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New Jersey Devils Pull Off Blockbuster Trade To Land P.K. Subban

MONTREAL, QC - MARCH 02: P.K. Subban #76 of the Nashville Predators is teary eyed as the Montreal fans give him a standing ovation during the NHL game against the Montreal Canadiens at the Bell Centre on March 2, 2017 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. (Photo by Minas Panagiotakis/Getty Images)

Those owning NHL ’19 may stop and look twice the next time they slide in their disc ready to hit the virtual ice, as the video game’s cover athlete, P.K. Subban, now sports new colors after trading in the Nashville Predators threads that Subban parades across the game’s cover.

Now a New Jersey Devil, Subban looks to captain the ship as a key piece during the Devils’ current rebuild stage. His top-tier defensive skills and ability to total over 50 points during multiple seasons adds needed talent to the lowly 31–win Devils. As exchange pieces for Subban, New Jersey sends over defenseman Stevn Santini, prospect Jeremy Davies, a 2019 second-round pick, and another 2020 second-rounder. The Devils will eat up Subban’s entire contract, as Subban’s high price and consequential heavy cap hit likely explains why the Predators proceeded to move the former Norris Trophy winner.

Devils general manger Ray Shero quickly expressed his excitement after acquiring Subban’s talents. After the trade, Shero stated, “Personality’s great. If this was the NBA … they have personality. There’s nothing wrong with that. P.K. Subban is a great kid. He’s got enthusiasm. And I like that. Freshness is good. Adding talent is one thing. But the whole idea of P.K.’s enthusiasm for the game and for life, I think that’s a real positive for us and for the NHL.” Subban is set to commence his time as a Devil once the NHL season opens up in early October.