Subban Going to Arbitration
Things between P.K Subban and the Montreal Canadiens are beginning to look slightly difficult currently after a meeting over his contract on Friday morning. Both sides have been unable to agree a deal which means the process has been forwarded to Arbitration to be decided. A restricted free agent, Subban allegedly wants a new deal worth $8.5 Million whereas the Habs are only willing to go as high as $5.25 million.
It does beg the question of whether PK should be demanding this kind of money so early in his career? Yes he has been one of the rocks in the Montreal defense and was a key figure during their run to the Eastern Conference final last year- but surely this doesn't give him the right make these sort of demands now? Problem for the Habs is that losing this guy will be a thought not worth considering since it would severely reduce the quality gap at the blue line. After a rocky 21 year gap of winning trophies, Subban represents the closest shot they have had to returning to the big time.
Love or hate this guy, you cannot deny he has been playing well recently (despite a high amount of penalty minutes) but arguing for this kind of dough when he is still very new at this level is not going to put him in a positive light. Seems a shame that player who is very adored in Quebec feels the need to draw out this saga when it could be fixed so easily- but the Habs are beginning to learn that keeping young talents these days means having to reach for your pockets.
Shea Weber went through this process in 2011 with the Nashville Predators and as a result got himself a $7.5 million contract. But these cases are not common these days and Subban could also expected to be charged by Montreal for taking them to Arbitration- some difficult talks lie ahead for both parties.
It does beg the question of whether PK should be demanding this kind of money so early in his career? Yes he has been one of the rocks in the Montreal defense and was a key figure during their run to the Eastern Conference final last year- but surely this doesn't give him the right make these sort of demands now? Problem for the Habs is that losing this guy will be a thought not worth considering since it would severely reduce the quality gap at the blue line. After a rocky 21 year gap of winning trophies, Subban represents the closest shot they have had to returning to the big time.
Love or hate this guy, you cannot deny he has been playing well recently (despite a high amount of penalty minutes) but arguing for this kind of dough when he is still very new at this level is not going to put him in a positive light. Seems a shame that player who is very adored in Quebec feels the need to draw out this saga when it could be fixed so easily- but the Habs are beginning to learn that keeping young talents these days means having to reach for your pockets.
Shea Weber went through this process in 2011 with the Nashville Predators and as a result got himself a $7.5 million contract. But these cases are not common these days and Subban could also expected to be charged by Montreal for taking them to Arbitration- some difficult talks lie ahead for both parties.
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