Bryson
#EugeneMolson
- Jun 25, 2008
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Minor detail you may have overlooked, Subban isn't the Preds 1D. And I think his time is ticking as they need to sign Josi and Ellis. I think they trade Subban to clear the contract.
I would love to hear how Subban isn't the Preds #1D. He is the teams point leading defenseman in both the regular season and the playoffs. He was up for another Norris Trophy this year. The only Pred to get a conn smythe vote last year. He played 20 seconds less than Josi in the regular season but a full 1:15 more than Josi in the playoffs where it really counts because Josi and Ellis were complete tire fires defensively and couldn't even get the puck out of their own end. If anything it was Josi that let them down big time and Subban was the ONLY defenseman to show up against the Jets in game 7 where he scored a goal. Subban has this uncanny ability to elevate his performance during big games.
Josi and Ellis will be up for a new contract soon sure... but Josi has been underpaid for 7 years and he will want to get PAID at which point he will be commanding about the same salary as Subban, do you get rid of your best defenseman if you're looking to compete for a Cup? You want to discredit Subban's contribution to the team, that's fine but back it up with stats. I think you'll be pleasantly surprised.