Patric Hornqvist
The seventh-round pick who became Nashville's leading goal scorer.
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Patric Hörnqvist played for the Nashville Predators from the 2008–09 NHL season through the 2013–14 season. Drafted by the Predators in the seventh round, 230th and last overall in the 2005 NHL entry draft, he developed into a key offensive contributor. He led the Predators in goals (30) and tied for the team lead in points with 51 during the 2009–10 season. After the lockout-shortened 2012–13 season, he was re-signed to a five-year contract extension on 30 April 2013. Hörnqvist was traded to the Pittsburgh Penguins on 27 June 2014.
Quick Facts
- Born
- 1 January 1987
- Birthplace
- Sollentuna, Sweden
- Position
- Right wing
- Shoots
- Right
- Played for
- Djurgårdens IF
- Nashville Predators
- Pittsburgh Penguins
- Florida Panthers
- Draft
- 230th overall
- Drafted by
- Nashville Predators
Lore & Background
Patric Hörnqvist's time with the Nashville Predators began when he was drafted in the seventh round, 230th and last overall in the 2005 NHL entry draft. He moved to North America for the 2008–09 season but struggled and was assigned to the Milwaukee Admirals of the AHL for most of the year. He scored his first NHL goal on 15 October 2008 against Marty Turco of the Dallas Stars. Hörnqvist broke out in the 2009–10 season, leading the Predators in goals (30) and tying for the team lead in points with 51. After the completion of the Predators' lockout-shortened 2012–13 season, Hörnqvist was re-signed to a five-year contract extension on 30 April 2013. He was traded to the Pittsburgh Penguins on 27 June 2014, along with Nick Spaling, in exchange for forward James Neal.
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