{"id":455761,"date":"2026-02-12T16:26:20","date_gmt":"2026-02-12T16:26:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nhl\/455761\/"},"modified":"2026-02-12T16:26:20","modified_gmt":"2026-02-12T16:26:20","slug":"nick-suzuki-pulled-from-key-role-as-team-canada-confirms-lineup-changes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nhl\/455761\/","title":{"rendered":"Nick Suzuki pulled from key role as Team Canada confirms lineup changes"},"content":{"rendered":"


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\nNick Suzuki pulled from key role as Team Canada confirms lineup changes
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Let\u2019s be honest, the honeymoon was short-lived for Nick Suzuki in Milan. Just as fans were celebrating seeing him on a luxury offensive line, Jon Cooper shuffled his cards this morning.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s fair to say this is a slap in the face for Nick Suzuki. He now finds himself on the fourth unit ahead of tomorrow\u2019s matchup against Czechia.<\/p>\n

There\u2019s no beating around the bush \u2014 going from a featured role to a supporting one in 24 hours stings. Cooper appears to be favoring the experience and firepower of his other stars to start the tournament.<\/p>\n

Let\u2019s be honest, Nick Suzuki has the talent to climb back up the depth chart quickly. He is known as a chameleon capable of adapting to any situation on the ice.<\/p>\n

We have to admit, the competition is fierce within this roster filled with future Hall of Famers. Canada is showing frightening depth for this first international showdown.<\/p>\n

Nick Suzuki drops to fourth line as Jon Cooper reshuffles Team Canada lineup<\/p>\n

“Per Kyle Kyle Bukauskas at Canada practice”<\/p>\n

McDavid still with Celebrini & Wilson
Crosby still with Marner & Stone
MacKinnon between Hagel & Reinhart
Horvat between Marchand & Suzuki<\/p>\n

– Elliotte Friedman<\/p>\n

Nick Suzuki already has solid NHL experience, but the Olympic stage is a different beast. He will also wear number 10 to represent his country in this competition.<\/p>\n

Within the group, Canada boasts a historically dominant record, but Czechia will not be an easy opponent. The game is scheduled for Thursday at 10:40 a.m. to officially kick off the action.<\/p>\n

We\u2019ll be watching closely, because Nick Suzuki has often proven that he plays his best hockey when people start to doubt him. Let\u2019s hope he can force Jon Cooper\u2019s hand from his very first shift.<\/p>\n

Previously on All Montreal Hockey<\/p>\n

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FEVRIER 11|381 ANSWERS<\/p>\n

Nick Suzuki pulled from key role as Team Canada confirms lineup changes<\/p>\n

Will Nick Suzuki manage to regain his spot in the top six?<\/p>\n

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