David Legwand reflects on his career with Nashville Predators
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 18, 2026, 4:20 AM
Last updated Jun 18, 2026
David Legwand, the first-ever draft pick of the Nashville Predators, shared insights on his 15-year tenure with the team. He emphasized the growth of the franchise from its early struggles to establishing a strong community identity. Legwand highlighted the crucial roles of GM David Poile and coach Barry Trotz in shaping the team's values and success. He noted the importance of perseverance during the franchise's challenging early years amid relocation rumors and praised the city's support that enabled the franchise to thrive. Legwand currently maintains involvement in hockey through his role with the OHL's Sarnia Sting and coaching youth hockey in Detroit.
- •David Legwand was the first-ever draft pick of the Nashville Predators.
- •He spent 15 years with the Predators amid early franchise challenges.
- •Legwand credits GM David Poile and coach Barry Trotz for team values.
- •He reflects on Nashville's evolution into a competitive hockey market.
- •Legwand is now involved in coaching youth hockey in Detroit.
- 4:20 AMYahoo Sports — THN Archive: Franchise Legend - David Legwand
"The Predators’ first-ever draft pick spent 15 years in Nashville as the team endured expansion growing pains and relocation rumors before finding its ‘Smashville’ identity and emerging as an NHL contender
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