The Montreal Canadiens took a major step forward in the right direction in 2024-25, and captain Nick Suzuki was a big reason for it. The 26-year-old was fantastic for the Canadiens, as he scored 20 goals and set new career highs with 59 assists and 89 points in 82 games. This als marked the fourth year in a row that Suzuki set a new career high in points.
Now, Suzuki has landed some big praise after his excellent season, as he has made the NHL Network's latest Top 20 Centers Right Now list.
Suzuki secured the No. 10 spot on the NHL Network's list, which is certainly quite the achievement for the 2017 first-round pick. This is especially so when noting that he ranked ahead of fellow star centers like Jack Hughes, Robert Thomas, Sebastian Aho, and Nico Hischier.
Our Top 20 Centers Right Now list has a total of:
— NHL Network (@NHLNetwork) August 20, 2025
• 12 Stanley Cups
• 5 Conn Smythe Trophies
• 10 Ted Lindsay Awards
• 8 Hart Trophies
• 8 Art Ross Trophies
• 7 Maurice Richard Trophies
• 3 Selke Trophies
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When noting that Suzuki is coming off such an excellent season, he certainly has earned this top 10 spot on the NHL Network's list. He only seems to be getting better with each season that passes, and it will be fascinating to see what kind of year he puts together for the Habs in 2025-26 from here.
Canadiens Are 2 Moves Away From Perfect Off-SeasonIt has been an excellent off-season for the Montreal Canadiens. They most notably acquired star defenseman Noah Dobson and promising young winger Zack Bolduc in separate trades. They also improved their depth by bringing in Joe Veleno, Sammy Blais, and Kaapo Kahkonen through free agency.