When Cale Makar Helps the Devils

At $20.4 million per year for eight years (2027–2035), Cale Makar broke the bank.
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

When the major media outlets start covering it again, it means hockey season is just around the corner.
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

Hulu cancelling Not Suitable for Work isn’t going down easy on social media and Mindy Kaling has been in some comment sections pointing out that the show consistently premiered in the top 10, with an “lol” tacked on, and that’s how you know she’s pissed. It’s the “lol.”
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

September is just around the corner, which means the final stretch of the MLB regular season is about to begin. It also means it's time for a closer look at the remaining schedule.
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

In his rookie season, Ivan Demidov racked up 62 points in 82 games. If it weren't for Matthew Schaefer, he would have won the Calder Trophy.
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

In the immediate wake of the monster success of Top Gun: Maverick, people began imagining other Tom Cruise legacy sequels that could be made, and because nostalgia is a helluva drug, the NASCAR romantic drama Days of Thunder topped the list. Well, because we live in the worst timeline, it’s actually happening, a Days of Thunder sequel has been willed into existence. It’s due in June 2028, when Tom Cruise will be 66 years old.Because we also live in a timeline with a f-cked sense of h

Today is August 31. Tomorrow will be September 1. Where did the summer go?
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

Olivia Rodrigo made some real girl power history over the weekend at the inaugural Daisy Chain Fields festival in Irvine. It’s her answer to the legacy of Lilith Fair that Sarah McLachlan founded back in the 90s. More than 45,000 fans gathered together to celebrate female empowerment, through music, and also to bring awareness to important issues affecting women and girls around the world. Performers included Olivia herself, Chappell Roan, Bikini Kill, Doechii, Garbage, Mitski, Rachel Chin

Everything was set for a classic matchup between the Boston Red Sox and the New York Yankees yesterday afternoon (Sunday).
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

Dear Gossips,The US Open started yesterday in New York City and… Naomi Osaka is doing something different, some might say radical. All season we’ve seen Naomi throw down a look for her first match – beginning at the Australian Open in January when she turned the tunnel walk into a runway with a custom set. And then most recently at Wimbledon with a British Vogue photo shoot before the tournament, followed by the on-court debut of her custom fit.But now? Now she’s approac

The Detroit Lions have decided to part ways with Canadian linebacker Amen Ogbongbemiga, a decision announced by the team on Sunday.
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

How eager is Connor Hellebuyck to leave Winnipeg?
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

The fall theatre season is up and running this month with a glittering array of plays: New work from one of our best local playwrights, the manic energy of the Fringe, a crime caper, a couple of top-notch musicals, and a psychological thriller from New York. Running Wilde When: Sept. 4-27Where: Jericho Arts CentreTickets and info: $15-$40 at unitedplayers.comJohn Lazarus was one of Vancouver’s hottest dramatists with plays like Dreaming and Duelling, The Late Blumer and Village of Idiots.

For several months now, Shohei Ohtani and Pete Crow-Armstrong have been locked in a fierce battle for the National League MVP title. The two players, who have been performing at a similar offensive pace, have sparked debate over which has a greater impact: their performance on the mound or their defensive play in center field.
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

It's been a while since we've talked about Kirill Marchenko.
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

Niklas Henning's NFL career has just reached a new milestone. The Canadian offensive lineman has been released by the Las Vegas Raiders, but this decision does not necessarily mean the end of his time with the organization.
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

The final day of roster cuts in the NFL was particularly eventful. Several teams took advantage of this period to complete major trades, notably the Atlanta Falcons, who bolstered their defensive line by acquiring Gervon Dexter from the Chicago Bears.
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

Evander Kane has had a rather unique reputation in the NHL for quite some time.
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

NHL players generally use the summer to take a break, train, and quietly prepare for the upcoming season.
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

Will James Click leave Toronto?
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

As we already know, Amazon Prime will broadcast a few games on Wednesdays during the 2026–2027 season.
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

Inevitably, in the coming months, the topic of expansion will come up again in Major League Baseball.
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

Ever since Dylan Larkin requested a trade, three teams have emerged as the main contenders: the Panthers, the Wild, and the Knights.
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

The Miami Dolphins have decided to shake up their quarterback situation by acquiring Kyle McCord from the Green Bay Packers. The trade, finalized on Sunday, gives Miami a new backup behind its starting quarterback, Malik Willis.
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

Yesterday, the Los Angeles Dodgers announced that Shohei Ohtani would not be able to pitch today (Sunday) or Tuesday after all.
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

The Green Bay Packers have decided to add depth to their running back corps ahead of the NFL's final roster cuts. The team acquired Kaleb Johnson, a former third-round pick of the Pittsburgh Steelers, in a trade finalized on Sunday.
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

Earlier today, BPM Sports announced the arrival of the station's new general manager, Christelle Poirier.
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

With just a few days to go before training camp begins, the Canadiens still have a few issues to work out.
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

The New York Yankees and the Boston Red Sox will face off in their final regular-season game this afternoon (Sunday). This game could be of critical importance, as the longtime rivals have each won six games against one another this season and the tiebreaker is on the line.
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

The NFL world has just received some news that is nothing short of spectacular. Aaron Donald has reportedly decided to come out of retirement to make a return to the field, according to reports on Sunday by Adam Schefter and Ian Rapoport.
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