Nick Suzuki surprised Lane Hutson wasn’t invited by Team USA

However, the young defenseman isn’t worried about the leadership issue and believes that players like Nick Suzuki, but also Cole Caufield, are ready to take on this role and that both lead by example.

If we’re more accustomed to hearing the captain’s name among the team’s young leaders, it’s also good to see Caufield taking on this role more and more with the club. The American will already be entering his fifth full season in Montreal, and he’s a veteran among the organization’s core of young players.

And beyond leadership, Suzuki and Caufield are also role models for Hutson.

[content-ads] What’s more, although he’ll be playing in only his second NHL season, it wouldn’t be surprising if Hutson also began to take on more of a role in the team’s dressing room.

Without being a veritable verité, his actions on the ice and his role with the Habs give him a certain say, and Suzuki says he’s surprised the young defenseman wasn’t invited to Team USA’s practice camp for the upcoming Olympics.

Although Team USA boasts an excellent defensive brigade, the captain believes that Hutson at least deserved an invitation among the many players taking part in the camp. Suzuki hopes that this will serve as motivation for his teammate as he embarks on the coming season.

However, the 21-year-old defenseman isn’t too worried about it and prefers to focus on the upcoming season and hope to relive the playoff experience.[spacer title=’Overtime’] – Verdict draw in Toronto.

– Nice goal!

– His debut with CF Montreal.

– The Lynx secure first place.