Legwand, 34, will head into the final year of his contract in 2015-16. He was a salary dump for the Senators, who signed him-to a two-year, $6 million dollar deal last offseason. The veteran centre posted just nine goals and 18 assists (27 points) in 80 games.
Legwand failed to record a point and had a minus-3 rating in the first three games of the series. With Legwand taking a seat on Wednesday, Zack Smith will be re-inserted into the lineup.
Despite having a one goal and four assists in his last six games, he will be a healthy scratch for the second straight game. Curtis Lazar will centre the fourth line with Legwand out.
Legwand had 14 goals and 37 assists (51 points) in 83 games between the Predators and Red Wings last season. The 33-year-old should play a big role with the Senators this season after they dealt Jason Spezza to the Dallas Stars.
The Red Wings severly needed help at centre with the injuries to Datsyuk, Helm and Weiss. Legwand is from Detroit and played his minor hockey in nearby Plymouth. He has spent his entire career with the Predators and has been a solid scorer. This season he has 10 goals and 30 assists (40 points) in 62 games. Legwand has averaged 51 points over 82 games in the last four seasons and will help the Red Wings now and when they are healthy, he is an even better addition.
Legwand gets back into the lineup after missing a few games. The former 2nd overall pick has five goals and 14 points over his first 14 games. When he does draw back in he likely knocks Craig Smith to a checking line.
Legwand appears close to returning to the lineup. When he does draw back in he likely knocks Craig Smith to a checking line.
David Legwand returning to practice is a great sign for the team. The former 2nd overall pick has five goals and 14 points over his first 14 games.
Legwand will miss yet another game, his third consecutive game. Prior to the injury he was leading the team in scoring with five goals and 14 points.
Legwand suffered a nasty, blind-side hit last night at the hands of Dustin Brown. His five goals and 14 points currently leads the Preds which makes this injury even tougher to swallow.
Certainly a big blow to the Preds as Legwand was their number one center. Expect a further update on his status.
