Transactions: Things Could Move Quickly This Week

Usually, at this time of year, things are relatively quiet in the world of baseball. But with the threat of a lockout hanging over MLB, we expect things to move faster than usual.
And perhaps as early as this week. In fact, from November 10 to 12—that is, from tomorrow (Tuesday) through Thursday—several executives from teams in the Manfred era will gather in Las Vegas for the General Managers Meetings.MLB team officials have told me in recent days that their trade discussions are further alo

After a controversial loss to the Minnesota Wild, the Habs were back in action tonight against the Bruins.
A four-point game for first place in the Atlantic Division.
Here are the lineups:Tonight's projected lineup
Tonight’s projected lineup
#GoHabsGo https://t.co/QeP4Kr97CC
— Montreal Canadiens (@CanadiensMTL) November 12, 2026
#NHLBruins at morning skate:
Peterka – Zacha – Pastrnak
Eyssimont – Minten – Geekie
Mittelstadt – ELindholm – Khusnutdinov
Jeannot – Poitras – Kastel

The Matvei Michkov saga is far from over.
Kevin Weekes revealed that the Russian player might be looking for a fresh start somewhere other than Philadelphia.
And today, Elliotte Friedman (32 Thoughts), without denying his colleague's report, shed some light on the situation. According to him, Michkov has not officially requested a trade, but the accurate information he had received was reportedly misrepresented in the heat of the moment.32 Thoughts: Thursday morning news, information, analysis,

Tonight, the two MVP awards were presented.
Unsurprisingly, Pete Crow-Armstrong claimed the National League title thanks to his outstanding 2026 season.
As the seventh player in history to achieve a 40/40 season, the Cubs' center fielder was crowned MVP.
He was selected unanimously.
Here are the full NL MVP voting results: pic.twitter.com/Y1APtA8JvB
— Talkin’ Baseball (@TalkinBaseball_) November 13, 2026
In the American League, Yordan Alvarez earned the title. He, too, won unanimously, in fa

The Canadiens have long been trying to play games outside of Montreal.
The challenge: Montreal doesn't have a stadium. Gary Bettman has confirmed the NHL's mutual interest, but the venue is the big problem.
We also know that a game in Paris was once in the works, but it's been a long time since we've heard anything about it. Renaud Lavoie has heard some interesting news regarding a Habs game in the French capital.Renaud Lavoie has heard some very encouraging news in recent daysDetails herehttps:

Matvei Michkov's situation with the Flyers is intriguing.
Kevin Weekes said the young player would like a change of scenery, the Flyers pushed back by saying they weren't going to trade him… and Michkov also said that wasn't true and that he's happy in Philly.
But now, there's new information on the case.
According to Pierre LeBrun (TSN), the fact that all of this came to light this week has prompted some teams to call the Flyers to discuss Michkov.
Interest in his services is starting to grow

Will prospect Charles Davalan, a Quebec native playing in the Dodgers' minor leagues, get his chance in the majors in 2027?
I don't know. But everything suggests that the L.A. team wants to give him the tools to make it to the majors as quickly as possible.
Why do I say that?
Because the Dodgers have asked him to play second base in the Arizona Fall League over the past few weeks.The @Dodgers have so many talented outfielders that figuring out if Davalan can return to second base makes plenty of

How would you describe Gavin McKenna's start to the season, having tallied 13 points (six goals) in his first 20 games in the National Hockey League?
Good? Respectable?
You can tell the kid has talent, and you can see why the Leafs selected him with the first overall pick in the last draft. But, like almost every other 18-year-old player in (and in the history of) the National Hockey League, McKenna has areas of his game he needs to improve in order to take it to the next level.
His level of com

A few weeks ago Joaquin Phoenix showed up to that Airbnb.org gala and people were like… huh? Joaquin Phoenix? He’s one of the more elusive celebrities, he’s not often on the party circuit, he famously does not want to see and be seen. But he was one of the most surprising stars on that guest list - for a cause. Airbnb.org is Airbnb’s non-profit, providing housing for those in crisis…which is why that inaugural event was so well attended.Two weeks later, Joaquin again – and this time

11 teams are courting Jazz Chisholm Jr.
Where will he sign?Chisholm is appealing to teams because of his youth (he turns 29 in February), elite baserunning (a common trait among successful postseason teams), and positional versatility.Different teams are intrigued by his ability to play third base and all three outfield positions, in addition to second base. https://t.co/KoKpD42085
— Jon Morosi (@jonmorosi) November 12, 2026Ian Happ and the Mariners: Interest
Is this a logical destination?
.@j

