[citation needed], Legwand was drafted 2nd overall by the Nashville Predators in 1998 NHL Entry Draft, behind Vincent Lecavalier. [2], During the NHL 2004–05 lockout season, Legwand played for the Swiss team EHC Basel. By choosing I Accept, you consent to our use of cookies and other tracking technologies. So the Predators win the game, but who should get the first star of the game.
David A. Legwand (born August 17, 1980) is an American former professional ice hockey forward who played 16 seasons in the National Hockey League (NHL) with the Nashville Predators, Detroit Red Wings, Ottawa Senators and Buffalo Sabres.He was the first player ever drafted by the Predators, with whom he spent most of his career. On June 26, 2015, Legwand was traded to the Buffalo Sabres along with Senators teammate Robin Lehner in exchange for the New York Islanders' 1st-round pick in the 2015 NHL Entry Draft.
Legwand's wife, Lindsey Legwand went into labor earlier in the day and it was assumed by the Predators that Legwand would not make it for the game. He then went on to score a shorthanded goal, an assist in regulation, and then the game winning goal in the shootout for the 4-3 win against the Columbus Blue Jackets.
Ice Hockey Wiki is a FANDOM Lifestyle Community. [citation needed] As a youth, he played in the 1993 and 1994 Quebec International Pee-Wee Hockey Tournaments with the Detroit Little Caesars minor ice hockey team. Legwand attended Grosse Pointe North High School. Legwand's wife, Lindsey Legwand went into labor earlier in the day and it was assumed by the Predators that Legwand would not make it for the game. I didn't have much thinking to do. [3] He left Nashville as the franchise's all-time leader in all offensive categories and games played, with 956 appearances. After several first round playoff exits, Legwand and the Predators advanced to the second round for the first time in franchise history and his career in 2011. He was briefly called up late in the team's inaugural season, making his debut in the final game of the season, and spent most of his NHL career with the Predators. David Legwand is a American Hockey Player from Michigan, United States. Carla Legwand currently lives in Novi, MI; in the past Carla has also lived in Grosse Pointe Woods MI, Harrison Township MI and Livonia MI. In the season before he was drafted, he scored 54 goals along with 51 assists, totaling 105 points. [8][9], In January 2015, Legwand, along with former NHL player Derian Hatcher, entered an agreement to purchase the Sarnia Sting of the Ontario Hockey League (OHL).