14 Facts About David Legwand

David A Legwand was born on August 17,1980 and is an American former professional ice hockey forward who played 16 seasons in the National Hockey League.

David Legwand was the first player ever drafted by the Nashville Predators, with whom he spent 12 full seasons and set several franchise records.

David Legwand finished the final three seasons of his career split between the Predators, Detroit Red Wings, Ottawa Senators and Buffalo Sabres.

David Legwand played his junior career with the Plymouth Whalers of the OHL.

David Legwand won the Red Tilson Award as the most outstanding player in the league.

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David Legwand 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 currently holds many franchise records for the Predators, including most games played, assists, and points.

David Legwand became the first NHL player to score on a penalty shot in overtime on December 23,2000 against the New York Rangers.

On March 5,2014, in the final year of his contract with the Predators and out of playoff contention, David Legwand was traded to the Detroit Red Wings for Patrick Eaves, Calle Jarnkrok, and a conditional 2014 draft pick, ending his 15-year career in Nashville.

David Legwand left Nashville as the franchise's all-time leader in all offensive categories and games played, with 956 appearances.

On July 4,2014, David Legwand signed a two-year, $6 million free agent contract with the Ottawa Senators.

On June 26,2015, David 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.

David Legwand announced his retirement from professional hockey on December 22,2016.

David Legwand and his wife, Lindsey, have two children, with the firstborn being a son born on November 21,2009.