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P.K. Subban

P.K.

Updated September 12, 20261 min readCited sources

P.K. Subban is a Canadian former NHL defenceman who played 13 seasons and won the Norris Trophy. He now works as an NHL analyst for ESPN.

Career highlights

Subban played 834 NHL games for the Montreal Canadiens, Nashville Predators, and New Jersey Devils, recording 467 points. He was drafted 43rd overall in 2007 and became known for his offensive skill and three All-Star selections.

Awards and international success

He won the James Norris Memorial Trophy in 2013 as the league's top defenceman and the King Clancy Memorial Trophy in 2022. Subban also represented Canada at the 2014 Winter Olympics, winning a gold medal.

Life after hockey

After retiring on September 20, 2022, Subban joined ESPN as an NHL analyst. He continues philanthropic work through the P.K. Subban Foundation.

In short

  • Played 13 NHL seasons for Montreal, Nashville, and New Jersey.
  • Won Norris Trophy in 2013 as top defenceman.
  • Won Olympic gold with Canada in 2014.
  • Now an NHL analyst for ESPN.
Canadian angle

Subban is a Canadian-born player from Toronto who represented Canada internationally, including winning Olympic gold in 2014. He is also notable in Canada for his charitable work and high-profile NHL career.

Quick questions

Who is P.K. Subban?
He is a Canadian former NHL defenceman who played for Montreal, Nashville, and New Jersey and later became a hockey analyst.
What teams did P.K. Subban play for?
He played for the Montreal Canadiens, Nashville Predators, and New Jersey Devils.
What does P.K. Subban do now?
He works as an NHL analyst for ESPN.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/P._K._Subban
    Supports: Full name, birth date, Canadian identity, NHL career overview
  2. National Hockey League — https://www.nhl.com/player/p-k-subban-8474056
    Supports: Retirement date, career statistics, teams, awards
  3. ESPN Press Room — https://www.espnpressroom.com/us/bios/p-k-subban/
    Supports: ESPN analyst role, awards, international play, philanthropy
  4. ESPN — https://www.espn.com/nhl/player/_/id/4044/pk-subban
    Supports: Birthplace and draft information
  5. Encyclopaedia Britannica — https://www.britannica.com/biography/P-K-Subban
    Supports: Canadian ice hockey player background and NHL significance