WingsFan95
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The guy basically started his NHL career at 23, didn't play in his age 40 season due to a lock out and retired with 741 goals.
Scored 39 at age 36 and 37 at age 38 in low scoring seasons for the league. His first season came in 1987 and he collected from that era but missed out on 82-87 if he had come in like most legends at 18. Scored 32 goals in 65 games that rookie year.
I can't help but think what just an extra 3 seasons in the 80s from age 20 (when he was drafted) would have done for his numbers. Gotta add at least 90 collectively. Putting him at 831. That margin means he keeps going for it in his 40s.
Scored 39 at age 36 and 37 at age 38 in low scoring seasons for the league. His first season came in 1987 and he collected from that era but missed out on 82-87 if he had come in like most legends at 18. Scored 32 goals in 65 games that rookie year.
I can't help but think what just an extra 3 seasons in the 80s from age 20 (when he was drafted) would have done for his numbers. Gotta add at least 90 collectively. Putting him at 831. That margin means he keeps going for it in his 40s.