The Nashville Predators placed defenseman P.K. Subban on injured reserve Sunday with an upper-body injury, according to Brooks Bratten and Thomas Willis of the team's official website.
Doctors will re-evaluate Subban in two to three weeks to determine when he might get back on the ice. On Tuesday, Bratten noted that Subban is optimistic about the recovery timeline.
Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman reported on Dec. 31 that Subban's injury is thought to be a herniated disk.
The 27-year-old came to Nashville this offseason in a trade for Shea Weber.
Subban had spent the first six years in the NHL with the Montreal Canadiens, going to two All-Star Games while winning the Norris Trophy in 2013 as the best defenseman in the league. He finished with at least 40 assists in each of the last three seasons, including 45 this past season.
Only five players at his position set up more goals in 2015-16.
The Canadiens surprisingly shipped the talented player to the Predators after Montreal's disappointing year as a team, although he appeared encouraged by the move.
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P.K. Subban Injury: Predators D Placed on IR with Injured Upper Body
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