Nick Suzuki

Nick Suzuki
Suzuki with the Montreal Canadiens in 2022
Born (1999-08-10) August 10, 1999 (age 27)
London, Ontario
Height 5 ft 11 in (180 cm)
Weight 207 lb (94 kg; 14 st 11 lb)
Position Centre
Shoots Right
NHL team Montreal Canadiens
National team  Canada
NHL draft 13th overall, 2017
Vegas Golden Knights
Playing career 2019–present

Nicholas Masaru James Suzuki (born August 10, 1999) is a Canadian professional ice hockey centre. He currently plays for the Montreal Canadiens of the National Hockey League (NHL) and serves as their captain.

Suzuki is a one-time Frank J. Selke Trophy winner. He is also a three-time All-Star, being named one in 2022, 2023, and 2024. Internationally, Suzuki plays for Canada and won a silver medal in 2026.

Career

Before playing in the NHL, Suzuki played four seasons with the Owen Sound Attack and one season with the Guelph Storm of the Ontario Hockey League (OHL). He had a successful time with his teams. He won the CHL Sportsman of the Year, George Parsons Trophy, three straight William Hanley Trophys, and the Wayne Gretzky 99 Award. He was also named to the First All-Rookie Team, Second All-Star Team, and Third All-Star Team. He played in the Sherwin-Williams CHL/NHL Top Prospects Game and two CIBC CHL Canada/Russia Series.

He was drafted 13th overall by the Vegas Golden Knights of the 2017 NHL entry draft. On July 15, 2017, Suzuki signed a three-year, $4.6265 million entry-level contract to join the Knights. He never played for the Knights.

On September 10, 2018, the Knights traded Suzuki along with Tomáš Tatar and a 2019 second-round draft pick to the Montreal Canadiens in exchange for Max Pacioretty.

On October 3, 2019, Suzuki made his NHL debut in a 4–3 shootout loss against the Carolina Hurricanes. On October 9, he recorded his first NHL point after assisting on a Joel Armia goal in a 5–4 overtime loss against the Buffalo Sabres. On October 17, 2019, Suzuki scored his first NHL goal against Alex Stalock in a 4–0 win against the Minnesota Wild.

On October 12, 2021, Suzuki signed a eight-year, $63 million contract to stay with the Canadiens. He was selected to play in his first All-Star game. On September 12, 2022, the team named Suzuki as the 31st captain in Canadiens franchise history.

The next season, he was selected to play in his second All-Star game. On March 17, 2023, the league fined Suzuki $2,500.00 for cross-checking Florida Panthers player Anton Lundell.

The next season, he was selected to play in his third All-Star game. On June 5, 2026, Suzuki was awarded the Frank J. Selke Trophy for being the forward who demonstrated the most skill in the defensive component of the game that season.

Personal life

Suzuki's younger brother Ryan is also a professional hockey player. They are related to Canadian environmental activist David Suzuki, who is their grandfather's first cousin.

References

  1. ↑ "CHL announces 2016–17 Award winners". Canadian Hockey League. Retrieved October 31, 2026.
  2. ↑ "Storm's Nick Suzuki named Memorial Cup's most sportsmanlike player". Global News. Retrieved October 31, 2026.
  3. ↑ "Nick Suzuki named OHL's Most Sportsmanlike Player". Owen Sound Attack. Retrieved October 31, 2026.
  4. ↑ "Suzuki again named OHL's most sportsmanlike". Owen Sound Sun Times. Retrieved October 31, 2026.
  5. ↑ "Storm's Nick Suzuki named OHL's Most Sportsmanlike Player". Ontario Hockey League. Retrieved October 31, 2026.
  6. ↑ "Storm's Suzuki earns Wayne Gretzky 99 Award as OHL Playoff MVP". Ontario Hockey League. Retrieved October 31, 2026.
  7. ↑ "Suzuki named to OHL's 1st All-Rookie Team". Owen Sound Attack. Retrieved October 31, 2026.
  8. ↑ "OHL Announces 2016–17 All-Star Teams". Ontario Hockey League. Retrieved October 31, 2026.
  9. ↑ "Suzuki, Ratcliffe, Schnarr, and Samorukov represent Storm on 2018–19 OHL All-Star Teams". Guelph Storm. Retrieved October 31, 2026.
  10. ↑ "Suzuki & Phillips Named to Sherwin-Williams Top Prospects Game". Owen Sound Attack. Retrieved October 31, 2026.
  11. ↑ "Team OHL Roster for 2017 CIBC Canada Russia Series". Canadian Hockey League. Retrieved October 31, 2026.
  12. ↑ "CHL Rosters Announced for 2018 CIBC Canada Russia Series". Canadian Hockey League. Retrieved October 31, 2026.
  13. ↑ "Nick Suzuki selected 13th overall by the Vegas Golden Knights in 2017 NHL Entry Draft". Owen Sound Attack. Retrieved October 31, 2026.
  14. ↑ "Vegas Golden Knights Sign Forwards Braeden Bowman and Kai Uchacz to Two-Year, Entry-Level Contracts". Vegas Golden Knights. Retrieved October 31, 2026.
  15. ↑ "Canadiens acquire Tomas Tatar and Nick Suzuki for Max Pacioretty". Montreal Canadiens. Retrieved October 31, 2026.
  16. ↑ "Canadiens settle for one point in Carolina, falling 4-3 in a shootout". Montreal Gazette. Retrieved October 31, 2026.
  17. ↑ "Never-say-die Canadiens salvage another road point in defeat". Montreal Gazette. Retrieved October 31, 2026.
  18. ↑ "Victor Mete, Nick Suzuki notch 1st NHL goals as Habs down Wild". CBC Sports. Retrieved October 31, 2026.
  19. ↑ "Eight-year contract extension for Nick Suzuki". Montreal Canadiens. Retrieved October 31, 2026.
  20. ↑ "Nick Suzuki named NHL All-Star". Montreal Canadiens. Retrieved October 31, 2026.
  21. ↑ "Nick Suzuki named 31st captain in Canadiens history". Montreal Canadiens. Retrieved October 31, 2026.
  22. ↑ "Nick Suzuki named 2023 NHL All-Star". Montreal Canadiens. Retrieved October 31, 2026.
  23. ↑ "Suzuki fined $2,500 for actions in Canadiens game". National Hockey League. Retrieved October 31, 2026.
  24. ↑ "Nick Suzuki named 2024 NHL All-Star". Montreal Canadiens. Retrieved October 31, 2026.
  25. ↑ "Canadiens teammates Caufield, Suzuki surprise each other with NHL awards". National Hockey League. Retrieved October 31, 2026.
  26. ↑ "The Suzuki bros.: A family affair". Montreal Canadiens. Retrieved October 31, 2026.
  27. ↑ "Nick Suzuki looking to make a name for himself with Canadiens". Montreal Canadiens. Retrieved October 31, 2026.

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