No. 3: P.K Subban
I don’t see a world where P.K Subban plays for another team besides the Toronto Maple Leafs next season. It just makes way too much sense.
He’s from Toronto, just made a bizillion dollars on his last contract and needs to find a team to turn his career around or try to win a Stanley Cup. On a one or two-year deal at a minimum contract, Subban could finally dawn the blue-and-white, compete for a Stanley Cup and then walk his way into another big contract to end his career.
It’s kind of the perfect scenario for both parties.
The former Norris Trophy winner has had a tough few years in the league, but he’s also been playing in New Jersey, which is an awful place to play. Everyone knows that Subban thrives under the spotlight and there’s no bigger market than Toronto, so it’s a perfect match.
Not only would the fans love him, but it would also fill a void in Toronto’s line-up. Subban can be a physical defenseman, but he also has a huge shot from the point, which Toronto needs on their power-play.
Having previously made $9M per year, if Subban was willing to take a hometown discount at $3M or less, he could push Justin Holl out of the line-up and be a big upgrade on him.
Let’s make this happen, Toronto!