*The Final doesn’t start ’til this weekend, for some reason, so we’ve got a bunch of days to fill with… random stuff. It’s going to be fun! You know what else is fun? Scott Laughton! He rules! [Inquirer]
*Next up tied for 17th overall on the Community Board is an actually-interesting winger who could be a fit on someone’s top-six. [BSH]
*Speaking of prospects, you’ll never believe this, but we’ve got another ranking! This time it’s Scott Wheeler’s Top 100. [The Athletic]
*Back to the Final, it all kicks off Saturday and here’s everything you need to know ahead of Game 1. [ESPN]
*And we are nothing without our stories, so here are five storylines to be looking for as this year’s Final plays out. [The Athletic]
*If you had to pick right now, through these first three rounds… Conn Smythe, who ya got? [Sportsnet]
*The Florida Panthers have been a darn good team for several years now, but what makes this year’s team a little different? It’s the D, baby. [TSN]
*And finally, once we get through the Final and the Draft is behind us (our part will be June 28 at 6 p.m. at the Bet Parx Sports Book on Packer Ave., come hang with us!), it’s on to the free agent frenzy. Silly season, if you will. Here’s a look at how NHL front office might determine the value of one of these guys on July 1. [TSN]
