P.K. Subban’s first trip back to Montreal was one he’ll never forget. Visiting with his Nashville Predators for the first time since the shocking trade from the Canadiens this summer, Subban was welcomed with a moving video tribute and several thunderous ovations.
Before the game, the Predators sent Subban out to warm up by himself, giving the fans an early opportunity to welcome back their old star with cheers and a “PK” chant.
The Canadiens then played a pregame tribute video to welcome back #76.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0cBu0toFrYM
All of the emotions proved to be a bit overwhelming for Subban. He could be seen crying as he saluted the thousands of fans who continued to give a powerful ovation.
The tribute and Subban’s reaction were wonderful, but there’s still one question which has to be asked – with all of this love and emotion, why did the Canadiens trade him away? That’s a question which may never have a logical answer. Subban was the heart and soul of the Canadiens during his seven seasons with the team and yet things came to a rather abrupt end.
Off the ice, Subban is as good as they come. His charity work could be a lengthy feature in itself. He was recently awarded a medal for all of his charity work in Montreal which included a pledge he made in 2015 to raise $10 million in seven years to assist families who are struggling financially due to a sick child. Each holiday season he does something unbelievable for sick children, such as his Karl the Security Guard surprise in 2014, his Winter Wonderland Surprise in 2015 and his most recent Subban Sleigh in Nashville in 2016.
He gave his all on the ice, did an incredible amount of work for the city of Montreal off the ice, and showed more genuine personality than arguably any player in the NHL or in the sporting world. Unfortunately, it was that open personality which ultimately led the Montreal front office to trade him away.
