Corey Perry didn't hesitate to say what he really thinks of Nick Suzuki with the Montreal Canadiens
In recent weeks, some observers have questioned Nick Suzuki's abilities as captain of the Montreal Canadiens .
Some wonder if the number 14, who is only 25 years old, is capable of fulfilling this extremely important role without his individual performances being affected.
After all, wearing the "C" for an organization like the Habs brings a lot of pressure, especially when the team is rebuilding and struggling to reach the goals set by management.
Moreover, during a recent interview with Jean-François Chaumont, Nick Suzuki admitted that it was becoming increasingly difficult to have such responsibilities, especially since he is not playing as well as usual.
When things are going well, it's easier to be in that role. I just try to stay positive and support the guys. We're a big family." - Nick Suzuki
Despite the difficulties encountered by the Habs recently, I remain convinced that Nick Suzuki is the ideal player to assume a role like this within this young Montreal team.
Everything suggests that his former teammate, Corey Perry, is of the same opinion as well.
A few hours before the duel between the Edmonton Oilers and the Montreal Canadiens , the 39-year-old veteran mentioned that Nick Suzuki was tailor-made to be a captain in the NHL, adding that he would not have given the "C" to any other player than him at the CH.
That's a statement that speaks loud about Nick Suzuki's leadership qualities!
Since the start of the 2024-2025 season, the Habs' number 14 has accumulated 7 goals and 12 assists (19 points) in 19 games, bringing his total to 305 points in 392 career games with the Montreal Canadiens.
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