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Originally Posted by dammage79
Okay okay, I can partially agree here perhaps in regards to Malkin, but as much as I dislike Crosby, he's still the best player in the game. Calling either of them declining players is a bit extreme.
27 and 28 years old respectively I think it's safe to say there's a ton of tread left on those two. Really though, they need to surround them with better options.
Brandon Sutter is a gem IMO. Perfect fit for their third line/PK. And inexpensive-ish.
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There is a lot of hockey mileage on both of them and while they are still going to be elite players for likely another 5 years both of them have mightily struggled in the post season for years now as they aren't the game changers in the playoffs they used to be. Definitely the supporting cast is playing a role here but neither guy looks like the player they were five years ago. Maybe a change of scenery will do Malkin some good while Crosby could benefit from playing with some higher quality wingers.