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Originally Posted by TheScorpion
Is that really all your argument has to go on? That Matthew Tkachuk is the son of a former NHLer? That doesn't hold any merit at all.
Brett Hull was the son of an NHLer. He scored 700 goals.
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Just because someone peaks early doesn't mean they decline early.
Guys like Yzerman and Sakic peaked quickly and then maintained that level for 20 years.
NHL forwards in general more often than not hit their max offensive output by season 4-5.
Son's of former NHLers generally get access to superior coaching and training through their childhood. I think that is why you tend to not see many late blooming second generation players.