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Friday Habs Headlines: Peter Budaj hopes to stay in the game he loves

In today’s links, Peter Budaj talks about his post-playing career future in hockey, Geoff Molson answers questions from the fans, and is more video review the answer to debacles like the one on Wednesday?

By Nathan Ni
Montreal Canadiens v New York Rangers - Game Three Photo by Elsa/Getty Images

Montreal Canadiens news and notes

  • Jesperi Kotkaniemi’s first career goal or yet another Carey Price highlight-reel save? The quest to find the Canadiens’ play of the year continues. [Montreal Canadiens]
  • Newly retired Peter Budaj hopes he can stay involved in the game that he loves. [Montreal Canadiens]
  • Nick Suzuki is aware that Montreal’s eyes will be on him as he prepares for the Memorial Cup. [RDS]
  • Geoff Molson answers fan questions. On today’s agenda, tax differences, playoff formats, and more.
  • The Laval Rocket are having some fun with their youth movement. Can you recognize these faces?
  • Cayden Primeau is hosting a fundraiser for his upcoming ocean cleanup event.

Around the league and elsewhere

  • Esa Lindell has signed a six year contract extension worth 5.8 million dollars per annum. [Defending Big D]
  • Craig MacTavish will be the head coach of HC Lokomotiv of the KHL next season. [Sportsnet]
  • Doug Armstrong, Don Sweeney, and Don Waddell are the three finalists for General Manager of the Year. [ProHockeyTalk]
  • His fellow coaches expect Ralph Krueger to thrive with the Buffalo Sabres. [ProHockeyTalk]
  • The Nashville Predators have reached an agreement with the City of Nashville for a 30-year lease extension on Bridgestone Arena. [ESPN]
  • In light of Wednesday night’s controversial game winning goal in St. Louis, Rod Brind’Amour is calling for expanded video review. [ProHockeyTalk]
  • Kaapo Kakko notched his sixth goal in five games at the World Championships with a little gem against Denmark. [RDS]

Friday’s playoff schedule

WCF Game 4: San Jose Sharks @ St. Louis Blues (Sharks lead 2-1)

Start time: 8:00 PM EDT / 5:00 PM PDT
In Canada: CBC, Sportsnet 360 (English), TVA Sports (French)
In the US: NBCSN
Elsewhere: NHL.tv/Rogers NHL Live

Memorial Cup Round Robin Game 1: Prince Albert Raiders (0-0-0) @ Halifax Mooseheads (0-0-0)

Start time: 8:00 PM EDT / 5:00 PM PDT
In Canada: Sportsnet (English), TVA Sports 2 (French)
Elsewhere: https://chl.neulion.com/chl/

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