Malcolm Subban
BELLEVILLE – A fan favourite of the OHL Belleville Bulls has returned to the city as an AHL Belleville Senator. The Ottawa Senators affiliate have signed 30-year-old Malcolm Subban to a one-way, one-year contract.
In 2009 at 16-years-old, Subban made his OHL debut with the Belleville Bulls.
In 2o12, He was drafted in the first round — 24th overall — by the Boston Bruins. He spent time on several teams in the league besides the Bruins, including the Vegas Golden Knights, Chicago Blackhawks, Buffalo Sabres and the Columbus Blue Jackets.
QNet News had the opportunity to interview Subban on his feelings about being back in the city where it all began.
“It’s been really awesome to be back here, to play in front of this crowd,” he said.
“A lot of deja vu, it’s a really surreal feeling. Not many guys have the opportunity to play pro hockey where they played junior, in the same building. It’s been pretty crazy for sure.”
After 15 years away from the city, Subban has noticed some major differences from then to now.
“The west side of the city has developed a lot and the rink is different now, it’s no longer Olympic sized ice,” he stated.
“The arena has been renovated really nice, the dressing room has been renovated too. It’s really nice and has definitely changed since I played here.”
Subban comes from a long line of talent. Not only has he played in the NHL, but his two brothers, PK and Jordan Subban played in the NHL as well.
PK formerly played for the Montreal Canadiens, Nashville Predators and the New Jersey Devils and is now a broadcast analyst.
While Jordan never officially played in the NHL, he was signed by the Vancouver Canucks, was later traded to the Los Angeles Kings, became a free agent, later signed with the Toronto Maple Leafs before returning to the AHL with the Hershey Bears.
When asked what it was like growing up in such an athletic family, Subban said those traits were instilled in them by their parents, a university basketball player and a track and field runner.
Subban is described by fellow players as the happy, go-lucky teammate who also happens to have another talent, singing. He says he’s not professional, but he had the opportunity to sing the American national anthem on live TV as a Buffalo Sabre.
Subban is eager to continue his season with the Senators and is happy to be back in the city he calls a “second home.”
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