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The Canadiens’ captain, Nick Suzuki, is at the center of concern as several analysts are questioning whether he should continue playing given his current health.
The results for the Montreal Canadiens lately haven’t always been there. And sometimes, a few small details are enough to create doubt.
Let’s not beat around the bush: the Canadiens rely heavily on Nick Suzuki. He is clearly the most important player, in my opinion.
However, some people are starting to wonder if it’s a good idea to let him keep playing like this.
Nick Suzuki’s lack of impact is worrying Canadiens observers
“Honestly, this guy shouldn’t be playing. He should be on the sidelines to be able to come back and play at 100%, because we’re going to need him later. The superhero stuff is fun, but that’s not how it works.”
– Jérémie Rainville
Those words hit hard and make us all wonder whether Suzuki is really in playing shape right now.
Then his guest, Richard Labbé, added his perspective, and he also sent a clear message:
“Clearly, he’s not at 100% of his capacity. His production is dropping a bit, he doesn’t have the impact he usually has. It shows how important he is to the Canadiens, because just the fact that he’s not at 100%-you can see the impact it has on the team offensively.”
– Richard Labbé
Some think he needs to play to keep his rhythm, but others want to protect him before things get worse.
As for me, I also think a short break could really help him come back strong when it matters. The season is long, and every decision can change the picture.
We’ll see if Martin St-Louis (or Suzuki himself) will dare to make a difficult, but possibly necessary, choice.
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‘He shouldn’t be playing’: Analysts raise questions as concerns grow around Nick Suzuki in Montreal
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