Subban feels 'a whole lot closer' to winning Stanley Cup with Predators

Exiting the Montreal Canadiens with class likely wasn't difficult for the ever-perceptive P.K. Subban, but in choosing his words after being run out of town in a deal that involved Shea Weber, honesty served as a parting shot.

Though he didn't delve into specific discord between himself and the club, Subban's candor hinted at the underlying issues that were widely suspected.

"I'm just happy to be in a situation where I can excel and feel good about myself coming to the rink every day," Subban said in a conference call.

He added that he feels "a whole lot closer" to winning a Stanley Cup as a member of the Nashville Predators.

We may never know the full extent of the turmoil Subban's now detached from, but his trying relationship with head coach Michel Therrien has been well documented, while some others believe he has had a less-than-chummy relationship Canadiens captain Max Pacioretty.