Writers Weigh In: Subban’s Contract and the Negotiation Process
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There were some nervous moments but the Habs and P.K. Subban were able to put pen to paper on an eight year, $72 million deal over the weekend.
There were some nervous moments but the Habs and P.K. Subban were able to put pen to paper on an eight year, $72 million deal over the weekend.
It may have taken longer than many hoped or expected but the Habs and P.K. Subban have reached an agreement on a long-term pact.
On Wednesday morning, the Habs announced several changes to their off-ice personnel.
Lars Eller’s four year, $14 million deal has been somewhat of a controversial one among the fan base.
There’s no denying that P.K. Subban has been the Habs’ top defenceman in recent years.
The Habs are down to just one remaining RFA left to re-sign as it was announced on Thursday afternoon that they have re-signed Lars Eller to a four year contract worth a total of $14 million.
With the free agent frenzy now over, everyone has had some time to reflect on the current composition of Montreal’s roster.
With free agency now in its annual dull period, teams have taken to signing their recent first round picks to entry level deals.
With Lars Eller’s arbitration hearing set to happen on Friday morning, the Habs are running out of time to ink him to a long-term deal.
One of the main discussion points this summer has been about Montreal’s depth down the middle.