Trading Connelly Early: A Panic Move

Am I the only one who was shocked to see that the Red Sox decided to trade Connely Early for Curtis Mead?
There are two ways to look at this. And I'll tell you right off the bat: the truth probably lies somewhere in between.
First, you could argue that the Red Sox addressed a pressing need (a right-handed hitter) by bringing in a player with some power who'll thrive at Fenway Park.
With Jake Bennett rising through the ranks in the Red Sox organization, Early was becoming a bit more tradable.
But

For the past two years, Lane Hutson has been stealing the show in Montreal. The defenseman has shown that he has offensive instincts that are truly exceptional.
He's exceptional as a playmaker… and it's no coincidence that the Habs' offense has reached a whole new level since his arrival.
That said, if there's one “weakness” in his offensive game, it's his shot. He doesn't exactly have a cannon… though every once in a while, he's capable of firing one off.LANE HUTSON OV

The Toronto Blue Jays will likely be in selling mode within a week. The team has been unable to replicate its 2025 success, and at 10 games below .500, selling is the most logical course of action.
We've long hoped that the spark would ignite… but it never did.
The question is how aggressively the Jays will sell. We know the team still has big contracts on its books for 2027, and they might try to take a step back this summer to come back strong next year.
Much like they did in 2024, abou

For the past 48 hours, there's been a lot of talk about the Kirill Marchenko situation. There have been rumors that he might be traded soon… and that the Canadiens are still interested.
That didn't mean he was definitely headed to Montreal, but it was a situation to keep an eye on.
That said, Marchenko is still in Columbus at the moment. His agent is having fun joking around on X… and Aaron Portzline, who covers the Blue Jackets for The Athletic, says the situation is at a standsti

Last week, Patrick Kane decided to return to Chicago. The forward, who was still a free agent, signed a two-year deal with his former team.
Kyle Davidson, the Hawks' GM, gave Kane eight million good reasons (per year) to come back.
And in the hours following all that, we learned that Jonathan Toews was “jealous” to see Kane return to Chicago. We know the two were a dynamic duo for many, many years in the city… but Toews, as we know, announced his retirement at the end of last

The Boston Red Sox are the team of the moment in MLB. With the trade deadline drawing closer by the day, the team is giving the general manager strong reasons to bring in reinforcements for the season's final stretch.
Yes, it's all well and good to receive, but to do that, you have to give.
It depends on what the team on the other end of the line is looking for. It could be top prospects, young players who haven't quite established themselves yet for various reasons, or veterans to shake things

It's easy to see the connection between Dan Milstein and the Montreal Canadiens.
Ivan Demidov, Alexander Zharovsky, and Gleb Pugachyov are all represented by an agent from the Gold Star agency… as is Kirill Marchenko.
Do you see where I'm going with this? 
That said, Milstein has been making headlines since the resurgence of rumors surrounding Marchenko. He commented on the rumors on his X account… and this morning, he shared a post by Marco Normandin, suggesting that Normandi

Has Jeff Hoffman been traded?
The rumor just won’t die.
With a limited reliever market, @ByRobertMurray wouldn’t be surprised if Jeff Hoffman gets traded over the next week. pic.twitter.com/W95SddvVzw
— Foul Territory (@FoulTerritoryTV) July 27, 2026
Spencer Steer Injured
Just before the deadline.
Spencer Steer (right wrist sprain) is headed to the IL and will miss significant time, per @Buster_ESPN. pic.twitter.com/rF0DPwYiCG
— Foul Territory (@FoulTerritoryTV) July 27,

The Odyssey continues to sail along at the box office and two local theatres are cashing in.After opening July 17, director Christopher Nolan’s Greek epic has pulled in a whopping $639.6 million globally, with $286.4 million of that from the U.S. and Canada. Analysts predict it will easily reach the $1-billion mark.Two Metro Vancouver theatres — SilverCity in Richmond and Cineplex Cinemas in Langley — are getting a boost from the buzz thanks to the fact that they’re amon

Beyoncé, Blue Ivy, and Jay-Z were in the Hamptons this weekend and, along with Kelly Rowland and other family, like Angie Beyincé, were seen at Ms Lauryn Hill’s acoustic show at The Club House.
At one point Wyclef joined for a five-song jam which we got to experience here in Toronto last December as Massey Hall. I’m not ever trying to go out in December on a school night but this concert was worth it. And, obviously, B was feeling it too.@tmz 🚨 EXCLUSIVE: Jay-Z

