After months of uncertainty and turmoil, it’s nice to see the meter swing slightly in the other direction for the Preds. The team announced today that it has signed the franchise’s all-time leading scorer, its very first draft pick David Legwand, to a six year, $27 million deal. Here’s a slice of the official line from the team’s news release:

“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 [General Manager David] Poile. “David Legwand continues to improve and take on a larger role each season.  He is entering the prime of his career, and we feel that he is becoming one of the league’s most complete players.”

There’s plenty of cloudiness remaining about the Preds’ long-term future in Nashville, but it’s encouraging to see a hint of stability return to the roster.

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