"Montreal Canadiens captain Nick Suzuki was not always in the position he is now. In fact, if it were not for the trade that brought him over from the Vegas Golden Knights, he might not be the player he is today. He is getting better with every season played and is now on the cusp of doing something he has not done in the NHL; reaching 100 points in a season."
"That is seemingly where Suzuki's career took off. He has been incredibly consistent in his play in a Montreal sweater and was even named captain of the historic franchise. His point production has risen each season with a career-high 89 points last season. This season, he is well on his way to the 100-point season, grabbing seven assists in five games."
"With the additions of forward Ivan Demidov and defenseman Noah Dobson, it appears that 100 points is well within reach if he stays healthy. The last Canadians player to reach 100 points was Mats Naslund, who had 110 points during the 1985-86 season. Suzuki's last five seasons with point totals include 41-61-66-76-89. He has 375 points in 456 games. As mentioned, Demidov and Dobson could be big players if he reaches that total."
Nick Suzuki became a key player for the Montreal Canadiens after being acquired from the Vegas Golden Knights in September 2018 in exchange for Max Pacioretty. Suzuki's point totals have risen each season, moving from 41 to a career-high 89 last season, and he has 375 points in 456 games. He is currently on pace to challenge the rare 100-point mark, aided by seven assists in five games. Additions such as forward Ivan Demidov and defenseman Noah Dobson, plus continued development from Juraj Slafkovsky, could boost offensive production and help Suzuki reach that milestone.
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