It’s still the offseason in the NHL.
Players across the Bettman League are taking this time to rest and prepare for the upcoming season… and they also have the freedom to go on vacation.
We saw this with Ivan Demidov over the past few days.
It's easy to tell that the young man spent a few days soaking up the California sun by checking out his girlfriend's Instagram account, where she posted a few photos from their little trip.
And the young couple took the opportunity to watch a sun

The problem with Charlie Hunnam playing these vile characters in Ryan Murphy productions is that goddamn he’s fine. He’s an artist, I get it, but would it kill him to do a rom-com just once. An entertainment tax, if you will.View this post on InstagramA post shared by Netflix Tudum (@netflixtudum)
Tracee Ellis Ross has a solo travel show in its second season and I haven’t watched it yet (I don’t even know if I have Roku) but I did want to talk about her hair care line, Pa

When word got out that Michael Hage was returning to the University of Michigan for a third season, many were surprised.
He wanted to go back to school to develop as a player, but the Canadiens prospect also intended to spend time with his younger brother, Alexander, who was set to begin his first season with the Wolverines this fall.
The problem? Plans have changed.
Alexander Hage will ultimately continue his development in the OHL next season rather than at the University of Michigan. In other

We know that Steve Cohen’s Mets will be sellers at the trade deadline, which is just under a week away.But to what extent will they be able to make trades?
According to what Ken Rosenthal said on FOX, he expects the New York Mets to make at least six trades by August 3.
The fact that the team has several players whose contracts are expiring means there could be a lot of movement.
With the trade deadline approaching, @Ken_Rosenthal says he expects the Mets to make at least six trades in the

A couple of weeks ago I checked in on the state of the fakakta Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery merger, which has been snarled up in court as multiple state attorneys general have filed anti-trust suits against Paramount. At that time, I said, “We’ll see how that shakes out,” and now we know: Paramount Skydance CEO David Ellison announced they are “delaying” the merger until June 2027, or the anti-trust lawsuits are settled, whichever comes first.It’s not an o

Just a few hours before the official opening of their training camp, the Washington Commanders made a major decision by terminating Ben Steele, who served as the tight ends coach.This decision comes several weeks after his arrest in Virginia on suspicion of driving under the influence.
According to several U.S. media outlets, the 48-year-old coach was arrested in early June following a police stop. Authorities allege that he drove under the influence of alcohol and refused to submit to a breatha

A trade by the Canadiens.
It wasn't to acquire Kirill Marchenko… but oh well. The team made a move anyway.
The Habs traded Sean Farrell to the Anaheim Ducks in exchange for forward Sasha Pastujov. Farrell, who was drafted in 2024, played six games in a Habs uniform.The Canadiens have acquired forward Sasha Pastujov from the Anaheim Ducks in exchange for forward Sean Farrell.
The Canadiens have acquired forward Sasha Pastujov from the Anaheim Ducks in exchange for forward Sean Farrell.#GoH

Nicole Kidman might have a new boyfriend. But first, let’s backtrack a bit to why she has a new boyfriend which, a little more than a year ago, she may not have ever expected.It was in the fall 2025, not even a year ago, that news first broke that Nicole and Keith Urban were over. And according to reports, he was the one who wanted out of their marriage while she’d been trying to save it. Once it became public though, they formalised their split pretty quickly with a parenting agreem

The Atlanta Braves have been playing without their star player, Ronald Acuña Jr., since June 10 due to a strained left hamstring—the same injury that Cody Bellinger of the New York Yankees has just suffered.
But some good news has finally arrived in Georgia, as the Braves announced this morning (Monday) that they have activated the star outfielder for tonight's game against the New York Mets.
We knew it was coming, but now it's official. In a corresponding roster move, the Braves se

Things have been pretty hectic in Detroit during the offseason.
I'd say that's not surprising, since the “Yzerplan” didn't work out and it's been a long time since the team made the playoffs.
The status quo was untenable.
Dylan Larkin got the ball rolling by asking to be traded. The fact that his request was made public sent shockwaves through the NHL and put the Red Wings in a bind.
Patrick Kane, in particular, left because he couldn't see how he could win in Detroit without Larkin.

