Prospect Info: Nick Suzuki Part V

[DangerDave]

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[Tyson]

Nice to see this kid up his game in these playoffs!

 

[DangerDave]

Nice to see this kid up his game in these playoffs!

I like that the rest of Guelph have rallied behind him too. They're probably memorial cup favorites if they get through Ottawa.

 

[yoteshot]

Win win for me. Bought tickets for game 7 in Ottawa.

If Ottawa wins game 6, I get to see Suzuki live on Monday.

If Guelph wins, then Suzuki has a shot at the Mem Cup!

 

[Habs Icing]

This year I've watched about a dozen of Suzuki's games. The kid has an extremely high hockey IQ. He is constantly reading the play and reading it correctly. I would say that is his strongest skill and I suspect it might get him traded out of Montreal.

Constantly reading the play makes him look disengaged, lacking intensity. Don't forget MB sent him back to juniors telling him he needs to play with a higher intensity. That's like telling a fox not to kill the hens. I saw his pre-season with the Habs' last year. He really hasn't changed anything in his game. And that might get MB to think Suzuki is not a good fit for his team. The Habs' system this past season doesn't allow for Suzuki's style of play. That plus we have an embarrassment of riches at center and a weakness at left defense.

BTW I'm racking my brain to think of a player who has a similar style to Suzuki and can't come up with one. By style I mean he plays a wait and see game. Like a cat stalking a prey. He expends energy only when he is ready to pounce. Most NHLers are constantly moving.

 

[DangerDave]

This year I've watched about a dozen of Suzuki's games. The kid has an extremely high hockey IQ. He is constantly reading the play and reading it correctly. I would say that is his strongest skill and I suspect it might get him traded out of Montreal.

Constantly reading the play makes him look disengaged, lacking intensity. Don't forget MB sent him back to juniors telling him he needs to play with a higher intensity. That's like telling a fox not to kill the hens. I saw his pre-season with the Habs' last year. He really hasn't changed anything in his game. And that might get MB to think Suzuki is not a good fit for his team. The Habs' system this past season doesn't allow for Suzuki's style of play. That plus we have an embarrassment of riches at center and a weakness at left defense.

BTW I'm racking my brain to think of a player who has a similar style to Suzuki and can't come up with one. By style I mean he plays a wait and see game. Like a cat stalking a prey. He expends energy only when he is ready to pounce. Most NHLers are constantly moving.

As someone who grew up watching JT, they look really similar. Obviously JT was a prodigy but similar in many ways. Elite IQ, playmaking, shooting and hands but skating and strength were not the best. Give either any sort of space with the puck and it's over.

I don't think MB will look to trade. He holds him in very high regard. He probably believes that he could be key on the PP and finally give the Habs a truely lethal sniper. He's different than the teams identity but that can be a great thing. KK is also quite different than the rest of the Habs so I doubt it's an issue

 

[Habs Icing]

As someone who grew up watching JT, they look really similar. Obviously JT was a prodigy but similar in many ways. Elite IQ, playmaking, shooting and hands but skating and strength were not the best. Give either any sort of space with the puck and it's over.

I thought of JT but he is way more engaged than Suzuki. I also thought of Patches but he wasn't on the same level when it cam to IQ. And Patches was always directing other people instead of doing his job on the defensive side of the game.

 

[DangerDave]

I thought of JT but he is way more engaged than Suzuki. I also thought of Patches but he wasn't on the same level when it cam to IQ. And Patches was always directing other people instead of doing his job on the defensive side of the game.

JT in the OHL wasn't super "engaged". It looked like he was floating but the puck always ended up on his stick somehow. Just always in the right spots anticipating where the puck will be.

I also don't like saying Suzuki isn't engaged. Hes very engaged but he plays the game differently

 

[HockeyDBspecialist]

where and where can I watch the next game of the serie ?

 

[le_sean]

Only one assist last game. Bust.

 

[McGuires Corndog]

JT in the OHL wasn't super "engaged". It looked like he was floating but the puck always ended up on his stick somehow. Just always in the right spots anticipating where the puck will be.

I also don't like saying Suzuki isn't engaged. Hes very engaged but he plays the game differently

He plays a lot like Mike Cammalleri, IMO.

Not the most engaged, but always in the right spot and has the release to make you pay for it. Cammy was an underrated player in his prime, and injuries derailed him quite a bit.

 

[Hacketts]

He plays a lot like Mike Cammalleri, IMO.

Not the most engaged, but always in the right spot and has the release to make you pay for it. Cammy was an underrated player in his prime, and injuries derailed him quite a bit.

