Post by rainmanrh on Jun 29, 2016 15:52:34 GMT -6
www.nhl.com/news/canadiens-trade-subban-to-predators-for-weber/c-281082734
Defenseman P.K. Subban was traded to the Nashville Predators by the Montreal Canadiens for defenseman Shea Weber on Wednesday.
"P.K. Subban is an elite offensive defenseman with tremendous skill and contagious energy that makes the Nashville Predators a better team now and into the future," Predators general manager David Poile said. "Superstar defensemen of his caliber are a rare commodity, and we are thrilled to add him to the organization."
Subban, 27, had 51 points in 68 games this season. He missed the final month after sustaining a neck injury March 10 against the Buffalo Sabres.
Drafted by the Canadiens in the second round (No. 43) of the 2007 NHL Draft, Subban has 278 points in 434 games. He won the Norris Trophy in 2013 and was a finalist for the NHL Foundation Award this season.
Subban has six years remaining on an eight-year contract he signed Aug. 2, 2014. He has an NHL salary-cap charge of $9 million through the 2021-22 season, according to General Fanager. Subban also has a no-movement clause that goes into effect Friday.
Trade rumors surrounded Subban since the end of the season but he said it wasn't something he was paying attention to.
"I'm never concerned, to be honest with you," Subban said in Las Vegas during the 2016 NHL Awards. "I have a lot of things that I am doing in the offseason and my job is to prepare for the season. That is all I can control. I never get nervous or concerned about rumors or what people say. If I did that I would be wasting a lot of energy. At the end of the day, I love Montreal, I love the city. I mean, there is not much else that I can do but train and enjoy my summer."
Weber, 30, had 20 goals and 51 points in 78 regular-season games, and three goals and seven points in 14 Stanley Cup Playoff games. He was the Predators captain.
"We completed today an important transaction which I am convinced will make the Canadiens a better team," Canadiens general manager Marc Bergevin said. "It was also one of the most difficult decisions I had to make as general manager of the Montreal Canadiens. In Shea Weber we get a top-rated NHL defenseman with tremendous leadership and a player who will improve our defensive group as well as our power play for many years to come. Shea Weber led all NHL defensemen last season with 14 power-play goals. He is a complete rearguard with impressive size and a powerful shot. P.K. Subban is a special and very talented player. He provided the Canadiens organization with strong performances on the ice and generous commitment in the community. I wish him the best of luck with the Predators."
A second-round pick (No. 49) in the 2003 draft, Weber is second in Predators history in goals (166) and games played (763), and third with 443 points. He has played in the NHL All-Star Game four times. He finished second in voting for the Norris Trophy in 2011 and 2012, and won the Mark Messier Leadership Award this season.
Weber has 10 years remaining on his 14-year, $110 million contract. He signed it with the Philadelphia Flyers as a restricted free agent but the Predators matched the offer sheet July 24, 2012.
Defenseman P.K. Subban was traded to the Nashville Predators by the Montreal Canadiens for defenseman Shea Weber on Wednesday.
"P.K. Subban is an elite offensive defenseman with tremendous skill and contagious energy that makes the Nashville Predators a better team now and into the future," Predators general manager David Poile said. "Superstar defensemen of his caliber are a rare commodity, and we are thrilled to add him to the organization."
Subban, 27, had 51 points in 68 games this season. He missed the final month after sustaining a neck injury March 10 against the Buffalo Sabres.
Drafted by the Canadiens in the second round (No. 43) of the 2007 NHL Draft, Subban has 278 points in 434 games. He won the Norris Trophy in 2013 and was a finalist for the NHL Foundation Award this season.
Subban has six years remaining on an eight-year contract he signed Aug. 2, 2014. He has an NHL salary-cap charge of $9 million through the 2021-22 season, according to General Fanager. Subban also has a no-movement clause that goes into effect Friday.
Trade rumors surrounded Subban since the end of the season but he said it wasn't something he was paying attention to.
"I'm never concerned, to be honest with you," Subban said in Las Vegas during the 2016 NHL Awards. "I have a lot of things that I am doing in the offseason and my job is to prepare for the season. That is all I can control. I never get nervous or concerned about rumors or what people say. If I did that I would be wasting a lot of energy. At the end of the day, I love Montreal, I love the city. I mean, there is not much else that I can do but train and enjoy my summer."
Weber, 30, had 20 goals and 51 points in 78 regular-season games, and three goals and seven points in 14 Stanley Cup Playoff games. He was the Predators captain.
"We completed today an important transaction which I am convinced will make the Canadiens a better team," Canadiens general manager Marc Bergevin said. "It was also one of the most difficult decisions I had to make as general manager of the Montreal Canadiens. In Shea Weber we get a top-rated NHL defenseman with tremendous leadership and a player who will improve our defensive group as well as our power play for many years to come. Shea Weber led all NHL defensemen last season with 14 power-play goals. He is a complete rearguard with impressive size and a powerful shot. P.K. Subban is a special and very talented player. He provided the Canadiens organization with strong performances on the ice and generous commitment in the community. I wish him the best of luck with the Predators."
A second-round pick (No. 49) in the 2003 draft, Weber is second in Predators history in goals (166) and games played (763), and third with 443 points. He has played in the NHL All-Star Game four times. He finished second in voting for the Norris Trophy in 2011 and 2012, and won the Mark Messier Leadership Award this season.
Weber has 10 years remaining on his 14-year, $110 million contract. He signed it with the Philadelphia Flyers as a restricted free agent but the Predators matched the offer sheet July 24, 2012.
