge-wont-be-coming-back/Tue, 04 Aug 2026 03:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/yankees-the-only-explanation-is-that-aaron-judge-wont-be-coming-back/ It would take a real expert to answer that question with any certainty.
While Jakub Dobes is guaranteed the No. 1 starting spot to kick off the season, things can change quickly in the NHL—especially for goalies—and let's not forget that the Canadiens have a gem on their hands in Jacob Fowler.
According to Steven Ellis, who analyzed the Habs' top ten prospects on Daily Faceoff, Fowler is the best goaltending prospec]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/jacob-fowler-looks-like-a-young-carey-price/Tue, 04 Aug 2026 02:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/jacob-fowler-looks-like-a-young-carey-price/ He doesn’t want to leave the Rangers.
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— Ken Rosenthal (@Ken_Rosenthal) August 3, 2026
The Phillies' plan
Bryce Harper is heading to right field.
Don Mattingly said the plan is for Bryce Harper to play right field, Alec Bohm to play first base, and Bryson Stott to play third base. Luis Arraez will be here on Tuesday. Mattingly said the Phillies will have to “ease” Harper into right field, and it's unclear how they wi]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/mlb-in-brief-jacob-degrom-vetoed-a-trade-the-price-for-mason-miller/Tue, 04 Aug 2026 01:08:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/mlb-in-brief-jacob-degrom-vetoed-a-trade-the-price-for-mason-miller/ One might wonder why these two signings are dragging on for two young players who seem to be enjoying their time in Montreal.
However, with less than $10 million available in the team's salary cap, it's understandable that Kent Hughes is likely trying to sign both players at a price that will allow him to maintain some flexibi]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/zachary-bolduc-another-player-to-consider/Tue, 04 Aug 2026 00:36:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/zachary-bolduc-another-player-to-consider/ But in the end, the team was able to complete another trade… and it involves Jeff Hoffman.
The reliever, who hasn't been a fan favorite in Toronto since the last World Series, has been traded to the Minnesota Twins.
The Minnesota Twins are]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/jeff-hoffman-is-heading-to-minnesota/Mon, 03 Aug 2026 23:40:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/jeff-hoffman-is-heading-to-minnesota/ If I had told you a year ago that Marcelo Mayer was going to be traded for a reliever, would you have believed me?
Yet here we are.
Erik Miller, a reliever, is headed to Boston in exchange for Mayer, who will try to turn his career around with the Giants alongside Rafael Devers and Buster Posey.
The Boston Red Sox are finalizing a trade to acquire left-handed reliever Erik Miller from the San Francisco Giants for infielder Marcelo Mayer, sources te]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/marcelo-mayer-traded-to-the-giants/Mon, 03 Aug 2026 23:29:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/marcelo-mayer-traded-to-the-giants/ It (really) caused a stir, to the point where Jeff Gorton publicly admitted that the Russian's ice time was frustrating the Habs' front office.
And at that point, SKA coach Roman Rotenberg came under heavy fire in Montreal. He was (truly) not a favorite in the city… and he earned his shar]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/ivan-demidov-has-not-cut-ties-with-his-troubled-coach-in-russia/Mon, 03 Aug 2026 23:18:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/ivan-demidov-has-not-cut-ties-with-his-troubled-coach-in-russia/ The New York Yankees are finalizing a deal to acquire outfielder Heliot Ramos from the San Francisco Giants, sources tell ESPN. The Yankees have been seeking right-handed hitters, and if the deal clears the physical, Ramos will fill that need. @Ken_Rosenthal was the first to link Ramos to New York.
— Jeff Passan (@Je]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/heliot-ramos-is-traded-to-the-yankees/Mon, 03 Aug 2026 23:16:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/heliot-ramos-is-traded-to-the-yankees/ After acquiring Kevin Gausman last night and Braxton Garrett earlier today, the team has continued to bolster its starting rotation.
Clay Holmes of the Mets is heading to the Windy City for the remainder of the season. Outfielder Tyrone Taylor is also part of the deal.
In return, the Cubs' No. 2 prospect (Jefferson Rojas) is headed to New York.
The Chicago Cubs are acquiring right-hander Clay Holmes and outfielder Tyrone Taylor from the New York Mets for]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/clay-holmes-is-heading-to-chicago/Mon, 03 Aug 2026 22:56:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/clay-holmes-is-heading-to-chicago/ Kevin Gausman was traded yesterday, and we suspected Daulton Varsho would be traded today.
And now it's official: Varsho has been traded to the Houston Astros. And since the Blue Jays are already in Houston, it won't be long before he can join his new team.
In return,]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/daulton-varsho-is-heading-to-the-astros/Mon, 03 Aug 2026 22:14:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/canada-celebrity-news/daulton-varsho-is-heading-to-the-astros/