Sunday Habs Headlines: Bring on the Thunderbirds

Montreal Canadiens news and notes

• The Laval Rocket will take on the Springfield Thunderbirds in the AHL’s best-of-seven Eastern Conference Final:

• Despite some criticisms about the player expected to go first overall, Shane Wright will still become a star in the NHL. [TSN]
• Wright will meet with the Montreal Canadiens’ brass on Monday to begin the pre-draft process. [Sportsnet]
• Joel Armia scored the game-winner to send Finland to the Gold Medal Game of the Men’s World Championship. [IIHF.com]
• His team will face Josh Anderson and Team Canada in the title match at 1:00 PM ET today. [Canadiens.com]
• The Lions de Trois-Rivières are just one of the sports teams the city is hoping to build its tourism industry around. [CBC]

Around the league and elsewhere

• Another road game, another road loss for the Carolina Hurricanes as the New York Rangers extend the Metropolitan Division Final to Game 7. [Canes Country | Blueshirt Banter]

• Johnny Gaudreau hopes to sign a contract extension with the Calgary Flames this summer. [NHL.com]
• The NHL defended its video review of Blake Coleman’s goal in the final game of the Flames/Oilers series. [Sportsnet]
• Chis Tanev sustained a dislocated shoulder in Game 6 of the opening round. The surgery could force him to miss the start of the 2022-23 season. [TSN]
• Barry Trotz is in no rush to decide on his next destination with a handful of suitors after his services. [Sportsnet]