The Nashville Predators selected Radulov 15th overall in the 2004 NHL draft. The 29-year-old Radulov didn't come with much risk for Canadiens general manager Marc Bergevin, but it was a curious manoeuvre. Habs hoping for big rewardBergevin admitted his club took a risk with Radulov and his checkered past, "but hopefully the reward is big." After the Predators were eliminated Radulov went home to Russia to continue his career with CSKA Moscow. Many believe Bergevin and the Canadiens gave up on Subban because of his bigger-than-life personality and his cheery demeanor, win-or-lose.

Source: CBC News July 01, 2016 22:52 UTC