Daymond Langkow

Daymond Randolph Langkow (born September 27, 1976) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey centre. He played parts of 16 seasons in the National Hockey League (NHL). He played for the Tampa Bay Lightning, Philadelphia Flyers, Phoenix Coyotes, and Calgary Flames.

Career
Before playing in the NHL, Langkow played parts of four seasons with the Tri-City Americans of the Western Hockey League (WHL). He had a successful time with the Americans. In the 1994–95 season, Langkow was awarded the Bob Clarke Trophy for being the league's leading scorer and was named to the First All-Star Team

He was drafted 94th overall by the Tampa Bay Lightning in the 1995 NHL entry draft. On October 6, 1995, Langkow signed a three-year, $2.4 million contract to join the Lightning. On October 7, he made his NHL debut in a 3–3 overtime tie against the Calgary Flames. On October 17, he recorded his first NHL point, assisting on a Paul Ysebaert goal in a 5–2 loss against the Winnipeg Jets. On November 19, 1996, Langkow scored his first NHL goal against Byron Dafoe in a 3–0 win against the Los Angeles Kings. 

On December 12, 1998, the Lightning traded Langkow along with Mikael Renberg to the Philadelphia Flyers in exchange for Chris Gratton and Mike Sillinger. He played well for the Flyers and was named the most improved player on the team. He helped the Flyers during the playoffs, defeating the Buffalo Sabres  and rival Pittsburgh Penguins. They eventually were defeated by the New Jersey Devils four games to three in the Eastern Conference final.

On July 1, 2001, the Flyers traded Langkow to the Phoenix Coyotes in exchange for a 2002 second-round pick and a 2003 first-round pick. On August 14, Langkow signed a two-year, $4.2 million contract to stay with the Coyotes after arbitration.

On August 27, 2004, the Coyotes traded Langkow to the Calgary Flames in exchange for Oleg Saprykin and Denis Gauthier. On August 4, 2005, Langkow signed a multi-year contract with the Flames. He had a success tenure with the Flames. He was named as a nomination for the Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy.On June 27, 2008, Langkow signed a four-year, $18-million contract to stay with the Flames. During a game against the Minnesota Wild on March 21, 2010, Langkow was hit by Wild defenseman Greg Zanon and then by a Flames teammate's slapshot as he was falling to the ice. The puck hit Langkow in the back of the neck and he had to be stretchered off the ice. It was revealed that he had suffered a spinal cord injury and it made him miss a significant amount of time. On April 1, 2011, Langkow returned to the ice for his first NHL game since the injury in a 3–2 win against the St. Louis Blues. During the game, he assisted on a Alex Tanguay goal. At the end of the year, Langkow was nominated for the Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy.

On August 29, 2011, the Flames traded Langkow back to the Phoenix Coyotes in exchange for Lee Stempniak. He played 73 games in his return with the Coyotes, scoring 11 goals and recording 19 assists.

Langkow decided to retire from playing professional ice hockey in 2013.

Personal life
His brother Scott also played in the NHL. He played 20 games in the league for the Winnipeg Jets, Phoenix Coyotes, and Atlanta Thrashers.

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Category:1976 births
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Category:Calgary Flames players
Category:Canadian ice hockey centres
Category:Ice hockey people from Alberta
Category:Philadelphia Flyers players
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Category:Sportspeople from Edmonton
Category:Tampa Bay Lightning players
Category:Tri-City Americans players