Player Discussion Nick Suzuki Part VII

[Minato is God]

I thought he played really well for his first game at center, if he didn't have cinder blocks on his wings it would have been more obvious

 

[Habs4Life]

I thought he played really well for his first game at center, if he didn't have cinder blocks on his wings it would have been more obvious

I think its obvious byron and lekhonen are the issue now. Maybe they will keep.him at center and try kk on the wing.

 

[26Mats]

I think its obvious byron and lekhonen are the issue now. Maybe they will keep.him at center and try kk on the wing.

Poehling-Suzuki-Kotkaniemi

Who would have thought Suzuki would be the one playing center.

 

[MagicalDeck]

Poehling-Suzuki-Kotkaniemi

Who would have thought Suzuki would be the one playing center.

We can randomize the guy taking faceoffs with this line

 

[DramaticGloveSave]

Poehling-Suzuki-Kotkaniemi

Who would have thought Suzuki would be the one playing center.

I don’t mind the idea of a “kid” line. While it isn’t ideal, at least you can shelter the whole line.

 

[DangerDave]

He had a quietly solid game last night. A couple good plays offensively and strong all night defensively. Great on the dot too.

 

[Frank Drebin]

Led the entire team in PPTOI last night.

 

[Saundies]

Really hitting his stride after the first 5-6 mediocre games of the season. He's playing more like how he did in training camp. Just looks way more confident out there.

Let's hope he keeps it going and stays healthy.

 

[FrankMTL]

Suzuki has really developed into a 200 foot player. It's actually fun watching how responsible he is at both ends of the ice. Some people were writing him off as a future center, but this guy just gets the game. His hockey IQ is that of an NHL centre. You can say what you want about his skating, but he's smart enough to be able to play the position and not let it be a problem. I love that we're seeing more and more of his talent on offence each game.

 

[angusyoung]

He had a quietly solid game last night. A couple good plays offensively and strong all night defensively. Great on the dot too.

A little tentative at times,but understandably of course. His wingers actually looked better than they have lately also.

 

[Habs Halifax]

Led the entire team in PPTOI last night.

Someone has to blame Julien for this!

 

[DangerDave]

A little tentative at times,but understandably of course. His wingers actually looked better than they have lately also.

Yeah that should subside as he starts getting comfortable. He was pretty assertive with Thompson those last few games but it's gonna take a couple at C before he's used to it.

 

[angusyoung]

Yeah that should subside as he starts getting comfortable. He was pretty assertive with Thompson those last few games but it's gonna take a couple at C before he's used to it.

He fit well with N&N as a RW,solid 2 way line and no shame if he returns to that role. Could be that he earns his C role at the expense of KK,which will not go over well with some or most. Not sure how to look at it,is it a demotion? 4th line C or better to play 3rd RW.

 

[DangerDave]

He fit well with N&N as a RW,solid 2 way line and no shame if he returns to that role. Could be that he earns his C role at the expense of KK,which will not go over well with some or most. Not sure how to look at it,is it a demotion? 4th line C or better to play 3rd RW.

Tough choices will need to be made if he excels tonight. If Julien sticks with Suzuki at 3C, I just hope they don't use KK as a bottom line winger.

 

[1909]

Tough choices will need to be made if he excels tonight. If Julien sticks with Suzuki at 3C, I just hope they don't use KK as a bottom line winger.

Actually, KK could be a good 3rd line RW.

Suzuki has the perfect mind and IQ to play center.

 

[Redux91]

Cant even wait to see how good he looks in 2-3 years baby

 

[Plekatorz]

Nice no look pass to lehkonen

 

[Mrb1p]

That pass with the no-look and the fake shot was A-mazing

 

[26Mats]

Actually, KK could be a good 3rd line RW.

Suzuki has the perfect mind and IQ to play center.

KK - Suzuki - Lehkonen
Cousins/Weal/Thompson -Thompson/Poehling-Byron

Give it a shot Claude.

 

[26Mats]

Suzuki has really developed into a 200 foot player. It's actually fun watching how responsible he is at both ends of the ice. Some people were writing him off as a future center, but this guy just gets the game. His hockey IQ is that of an NHL centre. You can say what you want about his skating, but he's smart enough to be able to play the position and not let it be a problem. I love that we're seeing more and more of his talent on offence each game.

I now see where the O'Reilly comparisons come from, even he never reaches O'Reilly's offensive level.

 

[Kunta Kinte]

Actually, KK could be a good 3rd line RW.

Suzuki has the perfect mind and IQ to play center.

And KK isn't suited for center role?

 

[Tyson]

John Tavares and Mark Stone are very average skaters and have become great players. Suzuki’s skating is on par with them and I think it will improve as he matures.

I wonder if McPhee would want a do over but then again he was able to dump Tatar’s contract which he wanted to do.

 

[McGuires Corndog]

John Tavares and Mark Stone are very average skaters and have become great players. Suzuki’s skating is on par with them and I think it will improve as he matures.

I wonder if McPhee would want a do over but then again he was able to dump Tatar’s contract which he wanted to do.

Except Tatar is younger than Pacioretty and has been more productive too, so even as a 1 for 1 it doesn’t look good for McPhee, let alone throwing in Suzuki.

 

[Mrb1p]

John Tavares and Mark Stone are very average skaters and have become great players. Suzuki’s skating is on par with them and I think it will improve as he matures.

I wonder if McPhee would want a do over but then again he was able to dump Tatar’s contract which he wanted to do.

Suzuki is a better skater than the two of them and a better shooter than Stone. The rest remains to be seen. His ceiling is definetely an elite player.

 

[badfish]

Do you think Vegas would have preferred to keep Suzuki over Glass?