Predators sign Legwand to six-year deal

Habsfan84 · 12-07-2007, 05:26 PM

The Nashville Predators announced Friday that the club has signed forward David Legwand to a six-year, $27 million contract extension.
Legwand, 27, is the Predators' all-time leader in points (304) and goals (113).
"This is the first step moving forward under new ownership and is a sign of commitment, a desire to win and a desire to keep the core of our young team together in Nashville," said GM David Poile in a team statement.
Legwand is tied for second on the team this season in points (21) and assists.
Last season, he posted career-highs in points (63), goals (27) and assists (36), helping the Predators to their best finish in franchise history

He was taken second overall by Nashville in the 1998 NHL Entry Draft.

12-07-2007, 05:26 PM	#1 (permalink)
Habsfan84 Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Canada Posts: 3,582	Predators sign Legwand to six-year deal The Nashville Predators announced Friday that the club has signed forward David Legwand to a six-year, $27 million contract extension. Legwand, 27, is the Predators' all-time leader in points (304) and goals (113). "This is the first step moving forward under new ownership and is a sign of commitment, a desire to win and a desire to keep the core of our young team together in Nashville," said GM David Poile in a team statement. Legwand is tied for second on the team this season in points (21) and assists. Last season, he posted career-highs in points (63), goals (27) and assists (36), helping the Predators to their best finish in franchise history He was taken second overall by Nashville in the 1998 NHL Entry Draft. __________________ FanHome Members Remember to Keep Posting on FanHome [where fans connect]. Guests Please RegisterFor Access to a Great Forum