Sunday Habs Headlines: Nick Suzuki — Shea Weber “said I was ready” for captaincy

Montreal Canadiens news and notes

• Nick Suzuki shed light on all of the conversations he had leading up to being named captain, and his desire to keep learning French for the role. [TSN]
• How quickly he gets comfortable with his new responsibilities is the top story of this season — along with the goaltending. [NHL.om]
• Some key departures mean there are a few spots on the blue line up for grabs among the Habs’ top prospects. [Journal de Montreal]
• Owen Beck sees a bit of Patrice Bergeron and Phillip Danault in his game. [TVA Sports]
• A scouting report of Juraj Slafkovský’s first competitive game in a Montreal Canadiens jersey. [Sportsnet]
• Slafkovský will be back in action today, along with Kaiden Guhle:

Around the league and elsewhere

• Tony Esposito was a big part of Canada’s Summit Series win in 1972, but it wasn’t an assignment he was eager to take on. [NHL.com]
• Gearing up for a 27th NHL season?