Gleb Pugachyov was in action today with his team in the MHL.
And we saw exactly why the Canadiens decided to select him with a first-round pick in the last draft.
The kid, who had a slower start to the season, is really coming into his own. 
The Canadiens prospect kicked off his night by scoring a goal late in the first period. He capitalized on a great pass from a teammate to beat the opposing goaltender while positioned in the slot.
Well done. Gleb Pugachyov (3) #GoHabsGoRoman Maximov (10)Max

A New Beginning at 38
Shawn Lemon is hanging up his cleats. The veteran defensive end for the Toronto Argonauts is retiring from the Canadian Football League (CFL) to take on a whole new challenge: he's becoming a CFL game analyst on the DAZN platform, he confirmed to the website 3DownNation.
It all happened very quickly. After helping the Argonauts defeat the Winnipeg Blue Bombers on a Friday night in Week 17, Lemon returned to Toronto and made a guest appearance on the TSN panel the following

Connor Hellebuyck wanted to leave Winnipeg. We knew that.
But what we're now learning about the discussions between the goaltender and the Jets is particularly interesting.
Because, according to Elliotte Friedman, Hellebuyck reportedly never initially mentioned that certain incidents were causing problems for his family. And that's precisely where the tension arose.
In a recent segment, Friedman explained that when Hellebuyck initially requested a trade, he had clearly identified the Florida Pan

There's been a lot going on with the New York Yankees lately—and often not for the better—as several current and former players, including captain Aaron Judge, have lashed out at management.
The latest to join the fray? Former Yankees catcher Jorge Posada, who said he no longer felt welcome in the New York organization—not even at spring training.Was Brian Cashman surprised that Jorge Posada said he didn't feel welcome around the Yankees? Yes.Cashman's full comment: pic.twitter.com/cZWQxkz

I want to meet the beautiful brain that came up with the idea for Can You Hide… Shaq? The premise is that 8 contestants try to hide Shaquille O’Neal using disguises and distraction. It is set in Dallas and hosted by Nicole Byer (perfect choice!).
This is a wonderful concept and has me wondering how I would hide Shaq. Unsurprisingly, I haven’t come up with any good ideas yet.Nicole Byer on InstagramSimu Liu is ready for Saturday Night Live, but who will play the honeypot?the way I have wait

The internet is yet again divided over Chloe Bailey. This time, it’s over how much fun she’s having under the mistletoe. Chloe released a new song just in time for the holidays – but a lot of people online are saying it’s a bit too sexy for Christmas. The song, “Mrs. Claus Don’t Have to Know” features lyrics that read:Hurry cause we don't have many hours, we gon' wake the neighbors up, I think we little loud, sit up on your lap, cause I love a man with power, oh, my cookie's out fo

Ahh, Matvei Michkov…
The Flyers may tell us they don’t understand how the rumors about Matvei Michkov became public, but let’s just say everyone has their own take on the matter.
That’s because the guy is problematic.
The Flyers may be giving him 20 minutes of ice time per game (which is what happened in the game following the rumor about his potential desire to leave), but it's clear they're in damage control mode.
As Pierre LeBrun says, there's something behind all of this.Everyone can

For bestselling author Malcolm Gladwell, the distance between the Canada where he grew up and America where he now lives can be measured in a skill no child should have to learn — how to stabilize a gunshot wound.In the introduction to his new book, The American Way of Killing: The Invention Of An Epidemic, Gladwell describes a doctor in a Chicago neighbourhood who has lost many people close to him to gun violence. During his time off, the doctor visits elementary schools to teach fourth-grad

History sometimes brings about some strange coincidences in the world of sports.As the Grey Cup final approaches, the Montreal Alouettes have been looking back on a game that left a deep impression on many members of their organization.
In 2005, Montreal suffered a heartbreaking 38–35 overtime loss to the Edmonton Eskimos. At the time, Anthony Calvillo led the Montreal offense, while Danny Maciocia was at the helm of the Alberta team. Jason Maas was the backup quarterback for the Eskimos.
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Brandy and Monica, or as they lovingly call each other, Bronica, are continuing the musical marriage that was naturally selected for them. The two are taking their act to Las Vegas for a residency at Resorts World next summer. The shows will run from May to July 2027 and will succeed their sold out North American 2025 “The Boy Is Mine Tour”. Bronica’s 1998 smash hit “The Boy Is Mine” is the gift that keeps on giving, and 28 years later, the demand to see the two of them perform togethe

