Since Vincent Damphousse in 1999, the Canadiens have had five captains including Nick Suzuki and none of them spoke French. Indeed, Saku Koivu, Brian Gionta, Max Pacioretty, Shea Weber and Nick Suzuki have all forced themselves to say a few words in the language of Molière, but nothing more. Is it that important that the Sainte-Flanelle captain speaks French? According to Quebec Premier François Legault, yes. Legault said that the CH captain will have to learn French and Nick Suzuki had a good answer for him: <q>I'll surprise him. I took French classes this summer and for eight years in Ontario. Chantal Machabée thinks I'm very good. - Nick Suzuki</q> <div align='center'><blockquote class='twitter-tweet' data-lang='en'><a href='https://twitter.com/AndympTVAS/status/1570895196338135041?t=-Neh41NdM_eg9ocvOHaPUQ&s=19'> </a></blockquote></div> We know that the subject of the French language with the Habs is a delicate one and that it can get out of hand quickly. The point is not to rehash the debate here, just to mention that the new captain has good intentions and that people who care will be pleasantly surprised if Nick Suzuki keeps his word.