adurbin
Registered User
I'll admit, I've been frustrated with Subban's play, and his choices on the ice at times. That said, I'm going to reserve any further judgement until Ellis returns and the lines are shifted to their 'final' form. I will say that even given the fact that he's tied to an anchor named Emelin right now (it's a known fact that PK doesn't really care for the guy, which in and of itself is a knock against the chemistry on ice), he's managed to maintain even through some mistakes and bad play choices. What really stands out to me as a net positive for the team as a whole is his apparent desire to be the "pump-up" guy. He's always the last one off the ice after a game giving fist bumps, chest pumps, and that strange little dance he does with a couple of the players. He's the one that sits down to Ekky on the bench after Eks was completely denied a goal, and gets in his ear and starts pumping him up. THAT is the kind of guy you want in your locker room. THAT is the kind of guy you want on your bench. THAT is the kind of guy you want in your community. The net positive impact to the team and their morale goes far beyond just what happens when the puck is on the end of his stick. I'm happy he's a Pred.