The Predators traded for defenseman P.K. Subban on June 29.(Photo: Gary A. Vasquez / USA TODAY Sports)
“It’s been positive,” Subban told the Canadian outlet of his conversations with the Predators. “It was very short. I spoke to (general manager) David (Poile) on the phone and I heard his interview and it was all positive. It was great. He was really excited about having me there. I think the first thing for me is just I just want to come in and do my job. I don’t know what my role yet is going to be on the team or how I’m going to fit in. That’s OK. I’m excited about that.
“I remember at one point in my conversation with (coach Peter Laviolette), I told him, first thing I said, ‘Listen, I’m here to help the team win a Stanley Cup. That’s my goal. That’s what I want.’ He said, ‘Well, you got me pretty fired up right now. I want to…