Five NHL Free Agents About To Cash In

P.K. Subban, Montreal Canadiens

May 29, 2014; New York, NY, USA; Montreal Canadiens defenseman P.K. Subban (76) handles the puck during the second period against the New York Rangers in game six of the Eastern Conference Final of the 2014 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Andy Marlin-USA TODAY Sports

Despite his disappointment in having to take a bridge contract last time around, the 2 year deal Subban just completed worked out to his advantage, big time.  The first year of that deal all he did was win the Norris Trophy and followed it up with a second season that cemented his place among the top 5 blueliners in the NHL.   Although his exuberance often rubs opposing players and fans (myself included) the wrong way, there is no denying his talent and the fact that the Habs are going to have to ante up 8 years and $64M (or more) this summer.