Cole Caufield and Nick Suzuki send a big message to Kent Hughes for next season
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Jeff Drouin
April 30, 2022 (2:08 PM)
As you know, on this day of the Montreal Canadiens' season review, many players and managers are talking to the media.
Kent Hughes mentioned earlier today that he wants to name a new captain for next season.
On this subject, Caufield and Suzuki gave a big message to Kent Hughes for next season:
"I want to take a leadership role starting next season. We have several good candidates (for captain), including veterans with a lot of experience. Either way, I want to lead by example." - Nick Suzuki Suzuki said he is ready to take on the captaincy role, if he is the lucky one.
Caufield adds:
"For me, I absolutely see him (being a captain). The way he carries himself on and off the ice every day, he's already a real pro and that's despite his young age." - Cole Caufield In summary, as reported by John Lu (TSN):
Suzuki on the prospect of being a captain: "I want to take on a leadership role... We have a lot of good candidates, older guys who have been through a lot."
Caufield's take: "For me, I really see him in that role. The way he carries himself every day on the ice and off the ice; he's a real pro at a young age.
Both players later added that they will stay in town to attend Guy Lafleur's funeral, but will be away for the World Hockey Championship.
For their full press briefing of the two youngsters:
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AVRIL 30 | 443 ANSWERS Cole Caufield and Nick Suzuki send a big message to Kent Hughes for next season Would you name Nick Suzuki as captain? |
Yes | 277 | 62.5 % |
No | 166 | 37.5 % |
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