P.K. Subban's $10M donation stirs Habs' captaincy debate
Star defenceman makes 'biggest philanthropic commitment by a sports figure in Canadian history'
P.K. Subban's$10-milliondonationto the Montreal Children's Hospital has revived debateabout who should be the Habs' next captain,with some suggestingthe move is proof the stardefencemanis ready to lead the team.
General manager Marc Bergevinannounced last week the Habs would namea captainby the end of training camp, ending the committee system used last season.
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Last season, Tomas Plekanec and Andrei Markov served as alternate captains, while Max Pacioretty and Subban shared the third A.
On Twitter, some argued the donation shows Subban is prepared to be a leader on and off the ice.
If there was any doubt, it was removed today. PK Subban should be the captain of the Montreal Canadiens.
—@mckennaconorI know Pacioretty is considered the front runner, but my vote goes to Subban for captain. #habs https://t.co/nBxFoTSTeF
—@DgrdnrOthers contendedthe captaincy isa separate issue and should be set asidefor another day.
Subban's great gesture today is about giving & helping children in need of medical attn & hope. The Captain conv is for another day #Habs
—@PaulRoncaNo matter if PK becomes captain or not this shows he will be a leader and ambassador in his city for his duration there. Go Subban.
—@KyleMedeiros_The debate aside, everyone agreed what wasdescribed as"the biggest philanthropic commitment by a sports figure in Canadian history"is a sign ofSubban'sbig heart and love for the city.
P.K. Subban donates $10 million to children's hospital. Next knucklehead to call him selfish/egotistical is officially selfish/egotistical.
—@ProteautypeThis massive donation has nothing to do with the captaincy of the Habs, and everything to do with P.K. Subban being a great person.
—@MarcPDumont
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