Quebec Politicians – Montreal Canada’s new captain, Nick Suzuki, must learn French to connect with fans

MONTREAL – Some of Quebec’s major party leaders say new Montreal Canada captain Nick Suzuki need to learn French.

Union Avenir Québec leader François Legault said Habs made a “great choice”, describing the center as one of the team’s best players, before adding that Suzuki must now learning French.

Canada announced the appointment of the 23-year-old Ontario native as team captain on Monday. He played for Team Canada for three seasons after being acquired from Las Vegas in a deal.

Liberal leader Dominique Anglade told reporters it would be a good thing for Suzuki to learn French, adding that living in Quebec is an opportunity to learn the language. Parti Québécois leader Paul St-Pierre Plamondon described Suzuki as a “very good choice” for captain but added that it was important for the Habs captain to learn French as the position involves relationship with a Quebec fan base that has supported the team for generations. .

“It’s a real honor for me and a privilege,” Suzuki told reporters ahead of comments from party leaders. “This team is going in a great direction, and I couldn’t be more excited to be captain and represent the team. It means a lot, just to see the respect that the management, co team and (and) coach for me. I know it’s a big role, but I think I’m ready for it.”

Playing all 82 games last season, Suzuki leads the Canadian team in scoring with 21 goals and 40 assists for 61 points. Those totals are all career highs, even though the team finished last in the Eastern Conference in a season marred by injury.

“There were a lot of highs and lows, a lot of learning experience,” Suzuki said. had great-grandparents who immigrated to Canada from Japan. “I think I have to handle each situation really well, leading back by example. It’s a privilege to have that pressure on you. We want to win hockey games and that’s it. is the biggest reason we’re here.”