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The New York Rangers\u2019 head coach made a notable statement about the Montreal Canadiens.<\/p>\n

Anthony Martineau, a journalist for TVA Sports, shared Mike Sullivan\u2019s fascinating comments.<\/p>\n

He first highlighted the exceptional work of the first line made up of Nick Suzuki, Cole Caufield, and Juraj Slafkovsky.<\/p>\n

According to him, this combination perfectly blends talent and size to form a true first line in the NHL.<\/p>\n

Sullivan specifically described captain Nick Suzuki as an extremely complete and highly intelligent center.<\/p>\n

Hearing an opposing coach recognize the value of these young players is certainly rewarding for fans.<\/p>\n

Normally, members of other teams are not allowed to talk about opposing players, let alone name names, but Sullivan did not hold back\u2014and we love it.<\/p>\n

Mike Sullivan praises Canadiens speed, defensive mobility and top-line impact<\/p>\n

The Rangers\u2019 coach continued his analysis by highlighting the Canadiens\u2019 speed of execution.<\/p>\n

Sullivan notably mentioned Mike Matheson, Lane Hutson, and Noah Dobson as excellent skaters who pose a major challenge to an opposing coach\u2019s game plan.<\/p>\n

If other teams are starting to fear the Canadiens\u2019 speed, it confirms that the organization\u2019s plan is working perfectly.<\/p>\n

“Montreal is a good team that plays very fast. Cole Caufield has scored 37 goals at five-on-five.<\/p>\n

That\u2019s impressive. Their first line with Suzuki, Caufield, and Slafkovsky is truly a number one line. There is a lot of talent and size. Suzuki is a complete and intelligent center.<\/p>\n

They represent a major challenge for any team. Their defense is very mobile… and their power play is dominant. I would say one of their strengths is their speed.<\/p>\n

Matheson, Dobson, Hutson… Those guys can really skate!”<\/p>\n

– Mike Sullivan<\/p>\n

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Rangers coach Mike Sullivan stuns fans with bold praise for Canadiens\u2019 rising core<\/p>\n

Do you agree with Mike Sullivan that the Canadiens now have a true first line?<\/p>\n

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