Hockey fans worldwide will be watching closely as the Nashville Predators take on the reigning champions, the Pittsburgh Penguins. And in true Bob’s Watches fashion, we did some digging around to see what NHL players wear on their wrists when they’re off the ice. This is the first time in franchise history that the Nashville Predators make it to the generally regarded as one of the league’s best defensemen right now. P.K. Subban, who previously played for the Montreal Canadiens, joined the team in June 2016, after he was traded for Shea Weber. However, the trade was disputable, and it has paid off for the Nashville Predators. Now, Music City has caught hardcore hockey fever.
Subban has a two-tone Submariner on his wrist. Apart from his epic hockey skills, the defenseman is also well-known for his philanthropy, energetic persona, and fashion style. P.K. Subban is pretty much always impeccably dressed just as at ease in a suit as he is in his jersey. To top off his look, he has a two-tone Submariner gleaming away on his wrist. The Rolesor two-tone steel and yellow gold Submariner sports a flamboyant blue dial and matching Cerachrom ceramic bezel. And P.K. Subban wears it so well.
A natural born leader, some may be shocked to hear that Sidney Crosby is also famous for being a superstitious person. His habits consist of always eating the same pregame meal and always going through the exact same pregame warm-up. So perhaps he thinks his Rolex is a good luck charm? Lucky or not, his replica Rolex Daytona chronograph is a sweet choice nonetheless. While the Daytona is no longer in production it is still a very popular model by the Swiss watchmaking giant. Plus, Sidney Crosby’s pick of white dial on his Daytona is a classic one.
Like the league’s other leading defenseman, P.K. Subban, Erik Karlsson also wears a Submariner. One of Erik Karlsson’s options of Submariner goes by the name Kermit! This model gets its “Kermit” nickname from its black and white Maxi dial and green aluminum bezel insert, which gives it an appearance that is somewhat reminiscent of Sesame Street’s famous frog character.
Captain of the Ottawa Senators, Erik Karlsson, lost out on his chance for the Stanley Cup this year when his team was defeated by Sidney Crosby’s Penguins. It was a close battle though, which eventually ended with a double overtime of Game 7. The Swede has won the James Norris Memorial Trophy—reserved for the league’s best defenseman.
Judging by the games that have led up to this point, this year’s Stanley Cup Finals should be an exciting one to watch. Who do you think would be the winner, the Predators or the Penguins? And just as important, which of the above three Rolex watches worn by these NHL players do you like the best?