OT: Top 20 Nashville Predators of All-Time (#17)

[Jonesey]

1. Shea Weber - 22 Votes (66.67%)

GP: 763 G: 166 A: 277 P: 443
5 Time All-Star
2 Time 1st Team All-Star
2 Time 2nd Team All-Star
2 Time Norris Trophy Runner-Up
3 Time Norris Trophy 3rd-5th Place
6 Years as Captain of the Nashville Predators
2. David Legwand - 9 Votes (39.13%)

GP: 956 G: 210 A: 356 P: 566
1st Ever Entry Draft Selection (#2 Overall, 1998)
1st Ever NHL Overtime Penalty Shot Goal
Franchise Leader in Games Played, Goals, Assists, Points, and Game Winning Goals
3. Pekka Rinne - 25 Votes (71.43%)

GP: 508 REC: 269-155-62 GAA: 2.38 SV%: .917 SO: 43
2016 All-Star
2010-2011 2nd Team NHL All-Star
2 Time Vezina Runner-Up
1 Time Vezina 3rd Place
1 Time 4th Place Hart Trophy
Franchise Leader in All Major Goaltending Categories
4. Tomas Vokoun - 16 Votes (48.48%)

GP: 383 REC: 161-159-46 GAA: 2.54 SV%: .913 SO: 21
2004 All-Star
3 Top 10 Vezina Finishes
2nd in All Major Goaltending Categories
5. Kimmo Timonen - 10 Votes (33.34%)

GP: 573 G: 79 A: 222 P: 301
2 Time All-Star
1 Time 5th Place Norris Trophy
1 Year as Captain of the Nashville Predators
2nd Among Defeneseman in Goals, Assists, and Points
6. Steve Sullivan - 9 Votes (32.14%)

GP: 317 G: 100 A: 163 P: 263
2008-2009 Masterton Award Winner
3rd in Franchise History in Points Per Game
Hat Trick in First Game For Nashville

7. Paul Kariya - 11 Votes (31.43%)

GP: 164 G: 55 A: 106 P: 161
1st in Franchise History in Points Per Game and Assists Per Game
Franchise Record for Points in a Season (85)
Franchise Record for Assists in a Season (54)
Top Two Best Statistical Seasons in Franchise History

8. Roman Josi - 11 Votes (40.74%)

GP: 406 G: 64 A: 175 P: 239
2 5th Place Norris Finshes
2016 NHL All-Star
Named Captain for 2017-2018 Season

9. Filip Forsberg - 11 Votes (50.00%)

GP: 264 G: 91 A: 100 P: 191
2015 NHL All-Star (Rookie)
2014-2015 All-Rookie Team
4th Place Calder Trophy Finish
10th in Goals in 2015-2016

10. Martin Erat - 12 Votes (52.2%)

GP: 723 G: 163 A: 318 P: 481
2nd in Points and Assists in Franchise History
3rd in Goals and Games Played in Franchise History

11. Mike Fisher - 11 Votes (55.0%)

GP: 413 G: 109 A: 128 P: 237
Captain of First Western Conference Championship in Franchise History
11th in Points in Franchise History

T-12. Jason Arnott - 9 Votes (47.4%)

GP: 275 G: 107 A: 122 P: 229
2008 NHL All-Star
5th in Franchise History in Goals
Tied for Most Goals in a Season (33 - 2008-2009)
Tied for 3rd in Points in a Season (72 - 2007-2008)
3 Seasons as Captain (2007-2008 to 2009-2010)

T-12. Ryan Suter - 9 Votes (47.4%)

GP: 542 G: 38 A: 200 P: 238
3 Top 15 Norris Voting Finshes
2012 NHL All-Star
5th in Games Played and Assists in Franchise History
Tied for 9th in Points in Franchise History

T-14. J.P. Dumont - 6 Votes (31.6%)

GP: 388 G: 93 A: 174 P: 267
6th in NHL in Game Winning Goals in 2007-2008 (8)
5th in Franchise History in Points
7th in Franchise History in Assists

T-14. Patric Hornqvist - 6 Votes (31.6%)

GP: 363 G: 106 A: 110 P: 216
2nd in NHL in Game Winning Goals in 2008-2009 (8)
6th in Franchise History in Goals

16. Scott Hartnell - 8 Votes (40.0%)

GP: 439 G: 96 A: 118 P: 214
8th in NHL in Game Winning Goals in 2005-2006 (8)
T-9th in Franchise History in Goals
3rd in Franchise History in Penalty Minutes
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[triggrman]

Ellis. Hard to believe he has played 352 games for the Predators.

