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Originally Posted by codynw
You don't think he's declining despite the fact that his point and goal totals have gone down every year for 3 straight years now?
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So did Ovenchkin's at one point.
Iginla's goal totals fluctuated throughout his career as well.
It happens to all players that have incredible talent and put up huge numbers in their careers. It's hard for even the best of the best to put up numbers like that every single year.
Another way to look at it is Stamkos on an off year, and despite losing a hall of famer off his line, can still rack up 30+ or 40+ goals.
I'd be more inclined to think he's in trouble if he was a weak skater, or lacked hockey IQ, but that's not the case.