A tragic incident has occurred in the family of Eric Bieniemy, offensive coordinator for the Kansas City Chiefs.According to several U.S. media outlets, his wife, Mia Bieniemy, was seriously wounded by gunfire during an incident that occurred Sunday evening at their home in Ashburn, Virginia.
Local authorities responded quickly after receiving a call reporting gunshots in a residence. Upon arrival, police found a woman suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. She was rushed to the hospital and wa

Sure enough, as Comic-Con got going over the weekend, new footage being released died instantly, with one notable exception. Crave and AMC+ released the teaser for Yaga, the upcoming mystery/thriller series starring Carrie-Anne Moss, Noah Reid, Clark Backo (Letterkenny’s one and only Rosie, a great gal), and a post-Heated Rivalry Hudson Williams.Williams was not present at Comic-Con, but he did send a video saying he wishes he was there, which I do not believe because we’ve all seen

Tonight is the Hollywood red carpet premiere of Spider-Man: Brand New Day, the final red carpet stop on what’s been a worldwide press tour. And for Tom Holland and Zendaya, it’s between two press tours, happening concurrently, since they’re also in The Odyssey, currently the #1 movie at the cineplex and soon to be the #2 movie at cineplex when Brand New Day opens this week. As I wrote a few days ago, they are on track to be the first married couple to actually be IN the two big

All eyes have been on Kirill Marchenko for the past 48 hours. Will he join the Canadiens in the coming days?
According to some insiders, a trade is imminent and the ball is in Kent Hughes' court.
However, according to reporters in Columbus and Marchenko's agent, he is not about to move to Montreal.
Who should we believe?
From what I'm hearing, Kent Hughes could very well finalize a major trade in the coming days… but it wouldn't necessarily involve Kirill Marchenko.
Instead, the Canadiens

Unlike in previous years, there's a sense of urgency among the New York Yankees as the trade deadline approaches, as evidenced by the numerous rumors surrounding San Diego Padres reliever Mason Miller. Perhaps this is because the window of opportunity for captain Aaron Judge and his teammates Giancarlo Stanton and Gerrit Cole could close at any moment.
And with Cody Bellinger's injury—he was placed on the 10-day injured list yesterday (Sunday) due to a strained left hamstring—that se

Marvel’s Hall H presentation happened Saturday night, and though Kevin Feige was focused on the future of the MCU, it felt like a blast from the past, with stunts and a huge assemblage of famous people to promote upcoming films. Kayleigh Donaldson called it a “recession indicator” in the Squawk chat which made me laugh.The two biggest pieces of news are two new casting announcements, which might be proof that Marvel isn’t dead yet. The first is that David Jonsson, from Al

Last night, the HabsOnReddit account posted a photo of Andrei Markov.
In the photo, he can be seen chatting with a young player. And reading the tweet, it becomes clear that the former Canadiens captain was serving as a mentor for the Russian national team.
He was there on the sidelines of a recent development camp.Source: https://t.co/w76s5xW0Hr
— /r/Habs (@HabsOnReddit) July 27, 2026I don't know about you, but I'm always surprised to see that Andrei Markov isn't holed up at home since he

Dear Gossips,Most people, at least the ones who know what they’re talking about and not just social media trolls, were expecting The Odyssey to do well during its second weekend at the box office. Preliminary numbers are now in – only a 30% drop from the first weekend for a global total, so far, of $639 million, which means it’s now expected to cross the billion-dollar mark by the end of its run. And, remember, it’s an R-rated film. By any measure, it’s a smash hit.

How patient are Kent Hughes and Jeff Gorton?
The more time passes, the more important I think it is to ask this question in relation to the Canadiens' long-term plan to win the Stanley Cup.
And when I say “win the Cup,” I mean turning the Habs into a powerhouse. After all, that's the front office's goal: to eventually win the Stanley Cup.
I say this because the club continues to take a long-term approach. It keeps making decisions that won't negatively impact its chances of winning d

Lawrence Books has been a fixture on the corner of West 41st Avenue and Dunbar Street in Vancouver for decades.But it has also been shrouded in mystery, because it seems to have been closed for years.The books in the windows have faded from exposure to sunlight. So too have the handwritten signs that say “No! No! No! No! No Dumping! Do Not Leave Books, Papers, Magazines, Etc. In The Doorway!”It has led to lots of social media chatter about the store. A four-year-old Reddit post stat