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Originally Posted by troutman
This is why I'm not so sure the Tavares deal is great for the Leafs. Peak age for forwards in the NHL is estimated to be 28, so good chance they bought a bunch of declining years.
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There certainly is major risk. He's worked really hard on his skating over the years to go from below average skater to above average but guys that aren't gifted skaters usually lose a step or two early in their 30's.