It's been a disappointing season for P.K. Subban and the Devils. He spoke to EricEngels about why things haven't worked in New Jersey.
He told Sportsnet that he came to Devils training camp and posted top-tier results in all of the physical testing and that the back issues that plagued him at times in Nashville are behind him.“It’s always different when you go to a new team,” he said. “Just finding my role on this team… I think that when I came here, the first couple of games it was a little more clear. And then obviously when changes happen, your role changes or things are different.
New Jersey ranks 28th out of 31 teams in shot attempts, 24th in unblocked attempts and 25th in high-danger scoring chances, according to. The team spends most games chasing the puck, its defence corps is barren of a complementary player for Subban’s skillset, and its forward group, which was already thin on veteran talent, lost top scorer and former Hart Trophy winner Taylor Hall via a trade to Arizona in December.
Subban says he’s committed to the Devils and that he loves his teammates and the organization, but it’s clear things can’t continue this way. With two more seasons remaining on a contract that comes with an annual cap hit of $9 million, with Subban on pace for just 17 points something’s got to give.
“I haven’t had too many seasons where people have had to raise an eyebrow, but this season’s been tough,” Subban said. “It’s also bounces, too. You need to get some bounces and some luck and I think in some situations I haven’t gotten those things.
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