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September 4, 2025

Team Canada head coach praises Canadiens captain Nick Suzuki | Sporting News

Team Canada head coach praises Canadiens captain Nick Suzuki | Sporting News

Nick Suzuki’s Olympic bid intensifies after a career-best 89 points and a playoff push with Montreal. Cooper lauds his growth, leadership, and two-way maturity, hinting at a shutdown role for Team Canada in 2026. Montreal cap pressures loom as Kent Hughes weighs moves; Suzuki’s mix of offense and defense keeps him central to the Habs’ window and Canada’s plans.

Based on Suzuki’s breakout season and two-way impact, what projection should fantasy managers assign to his point total next season?With Team Canada likely to pick him, how will his Olympic participation affect workload and Montreal's rotation?Cap constraints and Suzuki's extension—how could Hughes shape the deal to balance risk and reward?Which Canadiens players pair best with Suzuki to maximize fantasy upside?

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