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The Canadiens should not have to endure criticism for their instance on a bridge deal. Subban had simply not accomplished enough at the time for justifying the inherent risk; it was the responsible thing to do.
Of course this looks bad in hindsight, and I think the Canadiens have erred in trying to get him at such a bargain. But there is a sea of very good top-four defensemen who looked like Subban did in 2011–12, but never managed to take the next step.
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