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Continuing the roster review with one of the summer's quieter acquisitions #17 David Legwand C (one year left left at $3 million per, age 34) Ottawa 80/9/18/27/1/32 Something that may be an eye-opener for those who have him pegged as nothing more than a salary dump: David Legwand would have finished fifth in scoring on the Sabres last year. Two years ago, his 51 points would have had him in first. He might be 34 and nearing the end, but he is still a former 2nd-overall pick who has played more than 1,000 NHL games. He played 14 years with Nashville Predators, most of them as a solid 2nd-liner. He peaked at 27 goals and 63 points in 2007, but maintained about a 50-point full-season pace since then before falling off statistically last year. Focusing on recent years, Legwand has shown he can take faceoffs, play a solid two-way game and contribute on special teams. Ottawa fans say he has lost a step and dropped down the lineup as the season progressed. He’s also said to be good in the room. Tim Murray indicated Ottawa insisted Legwand be part of the Lehner deal, but he has to have his fingers crossed he can be a positive influence on another pair of centres drafted 2nd overall. Links to the rest of the series: