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Originally Posted by Hockey Fan #751
No, out of their scoring prime. I mentioned that players are likely better when they're older but they're more well-rounded. They don't put up the goals they did when they were younger.
Getzlaf, Perry, Marleau and Hossa are all excellent players and I would love them on my team any day. But look at when they hit their career-best in goals:
Getzlaf - age 28 (31 goals)
Perry - age 25 (50 goals)
Marleau - age 30 (44 goals)
Hossa - age 23 (45 goals)
With the exception of Marleau they were all around that age of 27 or in some cases even younger. It's the same with all the greats. Lemieux (85 goals, age 23), Gretzky (92 goals, age 22), Jagr (62 goals, age 24), Howe (49 goals, age 24).
I think you can make a case that they were all overall better players at later ages, but as far as goal scoring they aren't as prolific. And if you're dishing out $14 million a year for 8 years you want to hope that the player will continue to score goals at an elite level I think.
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You're correct. I argued that they became better players. Even if goal scoring goes down a smidge, they become even better players. Getzlaf has to be a perfect example. J. Toews will be the same.