[Discussion] Would you consider signing P.K. Subban if...

[VegasCanuck]

If he was willing to take 1 - 2 years for around 1.5 - 2 million per season, would you consider signing him for RD?

 

Just a Yes or No and discuss.

 

Personally, for me, it's a Yes as it would give us other options on the right side. I think he would work well with OEL.

[Alflives]

I like PK.  Really interesting guy.  But I don’t think Canucks’ radio can afford 1.5 million to sign PK as their Cory Hirsch Color guy replacement.  Because as a player, PK is done.  

[Ghostsof1915]

Yes, helps with depth. Improves competition. He would be great with BC Children's Hospital and Canuck Place off the ice. 

I'd rather have a cheap deal on Subban than someone like Kadri. 

[6of1_halfdozenofother]

I wouldn't mind having him here as a stop-gap measure, but I think the real question is: does he want to be here?  Especially given how we dicked around with his brother.  Sure, he never really stuck as an NHL player, but I think we are somewhat complicit in that we didn't really develop him either.

[Shekky]

yes RHD are hard to come by and he would fill that spot. 1 year deal. As it stands though Canucks are over the cap so a few players need to be offloaded before anything can realistically happen. So we will have to wait and see what happens in the rest of the un-eventful offseason 

[King Heffy]

I'm not crazy about his defensive play, but if Rathbone is in the AHL it could work.

[DeltaSwede]

Don't think he's the right fit for what we need. 

[higgyfan]

Although PK's offensive game seems to have tanked, he can still play the defensive game and brings speed

and physicality. 

 

"He was definitely reliable on defense and was able to work well on each pairing he played with, no matter who that was. His 19 points were one more than what he totaled last season, but we should be seeing more from a defenseman who has so much experience and who we know can put up impressive seasons. Subban adds personality and drive to this team, and that is always displayed, and it especially helped in this season that was much different than most. He was able to keep the team on their feet while trying to stay positive as their season went downhill as games went on."

https://thehockeywriters.com/devils-2021-21-report-cards-defensemen/

 

Before anyone goes on about his +/- while playing for the Devils, have a look at the Hamilton and Severson #s.

Pretty tough slogging for dmen playing on a team that has 0 defensive coverage.

 

I doubt he'll be joining the Canucks though...looks like the Coilers are wanting both Subban and Kessel

[Pears]

On a relatively cheap deal after we clear some cap absolutely. 

[Ilya Mikheyev]

100% on board with a PK Subban bottom-pairing signing

[Ilya Mikheyev]

1 hour ago, 6of1_halfdozenofother said:

I wouldn't mind having him here as a stop-gap measure, but I think the real question is: does he want to be here?  Especially given how we dicked around with his brother.  Sure, he never really stuck as an NHL player, but I think we are somewhat complicit in that we didn't really develop him either.

Rumour has it he waved his NTC to come here in 2016, of course things were looking good for Jordan at that point, but I don't know how much of  role that would really play, guess you never know.

 

Sign Jordan to a AHL deal if it's a deal breaker lol

Edited August 11, 2022 by Ilya Mikheyev

[Ghostsof1915]

I think PK is enough of a professional to know that despite it being family. Some players just don't make it to a regular gig in the NHL. 

[6of1_halfdozenofother]

2 minutes ago, Ghostsof1915 said:

I think PK is enough of a professional to know that despite it being family. Some players just don't make it to a regular gig in the NHL. 

Maybe, but I do recall at least one off-season where he was pushing his brother to the fanbase like he was a used-car salesperson trying to make his sales quota for the month.

[Provost]

That would be a great bottom pairing addition with the ability to move up the roster in case of injuries.

Rathbone having a veteran guy who played at such a high level with him would be pretty interesting if the price was right.  Subban's play has tanked from being an elite Norris calibre player, but that doesn't mean he is trash.

Hughes-Schenn
OEL-Myers
Rathbone-Subban
Dermott-Poolman
Burroughs

That is a ton of depth, but realistically 1-2 of those guys has to move out if Rathbone sticks on the club and Poolman is recovered.  That could be a training camp decision though based on who actually earns a spot.  

I would far rather actually upgrade our top 4... but no sign of that happening as of now, so trying to cobble together different options to see if there can be some chemistry isn't the worst idea.

[BigTramFan]

Yes

[GB5]

7 hours ago, Alflives said:

Because as a player, PK is done.  

Well at least PK can say he was alive while Alf was still on TV, he may have only been one but he was around.

 

None the less, despite may lame attempt at humor, i agree, he is probably done.

[Devron]

Is there a MEH option? 

[Nuxfanabroad]

Rather take a mighty wide berth around this slew foot-expert.

[nameci]

Hell no!

[VancouverHabitant]

I would consider signing PK if he took back his comments about that poor kid that had his career burried/cancelled because of the tough man pose that was misconstrued as impersonating a gorilla.  

 

PK was wrong, the kid got cancelled as a result, and there was no apology or words to make up the situation.  PK's spineless.