Suter has played 50+ five-on-five minutes with ten different forwards this season.

Pius Suter has been a valuable addition to the Vancouver Canucks lineup this season. On pace to set a new career high in goals, the Swiss-born forward has provided versatility in both his position and place in the lineup. He can adjust his game to whatever role he needs to fill, whether as a center in the bottom six or a top-line winger. 

Throughout his 53 games this season, Suter has played 50+ five-on-five minutes alongside ten different forwards. This speaks to his versatility, as he has seen positive results in both the top and bottom six. As Suter explains, the ability to play different roles throughout the lineup has been present in his game throughout his entire career.

"It's always been part of my game," said Suter. "Playing with a lot of different guys and where it's needed and just kind of adjust a little bit. You're always going to get some ice time and chances. So yeah, it's just about playing your game and then adjusting to your linemates."

In addition to playing with different linemates, Suter has been called upon to play both the wing and at center. This is not as easy as it sounds since each position requires different positioning on the forecheck and in the defensive zone. According to Suter, the ability to play multiple positions is a part of his game that he has been present throughout his NHL career.

"I don't think you can really work on it. I've done it quite a lot, so I just get used to it. Playing both positions, I don't think you can go and practice and think about that. It just kind of comes with time. I did it a lot the last few years, playing both wing and center, so it's just been that way, and I guess I got used to it."

One of the reasons Suter has been successful on multiple lines is that he keeps his game the same regardless of who he plays with. While there are slight adjustments depending on his role, his style of play doesn't change dramatically, which ensures he can be successful regardless of position in the lineup. According to Suter, this allows him to stay consistent and help his linemates perform to the best of their abilities. 

"Guys have some different tendencies, but in the end, you got to play the way you play. Everybody has something different, so you got to just play to your strengths; otherwise, you're not really helping anybody if you don't play to your strengths and what you do well. You're not going to just change to a different kind of player. It's just little things, but then overall, it's about playing the right way, making plays, and holding onto pucks."

Suter's strong play this season has been part of the Canucks assertion to the top of the standings. While they haven't officially clinched a postseason spot, they should be by the end of March, as they sit just below last year's playoff bar of 95. While the main goal is to clinch as soon as possible, Suter explains that he and his teammates remain focused on improving their game to prepare for a long run this Spring. 

"No, you obviously think about it. We talked about playing the right way to be successful later on and setting ourselves up. Everybody knows it's about 95, 96 points, but where we are right now, we have different goals too."

Ultimately, Suter is one of many unsung heroes for the Canucks this season. He is playing well above his $1.6 million cap hit and has shown he can contribute at both even strength and on special teams. Expected to play a crucial role in the postseason, it is safe to say that Patrik Allvin and his management team hit a home run when they brought Suter to Vancouver in August. 

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