Inside Montreal captain Nick Suzuki's crash course in French

Montreal Canadiens captain Nick Suzuki has learned French in bits and pieces over time. He knows enough to show his gratitude when he's at the grocery store or grabbing coffee at a drive-thru. He has seen how saying "Merci" after interviews can go a long way with the fans.

There are the one-liners he and his teammates have used with the athletic trainers and the equipment staff during everyday interactions. He has also had the chance to ask friends a few questions and pick up a few phrases that help him in his everyday life.

Now there is a plan in place to ensure Suzuki and every Canadiens player who wants to learn French will have that opportunity. The Canadiens are reinstituting a voluntary…