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Team Canada’s Olympic run may be over, but Nick Suzuki leaves the tournament having earned Connor McDavid’s respect and a new nickname inside the locker room.
The Montreal Canadiens captain appears to have won over his new teammates, starting with the best player in the world.
A photo is circulating confirming that Connor McDavid has already adopted the No. 14’s nickname from the Canadiens. We can agree that seeing the face of the NHL use a familiar nickname to refer to our “Suz” really stands out.
“It’s a big goal by Zuk,” McDavid said after a sequence from the other day. The nickname “Zuk” now officially seems to have stuck with Nick within the Team Canada circle.
Let’s call it like it is — Suzuki is no longer just a leader in Montreal. He is earning his stripes among the world’s elite, and this kind of verbal recognition proves his rapid integration.
The Canadiens captain has shown steady effectiveness since the start of the schedule, no matter who he jumps on the ice with. His hockey IQ is obvious, even when surrounded by 100-point stars.
Connor McDavid on his Canadian teammate Nick Suzuki:
“That’s a huge goal by Zuk.”
It almost feels like Suzuki has always been part of this elite group.
Inside Team Canada’s locker room, Suzuki has a new nickname
One might have thought the adjustment would take time, but Suzuki played a smooth, mistake-free game throughout the tournament. He complemented McDavid’s plays with near-perfect vision.
Let’s be honest — seeing Suzuki treated like a respected veteran by the league’s biggest names is uplifting for Montreal fans. “Zuk” is quickly becoming an international brand.
Nick Suzuki has now played 408 NHL games, and that experience served him well throughout the Olympics. He carried himself like a pro, stayed composed, and let his talent speak on the ice.
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