Canadiens Hockey World shocked the hockey lovers when Montreal Canadiens traded their star deference P.K Subban to the Nashville Predator for Shea Weber

June 30, 2016

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FILE - In this Feb. 20, 2016 file photo, Nashville Predators defenseman Shea Weber plays against the Los Angeles Kings in an NHL hockey game in Nashville, Tenn. The Predators pulled off a blockbuster before the start of free agency Wednesday, June 29, 2016, by acquiring P.K. Subban from the Montreal Canadiens in exchange for Weber, a swap of All-Star defensemen. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey, File)

As the news broke within few minutes social media was outraged with angry comments from fans.

Richard Walker on Facebook Commented that “They traded PK to Nashville. This team is dead to me,”.
In an interview Subban told the reporters on a conferee call; “I’m just happy to be in a situation where I can excel and feel good about myself coming to the rink every day,”

P.K Subban and Weber are on long term deals but the contract of the Weber is front-loaded. Contract of Subban is until 2022 on the other hand Weber’s contract would last until 2026. In this way the payment Predators will have to pay more which would be around $58 million to $48 million than the Canadiens over the course of 2 contracts. $9.5 million will be earned by Subban next season while $7.8 million by the Weber’s.