I admit I haven't watched him closely over the last few seasons but why are people assuming OEL is done at 29? Lots of good defensemen have played at a high level well into their 30's. Gio won a Norris at 35ish. OEL could easily have 5-7 great to solid years left in his career. I find it strange that people write off players that haven't even hit 30 yet.
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A few weeks after crashing head-first into the boards (denting his helmet and being unable to move for a little while) following a hit from behind by Bob Errey, the Calgary Flames player explains:
"I was like Christ, lying on my back, with my arms outstretched, crucified"
-- Frank Musil - Early January 1994
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