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Nashville Predators: Jerseys That Have a Chance to Be Retired

By Ryan Veal

SAN JOSE, CA - MAY 1: Shea Weber #6 of the Nashville Predators looks on during the game against the San Jose Sharks in Game Two of the Western Conference Semifinals during the 2016 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at SAP Center on May 1, 2016 in San Jose, California. (Photo by Rocky W. Widner/NHL/Getty Images)
SAN JOSE, CA - MAY 1: Shea Weber #6 of the Nashville Predators looks on during the game against the San Jose Sharks in Game Two of the Western Conference Semifinals during the 2016 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at SAP Center on May 1, 2016 in San Jose, California. (Photo by Rocky W. Widner/NHL/Getty Images) /
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David Legwand(1998-14)

The first drafted player in the organization’s history. He played almost 1,000 games during his tenure with the Nashville Predators. He totaled 566 points(210 goals, 356 assists) in his 956 games. He holds team records for games played, points, goals, and assists. Usually teams retire numbers for players who have really good careers and accomplishments.

If you asked a random hockey fan about Legwand, most people wouldn’t know who he was, unless you were a team he played for or you know your hockey. He played a major role into what the Predators organization is today. He helped bring fans to the game and showed Tennessee what hockey was. His loyalty to the organization will never go unnoticed. He’s the original player of the franchise, which adds to his aura.

Predators fans will go back and forth on whether or not his jersey will get retired or not. Legwand should have his jersey in the rafters, but more than likely I don’t see it happening. Here are some stats that may back him up:

–105th in NHL history in games played(1,136). It’s a high number, but a lot of players don’t make it to 1,000 games, so that’s a good accomplishment.

–232nd in NHL history in assists(390). Again, big number, but hard to accomplish.

–277th in NHL history in points(618). Out of 1,136 games, that honestly isn’t bad at all.

–205th in NHL history in game-winning goals(43)

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