TSN and NBC hockey commentator Gord Miller says New Jersey Devils fans expecting the PK Subban who won the Norris Trophy a few years ago are likely to be disappointed in the upcoming season. Appearing on TSN 1050 radio, Gord Miller claimed Subban just isn't the same defenseman he used to be.
“I think PK Subban can help but if you're expecting the PK Subban from Montreal, you're not getting him. The skating is not the same as it was, the back. Don't expect him to be the guy who won the Norris.”
Subban did see a drop in production last season with the Nashville Predators. His 31 points (9 goals, 22 assists) in 63 games represent his lowest totals ever since he started playing in the NHL (in 2009-2010, he had just two points, but only played two games). The 30-year-old will be playing on a very different looking New Jersey team this season, though after being acquired through a trade in the offseason. After selecting Jack Hughes first overall in the most recent draft, the Devils also signed UFA Wayne Simmonds and picked up dynamic KHL player Nikita Gusev from the Vegas Golden Knights. Former league MVP Taylor Hall will also be starting the season healthy, barring any unforeseen circumstances between now and October. There's also 20-year-old Nico Hischier, the first overall pick in the2017 entry draft.
Miller's statement on Subban created a bit of a storm on Twitter. While some agreed, others had no issue saying just what they think about Miller and his opinions.
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