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Why P.K. Subban retired at so early an age after strong NHL career for 3 teams
TL;DR
P.K. Subban retired from the NHL earlier than expected after a successful career with three teams. He is now providing commentary on ESPN during the playoffs.
Key points
- P.K. Subban retired from the NHL at a young age
- He played for three teams: Montreal Canadiens, Nashville Predators, New Jersey Devils
- Subban is now a commentator for ESPN
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P.K. Subban is still on the TVs of many hockey fans these days.
It's just not as a standout player anymore. His post-retirement hockey journey has brought him to ESPN.
So as the playoffs roll on, Subban is there, providing his thoughts and commentary on the action.
It does have fans thinking back on his career, one that felt like it ended a bit abruptly.
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Why did P.K. Subban retire so early?
Subban played all 82 games in 2017-18, but he missed a bit of time with injuries in each of the four seasons that followed.
Those four campaigns ended up being his final four, and the bumpy health probably didn't help him want to stick around.
Subban's play had also begun to decline.
After at least 40 points in five consecutive seasons, he didn't get more than 31 in his last four. He had just five goals and 17 assists (22 points) in 77 games in 2021-22.
His ice time was also at an all-time low, 18:18 on average, in 2021-22 with the Devils. He'd never been below 20 minutes-plus of average ice time in his NHL career.
It seemed he was ready for his next steps beyond hockey, and so he left before things got too rough physically or in the diminishment of his role.
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Q&A
Why did P.K. Subban retire from the NHL at a young age?
P.K. Subban retired early from the NHL, leaving fans surprised by the abrupt end to his playing career.
What teams did P.K. Subban play for in the NHL?
P.K. Subban had a notable career in the NHL playing for the Montreal Canadiens, Nashville Predators, and New Jersey Devils.
What is P.K. Subban doing after retiring from professional hockey?
After retiring, P.K. Subban transitioned to a role as a commentator for ESPN, sharing his insights during the playoffs.