Habs Daily: Suzuki Nagging Injuries, Prospects Next Season

Here are the Montreal Canadiens news items, highlights, and stories you may have missed on Thursday.

Montreal Canadiens News

Nick Suzuki is dealing with nagging injuries, and consequently, the top scoring Montreal Canadiens player will not represent Team Canada at the World Championship. Mike Matheson, on the other hand, will join Sidney Crosby and Nathan McKinnon. Suzuki is sure to garner some criticism, but you’d be hard-pressed to suggest he doesn’t deserve a little time to completely recover from his injuries  [Canadiens Captain Suzuki Won’t Play For Team Canada]

As a reminder, Suzuki hasn’t missed a hockey game since he joined the league, and the push for the playoffs this season certainly put more stress on his already well-travelled body.

An interesting quote last week by Habs captain Nick Suzuki, on playing through injuries, that kinda flew under the radar:

“We were just trying to earn a playoff spot. If we had a playoff spot secured, maybe I would’ve rested a little bit more but I didn’t have that option. I… pic.twitter.com/VkzuxgMSl3

— /r/Habs (@HabsOnReddit) May 8, 2025

Some prospects will be making their way to Laval next season, while others will be in Montreal trying to earn a roster spot at training camp. Players such as Joshua Roy will have their opportunity, but we shouldn’t overlook hard-working players like Jared Davidson, Florian Xhekaj, or Owen Beck. As for Jacob Fowler, there are no guarantees in professional sports, but a season or two in Laval wouldn’t do him any harm. [Canadiens Prospects Who Are Knocking On NHL & AHL Door]

ICYMI: The 2025 NHL Entry Draft is set to take place next month, which means it’s time to start discussing the players who may be available at 16th and 17th overall. Our first group includes talented winger Justin Carbonneau.  [NHL Draft Prospects Habs Could Target 16th & 17th Overall]

National Hockey Now Network

New York Rangers general manager Chris Drury and his coaches have not always had a great relationship. At the same time, Mike Sullivan survived three GMs with the Pittsburgh Penguins before finally falling under the coaching guillotine after nearly a decade on the job. [Pittsburgh Penguins]

The Florida Panthers played a full game on Wednesday night, but they are still coming home in an 0-2 hole after losing to the Toronto Maple Leafs on Wednesday night. [New Jersey Devils]

Detroit Red Wings TV broadcasts are going to look significantly different when next season’s NHL campaign rolls around. [Detroit Red Wings]