Disclaimer****Now as much as I would love to see this kid in a Habs uniform next year, I do think PK Subban needs to spend the year in Hamilton. But I can't wait to see him in a Habs uniform, someday.
When the Habs selected Subban in the 2nd round (43rd overall) in the 2007 draft, I knew nothing about him. Reading some stories about him cracking up the media at the draft, I was intrigued to hear him talk. I then heard about how his father was a die hard Habs fan living in the Toronto area, and I liked him even more. But could the kid play???
Looking at his numbers with Bellville in the OHL, it appeared that he could. After cracking the Team Canada at the WJHC in 2007'08, Subban played the role of 7th d-man, getting little ice time, but doing it all with a smile earning a gold medal. So I still really didn't have much of an idea of what he brought to the ice. Then came the 2008'09 WJHC. Subban dominated as one of Canada's top d-men scoring 3 goals and adding 6 assists in the tournament. His end to end rushes provided energy to the team and he worked the PP with Ryan Ellis to perfection. The knock of him was his defensive play, but that didn't stop Canada's coaching staff from using him in the last minute of key games to protect leads. His physical play was also impressive, throwing several hard open ice hits.
At the Habs development camp, the fans in attendance chanted his name. All this for a 20 year old kid who hasn't played a regular season game for the glorious Montreal Canadiens. I can't wait to hear his quotes, see his end to end rushes, and celebrate his (hopefully) many goals at the Bell Centre.
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