The Blue Jays want to improve at second base. We know that.
Brandon Lowe, Luis Arraez, and Jazz Chisholm Jr. (the Blue Jays have spoken with his agents, according to Shi Davidi, and the player is reportedly open to playing multiple positions in the field) are names being mentioned.
As far as we know, Lowe and Jazz have had contact with the Sparrows. But is there another second baseman worth keeping an eye on?
In fact, both Shi Davidi and Mitch Bannon believe the Blue Jays are keeping tabs on Ket

I wonder if Michael B Jordan is trolling a bit this week, or maybe flexing, or maybe a bit of both… because with all this speculation about who might be the next 007, he’s just dropped a new trailer for his movie, The Thomas Crown Affair, that’s definitely giving Bond, if James Bond was a billionaire art thief.
Aside from that character difference, the elements are all here: Thomas Crown struts around in well-tailored clothes, sometimes in sunglasses and exotic locations, runs and chases a

Tonight, the Canadiens will face the Bruins.
We already know the Canadiens will put young Jacob Fowler in net. For a divisional matchup, we want to field the best possible lineup.
But what about the rest?
On defense, Mike Matheson is ready to return to action and will be in the lineup tonight. He'll take Adam Engstrom's spot, which comes as no surprise.
The team has made the announcement.Mike Matheson will return to the lineup against the Bruins. Adam Engstrom will sit out.
Mike Matheson will dr

Who will buy CF Montréal? That question has been on everyone's lips since Monday night.
No one has an answer to that question yet, but we do know who will NOT buy CF Montréal: 99.999999999% of the people around us.
I explained it clearly on BPM Sports yesterday at noon: CF Montréal is worth nearly one billion Canadian dollars. Most of the names thrown into the media fray over the past few days are therefore not credible: they definitely won't be buying CF Montréal. And the famous “socios�

As mentioned the other day in my post about Jack Lowden, the pop culture arms race known as Bond Search took on a whole new complexion when Robert Pattinson and Nicholas Hoult entered the chat last week.
Denis Villeneuve was asked about taking on Bond because he’s out in the wild now with Dune Part 3:View this post on Instagram
And Nicholas Hoult is also out in the wild because his new movie, How to Rob a Bank, opens this Friday and there was a premiere in New York last night, the first time r

Following François Gagnon and Alain Crête, another big name in RDS hockey is announcing his retirement.
In January 2027, it will be the end of the road for Luc Gélinas, who is set to retire. RDS announced this on its social media channels this morning, just a few weeks before the end of his career.
Another chapter is coming to a close.After 37 years at RDS, Luc Gélinas announces that he will retire in January 2027! https://t.co/9xfdJGzPa4
— RDS (@RDSca) November 12, 2026For years, Luc Gél

Last night I felt a tremor in the Force*, and I looked about me and lo, there he was, Timothy Olyphant and his white hair making a public appearance alongside Owen Wilson, Lili Kay, and Peter Dager at an event for their Apple TV+ show, Stick, held at Chelsea Piers Golf Club in New York.
Fun fact: I was invited to this event! I love being invited to events in cities where I do not live. Seriously, what publicist(s) have it out for me? First that Widow’s Bay event in Culver City, then a night wi

Just last Monday night, Sal Stewart of the Cincinnati Reds was named the National League Rookie of the Year, easily edging out Carson Benge of the New York Mets in the voting.
The infielder received twenty of the thirty first-place votes, along with five second-place votes, one third-place vote, three fourth-place votes, and one fifth-place vote.
This award has reignited the debate in Ohio over why Stewart still isn't under a long-term contract with the Reds, as fans want the matter settled alre

Also, what do you think of Oliver Kapanen's play since the start of the season?
We can all agree that the Canadiens can't exactly be happy with what they're seeing. He's practically invisible on the ice, and he doesn't have Ivan Demidov to make him look good.
And let's just say it shows.
Tony Marinaro has been talking about it a lot since yesterday. The player is going through more than just a typical sophomore slump: he never stands out from the crowd, and he never scores either.
In 11 games th

Dear Gossips,“Rent’s due” and I’m mad.That’s not quite right. I’m mad, but I’m also excited. Mad because the new trailer for Jesse Eisensberg’s The Debut was released earlier this week, themed around one of the lines from the film (and also the musical that the movie is about) – and it’s a great line, it’s actually a great trailer. But at the same time, it might also give away too much.The Debut premiered at Telluride and then TIFF, three months before wide release, generat