“I think I noticed it a few years back that I’m a big, strong guy, and I can use it as a strength. All of you know that playing hockey against the big guy who (plays physically), it makes you feel uncomfortable. Capitals' assistant general manager Ross Mahoney said they envision Suvanto “being a second-line center for us in the near future.” Last season, with Tappara Tampere in the Finnish Liiga, Suvanto scored two goals and added nine assists for 11 points through 48 games. At the U20 World Junior Championship with Finland, Suvanto scored two goals through seven games.