For Montreal Canadiens general manager Marc Bergevin, nothing quite compares to P.K. Subban.
Bergevin spoke to the media Wednesday after trading Subban to the Nashville Predators for captain Shea Weber and he admitted nothing he's done in his five years with the team measures up to the Subban deal.
"I've just made the most difficult transaction I've ever had to make in my career as a GM," Bergevin said. "I'd like to wish P.K. Subban all the best with Nashville."
The trade was met with harsh criticism from Canadiens fans, criticism Bergevin understands.
"Montreal is a unique market with passionate fans," Bergevin said. "I understand their reaction to the trade."
On the flip side, the Canadiens picked up a skilled defenseman in Weber, the likes of which was required to pry Subban out of Montreal.
"If I wasn't getting a player of Shea Weber's caliber in return, P.K. Subban would still be in Montreal," Bergevin said. "I believe that Shea Weber is a very durable player who will bring size on the back end.
"I believe that Shea Weber will be good for a long time."
Weber and Subban both collected 51 points last season, while Subban did so in 10 fewer games.
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