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Shocker: Subban traded

Marc Bergevin got an offer he couldn't refuse.

After denying for weeks that he was shopping defenceman P.K. Subban, the Montreal Canadiens GM pulled the trigger in a blockbuster swap of all-star defencemen.

Less than 48 hours before his no-movement clause kicked in, Subban was sent to the Nashville Predators for former Kelowna Rocket D-man Shea Weber.

Subban won the Norris Trophy as the NHL's top defenceman in 2013 while Weber is a perennial contender for the trophy.

The Canadiens blueliner had six goals and 45 assists last season before suffering a season-ending injury.

The 27-year-old had 63 goals and 215 assists in 434 career NHL games, all in Montreal.

Weber, who turns 31 in August, has played his entire 11-year career in Nashville. The Predators captain had 20 goals and 31 assists last season.

A three-time Norris Trophy finalist, Weber inked a 14-year, $110 million offer sheet from Philadelphia in 2012. Nashville matched the offer and kept him.

“P.K. Subban is an elite offensive defenceman with tremendous skill and contagious energy that makes the Nashville Predators a better team now and into the future,” said Predators general manager David Poile.

“Superstar defencemen of his caliber are a rare commodity, and we are thrilled to add him to the organization.”

On the other side, Bergevin also believes the deal makes his Canadiens club better than it was yesterday.

"It was also one of the most difficult decisions I had to make as general manager of the Montreal Canadiens. In Shea Weber, we get a top rated NHL defenceman with tremendous leadership, and a player who will improve our defensive group as well as our powerplay for many years to come," said Bergevin.

"P.K. Subban is a special and very talented player. He provided the Canadiens organization with strong performances on the ice and generous commitment in the community. I wish him the best of luck with the Predators.”



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