P.K. Subban has been through this before.

That was something the newest Devil wanted everyone to know during his introductory conference call Sunday afternoon. Barely a day removed from the blockbuster trade that sent him from Nashville to New Jersey in exchange for defensemen Steven Santini and Jeremy Davies plus two second-round picks (34th overall in this year’s draft and the team’s 2020 second-rounder), Subban was relaxed and nothing short of his usual personality.

Some of that might be due to the open communication he had with Predators general manager David Poile, who was transparent about the team’s decision-making while battling the salary cap. And after the team’s early exit in the first round of the Stanley Cup playoffs at the hands of the Stars, it became likely things were going to change.

For his 10th year in the NHL, Subban was prepared to join his third team.

“Winning. Winning is the most important thing to me,” Subban said in response to how he’ll integrate into a new, larger market. “The one thing I look at is that I’m not necessarily playing for a contract, or you know, I haven’t had individual accolades or any of these things. I’ve been fortunate to have these things throughout my career to understand that the most important thing in my life has always been to win a championship. And I haven’t had one yet.

“For me, it’s a tremendous opportunity, with an organization that has a history of winning and knows how to win.”

The young talent in the Devils organization is what excites Subban the most as he looks ahead to the 2019-20 season. The 30-year-old views it as an opportunity for him to step into a leadership role and raise the expectations of the franchise as a whole.

With the recent addition of first-overall pick Jack Hughes on Friday and the star presence of 2017-18 Hart Trophy winner Taylor Hall, Subban sees a group that can help him reach his goal of winning a Stanley Cup.

“A lot of teams in the National Hockey League would dream to have that talent and I know for a player, with me playing and going into my 10th year now, understanding how important it is to have talent around you and great players,” Subban said. “I think Jack is just going to complement all the great players, their veterans and young players that are already there.”

Devils head coach John Hynes was able to welcome his new star with a phone call shortly after the trade and Subban was impressed. Already knowing quite a bit about Hynes through mutual friends — one of whom is reportedly Hynes’ former college roommate — Subban came to admire the four-year Devils coach even more.

Subban likes the idea of playing for a coach who has taken a young team and moved it in the right direction, hoping he can bring some experience and complement the team Hynes already has. No. 76, which is expected to remain his number this season, said he always strives to earn a coach’s trust when he first begins with a team. Subban knows the history and impact he’s made on the league is a big part of why he was brought to New Jersey, and the 2013 Norris Trophy winner plans to play to his reputation.

This is a fresh start in Subban’s eyes but also an opportunity. A new chance for him to lead a team and continue to compete for his first-career Stanley Cup.

“My main objective is to come in and be a good mentor for the young guys, but I’m coming to win,” Subban said. “I’m not coming for participation, I want a Stanley Cup ring and I want to do that in New Jersey.”