I'd say the same as most posters, he's been good as advertised but within seconds the trade was announcend, we knew (well, most of us) that we lost the deal.
Still can't believe MB was stupid enough to do it.
I'm not surprised. Weber has always been look at with great reverence in the league. Even as his ability slipped after 2012, from a Top 5 D to a first pair but not elite, he was still looked at as unflappable and a game changer.
I expected the Predators to eventually trade him for a big package for their future, or rather I felt that was the right move. I never in a million years thought they would get Subban for him.
For Weber's sake I was hoping he would get moved to a team like Washington or LA, where they already have a #1RD so Weber could focus on being the #2 and help a young LD focus on scoring. Instead he went to Montreal where he didn't just have to replace Subban but Markov as well. This was the wrong team for him to be moved to and it shows. His perceived intangibles are useless and his weaknesses are more visible.
I think it makes so much sense to make Anaheim, San Jose, Vegas, and others compete for him this summer with the best offer. He would be much happier out that way as well. You move Weber out, begin the rebuild, and erase this era from memory. It ain't Shea's fault. Might as well get him out.