Prospect Info: Nick Suzuki Part III

[HOPE]

We need wingers so it would be great if Poehling could come in and push Domi to the wing.

The other day, someone suggested it would be great if Fleury or Brook make the team, pushing Petry to LD.

But we need TWO left defencemen, so I #Hope for Primeau to come in and push Price to LD.

Hockey's Future!

Petry can’t play the left side, we tried that already! He was horrible!

 

[HOPE]

If you can end up with Gallagher as a 3rd line RW, you've got a contender on your hands because he will produce through dedication and effort on any line. He did so with Pf-f-ft offense Plekanec for a large chunk of a season. Gallagher doesn't need skill surrounding him to produce.

Been saying that gor a while! If we can get 2 very good RWer in a perfect world having a 3rd line of
Lehkonen - Danault - Gallagher

Would do massive damage!

 

[Be a Hab]

Been saying that gor a while! If we can get 2 very good RWer in a perfect world having a 3rd line of
Lehkonen - Danault - Gallagher

Would do massive damage!

I don’t think Suzuki will be ready next year but if ever he is...

We could have Suzuki +a UFA like Stone or something like that.

 

[Apeironic]

I don’t think Suzuki will be ready next year but if ever he is...

We could have Suzuki +a UFA like Stone or something like that.

Suzuki, as you seemed to suggest, looks like the kind of prospect that should be left to dominate the AHL for a year. I really hope we don't rush this man.

 

[BaseballCoach]

Petry can’t play the left side, we tried that already! He was horrible!

Ahh, so Petry is not his best at LD.

Just wanted to let you know that Domi scored 9 goals two years in a row as LW.

 

[HOPE]

Ahh, so Petry is not his best at LD.

Just wanted to let you know that Domi scored 9 goals two years in a row as LW.

he also had 18goals and 52 pts in his rookie year there. He's doing great at center don't get me wrong, i just feel like we could see much more offense from him, if he had less defensive responsibility, didn't have to be the last guy out of his zone, he has speed, hands and works very well around the boards, if he could use his speed on break out and make some sick saucers more ofter he'll make more points!

 

[Habsman]

Didn’t do too much last night. Not skating hard back on turnovers or on the back check. Lots of gliding and not moving his feet. Almost seemed disinterested or bored. Nice pass on his assist though. Played left wing and center.

 

[Be a Hab]

Didn’t do too much last night. Not skating hard back on turnovers or on the back check. Lots of gliding and not moving his feet. Almost seemed disinterested or bored. Nice pass on his assist though. Played left wing and center.

I think it’s fair to say we saw some of those flaws during the WJ. Do you think it’s something to be overly concerned about?

 

[NobleSix]

Suzuki, as you seemed to suggest, looks like the kind of prospect that should be left to dominate the AHL for a year. I really hope we don't rush this man.

I'm a huge Suzuki fan, but yes, he needs at least 1 season in Laval to work out some of the kinks in his game. Bouchard should be able to help Suzuki adjust to the pro game, as well as get him to up his intensity level.

Bringing him straight into the NHL would be a mistake IMO.

 

[le_sean]

I’m not too worried about it. He’s a cerebral player. Not everyone plays like Gallagher. The OHL must become extremely boring when you’re just dominating all of the time.

 

[Foltronic]

He was Guelph's best player against the top team in the league Friday, not too concerned about his game Saturday as Kingston is terrible and the Hawel line was clicking for them which took pressure off of him.

On a side note Guelph has had a lot of injuries this year and is starting to get healthy and should challenge anyone come playoff time.

Looking forward to seeing what he does when it's all or nothing.

 

[DangerDave]

Staying in the OHL isn't doing Suzuki any favors. AHL would have been ideal for him.

 

[Goldenhands]

He was Guelph's best player against the top team in the league Friday, not too concerned about his game Saturday as Kingston is terrible and the Hawel line was clicking for them which took pressure off of him.

On a side note Guelph has had a lot of injuries this year and is starting to get healthy and should challenge anyone come playoff time.

Looking forward to seeing what he does when it's all or nothing.

Yep with Hillis back particulary, I wouldnt be surprised to see them winning the OHL this year... Ton of interesting hockey going foward for Suzuki...

 

[The Great Weal]

Staying in the OHL isn't doing Suzuki any favors. AHL would have been ideal for him.

I would have liked for him to play a year in Europe. Staying in the OHL might develop bad habits.

 

[Kudo Shinichi]

 

[Deebs]

Working on his weaknesses is a good thing for us.

 

[angusyoung]

Working on his weaknesses is a good thing for us.

Great to hear! subarushi,hai!

 

[Kudo Shinichi]

Objectif Montréal dès l'an prochain pour Nick Suzuki

 

[Teufelsdreck]

I'd consider including him in a trade for a solid left D. That would finish stamping the trade with LVK as a miracle cure for the 2017-18 debacle.

 

[Estimated_Prophet]

Working on his weaknesses is a good thing for us.

I am not entirely convinced as he still isn't moving his feet enough and hasn't played at anywhere near the tempo that he will need to in the pro game. He is definitely looking to play as the F3 on many possessions, and his willingness to do so speaks to his character. He does need to find some balance in this approach as it won't translate well for him offensively in the pro game. Definitely a very smart kid with good hands and a lightning release but needs to attack holes and exploit seams with more urgency as these opportunities are rare in the NHL and disappear as fast as they form.

 

[Naslund]

I'd consider including him in a trade for a solid left D. That would finish stamping the trade with LVK as a miracle cure for the 2017-18 debacle.

I would not trade Suzuki for a left D. Suzuki fills a need in the near future for the Habs, as a right-handed shot on the PP. Also, Suzuki does not have to be protected in the expansion draft, but any left D currently playing that we would trade for would have to be protected. With the Habs guaranteed to protect Weber, Petry and Mete, this Suzuki trade idea is dead on arrival.

 

[dackelljuneaubulis02]

Objectif Montréal dès l'an prochain pour Nick Suzuki

if he can get faster and stronger and play with more pace and urgency, I'll be mighty happy. I think Bouchard will be great for him.

 

[AlexGretzchenvid]

Ohl was best for him. This way he works out all kinks in his game with an opportunity to win a title. Growing his confidence is the most important thinf right now and the ahl may not have provided that. Theres nothing wrong with keeping a 19 y/o in the O for confidence purposes. Hes still got holes against younger competition including his speed so this is actually really good asset managment by montreal. Ahl next year with the other new comers creates a bond going forward that I think is a great thing.

 

[angusyoung]

I would not trade Suzuki for a left D. Suzuki fills a need in the near future for the Habs, as a right-handed shot on the PP. Also, Suzuki does not have to be protected in the expansion draft, but any left D currently playing that we would trade for would have to be protected. With the Habs guaranteed to protect Weber, Petry and Mete, this Suzuki trade idea is dead on arrival.

Neither would I,can snipe if playing RW,and surrounded by right players at C,potential to be another Giroux

 

[Runner77]

... Definitely a very smart kid with good hands and a lightning release but needs to attack holes and exploit seams with more urgency as these opportunities are rare in the NHL and disappear as fast as they form.

He may not have the footspeed but he has so many other things going for him. He has hockey smarts, a good work ethic and a great shot -- all ingredients that will help him be successful at the NHL level. Which is why I don't want to see him traded before the Habs have had an opportunity to bring him up and get a longer look.