The Montreal Canadiens enter the season preparing to compete for a playoff position. Not that they will earn one, but the goal is to be in the mix, to ensure the team is playing meaningful games until the final weeks of the season. That’s a tall order, especially being in the Atlantic Division surrounded by the last three Stanley Cup-winning teams.

Canadiens Give Young Core a Vote of Confidence

Saint Louis, MO

Anaheim, CA

The NHL world is still reeling after the news that the St. Louis Blues tendered offer sheets to Edmonton Oilers’ restricted free agents Philip Broberg and Dylan Holloway. Offer sheets can be a tricky way for general managers to benefit from another team’s desperation. The Oilers are pressed against the salary cap, so the short-term, multi-million dollar offers have forced general manager (GM) Stan Bowman to reallocate funds. Cody Ceci’s $3.25 million cap hit has already been shipped to San Jose, giving the Oilers some breathing room. Bowman has until Aug. 20 to match the offers.

Revisiting the Ducks’ Loss of Dustin Penner to an Oilers’ Offer Sheet

Denver, CO

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In addition to collecting more than 8,000 used needles in the past year from Denver drug users, the Harm Reduction Action Center passed out 10,000 meth pipes and “snort kits,” according to a newsletter sent to its supporters Thursday. They also connected about 1,700 people to medical, mental health and substance abuse treatment.

Denver group hands out 10K meth pipes, ‘snort kits,’ connects 1,700 to treatment annually

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On their worst day of practice of camp, New York's head coach isn't worried about his offense just yet.

Jets Offense Stumbles, No Concern From Robert Saleh

Tampa, FL

Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville Today

Three men and a woman have been arrested on murder charges in connection with the fatal shooting of Charles Jones , a Jacksonville rapper known as Julio Foolio,” outside a hotel in Tampa.

4 arrested in slaying of Jacksonville rapper Julio Foolio

Columbus, OH

ClutchPoints

The Montreal Canadiens made a major move ahead of the 2024-25 season on Monday. The Canadiens traded for Patrik Laine and a second-round pick in a deal with the Columbus Blue Jackets. The move follows a trade request from Laine to the Blue Jackets earlier in the offseason. A lot of speculation made the rounds […]
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Canadiens’ Patrik Laine breaks silence on Blue Jackets trade

More dangerous substances are entering the Denver drug supply, Harm Reduction Action Center warned in a newsletter this week. “The Iron Law of Prohibition posits that as law enforcement becomes more intense, the potency of prohibited substances increases,” HRAC Executive Director Lisa Raville wrote in the newsletter. That is exactly what is happening, she said.

Dangerous substances entering Denver drug supply

Following a lackluster season with the Montreal Canadiens, Tanner Pearson has officially signed a PTO agreement with a Western Conference powerhouse. Tanner Pearson has had a solid NHL career, having played in the league for eleven years and counting. After starting with the Los Angeles Kings and winning the Stanley Cup his first year, he later posted his career-high during the 2019-20 season with the Vancouver Canucks, accumulating 21 goals and 45 points in 69 games. However, he suffered hand and wrist injuries in the 2022-23 season, requiring him to be pulled out of the lineup, and ultimately signed away to the Montreal Canadiens with a 2025 third-round pick for Casey DeSmith.

Former Montreal Canadiens forward Tanner Pearson has signed with a Western Conference powerhouse

Colorado State

Denver doesn’t look very “vibrant,” to use the mayor’s term, when bus stops are transformed into open-air drug dens. In fact, the people who smoke meth and fentanyl in homeless encampments, in front of businesses and walking down the street are tarnishing the reputation of Denver’s unhoused neighbors.

Opinion: Open-air drug use in Denver not so ‘vibrant’

The Montreal Canadiens are optimistic about revitalizing Patrik Laine's NHL career after acquiring him from the Columbus Blue Jackets. Canadiens GM Kent Hughes and the management team took extensive discussions before trading for Laine, emphasizing the importance of understanding his mental health journey and commitment to the team's culture. Laine expressed confidence in adapting to the demanding Montreal market and is determined to reclaim his status as a top scorer, aiming for 40-50 goals rather than focusing solely on previous highs. Despite concerns about his recent performance, the Canadiens believe Laine's experience and skill can significantly elevate their lacking offense.

Canadiens Aim to Revitalize Laine’s Career After Columbus Struggles

Patrik Laine is getting the change of scenery he wanted. The Columbus Blue Jackets traded the 26-year-old sniper to the Montreal Canadiens, along with a 2026 second-round pick, for defenseman Jordan Harris. The Habs are taking on all of Laine's contract, with an $8.7-million average annual value for the next two seasons. Below, we break down what the trade means for both sides and hand out grades.

Trade grades: Habs make savvy bet on Laine

Pittsburgh, PA

Breakaway On SI

The Pittsburgh Penguins announced a group of hires and promotions that add to their hockey operations' staff.

Penguins Announce Multiple Front Office Moves

Los Angeles, CA

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It's been four decades since Emmy-nominated actor Lloyd Haynes died of lung cancer at only 52 years old. Best known for his compassionate performance as history teacher Pete Dixon on television's groundbreaking, academic-geared dramedy, Room 222 (ABC, 1969-1974), Haynes was beloved by his fans, family, friends and colleagues alike. This is his story.

In Memory of 'Room 222' TV Actor Lloyd Haynes: 4 Decades After His Tragic Death From Lung Cancer

Colorado Avalanche captain Gabriel Landeskog has missed each of the last two seasons. He underwent knee surgery during the 2022-23 season after winning the Stanley Cup earlier in the summer of 2022. Before the 2023-24 campaign, the Avalanche captain again went under the knife, costing him this most recent season. However, he could be close to returning to the ice, according to Jared Bednar.

Avalanche's Jared Bednar gives 'anxious' Gabriel Landeskog injury update

Ohio State

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On Tuesday, licensed Ohio dispensaries began legally selling non-medical marijuana to consumers; however, the drug’s possession, growth and/or usage are still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus. Credit: Jefferee Woo/Tampa Bay Times/TNS [Original caption: Four citizen-led petitions with proposals to update Dallas’ charter hit the 20,000 valid signature threshold to make it on the Nov. 5 election ballot, including one that would ban police officers from arresting or citing people carrying less than four ounces of marijuana.] As of Tuesday, students 21 and older can now legally purchase marijuana in Ohio.

Dispensary sales of recreational marijuana began Tuesday; possession and usage still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus

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It's been two decades since beloved actor Brian Kelly died of pneumonia at 73 in 2005. Best known as Porter Ricks in the classic TV family show Flipper(NBC, 1964-1967), Kelly had once suffered a paralyzing motorcycle accident that ended his acting career. However, he rechanneld his creative talent and became a producer. This is his story.

The Paralyzing Accident & Tragic Death of TV's 'Flipper' Father Brian Kelly: Two Decades Later

Missouri State

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Denny's was once a staple of the American diner landscape. In recent years, it has had its ups and downs, especially post-pandemic. The dining habits of people also change. Some customers have a more discerning taste.

Denny's: a legacy of serving customers for over 65 years including 27 locations in Missouri

Adam Rich was born on October 12, 1968, lived a troubled life, and died on January 7, 2023, at only 54 years old. This is his story. He lived in the Granada Hills area of Los Angeles with his parents and younger brother. The Rich family resided for a time in Florida where Adam studied acting at the local gym.

A Look Back at the Tragic Life and Death of Former Child Star Adam Rich (TV's 'Eight is Enough')

On the night in January 2023 when volunteers counted people experiencing homelessness in Denver, no shelter beds were available for individuals or families, according to data provided by the National Alliance to End Homelessness. More than 2,500 individuals and 181 families slept outside, the data showed.

State of homelessness in Denver: Full shelters, surge in older adults

Migrants enrolled in the Denver Asylum Seekers Program won’t get cash benefits after all. The council amended a contract with Haven for Hope during the Safety, Housing, Education and Homelessness Committee meeting Wednesday. Instead of Haven of Hope providing migrants with cash assistance on debit cards, it will instead provide “culturally appropriate” food, if the change is approved by the full council.

Denver may revoke cash assistance for migrants

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Jets News & Rumors: Kadri, Lambert & Ehlers

In this edition of the Winnipeg Jets News & Rumors, we look at the idea of the club bringing in Nazem Kadri as the second-line center...

Jets News & Rumors: Kadri, Lambert & Ehlers

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