If one were to open this question up to the entire NHL and its fanbase, P.K. Subban would surely be the resounding answer. The defenseman is by a large margin the most popular player on the team and owns the distinction of being the first real superstar in his prime to call Smashville home.
The dynamic 27-year-old skater is a former Norris Trophy winner and notched 51 points last season in a Montreal Canadian system that didn’t capitalize on his unique style and skill set. Subban is expected to set the hockey world on fire in the up-tempo, offensively oriented defensive role he will be filling for the Nashville Predators, but until he actually takes to the ice in a gold jersey can he be considered the best Predator?
How about someone who has already established their ability to score in Smashville, and has only just begun their career?
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