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Old 09-27-2025, 06:17 PM   #27
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Originally Posted by combustiblefuel View Post
Wow imagine you have just turned 23 years old and in your career and your considered a bust.
1. Professional Sports are not 'careers' they are 'opportunities.'
2. An NHLer typically lasts into their early or mid 30s if they're lucky.

So at 23 you're staring at a 10-year opportunity...at best.

However, that is not to say that all is lost! I've said it a million times, if I were a marginal NHL or AHL player I'd be taking deals and schlepping through European Leagues.

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