Back in October, when the Montreal Canadiens signed Tyler Toffoli to a four-year contract, I wrote an article on his style of play, his strengths and weaknesses, and his fit in the lineup. I projected that Suzuki would end up being the best partner for the scorer:
Suzuki is probably the pivot who could best complement Toffoli’s talent. As the young playmaker uses the same pace shifts and defensive manipulation, you can easily picture them making short work of overaggressive defenders. Fitting them on the same line might require some tinkering, but as the right-winger reportedly can play the other wing if need be, the coaching staff has options.