2023 Draft: Nick Suzuki has just named the three players that excite him the most at the 5th pick, including a pleasant surprise

Recently in an interview with the excellent Simon-Olivier Lorange, the captain of the Montreal Canadiens, Nick Suzuki, agreed to discuss the 2023 NHL Draft, which will take place in Nashville.

Defenseman Kaiden Guhle will also be on-site to see his brother-in-law being drafted (Riley Heidt, who is expected to be picked at the end of the first round).

Nick Suzuki followed with interest the recent NHL lottery which awarded the Canadiens the fifth choice in the upcoming draft. "We'll get a very good player," he says confidently. Right off the bat, he mentions the names of Will Smith, Matvei Michkov, and Leo Carlsson among those that excite him the most.

Via La Presse

It's true that getting hold of Smith, Michkov, or Carlsson would be extraordinary. Clearly, these seem to be the three names that catch the eye of the captain of the Montreal Canadiens.

Previously on HabsFanatics

Proposed major live draft trade between the Canadiens and the Sharks involving both of Kent Hughes' first-round picks

Viral scene on the Panthers' bench: Coach Paul Maurice solidly hits his assistant, and his reaction is simply hilarious

Turn of events: the Penguins have completely ruined a major trade by the Montreal Canadiens

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25 MAI \| 456 ANSWERS 2023 Draft: Nick Suzuki has just named the three players that excite him the most at the 5th pick, including a pleasant surprise Which one would you draft first?
Leo Carlsson	41	9 %
Adam Fantilli	229	50.2 %
Matvei Michkov	117	25.7 %
Will Smith	69	15.1 %
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