Atlantic Division club reportedly almost brought in P.K. Subban this summer
Three quarters of the way through August, I didn't think we'd still be discussing potential landing spots for UFA defenseman P.K. Subban, but here we are.
At the start of free agency, Subban was widely considered a top-3 defenseman on the market. Unfortunately, he has painted himself into a bit of a corner, only wanting to sign a deal with a contending team and preferring a short-term deal.
Now that many teams have moved on and sought solutions elsewhere, Subban finds himself without a home next season deep into August, with training camps fast approaching. It's now looking more and more likely that Subban will have to be a little more flexibile.
According to TSN's Bruce Garrioch on a recent Senators Podcast, the Ottawa Senators were one of the interested teams, but Subban's demands didn't suit the Sens' needs.
I think the #GoSensGo studied the option of a P.K. Subban but i don't see them signing him on a short-term deal. I won't sit here and rule out anybody, who knows, when you get to Sept 10th (and no ones signed) maybe a 1Y deal looks good.
There are reports currently circulating that the San Jose Sharks could be a potential landing spot for Subban, but their status as a non-contender may ultimately be a deal breaker for the veteran blueliner. I wonder if the Sens circle back here since they weren't able to secure any real help on the blueline.
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