Rumor Corner: Anders Lee Could Be an Interesting Candidate for the Habs

Even though the Stanley Cup Final is heating up, that hasn't stopped rumors from swirling throughout the NHL.
With the draft and the free-agent market fast approaching, we could see some movement in the coming weeks.
Here are the latest rumors from around the League.
Anders Lee and the Islanders are far from a deal
Anders Lee's agent met with Mathieu Darche today, and the two sides are still far from reaching an agreement.
According to Pierre LeBrun, the Islanders' captain is preparing to become

In the latest episode of the Passion MLB podcast, Charles-Alexis Brisebois and Sébastien Berrouard chatted about the Blue Jays' injured players, Aaron Judge, Olympic Stadium, and the Red Sox.
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 p.m. on Facebook, X, and YouTube. We record live to answer everyone's questions.
However, those who prefer a more traditional podcast format can also listen anytime on all major podcast

The FIFA Fan Festival kicks off tomorrow and runs for the next 28 days with free, family friendly activities to make being one of the World Cup host cities something special.Over 100 hours of live match broadcasts will be screened at various sites across the festival grounds, while more than 120 artists from Canada and around the world perform for fans of the Beautiful Game. These include popular groups such as Vancouver party ambassadors Five Alarm Funk, who will perform twice on June 14.Once

Even though the finals aren't over yet, rumors of trades or players looking to test the free-agent market are becoming more and more common throughout the NHL.
Some names have been coming up constantly in discussions over the past few days, while others are just starting to surface.
Here are a few stories to watch closely.
The Dylan Larkin saga continues to unfold
The story surrounding Dylan Larkin continues to evolve rapidly.
Several reports indicated that the Red Wings captain was willing to w

Since the 2025 regular season (excluding spring training but including the playoffs), George Springer hasn't played a single game in the field. He's still the designated hitter.
Earlier this year, the Blue Jays had said they were open to the idea of playing him in the field. But that didn't happen.
Except now, John Schneider has brought the idea back to the table. There have been internal discussions about playing him in right field.
Obviously, it wouldn't be every day: it would be once in a whi

When you look at Kent Hughes's list of priorities this summer, certain needs keep coming up.
The Habs need a third-line player and, above all, a right-handed defenseman.
Rumors are swirling, names are being tossed around, and many people expect the Canadiens to make a move in the coming weeks.
Yet, in all this talk, one important detail is often overlooked. The Habs already have a young right-handed defenseman whom they still consider a key piece of their future.
David Reinbacher.
According to r

The Miami Dolphins have made a significant move by signing their star center, Aaron Brewer, to a three-year contract extension.
The deal, which runs through the 2029 season, is reportedly worth a total of $52.5 million, including $37 million guaranteed.
This signing confirms the organization's commitment to stability at the heart of its offensive line. At 28, Brewer has established himself as one of the best players at his position in the NFL, and his importance to the Dolphins' offense continue

The Canadiens met with several prospects at the NHL Combine in Buffalo.
Among them was Quebec native Xavier Villeneuve.
The defenseman also shared that his meeting with the Montreal organization went very well in an interview with BlueChipProspect.“Really great. It was truly incredible. The staff, the psychologists—they push you, and it's really fun.” – Xavier Villeneuve
Xavier Villeneuve on his meeting with the #GoHabsGo@DraftProHockey pic.twitter.com/SbWjanzV2y
—

After nearly two decades of bringing the biggest names in contemporary pop to Vancouver Island, Victoria’s Rifflandia is the latest B.C. music festival to shutter operations.Citing the challenges of rising production costs, mounting such an event in a smaller market and the shifting tastes of consumers, organizers concluded that it is no longer possible to sustain the event at the level and quality audiences expect.“We are incredibly proud of what the festival became and deeply grat

Russell Martin and the Expos
Tim Raines, Larry Walker, Delino DeShields, and Henry Rodriguez are among his favorite players who have played for the team.
Russell Martin: Montreal Expos legend? @BringerOfRain20 | @russellmartin55 | @ArashMadani pic.twitter.com/E2RXtfjvpo
— Get It Done League (@GetItDoneShow) June 10, 2026
Roman Anthony and Garrett Crochet
Both are struggling right now.
In the next couple of days, Crochet is likely to undergo more testing to see if he can start throwing agai

