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Originally Posted by DeluxeMoustache
Can they actually go ahead and find an elite level at 35 and then perform there?
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Tim Thomas did. He had played 4 NHL games by the time he turned 30. He won the Jennings and his first Vezina the year he turned 35. He had his best statistical season and won the Cup the year he turned 37.
Dwayne Roloson had his two longest playoff runs after the age of 35.
The 2011 Eastern Conference Final saw 37 year-old Thomas defeat 41 year-old Roloson 1-0 in Game 7.