Rumor Corner: Shane Wright as the Key Piece to Land a Big Name

At this time of year, there isn’t much going on in the NHL.
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.

A few months ago, Kent Hughes said he believed that young Oliver Kapanen had what it takes to compete to be the team's second-line center in the future.
I don't know about you, but I never really believed it.
In reality, I mostly saw a GM who wanted to boost his player's confidence while things were going well for the young man at that point in his rookie season. And that's perfectly fine.
Since then? Kapanen has inevitably slowed down and has been benched in the playoffs more often than not.
Ka

It's a good thing Kazuma Okamoto is on the Blue Jays this season. We can all agree on that.
Without him, the offense would have been even less dynamic this season.
Just yesterday, he found a way to step up in his team's win in Sacramento. He had two hits, including a home run.
In a 4-2 win, that helps make all the difference.OKAMOTO-SAN!NUMBER 30! pic.twitter.com/XOyS4uL2Br
— Toronto Blue Jays (@BlueJays) September 9, 2026In doing so, he became the first rookie in Blue Jays history to hit

For the past few days, the Kaiden Guhle situation has been the talk of the town.
We know that the defenseman hasn't yet taken to the ice with his teammates in his full uniform in Brossard. And naturally, this has raised questions about his health.
The biggest one: Is he (already) injured? Is Kaiden Guhle (already) injured? #gohabsgo pic.twitter.com/3P1ehosiww
— DansLesCoulisses (@DLCoulisses) September 1, 2026
Kaiden Guhle (top left), who had skated in a tracksuit on Tuesday, wasn't on the

Ever since Brady Tkachuk was traded to the Panthers, things have been buzzing in Ottawa.First of all, everyone's trying to figure out who will be the next captain. Brad Marchand even laughed at the possibility of Tim Stützle being chosen.
For his part, Thomas Chabot chose his words carefully when expressing his thoughts on Tkachuk's departure. He said he wants the players to want to be in Ottawa, especially given everything that's been built up over the past few years.
And what does the man

Lane Hutson is getting ready to start his third full season in the NHL. Since his debut, he has continued to impress, especially on offense.And despite what some social media users may say, his defensive play continues to improve as well.
Despite his small stature, he wins his one-on-one battles and holds his own against the best opposing players.
Analyst Jack Han also holds him in very high regard. In his view, Hutson is the most underrated defenseman in the NHL.Hockey analyst Jack Han calls La

There's a growing sense that expansion is imminent in MLB. The league had put this matter on hold while waiting for clarity on the future of the Rays and the Athletics… and both of those issues have now been resolved.
The Rays are in the process of building a new stadium to remain in Tampa Bay… and the A's, for their part, will be moving to Vegas shortly.
As a result, people have been talking about expansion again for a little while now. And of course, in Montreal, the hope of seei

Since the start of the summer, Kent Hughes has not been able to add an NHL-caliber player to his roster. He hasn't lost any talent (except for some depth players), but he hasn't added any either.
As things stand, the 2026–27 Habs are shaping up to look a lot like the 2025–26 Habs.
But of course, the door isn't completely closed yet for that to happen. There's still time… and Marco D'Amico, who answered questions from fans on Reddit tonight, mentioned a specific date to watch f

The start of the NHL season is fast approaching. Training camps are set to begin shortly across the league… and in the coming days, rookie camps will get underway.
Yes, it's really starting to feel like hockey season.
In Montreal, the Canadiens' golf tournament is set to take place next Monday. That said, the Habs aren't the only team hosting such an event: the Blue Jackets, for example, held theirs today.
But what's got people talking about all this is that some team members decided to s

Connor McDavid's future in Edmonton is the subject of much speculation. We know that the Oilers' captain, who is currently in the first year of a two-year contract, wants to win… and that he hasn't been able to do so in Alberta.
He's come pretty close (twice, in fact), but he hasn't hoisted the big trophy yet.
So some people are wondering if McDavid will eventually leave Edmonton. The idea of joining a team that's a bit better built—and has money to offer him—might appeal to h

