This soap opera has gone on too long. First the lockout, and now the holdout by Habs defenceman P.K Subban and his agent Don Meehan. The 48 game NHL season begins today, and it appears the Habs will be without their talented and cocky blueliner to begin the season. Lets look at some facts.
First of all, how can you justify holding out to new management, the fans, and most importantly your teammates, in a shortened season after your team finished next to last in the whole conference and missed the playoffs?? Maybe P.K wants to be paid among the elite defenceman in the league, but he still has a lot to prove, and now he is holding out on his team for money!!! I don't understand the sympathy the city is giving to this player.... yes he is talented, well spoken, and an exciting player...but he is not Erik Karlsson or Drew Doughty, two of the best young defencemen in the game today. He needs a big season to get the big contracts teammates Max Pacioretty and Carey Price just received. I applaud new GM Marc Bergevin for not giving in to his demands. Bergevin played the game for a long time, and he knows what it takes to win.
Another fact is that the Montreal Canadians are one of the most successful and most revered organizations in all of professional sports. How can a player with only 2 years experience hold out on an organization who has won 24 Stanley Cups?? Beliveau, Richard, Lafleur, Harvey, Robinson.... the list of Hall of Famers and legends in this city goes on an on... but Pk Subban is holding out for money after his team finished next to last and they missed the playoffs. Maybe selfishness has something to do with it?? I've seen Subban play... he's exciting, talented, but he plays for himself... He's a "hotdog". I dont think hes the best teammate either. How many mistakes did Subban make last season that cost his team a goal?? That being said, Subban played much better in the seasons second half, but it was too late by then.
There is something that Subban can do to win back everybody's respect...sign the Habs offer and show up to play!! We all know players take advice from their agents... but the players are paying the agents!!! This is Montreal, not Nashville or Columbus!!! The season is short and everyones patience will start wearing thin, starting with teammates and the fans. Fire your agent if you have to, but missing games is inexcusable... starting with tonight's opener against the Leafs. Do the right thing P.K.... sign up and come to play!! Its not only about you!!!
Another fact is that the Montreal Canadians are one of the most successful and most revered organizations in all of professional sports. How can a player with only 2 years experience hold out on an organization who has won 24 Stanley Cups?? Beliveau, Richard, Lafleur, Harvey, Robinson.... the list of Hall of Famers and legends in this city goes on an on... but Pk Subban is holding out for money after his team finished next to last and they missed the playoffs. Maybe selfishness has something to do with it?? I've seen Subban play... he's exciting, talented, but he plays for himself... He's a "hotdog". I dont think hes the best teammate either. How many mistakes did Subban make last season that cost his team a goal?? That being said, Subban played much better in the seasons second half, but it was too late by then.
There is something that Subban can do to win back everybody's respect...sign the Habs offer and show up to play!! We all know players take advice from their agents... but the players are paying the agents!!! This is Montreal, not Nashville or Columbus!!! The season is short and everyones patience will start wearing thin, starting with teammates and the fans. Fire your agent if you have to, but missing games is inexcusable... starting with tonight's opener against the Leafs. Do the right thing P.K.... sign up and come to play!! Its not only about you!!!
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