Being only 21 years old, his presence, or not, at the Beijing Games will most likely depend on his progression during the upcoming season. However, things are looking good for him, as the departure of
Phillip Danault will give him a full-time position at the center of the Tricolore's first line. Add to that the excellent chemistry that Suzuki has developed with the Canadiens' other young phenom,
Cole Caufield, and the 2021-22 season could well become a major turning point in Nick Suzuki's career, which could well propel him into Team Canada's choices for the Olympic Games.