Subban Named King Clancy Finalist | BLOG

Devils defenseman P.K. Subban was named as one of the NHL's three finalists for the King Clancy Memorial Trophy, which is presented to "the player who best exemplifies leadership qualities on and off the ice and has made a noteworthy humanitarian contribution to his community."
Subban, who is a finalist for the third straight year and fourth overall, has always been deeply involved in the local communities in which he has played, whether it was Montreal and Nashville previously, or now in New Jersey, particularly in Newark where the Devils play at Prudential Center.

Subban launched Blueline Buddies to help bridge the gap between law enforcement and underprivileged children with game day in-person meet-and-greets. He brought the program from Nashville to Newark. Even with the challenges brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic, Subban continued to the program by holding those meet-and-greets via computer.
In the past, Subban has donated millions of dollars to the Montreal Children's Hospital and established P.K.'s Helping Hand, a foundation to provide financial support to families with children suffering from illnesses. His efforts have included a $10-million pledge to the Montreal Children's Hospital in 2015 (the largest ever by a Canadian athlete); a $1-million gift in March for "Le SPOT," the hospital's new mental health clinic; and donations for Ukrainian cancer patients who have been uprooted amid their country's current war. Additionally, he has spread his personal credo to

by speaking out on racial and social justice issues and serving as co-chair of the NHL's Player Inclusion Committee, which guides initiatives and programs that foster a more inclusive environment for underrepresented hockey players.
Darnell Nurse and Ryan Getzlaf are also among the three finalists for the King Clancy award. The winner will be chosen by a committee of senior NHL executives led by commissioner Gary Bettman and deputy commissioner Bill Daly.