page_title: David Legwand
section_title: Nashville Predators
hierarchical_section_title: David Legwand / Playing career / Nashville Predators
caption_attribution_description: English: Legwand warming up during the conference semifinal against Vancouver in 2011
context_page_description: David A. Legwand is an American former professional ice hockey forward who played 16 seasons in the National Hockey League. He was the first player ever drafted by the Nashville Predators, with whom he spent 12 full seasons and set several franchise records. He finished the final three seasons of his career split between the Predators, Detroit Red Wings, Ottawa Senators and Buffalo Sabres.
context_section_description: Legwand was drafted 2nd overall by the Nashville Predators in 1998 NHL Entry Draft, behind Vincent Lecavalier. 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. He currently holds many franchise records for the Predators, including most games played, goals, assists, and points.
  During the NHL 2004–05 lockout season, Legwand played for the Swiss team EHC Basel.
  Legwand became the first NHL player to score on a penalty shot in overtime on December 23, 2000 against the New York Rangers.
   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. The Predators were defeated by the eventual Western Conference Champions Vancouver Canucks in six games.
  On March 5, 2014, in the final year of his contract with the Predators and out of playoff contention, Legwand was traded to the Detroit Red Wings for Patrick Eaves, Calle Järnkrok, and a conditional 2014 draft pick, ending his 15-year career in Nashville. He left Nashville as the franchise's all-time leader in all offensive categories and games played, with 956 appearances.  As a result of the trade Legwand gained the uncommon distinction of playing 83 games in the normally 82 game NHL season.
caption: Legwand in 2011.
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