“I think Nick Suzuki is a great choice for captain. On the other hand, he will have to learn French.
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This is how Quebec Premier François Legault reacted to Suzuki’s appointment as the new captain of the Montreal Canadiens on Monday.
The principal concerned understood the message well and he intends to impress him with his ability to express himself in French.
“I know a little French. I think I’m pretty good. I will surprise him,” Suzuki assured TVA Sports in an interview.
“I took online courses during the summer and I studied French for eight years in Ontario (during his school career). Chantal (Machabée) thinks I’m pretty good!” he added with a big smile.