Page Six reported just after 12noon ET today that they’d learned exclusively that Taylor Swift, who was just in LA last night for the Toy Story 5 premiere, will be at game four of the NBA Finals tonight with the Knicks up two games to one in the series against the San Antonio Spurs.According to Page Six’s sources, she’ll be going with friends and not Travis Kelce? How many friends? Courtside Knicks tickets for the finals are mega-premium. It’s not that she couldn’t

Tom Brady has a new drink called Good Nut and I don’t understand how this branding came to be. Tom has three teenagers, how did this pass quality control?View this post on InstagramA post shared by Gopuff (@gopuff)
Hot off her interview with an AI weapons company, Gwyneth Paltrow is representing a luxury apartment building in Israel (not linked below but easy to find online). She hasn’t posted it on her socials but it is on Instagram and this is not a simple photo. It’s a full,

The Canadian jazz world has taken a major hit with the passing of artist Tony Wilson, 66.The Hornby Island-based jazz musician described by Down Beat Magazine as “a talismanic West Coast figure” died on June 6 in his sleep. He had been a fixture in the local, national and international scene for decades. As both a bandleader and sideman, his rich tone and feel made his contributions to any project utterly essential.Few players could move so seamlessly between different sounds and sc

Bryce Pickford really had quite a year in the WHL.
The defenseman scored 45 goals in 55 games (!) and finished the season with a total of… 83 points. Which, in fact, is a truly impressive output.
Especially for a defenseman.
Now, the Habs prospect's season has been recognized in a big way… because Pickford is among the finalists for Defensive Player of the Year in the Canadian Hockey League, which encompasses Canada's three junior leagues.
But it doesn't stop there.
Pickford is als

Normally, when a team wins the World Series, it unveils a stunning ring featuring various details that pay tribute to the playoff run that has just come to an end.
And every time such a ring is unveiled, it sparks a lot of talk. People judge the result, and some think it's over the top.
That said, the Toronto Blue Jays, who didn't win the World Series in 2025 (though they came close to beating the Dodgers), also unveiled a ring to commemorate their great 2025 season.
So, an American League champ

In summer, classical music offerings change dramatically: free outdoor events and festivals of various sorts populate our precious sunny days, not to mention the occasional one-offs.Here are some highlights to consider:The biggest summer initiative is Early Music Vancouver’s annual festival , which kicks off July 31 with a performance of Monteverdi’s Orfeo and ends Aug. 10 with a Vivaldi program led by baroque violinist extraordinaire Rachel Podger.In between there are eight more ev

Anthony Vandal's career has taken a sudden and unexpected turn.
Recently released by the Toronto Argonauts, the offensive lineman initially wondered about the next step in his career, even considering ending his professional football career. But a call from the Montreal Alouettes changed everything.
Quickly contacted by the Montreal organization, the 6-foot-4, 297-pound Quebecer didn't hesitate for long. For him, the opportunity to join the team he grew up cheering for represented much more than

The conversation around Callum Turner over the last couple of weeks has been about his wedding. He and Dua Lipa officially got married last week in England, followed by a celebration in Italy this past weekend attended by all kinds of celebrities, like Elton John, Adele, Katy Perry and Justin Trudeau, Charli XCX, and more. Dua and Callum were photographed yesterday in Palermo with friends and family to wrap up the festivities.For The Hollywood Reporter then, it was a good time to put him on the

When Mike Babcock resigned as head coach of the Columbus Blue Jackets in September 2023, all media attention was focused on the “photo scandal.”
At the time, the former Maple Leafs coach had asked several players to show him personal photos on their cell phones during one-on-one meetings.
According to some accounts, he simply wanted to get to know his players better. Some took it in stride: Boone Jenner and Johnny Gaudreau even publicly stated that they hadn't been uncomfortable with

Since his appointment as executive director of the NFL Players Association (NFLPA) on April 1, JC Tretter has faced a major challenge.Despite the NFL's desire to break the deadlock in a situation described by some as “stalled” for its business objectives, no formal discussions have yet begun with the players' association regarding the renewal of the collective bargaining agreement (CBA).
According to Mark Maske, a veteran NFL reporter, official negotiations on an extension of the CBA

