Langway was drafted by the Montreal Canadiens in 1977 and played with them for five seasons. He was traded to the Washington Capitals in 1982 and was named team captain in 1983. He was known for his hard-hitting style of play and was a key part of the Capitals’ success during his tenure. He was also known for his leadership and mentorship of younger players.
In 1989, Langway was traded to the Hartford Whalers and then to the Baltimore Skipjacks in 1991. He retired in 1993 after 16 seasons in the NHL.
Langway was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 2002 and his number 5 was retired by the Washington Capitals in 1997. He was also inducted into the U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame in 2009.
Langway was a great leader and an outstanding defenseman. He was a key part of the Capitals’ success and was a mentor to many young players. He was a great ambassador for the game of hockey and his legacy will live on for many years to come.
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