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P.K. Subban

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By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

P.K. Subban is a Canadian former professional ice hockey defenceman and current sports analyst. He played 13 seasons in the National Hockey League (NHL) for the Montreal Canadiens, Nashville Predators, and New Jersey Devils, and won the James Norris Memorial Trophy in 2013 as the league's top defenceman. He is also known for his charitable work through the P.K. Subban Foundation.

Early life and junior hockey

P.K. Subban was born on May 13, 1989, in Toronto, Ontario. He developed his skills in Canadian youth hockey before entering major junior hockey.

NHL career

Subban was drafted 43rd overall by the Montreal Canadiens in the 2007 NHL Entry Draft. He made his NHL debut in the 2009-10 season and played 13 seasons with the Canadiens, Nashville Predators, and New Jersey Devils. Over his career, he recorded 467 points (115 goals, 352 assists) in 834 regular-season games. He was selected to the NHL All-Star Game three times.

Awards and international play

Subban won the James Norris Memorial Trophy in 2013 as the NHL's top defenceman. He also received the King Clancy Memorial Trophy in 2022 for his leadership and humanitarian contributions. Internationally, he represented Canada and won a gold medal at the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi.

Post-playing career

Subban announced his retirement on September 20, 2022. He subsequently joined ESPN as an NHL analyst, appearing on their hockey coverage. He also continues his philanthropic work through the P.K. Subban Foundation.

Key facts

  • Retired in 2022 after 13 NHL seasons.
  • Won the Norris Trophy in 2013 as top defenceman.
  • Played for the Montreal Canadiens, Nashville Predators, and New Jersey Devils.
  • Won Olympic gold with Canada in 2014.
  • Now works as an NHL analyst for ESPN.
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Canadian context

Subban is a Canadian-born player from Toronto who represented Canada internationally, including winning Olympic gold in 2014. He is also notable in Canada for his charitable work and high-profile NHL career.

Frequently asked questions

Who is P.K. Subban?
He is a Canadian former NHL defenceman who played for Montreal, Nashville, and New Jersey and later became a hockey analyst.
What teams did P.K. Subban play for?
He played for the Montreal Canadiens, Nashville Predators, and New Jersey Devils.
When did P.K. Subban retire?
He retired from professional hockey on September 20, 2022.
What major award did P.K. Subban win?
He won the James Norris Memorial Trophy in 2013 as the NHL's top defenceman.
Did P.K. Subban win an Olympic medal?
Yes. He won gold with Canada at the 2014 Winter Olympics.
What does P.K. Subban do now?
He works as an NHL analyst for ESPN and appears on its hockey coverage.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/P._K._Subban
    Supports: Full name, birth date, Canadian identity, NHL career overview
  2. National Hockey League — https://www.nhl.com/player/p-k-subban-8474056
    Supports: Retirement date, career statistics, teams, awards
  3. ESPN Press Room — https://www.espnpressroom.com/us/bios/p-k-subban/
    Supports: ESPN analyst role, awards, international play, philanthropy
  4. ESPN — https://www.espn.com/nhl/player/_/id/4044/pk-subban
    Supports: Birthplace and draft information
  5. Encyclopaedia Britannica — https://www.britannica.com/biography/P-K-Subban
    Supports: Canadian ice hockey player background and NHL significance