Ronald Acuña Jr. is really on a roll these days.
In fact, during stretches like the one he's currently delivering for the Braves and their fans, he reminds everyone that he's one of the stars of Major League Baseball.“When he’s playing at the level he’s playing at right now, anything is possible for the Braves.”Atlanta’s star is shining bright at the top of the lineup 🤩@Braves | #BravesCountry
🔗 https://t.co/iXax8hx4iO pic.twitter.com/LfMK7N4W

Sidney Crosby refuses to fade away.
Even at 39, he continues to provide invaluable service to the Penguins, racking up at least one point per game.
He's still so good that the Penguins don't want to trade him or let him hit the free-agent market. Both sides are reportedly in talks right now regarding a contract extension.But for how long? https://t.co/kvCynOVPVo
— TVA Sports (@TVASports) September 8, 2026Will he sign for another $8.7 million?
We know how superstitious he is and that he's d

Before anyone gets mad and misconstrues my words, because reading comprehension is at an all-time low and nobody understands nuance (and the schools happen to be open today!), I’m not saying that Céline Dion’s team has anything to complain about. For them, no doubt, it’s wonderful to see that Céline is back to being Céline. And that also means that their work is back to being what it was when she was in Paris before her diagnosis – especially for her

Émilien Pitre hates losing
The Mets prospect wants to help his new organization win.
“I hate losing so much.”How Émilien Pitre, Jefferson Rojas, and an influx of trade-deadline prospects have transformed life at the Mets’ top minor league affiliates: https://t.co/kp8RHqrSFA
— Anthony DiComo (@AnthonyDiComo) September 8, 2026
Josh Smith ahead of Ernie Clement?
Right now, he's playing better.
Has Josh Smith earned more playing time over Ernie Clement? https://

Earlier today, Boston Bruins forward Fraser Minten signed a seven-year, $50.4 million contract. That works out to an annual salary of $7.2 million.
For those unfamiliar with Minten, he is a former Leafs prospect who was traded as part of the deal that brought Brandon Carlo to Toronto. In his first season in Boston, Minten recorded 35 points, including 17 goals.
Today, the media has been abuzz, comparing him to another 35-point scorer, Oliver Kapanen. This has led the media to ask: “Is Kapa

As Sarah wrote earlier today, Lance Oppenheim and Nathan Fielder’s You Can See Everything, the documentary about Elizabeth Holmes, bulldozed its way into the festival conversation by surprise, taking the wind a bit out of Venice and claiming the spotlight for Telluride.
Award season is taking shape now after several highly anticipated contenders screened at both festivals. Martin McDonagh’s Wild Horse Nine looks like it’s living up to months of hype and Primetime starring Rober

Ivan Demidov signed a contract that greatly benefits the team.
He left a few million dollars on the table. A few months later, would he sign for the same amount after seeing the increases in recent contracts?
Marco D'Amico thinks so. That's what he said on the Gonzo and Georges show on BPM Sports, shortly after Arpon Basu stated that he wouldn't be surprised if Nick Suzuki were earning $20 million a year in four years.He's already in a position to ask for that kind of money → https://t.co/P

Projects from Vancouver producers Seth Rogenand Ryan Reynolds collected hardware at the 78th Creative Arts Emmy Awards in Los Angeles over the weekend.The two-day awards ceremonies, which were not televised, focused on technical, artistic, craft and behind-the-scenes achievements. This year, for the first time, they also included specific guest acting and reality categories. The Primetime Emmy Awards , which honour acting, directing, writing, and overall top series categories, will be broadcast

Miley’s already had a major year with the 20th anniversary of Hannah Montana, her own Barbie doll, and a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. This is her ascent into legend territory, and she’s marking the occasion with a new album, a new record deal, and a re-invented sound. The lead single “Bass Persuades” dropped last week, along with a high-fashion music video that has Miley doing some of the best dancing she’s done in years. The album of the same name is out on

The Nationals sometimes like to pay tribute to the Expos. Sometimes.
We remember, in particular, that in 2019, they decided to wear Expos uniforms for a game. Max Scherzer was the starting pitcher that day.Max Scherzer in an Expos uniform is going to take a minute pic.twitter.com/7pm6Ts2nR1
— Mike Petriello (@mike_petriello) July 4, 2019Obviously, when a team does that, it's only natural for fans from the team's former city to have strong opinions about it.
The same can be said for the Nor