He has a better compete level the Cammalleri. Suzuki will engage in physical play, Cammalleri skates away from it.

 

[McGuires Corndog]

He has a better compete level the Cammalleri. Suzuki will engage in physical play, Cammalleri skates away from it.

I agree. Their style of play is quite similar in general though.

 

[admiralcadillac]

Only one assist last game. Bust.

Absolutely, I've been saying it all along.

 

[Junohockeyfan]

This year I've watched about a dozen of Suzuki's games. The kid has an extremely high hockey IQ. He is constantly reading the play and reading it correctly. I would say that is his strongest skill and I suspect it might get him traded out of Montreal.

Constantly reading the play makes him look disengaged, lacking intensity. Don't forget MB sent him back to juniors telling him he needs to play with a higher intensity. That's like telling a fox not to kill the hens. I saw his pre-season with the Habs' last year. He really hasn't changed anything in his game. And that might get MB to think Suzuki is not a good fit for his team. The Habs' system this past season doesn't allow for Suzuki's style of play. That plus we have an embarrassment of riches at center and a weakness at left defense.

BTW I'm racking my brain to think of a player who has a similar style to Suzuki and can't come up with one. By style I mean he plays a wait and see game. Like a cat stalking a prey. He expends energy only when he is ready to pounce. Most NHLers are constantly moving.

I disagree!

Suzuki reminds me of Patrice Bergeron but a bit slower. Smart player who is creative and defensively responsible. Julien will love the kid!

Anyone else see a poor man’s Bergeron?

 

[ahmedou]

No comparisons. Play your game. Be only you. Don't try to imitate someone else. Impress us. Impress yourself.

 

[Habs]

I agree. Their style of play is quite similar in general though.

I disagree. Mike was a shooter, didn't do anything else overly well. Couldn't get into the zone, didn't have great vision, just a deadly one timer from the slot.

 

[1909]

This year I've watched about a dozen of Suzuki's games. The kid has an extremely high hockey IQ. He is constantly reading the play and reading it correctly. I would say that is his strongest skill and I suspect it might get him traded out of Montreal.

Constantly reading the play makes him look disengaged, lacking intensity. Don't forget MB sent him back to juniors telling him he needs to play with a higher intensity. That's like telling a fox not to kill the hens. I saw his pre-season with the Habs' last year. He really hasn't changed anything in his game. And that might get MB to think Suzuki is not a good fit for his team. The Habs' system this past season doesn't allow for Suzuki's style of play. That plus we have an embarrassment of riches at center and a weakness at left defense.

BTW I'm racking my brain to think of a player who has a similar style to Suzuki and can't come up with one. By style I mean he plays a wait and see game. Like a cat stalking a prey. He expends energy only when he is ready to pounce. Most NHLers are constantly moving.

?????? Care to explain, please.

 

[26Mats]

I disagree!

Suzuki reminds me of Patrice Bergeron but a bit slower. Smart player who is creative and defensively responsible. Julien will love the kid!

Anyone else see a poor man’s Bergeron?

If Suzuki is slow that's a huge problem. I just hope he's not and everything else will take care of itself.

Having said that, Ryan O'Reilly is somewhat slow amd under 6 feet, but has managed to have a very good career.

 

[1909]

I disagree!

Suzuki reminds me of Patrice Bergeron but a bit slower. Smart player who is creative and defensively responsible. Julien will love the kid!

Anyone else see a poor man’s Bergeron?

I see a more mature and intelligent Mike Ribeiro.

 

[Junohockeyfan]

If Suzuki is slow that's a huge problem. I just hope he's not and everything else will take care of itself.

Having said that, Ryan O'Reilly is somewhat slow amd under 6 feet, but has managed to have a very good career.

I don’t think he’s slow - but he slows the play down on purpose to create offense. What I hope he develops is a more direct attacking style over time.

 

[DangerDave]

Bergeron, Ribeiro, Tavares and Cammy. All vastly different players (other than JT and Bergeron I guess). Truth is, Suzuki excels in many different facets of the game. Like cammy, he has a lethal release (though different). Like Ribeiro, he can break ankles with his smooth hands and edgework. Like Bergeron, he plays a very smart defensive game that can frustrate opposition ( as seen with the London Knights lol). And finally, like JT, his massive big brain plays make up for his less than great athleticism.

He's a pretty unique player that could be elite if he follows in JTs steps and works on his strength and pace

 

[ProspectsSTC]

?????? Care to explain, please.

Maybe read the next paragraph

 

[Michoulicious]

?????? Care to explain, please.

I suggest reading the rest of his post.

 

[DramaticGloveSave]

I think Giroux was the best comp.