The Montreal Canadiens acquired Shea Weber in a trade that was not very popular among their fans. P.K. Subban was sent to the Nashville Predators, and though he wasn’t universally accepted by Habs fans, those who liked him, liked him a lot, to borrow a phrase from a popular beverage in Atlantic Canada.
There was definitely some risk in the trade for Habs general manager Marc Bergevin. Weber is four years older than Subban and signed to an enormous 14 year contract that doesn’t expire until 2026 when he will be 40 years old.