For nearly twenty years, London has held a special place in the NFL's international strategy.
However, the
London
games
appear to be undergoing a shift in momentum. While three games are scheduled in the English capital for October 2026, some tickets remain available well after they went on sale.
For Matt Cullen, a die-hard fan who has hardly ever missed an NFL game in London since the first event in 2007, this situation highlights a troubling trend. Back then, he braved particularly bad weather

Nick Suzuki was Marc Bergevin's biggest coup during his time in Montreal.
Not only did he acquire him from the Knights, but he also signed him to an eight-year contract worth $7.875 million annually. Today, it's one of the best contracts in the NHL—by far.
But how much will the Habs' captain be earning in 2030? Arpon Basu wouldn't be surprised if he signed a deal worth $20 million annually.According to Arpon Basu, Nick Suzuki's next contract in 2030 could be as high as $20M! pic.twitter.co

Visit any farmers market in B.C. right now and you’ll see folks filling bags with cute wee cucumbers, giant cabbages, every pepper imaginable and other produce with one goal in mind: It’s pickling time.Picklefest Vancouver 2026 celebrates preserving the fall harvest for the coming months.Canada’s largest festival dedicated to pickling and fermentation is back for its second year, taking place Sept. 12, at the City Centre Artist Lodge (2111 Main St.) from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tick

One of the big questions just a few days before the start of the Canadiens' training camp is which goalies will start the season with the big club.
A three-goalie rotation isn't ideal, but it's quite possible that Jakub Dobes, Jacob Fowler, and Samuel Montembeault will start the season with the big club.
But what would it actually take for Monty to switch teams? Tony Marinaro, on The Sick Podcast, has his own theory: a goalie from another team would have to get injured during camp.“Unless

Apparently, the Sussexes surprised the British royal family with their move to the UK so now the royal family (via King Charles) has surprised the Sussexes with his letter to the press, clarifying that Harry and Meghan have no royal role.
Do any of these people know how to text? View this post on InstagramA post shared by Meghan, Duchess of Sussex (@meghan)
This Vanity Fair interview with Jesse Eisenberg, Julianne Moore and Paul Giamatti at Telluride Film Festival is funny because Julianne is li

When the Toronto Blue Jays signed Anthony Santander during the 2024 offseason to a five-year, $92.5 million contract, they expected him to provide power at the heart of their lineup.
Instead, it turned out to be quite the opposite: the 31-year-old played only 54 games in 2025 and none in 2026 after undergoing surgery on his left shoulder last February, which required a recovery time of five to six months.
And here we are. Indeed, ahead of the first game of the series against the Sacramento Athle

When Ivan Demidov was drafted by the Canadiens, he started by taking classes to learn English, a language he didn't know very well.
But we've also learned that he wanted to learn French.
We know he took classes, and we also know he's said a few words in commercials. But that doesn't mean we know if he's able to understand people speaking French around him.
 
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But now we've just learned that Demidov, who's been

The Dallas Cowboys have just created some financial flexibility that could allow them to make a move before the NFL trade deadline.
By restructuring
the contracts of Kenny Clark, DaRon Bland, and Jake Ferguson, the organization has freed up just over $19 million in cap space.
This move is bound to fuel speculation about a possible acquisition. Jerry Jones, the Cowboys' owner and general manager, did not rule out this possibility during
an appearance on
105.3 The Fan.
According to NFLPA data, Dal

Taylor Swift has been under the radar since getting married but behind the scenes, we do know that she’s been campaigning. She attended at least one Emmys for your consideration event and at least one Grammys event for her The Eras Tour concert film and The Life of a Showgirl. No official Oscar FYC events are happening yet but given her participation at the Toy Story 5 premiere, there’s been some track laid on that front too for “I Knew It, I Knew You” contending in the B

Gleb Pugachyov isn’t exactly inspiring confidence right now.
The Canadiens' first-round pick in the 2026 draft, who has failed to break into his KHL team's lineup, is currently playing in the junior leagues.
This is unlike Ivan Demidov and Alexander Zharovsky during their 18-year-old seasons, both of whom played in Russia's top league after being drafted by the Canadiens.
Concerns about Pugachyov had begun to surface recently. People were wondering, in veiled terms, what was behind this de