Cole Caufield and Nick Suzuki send a big message to Kent Hughes for next season

"I want to take a leadership role starting next season. We have several good candidates (for captain), including veterans with a lot of experience. Either way, I want to lead by example." - Nick Suzuki

"For me, I absolutely see him (being a captain). The way he carries himself on and off the ice every day, he's already a real pro and that's despite his young age." - Cole Caufield

Suzuki on the prospect of being a captain: "I want to take on a leadership role... We have a lot of good candidates, older guys who have been through a lot."

Caufield's take: "For me, I really see him in that role. The way he carries himself every day on the ice and off the ice; he's a real pro at a young age.