Habs Captain Nick Suzuki Breaks Silence on Kent Hughes' Trade Deadline Decision
Montreal Canadiens captain Nick Suzuki shared his thoughts on how GM Kent Hughes handled the trade deadline.
While some fans and analysts hoped for reinforcements, Suzuki appears to be satisfied with the team's approach.
He appears pleased that Kent Hughes decided not to trade certain players, such as Joel Armia and David Savard.
Now, it will be up to the team to deliver and earn points in the standings!
Nick Suzuki speaks out on Kent Hughes' trade deadline day for the Montreal Canadiens
Here's an excerpt from his statement:
"Montreal Canadiens captain Nick Suzuki says it's 'nice and refreshing' not to see any teammates traded at the deadline this year."
- Priyanta Emrith
"I've hated trading all these teammates and good players for the last few years. It's definitely nice and refreshing this year. We have a lot of belief in the group. The guys that were rumoured to be traded got a weight lifted off their shoulders.."
- Nick Suzuki
He had more to say during his media availability today:
Media Availability: Suzuki
Suzuki and Kent Hughes both referenced their well-known meeting, during which the GM told his captain to go win games if he wanted to ask him not to trade certain players.
In the end, Christian Dvorak, David Savard, and Joel Armia will finish the season with the Montreal Canadiens, even though they risk leaving for free and for nothing on July 1st.
Opportunities were not lacking for Kent Hughes:
In the end, are you satisfied with the Montreal Canadiens' 2025 trade deadline moves?
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