Sony Pictures Entertainment has just released the trailer for the Vancouver-shot film The Social Reckoning .Written and directed by Aaron Sorkin, the film is described as a “companion piece” to Sorkin’s Academy Award-winning 2010 film The Social Network.The official synopsis reads: “Sorkin’s original screenplay is based on the events that gave rise to the Wall Street Journal’s shocking exposé The Facebook Files. The film is inspired by the true story o

Mason McTavish is an intriguing prospect for teams looking to strengthen their center position this summer.
Quality centers won't be in short supply on the market, which makes McTavish even more attractive right now.
And inevitably, his name has come up in a few trade rumors in Montreal… because he would fill a certain need in the city.
But there are other clubs, too, that will be active in the race for the young Ducks forward. Among them?
Jimmy Murphy (Sick Podcast) mentions in an articl

As of now, the Blue Jays have four healthy starting pitchers on their 26-man roster: Kevin Gausman, Dylan Cease, Trey Yesavage, and Patrick Corbin.
In the coming hours, Max Scherzer will join the group.
To make room for him, the Blue Jays will have to make a tough decision. Unless, of course, someone in the bullpen is secretly injured.
Patrick Corbin will not be designated for assignment on June 10, and the same goes for Jeff Hoffman. Louis Varland, Tyler Rogers, Spencer Miles, and Tommy Nance a

In an excellent case of “great minds think alike”, Lainey texted me the trailer of Whalefall at the exact moment as I was opening the app to message her about the same thing.
What is Whalefall? It’s a movie about a whale accidentally eating a guy. It looks SICK. As in cool or gross, you decide:Whalefall is directed by Brian Duffield, the screenwriter behind the Kristen Stewart underwater thriller Underwater, and the Babysitter duology (we will ignore the Divergent credit on his

Adam Engström's progress is no longer going unnoticed.
The young Montreal Canadiens defenseman has been named to the American Hockey League's All-Rookie Team for the 2025–2026 season, an honor that confirms just how much his development has taken a leap forward in recent months.
And it's true that he had quite a season in '25-'26.
Engström racked up 34 points (10 goals) in just 45 games last season with the Laval Rocket. And his spot on the AHL's All-Rookie Team is well-deserved.

Taylor Swift’s appearance at the Toy Story 5 premiere in LA last night was not announced in advance but it’s probably not that big of a surprise that she showed up, considering how much of the marketing has revolved around her involvement since it was finally confirmed last week that she’d written a new song, “I Knew It, I Knew You” for the soundtrack. Two things can be true here: Taylor loves Toy Story, loves the newest movie in the franchise, loved the experience

Mike Babcock's situation hasn't gone unnoticed in the NHL.
The head coach hasn't necessarily been given the green light to return yet after what happened in Columbus, but the Oilers still have their sights set on him.
And today, Georges Laraque (who has sources in Edmonton) provided more details on the story.
Georges was on the air with BPM Sports and mentioned that it was the players who approved the decision. The Oilers' management met with their group of leaders, and the players were interest

A new controversy has erupted surrounding the NFL and its compensation program for former players suffering from neurological conditions.
According to an investigative report by two independent officials appointed by the U.S. government, several law firms allegedly participated in a scheme to fraudulently obtain tens of millions of dollars from the fund set aside for concussion victims.
The investigation targets five firms representing a total of 98 former NFL players. The findings indicate that

The Toronto Blue Jays' offense has let the team's pitchers down more often than not this season. And that nearly happened again last night (Tuesday) against the Philadelphia Phillies.
All this despite a near-perfect performance by starter Dylan Cease in his return to the mound after a brief stint on the sidelines.
In fact, the 30-year-old pitched six innings and retired 11 batters from the Phillies' lineup—which has been on fire lately—including two against Kyle Schwarber and Brandon

The Montreal Alouettes got off to a rocky start this season.
Three of the 12 starting offensive players did not finish the first game, a scenario that head coach Jason Maas acknowledges is less than ideal, but one that does not worry him unduly.
“I don't like to see players get hurt,” he said Tuesday after practice at Stade Hébert in Saint-Léonard. “But we have our reserves, our depth, and that's why these guys are here.” With nearly 60 players under contrac