Prospect Info: Nick Suzuki Part III

[Kimota]

Yup. The more high end prospects in laval the better. I would love to see MB get some good AHL talent to surround these guys.

Then they graduate together to Montreal in a few years.

 

[Mrb1p]

Suzuki is pass first mentality...

Suzuki has been recording the second most shots in the OHL for the past three years, he's a shoot first. He hasn't ended a single year with under a 4 shots per game. That's 330 shots a year in the NHL.

 

[Scriptor]

At a 9.5% shooting percentage (Jonathan Drouin's career shooting percentage), 3 percentage points down (25% or so less) than an elite scorer like Ovechkin for his career, Suzuki would score 30+ goals in the NHL with those shot totals.

 

[Mrb1p]

At a 9.5% shooting percentage (Jonathan Drouin's career shooting percentage), 3 percentage points down (25% or so less) than an elite scorer like Ovechkin for his career, Suzuki would score 30+ goals in the NHL with those shot totals.

He's an elite shooter, the concern is whether or not he can get those shot off efficiently at the next level.

 

[DangerDave]

I see Suzuki as a Cammalleri type. Good shooter and passer who knows how to get open. Loves to shoot but able to make some very creative passes. Not the hardest worker but gets in the right position offensively and defensively. Creates a ton of turnovers. PP specialist.

Exactly like Cammalleri.

 

[Mrb1p]

I see Suzuki as a Cammalleri type. Good shooter and passer who knows how to get open. Loves to shoot but able to make some very creative passes. Not the hardest worker but gets in the right position offensively and defensively. Creates a ton of turnovers. PP specialist.

Exactly like Cammalleri.

Bit more of a volume shooter though. He gets pucks on net a lot more than Cammy, but youre not wrong. Im also not sure his one timer is as good.

 

[NotProkofievian]

Bit more of a volume shooter though. He gets pucks on net a lot more than Cammy, but youre not wrong. Im also not sure his one timer is as good.

He scores a lot of his goals by changing up the release angle and timing. Pretty different shooter from Cammy.

I actually kinda miss Cammy.

 

[Leon Lucius Black]

It'll be nice having a right handed forward who can actually shoot on the PP, have we even had any RH forwards like that since Ryder? Guys like Gionta/Gallagher/Shaw score most of their goals closer to the net, then Vanek played only like 20-30 games for us.

 

[Mrb1p]

He scores a lot of his goals by changing up the release angle and timing. Pretty different shooter from Cammy.

I actually kinda miss Cammy.

Yup, Cammy was all about striking quickly because his shot wasn't that menacing, it's his one-timer and his ability to get open that was. Nick is more of a Pacioretty type of goalscorer, where he can beat you with his shot alone because it's so great. I think Suzuki has that double threat talent, too. Will he dish it or will he tread the needle ?

 

[DangerDave]

Yup, Cammy was all about striking quickly because his shot wasn't that menacing, it's his one-timer and his ability to get open that was. Nick is more of a Pacioretty type of goalscorer, where he can beat you with his shot alone because it's so great. I think Suzuki has that double threat talent, too. Will he dish it or will he tread the needle ?

Yes their shot is a little different but I think stylistically they are very similar. That's kind of what this team needs. If he ends up being as good as cammy then I'll be thrilled

 

[NotProkofievian]

Yup, Cammy was all about striking quickly because his shot wasn't that menacing, it's his one-timer and his ability to get open that was. Nick is more of a Pacioretty type of goalscorer, where he can beat you with his shot alone because it's so great. I think Suzuki has that double threat talent, too. Will he dish it or will he tread the needle ?

This is really his whole game. It's maybe even a triple threat because even when he's shooting you're not 100% sure when it's coming and from what angle.

 

[Mrb1p]

This is really his whole game. It's maybe even a triple threat because even when he's shooting you're not 100% sure when it's coming and from what angle.

TBH he's also a threat to deke you out, but I feel he's shy on that end sometimes. A shame he's not a greater skater because he'd be a complete animal, but then again, he wouldn't be a Hab.

 

[Andrei79]

He scores a lot of his goals by changing up the release angle and timing. Pretty different shooter from Cammy.

I actually kinda miss Cammy.

Which is good for us, as its likely one of the most translatable goal scoring skill for a prospect. But yes, this sums up Suzukis goal scoring.

