Former Montreal Canadien hired as TV broadcaster, surprising fans on TSN

Victor Findlay was on play-by-play for TSN, with Nate Thompson providing analysis-the same Nate Thompson who wore the Canadiens jersey not that long ago.

What really caught attention was Nick Suzuki's goal in the first period. He scored his 14th of the season at 3:10, and it was called live by one of his former teammates. Let's just say it struck a nostalgic chord, especially when you remember how Suzuki was supported when he first arrived.

Thompson arrived in Montreal on February 11, 2019, in a trade with the Los Angeles Kings. He played 25 games with the Canadiens that season, recording 7 points, including one goal.

He later signed a one-year contract worth $1 million USD and went on to play 63 games in 2019-20. That season, he produced 14 points, including 4 goals, along with 21 penalty minutes and a minus-2 rating.

That was also the year Suzuki completed his rookie season with 41 points in 71 games. The context explains why so many fans find the story easy to like. Hearing Thompson talk about the Canadiens is a direct reminder of that time when everyone was just discovering Suzuki.

Over his NHL career, Thompson played 844 games and recorded 164 points, with 65 goals and 99 assists. He announced his retirement at 38 and is now 41 years old. Since October 2025, he has already been involved in the media with a role at NHL Network, so his presence on TSN2 fits naturally.

And it wasn't just a one-night appearance. On Saturday, for the game against the Blues, TSN2 once again featured Victor Findlay and Nate Thompson.