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Originally Posted by Textcritic
I wonder why that is.
If it is even true (it seems to be) that defensemen tend to enjoy greater longevity and/or better success at an older age than forwards, what is the reason for it? Is it because they get hit less than forwards? Does it have to do with skating?
Who knows?
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I think there might be a pretty simple reason for it...
Offense is action. Speed and confidence are key. So youth can excel.
Defense is reaction. It is much more of a learned skill. Takes longer to get there, and players can remain useful, even as their physical skills begin to dullen (only to an extent, of course)