Newspaper article: “Subban’s personality too big for Montreal”
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Look at the headline of this article. Thinking about the headline and the P.K. Subban segment, what do you expect this article to be about?
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The Montréal Canadiens coach suggests that he cannot win a Stanley Cup with P.K. Subban on the team. When you read the article, what do you think of the coach’s rationale for making this statement? Is this a fair statement to make?
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The article suggests that Subban presents himself on the ice in ways that are not “Canadian.” Specifically, members of the team think that he has too much personality and that his fist–pumping after scoring a goal is extreme. Discuss with a partner whether or not you think this behaviour seems “un–Canadian.”
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Date June 30, 2016
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Newspaper article: “Subban’s personality too big for Montreal”
Subban’s personality too big for Montreal
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It was the Canadiens who registered the most seismic day, though. In Montreal, it’s been an open secret that coach Michel Therrien never meshed with Subban. He would tell people that he believed he could never win a Cup with P.K., and the snubs – some ice-time battles, the triple high-five controversy, the captaincy, the way teammates nominated Max Pacioretty over Subban for the community-minded King Clancy award – piled up. GM Marc Bergevin is said to be great friends with Therrien, right down to their families. Bergevin wanted to go to arbitration rather than pay Subban, but was overruled by the owner. Not this time, though.
“Too much personality,” a former Habs teammate said. “They hated how much fun he had. The fact that he never sulked and pouted, win or lose, just bugged them, I guess. It made no sense to me, either.”
“I think it was blown out of proportion because of… the market we’re in,” Bergevin said. “We always look to make a story where there isn’t any. Yes, P.K.’s different, we’re not going to hide that, but there was never an issue, never a problem. I fought with my teammates in practice. It happens all the time.”
Not many believed him.
Weber has been great but is cresting the hill, and his contract will become onerous. He is an avatar of conservative, old-school hockey, a Team Canada stalwart: Subban is an analytics darling, but considered too risky for such thing. Meanwhile, in Nashville, general manager David Poile called Subban “the modern-day defenceman” and said the front office there would kid him by saying Subban was his favourite player.
“They hated how much fun he had. The fact that he never sulked and pouted, win or lose, just bugged them.” – A former Subban teammate
Subban, speaking to reporters from Paris, wasn’t as openly stung as Hall, but said, “I’m happy to be in a situation where I can excel and feel good coming to the rink every day about myself, about the team, about my position. More importantly I just look forward to trying to win a Stanley Cup. That’s your ultimate goal and I feel that I got a whole lot closer to doing that today.”
And he said, “I’ve always felt wanted by the fans and the community there. On the business side of things, the Montreal Canadiens paid me a lot of money two years ago to do what I do for living.”
Montreal loved Subban, but the organization never did. There is a conservatism to this game, and there is extra pressure in this country. Edmonton was gifted with the player of a lifetime, and now the McDavid clock is ticking, so Taylor Hall was sacrificed. The Canadiens had this roaring personality and he was too big for Montreal. People wonder why Canada doesn’t win Stanley Cups anymore. Maybe Wednesday was one example why.
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- This is a newspaper article about influential people in the hockey world and their perception of P.K. Subban’s personality.
- Several coaches and on-air personalities suggested that Subban presented himself on ice in ways that are not “Canadian.”
- Members of his team indicated that Subban’s fist-pumping after scoring a goal was extreme and “un-Canadian” behaviour.
This is a newspaper article about influential people in the hockey world and their perception of P.K. Subban’s personality.
Several coaches and on-air personalities suggested that Subban presented himself on ice in ways that are not “Canadian.”
Specifically, members of the team thought he had too much personality, and they indicated that Subban’s fist-pumping after scoring a goal was extreme and “un-Canadian” behaviour.
The writing of articles of this nature is one example of the multiple incidents of racism Subban experienced while playing in the NHL. His two brothers, who also played hockey at this level, experienced similar incidents.
This is a newspaper article about influential people in the hockey world and their perception of P.K. Subban’s personality.
Several coaches and on-air personalities suggested that Subban presented himself on ice in ways that are not “Canadian.”
Specifically, members of the team thought he had too much personality and indicated that Subban’s fist-pumping after scoring a goal was extreme and “un-Canadian” behaviour.
The writing of articles of this nature is one example of the multiple incidents of racism Subban experienced while playing in the NHL. His two brothers, who also played hockey at this level, experienced similar incidents.
Subban encouraged management to make systemic changes at the highest level of the organization to protect and support minority hockey players.
- This is a newspaper article about influential people in the hockey world and their perception of P.K. Subban’s personality.
- Several coaches and on-air personalities suggested that Subban presented himself on ice in ways that are not “Canadian.”
- Members of his team indicated that Subban’s fist-pumping after scoring a goal was extreme and “un-Canadian” behaviour.
This is a newspaper article about influential people in the hockey world and their perception of P.K. Subban’s personality.
Several coaches and on-air personalities suggested that Subban presented himself on ice in ways that are not “Canadian.”
Specifically, members of the team thought he had too much personality, and they indicated that Subban’s fist-pumping after scoring a goal was extreme and “un-Canadian” behaviour.
The writing of articles of this nature is one example of the multiple incidents of racism Subban experienced while playing in the NHL. His two brothers, who also played hockey at this level, experienced similar incidents.
This is a newspaper article about influential people in the hockey world and their perception of P.K. Subban’s personality.
Several coaches and on-air personalities suggested that Subban presented himself on ice in ways that are not “Canadian.”
Specifically, members of the team thought he had too much personality and indicated that Subban’s fist-pumping after scoring a goal was extreme and “un-Canadian” behaviour.
The writing of articles of this nature is one example of the multiple incidents of racism Subban experienced while playing in the NHL. His two brothers, who also played hockey at this level, experienced similar incidents.
Subban encouraged management to make systemic changes at the highest level of the organization to protect and support minority hockey players.
Summary
- This is a newspaper article about influential people in the hockey world and their perception of P.K. Subban’s personality.
- Several coaches and on-air personalities suggested that Subban presented himself on ice in ways that are not “Canadian.”
- Members of his team indicated that Subban’s fist-pumping after scoring a goal was extreme and “un-Canadian” behaviour.
Essential
This is a newspaper article about influential people in the hockey world and their perception of P.K. Subban’s personality.
Several coaches and on-air personalities suggested that Subban presented himself on ice in ways that are not “Canadian.”
Specifically, members of the team thought he had too much personality, and they indicated that Subban’s fist-pumping after scoring a goal was extreme and “un-Canadian” behaviour.
The writing of articles of this nature is one example of the multiple incidents of racism Subban experienced while playing in the NHL. His two brothers, who also played hockey at this level, experienced similar incidents.
In-Depth
This is a newspaper article about influential people in the hockey world and their perception of P.K. Subban’s personality.
Several coaches and on-air personalities suggested that Subban presented himself on ice in ways that are not “Canadian.”
Specifically, members of the team thought he had too much personality and indicated that Subban’s fist-pumping after scoring a goal was extreme and “un-Canadian” behaviour.
The writing of articles of this nature is one example of the multiple incidents of racism Subban experienced while playing in the NHL. His two brothers, who also played hockey at this level, experienced similar incidents.
Subban encouraged management to make systemic changes at the highest level of the organization to protect and support minority hockey players.