Daymond Langkow

Daymond Langkow
Langkow during his time with the Flames on April 19, 2007
Born (1976-09-27) September 27, 1976
Edmonton, Alberta
Height 5 ft 11 in (180 cm)
Weight 183 lb (83 kg; 13 st 1 lb)
Position Centre
Shot Left
Played for Tampa Bay Lightning
Philadelphia Flyers
Phoenix Coyotes
Calgary Flames
National team  Canada
NHL draft 5th overall, 1995
Tampa Bay Lightning
Playing career 1995–2013

Daymond Randolph Langkow (born September 27, 1976) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey centre. He played parts of 16 seasons in the National Hockey League (NHL). He played for the Tampa Bay Lightning, Philadelphia Flyers, Phoenix Coyotes, and Calgary Flames.

Career

Before playing in the NHL, Langkow played parts of four seasons with the Tri-City Americans of the Western Hockey League (WHL). He had a successful time with the Americans. In the 1994–95 season, Langkow was awarded the Bob Clarke Trophy for being the league's leading scorer and was named to the First All-Star Team[1]

He was drafted 94th overall by the Tampa Bay Lightning in the 1995 NHL entry draft. On October 6, 1995, Langkow signed a three-year, $2.4 million contract to join the Lightning.[2] On October 7, he made his NHL debut in a 3–3 overtime tie against the Calgary Flames.[3] On October 17, he recorded his first NHL point, assisting on a Paul Ysebaert goal in a 5–2 loss against the Winnipeg Jets.[4] On November 19, 1996, Langkow scored his first NHL goal against Byron Dafoe in a 3–0 win against the Los Angeles Kings.[3]

On December 12, 1998, the Lightning traded Langkow along with Mikael Renberg to the Philadelphia Flyers in exchange for Chris Gratton and Mike Sillinger.[5] He played well for the Flyers and was named the most improved player on the team.[6] He helped the Flyers during the playoffs, defeating the Buffalo Sabres and rival Pittsburgh Penguins. They eventually were defeated by the New Jersey Devils four games to three in the Eastern Conference final.[7]

On July 1, 2001, the Flyers traded Langkow to the Phoenix Coyotes in exchange for a 2002 second-round pick and a 2003 first-round pick.[8] On August 14, Langkow signed a two-year, $4.2 million contract to stay with the Coyotes after arbitration.[9]

On August 27, 2004, the Coyotes traded Langkow to the Calgary Flames in exchange for Oleg Saprykin and Denis Gauthier.[10] On August 4, 2005, Langkow signed a multi-year contract with the Flames.[11] He had a success tenure with the Flames. He was named as a nomination for the Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy.[12]On June 27, 2008, Langkow signed a four-year, $18-million contract to stay with the Flames.[13] During a game against the Minnesota Wild on March 21, 2010, Langkow was hit by Wild defenseman Greg Zanon and then by a Flames teammate's slapshot as he was falling to the ice. The puck hit Langkow in the back of the neck and he had to be stretchered off the ice. It was revealed that he had suffered a spinal cord injury and it made him miss a significant amount of time.[14] On April 1, 2011, Langkow returned to the ice for his first NHL game since the injury in a 3–2 win against the St. Louis Blues. During the game, he assisted on a Alex Tanguay goal.[15] At the end of the year, Langkow was nominated for the Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy.[16]

On August 29, 2011, the Flames traded Langkow back to the Phoenix Coyotes in exchange for Lee Stempniak.[17] He played 73 games in his return with the Coyotes, scoring 11 goals and recording 19 assists.

Langkow decided to retire from playing professional ice hockey in 2013.

Personal life

His brother Scott also played in the NHL. He played 20 games in the league for the Winnipeg Jets, Phoenix Coyotes, and Atlanta Thrashers.[18]

References

  1. ↑ "'Shinny' finds place in trophy case". Tri-City Herald. Retrieved September 21, 2025.
  2. ↑ "Lightning signs Langkow". Tampa Bay Times. Retrieved September 21, 2025.
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 "Mixing it up with... Daymond Langkow". Calgary Herald. Archived from the original on June 6, 2012. Retrieved September 21, 2025.
  4. ↑ "Tampa Bay Lightning vs. Winnipeg Jets Box Score: October 17, 1995". hockey-reference. Retrieved September 21, 2025.
  5. ↑ "4-way trade reunites the Legion of Doom". The New York Times. Retrieved September 21, 2025.
  6. ↑ "Teammates Honor Laughton with Pelle Lindbergh Memorial Trophy". Philadelphia Flyers. Retrieved September 21, 2025.
  7. ↑ "Playoffs 2000: Elias: From holdout to hero". ESPN. Retrieved September 21, 2025.
  8. ↑ "The Wildest Philadelphia Flyers Trade Tree". 97.5 The Fanatic. Retrieved September 21, 2025.
  9. ↑ "Lindros Reportedly Heading To N.Y. in Rangers, Flyers Deal". The Washington Post. Retrieved September 21, 2025.
  10. ↑ "Phoenix trades Langkow to Flames". ESPN. Retrieved September 21, 2025.
  11. ↑ "Flames lock in Leopold, Langkow". CBC Sports. Retrieved September 21, 2025.
  12. ↑ "2009–10 Calgary Flames Media Guide". Calgary Flames. Retrieved September 21, 2025.
  13. ↑ "Langkow, Conroy among Flames re-signed". CBC Sports. Retrieved September 21, 2025.
  14. ↑ "Flames' Langkow out indefinitely". ESPN. Retrieved September 21, 2025.
  15. ↑ "Langkow return gives Flames late spark". Sportsnet. Retrieved September 21, 2025.
  16. ↑ "Flames' Langkow in running for Masterton trophy". CBC Sports. Retrieved September 21, 2025.
  17. ↑ "Flames acquire Lee Stempniak". Calgary Flames. Retrieved September 21, 2025.
  18. ↑ "If anyone can be said to be a born hockey player, it's Colton Langkow". Aldergrove Star. Retrieved September 21, 2025.

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