P.K. Subban letter promises 'many more surprise visits' to Montreal Children's Hospital

NHL starP.K. Subbanhas released a heart-wrenching video showing patients at the Montreal Children's Hospital reading a letter he wrote to them.

The former Canadiens defencemanpromised "many more surprise visits" to the hospital despite being traded to the Nashville Predators this summer.

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"You might think that I'm doing so much for you, but the truth is you do so much for me," he wrote.

"You can't imagine how rewarding it is to watch you get better and leave the hospital with your families," reads one patient, who couldn't help but tear up.

Subbanalso said he would follow throughon his pledgeto raise $10 million for the hospital.

"Just because I have a new address, it doesn't mean that my commitment to you and the hospital is going to change one bit,"Subbanwrote.

Subban was in Montreal earlier this week to host a Just for Laughs comedy gala.

During his stand-up segment, he took the opportunity to take a few jabs at Habs' management.He also thanked the teamfor helping him get hisstart in the NHL.

The comedy show raised $130,000 for the hospital.

P.K. Subban knocks 'em dead at Just for Laughs

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The former Canadiens defenceman came back to Montreal to host a comedy gala that raised funds for charity.