 

[Jonesey]

I went Ellis as well. Last year was a very big coming out party. Shame he's missing half the season this year.

 

[Drake744]

I went Johansen at #3 so I think he's deserving of my vote at 17.

 

[PredsV82]

I think Ronning, Dunham, Johnson and Fitzy should make these last 4 spots, with 20th being a tie so Ellis can get in too

in 5 years Johansen, Subban, and Ekholm will displace Erat, Hornqvist and Johnson, but I do think the old guys aren't getting enough credit(except legwand who got waaaaaaaay too much)

 

[BigFatCat999]

NOW, it's getting hard. Trying my best to ignore recency bias.

 

[Soundgarden]

I'm going with Ronning, he was really our first star forward those first couple years.

 

[Legionnaire11]

I think Ronning, Dunham, Johnson and Fitzy should make these last 4 spots, with 20th being a tie so Ellis can get in too

in 5 years Johansen, Subban, and Ekholm will displace Erat, Hornqvist and Johnson, but I do think the old guys aren't getting enough credit(except legwand who got waaaaaaaay too much)

I think Leggy went right where he should. Where else would you put the career leader in every statistical category?

I also think Dunham doesn't belong on the list. He was hyped from the expansion draft but was never great. He was never the workhorse goalie, topping out at 58 games and never played a season above .500
If we're pumping up the old guard, Walker deserves it more than anyone remaining from that group. He was the or one of the primary scoring threats on the team for many seasons. Played in all situations and would still mix it up here and there.

 

[PredsV82]

I think Leggy went right where he should. Where else would you put the career leader in every statistical category?

I also think Dunham doesn't belong on the list. He was hyped from the expansion draft but was never great. He was never the workhorse goalie, topping out at 58 games and never played a season above .500
If we're pumping up the old guard, Walker deserves it more than anyone remaining from that group. He was the or one of the primary scoring threats on the team for many seasons. Played in all situations and would still mix it up here and there.

I really, REALLY cant belive you downplayed another player for not living up to hype when defending Legwand.

Legwand is ONLY the statistical leader in all categories because of longevity. He had one really good season and the rest of the time his numbers and play were borderline 2C/3C. Forsberg, Johansen and Arvidsson will all obliterate any records Legwand currently holds (with possible the exception of games played). He and Erat get more credit than they deserve because they were the best we had when we didn't have much.

 

[Legionnaire11]

Legwand is ONLY the statistical leader in all categories because of longevity. He had one really good season and the rest of the time his numbers and play were borderline 2C/3C. Forsberg, Johansen and Arvidsson will all obliterate any records Legwand currently holds (with possible the exception of games played). He and Erat get more credit than they deserve because they were the best we had when we didn't have much.

So why shouldn't that count for something? By that standard, Kariya should be #1

And I agree that Forsberg and co. are going to wreck the record book, but when we do the top 30 Preds of the first 30 seasons, then they can get ahead. But right now it seems strange that you want to reward players for their career achievements before they've played it and on the same note discredit players for their career achievements because they didn't have a good supporting cast.

Legwand and Erat also weren't trash that only succeeded because there were no other options. They would solidly be second liners on this current Preds team.

 

[PredsV82]

Im not saying Leggy doesn't belong on the list I just don't think he has any business being #2.

IMO Pekka, Kimmo, Sully and Vokoun all belong above him

similarly, Erat should be somewhere around 15-17 on this list

 

[Drake744]

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