Habs Mailbag: Reasons for concern in Year 3 of the Canadiens' rebuild

Arsenal are targeting Newcastle's Alexander Isak for a summer transfer, while Virgil van Dijk is considering a lucrative offer from Saudi club Al Hilal. Isak, with 19 goals in 25 Premier League games, is a top priority for Arsenal, but Liverpool could also be interested. Meanwhile, Juventus are eyeing Atalanta's Ademola Lookman, Everton plan to extend Jarrad Branthwaite's contract amidst Real Madrid interest, and Chelsea are considering Real Betis winger Jesús Rodriguez to strengthen their...

Steven Adams and Mason Plumlee were both ejected from their game after a fight broke out in the first half of their matchup in Houston. The two centers got tangled up while fighting for rebounding position, resulting in a physical altercation that led to their ejections. Plumlee had four points and six rebounds, while Adams had one point and four rebounds before being tossed from the game, with the Rockets leading 57-52 at halftime. Full...

Rico Dowdle has signed a one-year deal with the Panthers, adding depth to their strong running game led by Chuba Hubbard. Dowdle's versatility as a rusher and success in zone and gap runs make him a valuable addition to the team after Jonathon Brooks' season-ending injury. Despite Dowdle potentially taking 30 to 35% of the workload, Hubbard remains the RB1 in Carolina and a top fantasy pick, while Dowdle offers solid backup insurance in the...

DeMarcus Lawrence, a four-time Pro Bowl defensive end, has signed a three-year deal with the Seattle Seahawks worth up to $42 million, with $18 million guaranteed. Lawrence reunites with former Cowboys coach Aden Durde in Seattle after playing just four games in 2024 due to injury. Known for his ability to affect the quarterback and play the run, Lawrence has 61.5 sacks in 11 NFL seasons and hopes to make an impact with the Seahawks....

Arsenal is eyeing a free transfer for Bayern Munich winger Leroy Sane, while also targeting Newcastle midfielder Bruno Guimaraes and Real Sociedad's Martin Zubimendi. Liverpool is interested in Ajax defender Jorrel Hato, and Everton is considering a move for Newcastle's Sean Longstaff. Barcelona rejected a bid from Manchester United for Frenkie de Jong, with the Catalan club keen on keeping him and reopening contract talks. Bayern Leverkusen is confident in retaining Florian Wirtz despite interest...

Fantasy football managers should be excited about Evan Engram joining the Broncos, as he provides versatility and playmaking ability for their offense. With Engram's signing, Denver may prioritize adding wide receivers or running backs in the NFL Draft instead of a tight end. Engram's fantasy value could see an increase in Denver's offense, potentially ranking him between TE5 to TE8 in fantasy football. Full Article