P.K. Subban – Black Panther
Black hockey players are hard to come by in the NHL. But there have been some great ones. Willie O’Ree was the first to make the NHL. Since then, his legend has been passed on from generation to generation. Sound familiar? It should. That’s pretty much the plot of Black Panther. The Black Panther of the NHL is Nashville Predators star defenseman P.K. Subban.
In the Marvel Universe, the Black Panther is one of the most cunning superheroes. Few can match his intellect and athleticism. Subban comes about as close as someone could come without the help of vibranium.
T’Challa is the modern Black Panther. He’s a charismatic leader who always thinks about his people. During the recent Marvel movie, T’Challa becomes more aware of the world around him and the human duty to help others in need. Few NHL players are better at helping those in need than Subban. He has a passion for helping others and is often seen at charitable events.
Even though T’Challa changes during the movie, he remains extremely loyal to his people. Likewise, Subban remains one of Montreal’s favorite sons, even though he hasn’t put on a Canadiens sweater for several years.
At the end of Black Panther, T’Challa embraces his role as someone who kids look up to. Subban happily fulfills that role.