Golden Knights goalie Malcolm Subban (30) defends against the Florida Panthers during an NHL hockey game at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on Sunday, Dec. 17, 2017. Chase Stevens Las Vegas Review-Journal @csstevensphoto
Malcolm Subban grew up as a goaltender trapped in a defenseman’s body.
Finally, at age 12, Subban threatened to quit hockey altogether if his father/coach, Karl, didn’t to permit him to play his preferred position.
“My dad wasn’t too happy when I wanted to switch,” the Golden Knights goaltender said.
Twelve years after Karl Subban allowed his middle son to ditch playing defense and strap on a pair of pads, Malcolm Subban has solidified himself as an NHL goaltender.