Suzuki speaks about his relationship with Kotkaniemi at the Habs Golf Tournament

Suzuki spoke about KK in the recent golf tournament

While fans were divided when the Carolina Hurricanes signed Jesperi Kotkaniemi to an offer sheet, it was a tough pill for Canadiens players to chew. «It's difficult since he's a dear buddy. But it's part of the job. When I was traded from Vegas, I immediately learned that,» Nick Suzuki told Elliotte Friedman on Monday's 31 Thoughts: The Podcast.

Suzuki and Kotkaniemi were daily in touch.

Suzuki said Kotkaniemi would have been warmly welcomed back if Marc Bergevin had matched the Canes offer sheet. «I think that was fine. He's a kind man. «He's a favourite in the locker room,» Suzuki said.

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