Marty St. Louis' words underline the potential challenges Suzuki is facing, hinting that the captain might not be at full strength during every game.
Coach St. Louis and Suzuki's Candid Conversation
Prior to the match, Suzuki seemed to be grappling with his form. A heart-to-heart with head coach Marty St. Louis seemed to have reignited his passion on the ice.
«I know sometimes you guys ask me hard questions but I don't wanna lie. I had a conversation with Suzy & he's the first one to say that he needed to play better.
I wasn't doing that to spark Suzy, I would never use the media to spark my players.» - Coach Marty on Nick Suzuki
St. Louis' decision to avoid using the media to motivate his players underscores his integrity as a coach. Such moves reinforce players' trust in him, motivating them to perform their best.
Nevertheless, the hope remains that Suzuki's commitment doesn't exacerbate his injury.
