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Originally Posted by saillias
Top 6 guys, first line players, and elite superstars often post their best numbers in that 23-25 age range.
But for whatever reason the hockey world loves that myth that a player hits his prime in his late 20s.
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That's because it's not a myth.
Datsuyks best years were at 28(97 pts) and 29 (97 pts)
St louis best point production was between 27 and 34 with his best statistical season being 30 yrs old(102 pts).
D Sedins were at 28(85 pts) and 29(104 pts).
Zetterbergs were 25, 26, and 29.
Iginla had 4 of his best 5 seasons were between 30 and 34 with his best two coming at 30 and 31 yrs of age.
Hossa had his best seasons at 27 and 28.
J. Thornton, 27 and 28 was his best point production.
And many more...