The Leafs players all speak well of him. I know there were rumours back in the day but from all accounts he's matured a lot these past few years (as often happens).
- lumlums

What are they suppose to say? Yeah. We hate him but he is our guy.

9 million is a ton of money for him but they had to sign him. He's one of the most exciting players to watch in the game, good on the Habs to lock him up.

spending 90 minutes telling a player to his face everything wrong with the way he plays hockey. Then sign him to a deal for more money than he was asking for.
- Sammich

He was askin 8.5 for 1 year
He was probably askin for 10.5 per for 8 years

Even if he is overpaid by a million according to some, why is it a big deal? It's all perception, no one has major issues when a team overpays a bottom 6 player worth around 1.5-2.0M with a 2.5-2.8M dollar contract.


It ain't easy finding another Subban.

It is what it is...business. The term dictated the amount per year. I like Subban and I'm glad a deal was reached. With all the $ being thrown around and the salary cap going up, 9m per won't seem that bad in a couple of years or so.

He was askin 8.5 for 1 year
He was probably askin for 10.5 per for 8 years
- MTL1

we have no idea what he was asking for long term before arbitration. I don't think it was a bad deal for the habs, he's maybe overpaid by 1 million or so but its no big deal. Its not like that extra in cap space would bring in anything other than a 4th liner. I just think its stupid to go to arbitration, low ball the player and tell him all the negative things you see in his game. Then sign him to a long term deal before the arbitrator makes his decision. Waste of time

we have no idea what he was asking for long term before arbitration. I don't think it was a bad deal for the habs, he's maybe overpaid by 1 million or so but its no big deal. Its not like that extra in cap space would bring in anything other than a 4th liner. I just think its stupid to go to arbitration, low ball the player and tell him all the negative things you see in his game. Then sign him to a long term deal before the arbitrator makes his decision. Waste of time
- Sammich

Simply a game of poker. Subban called their bluff and won the hand.

He was askin 8.5 for 1 year
He was probably askin for 10.5 per for 8 years
- MTL1

Its a good deal for both sides. Yeah maybe he is a tad overpaid for the 1st year or so but the deal is fine in the long term.

Its a good deal for both sides. Yeah maybe he is a tad overpaid for the 1st year or so but the deal is fine in the long term.
- Gramps28

Agreed, its not bad! He should only get better from here, not in his prime yet

Montreal got hosed! No way they can ice a decent team with that contract for that player. Makes Phaneufs contract look like a steal for the leafs.

Haters'll hate.

"wtf is bergevin doing? He took his bridge, now pay the guy. Montreal is so stupid"
.....................,...
" wtf is bergevin doing? I cant believe they signed him to so much. Montreal is so stupid"

Damned if ya do...

I like to play devils advocate.
- A_Tree

Also, too bad it's for 8 years. Such a mistake. He's an ok player with above average speed.*





*Skill levels adjusted because he's on the Habs.

Also, too bad it's for 8 years. Such a mistake. He's an ok player with above average speed.*





*Skill levels adjusted because he's on the Habs.
- weirdoh

Montreal got hosed! No way they can ice a decent team with that contract for that player. Makes Phaneufs contract look like a steal for the leafs.
- Bullot

Oh. Its a steal alright. Dion should wear a mask on every payday.

The contract is worth it just so I don't have to listen to a year of I'll-conceived, low-ball, idiotic, insulting, asinine trade proposals for P.K. Now we can get back to hearing he's an overpaid, whiny bum who no one else would want on their team. Thank you Hockeybuzz forums for being so utterly predictable.

Something something something. Athletes. Blah blah blah. Money. Jealousy. About sums it up.

Something something something. Athletes. Blah blah blah. Money. Jealousy. About sums it up.
- joshs

Pretty much duder.

The mutual uncertainty of an arbitrator ruling was finally enough to push the P.K. Subban negotiations over the top for both the player and the team.

The "Mutual Uncertainty" (real or perceived) had absolutely nothing to do with the ultimate resolution of this situation. The concerns were likely based on longer term circumstances than any short term pressures that the author has insinuated.

The contract is worth it just so I don't have to listen to a year of I'll-conceived, low-ball, idiotic, insulting, asinine trade proposals for P.K. Now we can get back to hearing he's an overpaid, whiny bum who no one else would want on their team. Thank you Hockeybuzz forums for being so utterly predictable.
- DiedonSunday

Funny how yesterday almost every leaf fans were bating to the idea of signing Subban in Toronto when UFA in 2 years... then today he's back to a mi-tier D-man

Funny how yesterday almost every leaf fans were bating to the idea of signing Subban in Toronto when UFA in 2 years... then today he's back to a mi-tier D-man
- Balzac

The penis mitier?

The mutual uncertainty of an arbitrator ruling was finally enough to push the P.K. Subban negotiations over the top for both the player and the team.

The "Mutual Uncertainty" (real or perceived) had absolutely nothing to do with the ultimate resolution of this situation. The concerns were likely based on longer term circumstances than any short term pressures that the author has insinuated.
- moleinone

Tisllonburg? My back still aches when I hear that word.

I was under the impression that a GM's JOB is to negotiate a players salary DOWN from his asking price.


Bergevin: "We think he is worth $5.5 million"

PK's Agent: "We think he is worth more in the 8-8.25 million range"

Bergevin: "Ok $9 million it is"
- classic321

8-8.25 was for a 1-year deal. Long term numbers were never discussed; he could have been asking for 8 years 10+ per, we will never know most likely. Had they done a 1-year deal there was a risk of losing the players favor and having to pay out more per year than the 9 he will get. Overall I feel PK should have been 8-8.5 for the same duration, but as the cap rises this hit wont look too bad. Look at it this way, he is easily worth 4 million more than Phaneuf and we got him for only 2 million more than that pylon.

Funny how yesterday almost every leaf fans were bating to the idea of signing Subban in Toronto when UFA in 2 years... then today he's back to a mi-tier D-man
- Balzac

Sad actually.

Montreal got hosed! No way they can ice a decent team with that contract for that player. Makes Phaneufs contract look like a steal for the leafs.
- Bullot

Absolutely. I am sure 100% of GM's if they had Subban and his new contract they would swap him out for Dion Phaneuf strait up.