Backlash erupts after Norman Flynn says Nick Suzuki should be replaced on Team Canada by Senators forward
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The 2026 Olympic Games are fast approaching, and the hockey tournament is already shaping up to spark intense debate.
With the expected participation of NHL players, many are looking toward the Montreal Canadiens to see who could make the trip to Italy.
Norman Flynn shocks again with a statement deemed ridiculous about Nick Suzuki
Friday night on L’Antichambre, the analyst shared an opinion that drew strong reactions. He said he would choose Claude Giroux over Nick Suzuki for Canada at the Olympic Games.
The argument put forward focuses mainly on the defensive aspect of the Canadiens’ No. 14. The statistical contrast is nevertheless clear after 30 games. Suzuki has 34 points, including eight goals, while Giroux has 19 points, including five goals.
“On RDS L’Antichambre:
Norman Flynn – who once argued that the Habs should trade Nick Suzuki for Wayne Simmonds – said that Suzuki is not good enough defensively to make Team Canada’s Olympic team.
He says that Canada should instead take…Claude Giroux.”
– Habs On Reddit
Giroux is also 37 years old, and we are no longer talking about the same player he was during his dominant years in Philadelphia.
This debate also revisits how Suzuki is being used. The fact that he does not play as much on the penalty kill has raised eyebrows, even though his overall impact remains significant.
In public discussions, his name comes up frequently when talking about a possible spot on Team Canada. Still, Flynn’s comments capture attention because they pit a captain in the midst of a productive season against a respected veteran.
Between now and the official roster announcements, this type of statement is likely to resurface often. One thing is certain: the 2026 Olympic Games will not begin quietly.
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Backlash erupts after Norman Flynn says Nick Suzuki should be replaced on Team Canada by Senators forward
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