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P.K. Subban’s career highlights

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2022-09-21 12:49:51

On September 20, 2022, P.K. Subban announced his retirement from hockey at the age of 33. A look back at the career of an idol in Montreal.

Pernell-Karl Subban

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Pernell-Karl Subban was born on May 13, 1989 in Toronto. He played his minor hockey in the Queen City.

NHL Draft

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In the 2007 NHL Entry Draft, the Montreal Canadiens made him their second round pick, 43rd overall.

His debut

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After two games in 2009, P.K. Subban played his first full season with the tricolore in 2010.

The future of the CH

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The Montreal Canadiens now have two young stars to build their future, P.K. Subban and Carey Price.

Star

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In his first full season, P.K. Subban was selected to the NHL All-Star first team.

Best season

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In the shortened 2012 season, P.K. Subban scored 38 points in 42 games. This is his best per-game output in his career.

Norris Trophy

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This outstanding year is recognized by his peers. P.K. Subban deserves the Norris Trophy for the NHL's top defenseman.

Olympic gold medal

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In 2013, along with teammate Carey Price, P.K. Subban participated in the Sochi Olympics. Canada wins the gold medal.

72 million (US)

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In 2014, after a tug of war with the CH, P.K. Subban signed a monstrous 8-year contract worth a total of 72 million (US).

The playoff game

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In the playoffs, P.K. Subban has always come out on top. In 2014 against the Boston Bruins, he imposed his law on Brad Marchand.

Philanthropist

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On September 16, 2015, P.K. Subban pledges to raise $10 million for the Montreal Children's Hospital.

Mischievous

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In 2016, P.K. Subban competes in the NHL All Star Game and makes everyone laugh with his Jaromir Jagr impersonation.

Torchbearer

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In seven seasons in Montreal, P.K. Subban carried the torch high, scoring 278 points in 434 games.

Nashville Predators

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On June 29, 2016, P.K. Subban was traded to the Nashville Predators in exchange for star defenseman Shea Weber.

Nashville

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P.K. Subban's arrival in Nashville has not gone unnoticed. The Predators are Stanley Cup contenders.

In the land of country

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In country, P.K. Subban will score 130 points in 211 games.

Return to Montreal

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March 2, 2017 marks P.K. Subban's return to Montreal for the first time. All the spotlight is on him.

Moved to tears

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As a video shows off his greatest accomplishments in Montreal, P.K. Subban is moved to tears.

President's Trophy

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In 2017, the Predators and P.K. Subban win the President's Trophy awarded to the team that finished first overall in the regular season.

Stanley Cup Final

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That same year, the Predators lost the Stanley Cup Final to Sidney Crosby and the Pittsburgh Penguins.

P.K. Subban

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P.K. Subban will wear a uniform for one more year in Nashville before moving on to a new career.

New Jersey Devils

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In 2019, P.K. Subban will now line up with the New Jersey Devils, a team that is rebuilding at the time.

The weight of years

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The weight of years weighs on the defenseman's shoulders as his production slows.

New Jersey

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In three seasons in New Jersey, P.K. Subban has 59 points in 189 games.

Time to retire

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On September 20, 2022, P.K. Subban announced his retirement from hockey.

A story to follow

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According to many, P.K. Subban and his flamboyant personality should find a job in television soon.

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