 

[Eegs]

I see Suzuki as a Cammalleri type. Good shooter and passer who knows how to get open. Loves to shoot but able to make some very creative passes. Not the hardest worker but gets in the right position offensively and defensively. Creates a ton of turnovers. PP specialist.

Exactly like Cammalleri.

Haven't considered this comp before. Cammalleri is actually a pretty good comparison. I think/am hoping Suzuki brings a bit more of a well rounded offensive game though. More of a passer-scorer hybrid. I always saw Cammelleri as a bit of a one trick pony - a shooter. At least in his time with the Habs.

 

[DangerDave]

Haven't considered this comp before. Cammalleri is actually a pretty good comparison. I think/am hoping Suzuki brings a bit more of a well rounded offensive game though. More of a passer-scorer hybrid. I always saw Cammelleri as a bit of a one trick pony - a shooter. At least in his time with the Habs.

He was certainly more of a shooter but his passing game was incredibly underrated. Also had great hands. I know what you mean about cammy though. He's remembered for his Brett Hull style one tee.

 

[Guns n Roses]

He scores a lot of his goals by changing up the release angle and timing. Pretty different shooter from Cammy.

I actually kinda miss Cammy.

That playoffs where he was on fire and led in goals was pretty awesome.

 

[26Mats]

If he can keep up with the pace of the new NHL, and not look like Charles Hudon out there, I have little doubt he'll be a top 6 NHLer.

imo, all we can do is wait and see if the speed is there. I hope his speed is at least on par with Gallagher's, which isn't great, but passes.

 

[Born in 1909]

He scores a lot of his goals by changing up the release angle and timing. Pretty different shooter from Cammy.

I actually kinda miss Cammy.

Cammalleri + Halak = Major PO upsets

Hard to believe it was already 9 years ago...

 

[NotProkofievian]

TBH he's also a threat to deke you out, but I feel he's shy on that end sometimes. A shame he's not a greater skater because he'd be a complete animal, but then again, he wouldn't be a Hab.

I'm not at all worried about his skating. He's not marner, but that kid can teleport. But his skating concerns are, IMO, overblown. He coasts and is still first to pucks regularly. Watch some of his highlights from his draft year and compare them to this year. He's just taking it easy. He used to be extremely aggressive, back when the OHL was a challenge for him.

 

[Mrb1p]

I'm not at all worried about his skating. He's not marner, but that kid can teleport. But his skating concerns are, IMO, overblown. He coasts and is still first to pucks regularly. Watch some of his highlights from his draft year and compare them to this year. He's just taking it easy. He used to be extremely aggressive, back when the OHL was a challenge for him.

Oh for sure, but I mean, he's not an elite skater where he's going to be an actual threat on skating alone or that his skating needs planning to contain, like a McDavid or Barzal.

 

[McGuires Corndog]

Cammalleri + Halak = Major PO upsets

Hard to believe it was already 9 years ago...

What an amazing ride that was. My favourite time here on HF!

 

[DangerDave]

Oh for sure, but I mean, he's not an elite skater where he's going to be an actual threat on skating alone or that his skating needs planning to contain, like a McDavid or Barzal.

Yeah he won't blow by people like those two. He prefers to slow the play down and setup. Still, he's a huge threat off the rush with that NHL shot and playmaking.

 

[Born in 1909]

What an amazing ride that was. My favourite time here on HF!

I know this is the Suzuki thread... but if anyone is comparing him to Cammy, then let's hope Suzuki can one day do this in Montreal.. Wow!

Its surprisingly emotional, actually... Best PO game in Montreal since '93, imo.

Build a winner, MB!

 

[Mrb1p]

I know this is the Suzuki thread... but if anyone is comparing him to Cammy, then let's hope Suzuki can one day do this in Montreal.. Wow!

Its surprisingly emotional, actually... Best PO game in Montreal since '93, imo.

Build a winner, MB!

That pass from Subban on the second goal. Jesus f***ing christ. You just knew he was going to be special.

But on Cammy's topic, Varly was a total sieve this game, the first three games should've been easy saves.

 

[Non Player Canadiens]

I know this is the Suzuki thread... but if anyone is comparing him to Cammy, then let's hope Suzuki can one day do this in Montreal.. Wow!

Its surprisingly emotional, actually... Best PO game in Montreal since '93, imo.

Build a winner, MB!

aw man that video is a good time. thanks for posting my bro