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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.
![Pernell-Karl Subban](https://cdn.buzznews.ca/2022/09/2-9-1.jpg)
NHL Draft
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In the 2007 NHL Entry Draft, the Montreal Canadiens made him their second round pick, 43rd overall.
![NHL Draft](https://cdn.buzznews.ca/2022/09/GettyImages-74870988-1.jpg)
His debut
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After two games in 2009, P.K. Subban played his first full season with the tricolore in 2010.
![His debut](https://cdn.buzznews.ca/2022/09/USATSI_4893954-scaled-1-1.jpg)
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.
![The future of the CH](https://cdn.buzznews.ca/2022/09/USATSI_4980728-scaled-1-1.jpg)
Star
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In his first full season, P.K. Subban was selected to the NHL All-Star first team.
![Star](https://cdn.buzznews.ca/2022/09/USATSI_5187368_168397908_lowres-1.jpg)
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.
![Best season](https://cdn.buzznews.ca/2022/09/USATSI_7195248-1.jpg)
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.
![Norris Trophy](https://cdn.buzznews.ca/2022/09/GettyImages-170634949-1.jpg)
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.
![Olympic gold medal](https://cdn.buzznews.ca/2022/09/USATSI_7812570-1.jpg)
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).
![72 million (US)](https://cdn.buzznews.ca/2022/09/USATSI_7603924-1.jpg)
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.
![The playoff game](https://cdn.buzznews.ca/2022/09/USATSI_7897171-1.jpg)
Philanthropist
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On September 16, 2015, P.K. Subban pledges to raise $10 million for the Montreal Children's Hospital.
![Philanthropist](https://cdn.buzznews.ca/2022/09/10-1-2.jpg)
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.
![Mischievous](https://cdn.buzznews.ca/2022/09/USATSI_9087169-1.jpg)
Torchbearer
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In seven seasons in Montreal, P.K. Subban carried the torch high, scoring 278 points in 434 games.
![Torchbearer](https://cdn.buzznews.ca/2022/09/USATSI_8157667_168397908_lowres-1.jpg)
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 Predators](https://cdn.buzznews.ca/2022/09/15-1.jpeg)
Nashville
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P.K. Subban's arrival in Nashville has not gone unnoticed. The Predators are Stanley Cup contenders.
![Nashville](https://cdn.buzznews.ca/2022/09/USATSI_9606682_168397908_lowres-1.jpg)
In the land of country
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In country, P.K. Subban will score 130 points in 211 games.
![In the land of country](https://cdn.buzznews.ca/2022/09/USATSI_9606809-1.jpg)
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.
![Return to Montreal](https://cdn.buzznews.ca/2022/09/USATSI_9912871_168397908_lowres-1.jpg)
Moved to tears
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As a video shows off his greatest accomplishments in Montreal, P.K. Subban is moved to tears.
![Moved to tears](https://cdn.buzznews.ca/2022/09/GettyImages-647752860-1.jpg)
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.
![President's Trophy](https://cdn.buzznews.ca/2022/09/USATSI_10070568_168397908_lowres-1.jpg)
Stanley Cup Final
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That same year, the Predators lost the Stanley Cup Final to Sidney Crosby and the Pittsburgh Penguins.
![Stanley Cup Final](https://cdn.buzznews.ca/2022/09/USATSI_9851044_168397908_lowres-1.jpg)
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.
![P.K. Subban](https://cdn.buzznews.ca/2022/09/USATSI_10507689_168397908_lowres-1.jpg)
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.
![New Jersey Devils](https://cdn.buzznews.ca/2022/09/USATSI_13369704_168397908_lowres-1.jpg)
The weight of years
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The weight of years weighs on the defenseman's shoulders as his production slows.
![The weight of years](https://cdn.buzznews.ca/2022/09/USATSI_13724604-1.jpg)
New Jersey
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In three seasons in New Jersey, P.K. Subban has 59 points in 189 games.
![New Jersey](https://cdn.buzznews.ca/2022/09/USATSI_13653166_168397908_lowres-1.jpg)
Time to retire
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On September 20, 2022, P.K. Subban announced his retirement from hockey.
![Time to retire](https://cdn.buzznews.ca/2022/09/USATSI_7901720-1.jpg)
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.
![A story to follow](https://cdn.buzznews.ca/2022/09/27-3.jpg)