The Montreal Canadiens have traded defenceman P.K. Subban to the Nashville Predators for defenceman Shea Weber in a blockbuster deal involving the two NHL all-stars.
Subban had been rumoured to be on the trading block because he has a no-movement clause that kicks in Friday. He is entering the third year of an eight-year, $72-million US deal. Weber has 10 years remaining on a deal worth $81 million US.
Subban, 27, logged six goals and 45 assists in 68 games last season for the Canadiens.
Weber was Nashville's captain and scored 20 goals and had 31 assists in 78 games last year for the Predators.
In a statement, Canadiens GM Marc Bergevin explained the rationale behind the deal:
"We completed today an important transaction which I am convinced will make the Canadiens a better team. It was also one of the most difficult decisions I had to make as general manager of the Montreal Canadiens. In Shea Weber, we get a top rated NHL defenceman with tremendous leadership, and a player who will improve our defensive group as well as our power play for many years to come. Shea Weber led all NHL defencemen last season with 14 power play goals. He is a complete rearguard with impressive size and a powerful shot. P.K. Subban is a special and very talented player. He provided the Canadiens organization with strong performances on the ice and generous commitment in the community. I wish him the best of luck with the Predators."
Source :http://www.cbc.ca/
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