Nick Suzuki has always been interested in hockey’s business side.

The trades, signings and draft picks teams hope will one day lead to a June parade fascinate the Montreal Canadiens captain.

Suzuki was impressed by the moves made by the Original Six franchise’s front office this summer.

Montreal acquired Noah Dobson from the New York Islanders on June 27 before signing the defenceman to an eight-year, US$76-million pact. The Canadiens’ brain trust, led by president Jeff Gorton and general manager Kent Hughes, then snagged depth winger Zack Bolduc in a swap with the St. Louis Blues four days later.

And after emerging from a rebuild and making a playoff return last season, Suzuki believes the pair will be valuable additions as the Canadiens look to take another step in 2025-26.

“They’re

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