3.01 goals per game up from 2.97, which is about 50 more goals this season.From a non-scientific viewpoint, I'd wager this is more of a result of the change to goalie equipment than anything else. Yes, I think training is a big factor and there is so much money on the line these stars are doing whatever they can to stick around, but I truly think the biggest factor is the change of equipment. I wouldn't be surprised if there was a big overall uptick in goals, and I'd love to see the stats on that.
How about Bergeron with 79 points in 65 games as well
Agreed, but I still think physical peak hits around 26-27 for most players. Strength catches up to speed which peeks at a younger age, both stay close to peak until around 30ish with speed and hands seeming to diminish first, but increasing savvy can really overcome diminishing skills depending on grade of decline and IQ of the player. Some guys learn how to best use their energy at 30+ and can become more efficient as they age until the big drop off in skill hits.We can dispel the myth that players peak at 25-27 or whatever. I think nowadays offseason training and injury rehabilitation is far superior to what it was 25 years ago and players, especially the elite superstars, can be expected to be very productive into their early 30s at least.
Such a shame Karlsson, Doughty, Keith, and Subban had such underwhelming seasons
Keith had a much better season than last year. At least productively.
Huh? Doughty and his team worst -34 sure sticks out as awful to me, but Keith and Karlsson both had pretty good seasons.
Keith still hit 40 points, even after a terrible start to the season. He had the highest +- on the Hawks. His first half was pretty awful. 41 GP, 0G 16A, -2. His second half was much better. 41 GP, 6G 18A, +16.
Karlsson was almost a PPG this season. He just missed a bunch of time to injury... Subban also missed a bunch of time to injury.
I think if he didn’t get hurt, he’d have a solid chance at a Hart nomination. That’s a 100 point pace to go with his elite defensive play, and that really hasn’t happened since Datsyuk.
Except for Crosby this season.
Agreed, but I still think physical peak hits around 26-27 for most players. Strength catches up to speed which peeks at a younger age, both stay close to peak until around 30ish with speed and hands seeming to diminish first, but increasing savvy can really overcome diminishing skills depending on grade of decline and IQ of the player. Some guys learn how to best use their energy at 30+ and can become more efficient as they age until the big drop off in skill hits.
I'm not sure that is 100% true, I think their physical peaks are longer but the wear and tear on their bodies counteracts it. You look at Boxing and Sprinting and guys often peak around 32 and stay at peak to 36ish, but they aren't being pounded every night and injured every week.
Keith's underlying numbers especially SF% are great and his overall production is still good. Keith is still a great defensive player that's lost a step offensively, but he isn't bad by any means. Still a mid tier 2D at worst, and lowend 1D at best (Although more closer to a 2D overall).
I'm not going to say it is a rule but I did observe Karl Lewis, Ben Johnson and guys in that era were all in their 30s when winning their metals.Are you thinking of a different kind of sprinting? Sprinters are old at 30
Boxers can stay elite longer because so much of it is intelligence and not just the physical ability to punch hard and fast.
I'm not going to say it is a rule but I did observe Karl Lewis, Ben Johnson and guys in that era were all in their 30s when winning their metals.
Karl Lewis individual olympic medals for sprinting came at age 23 and 27. He won a team sprinting medal at 31 and a long jump medal at 31.
He also got a bronze in the 200m at 32 at the world championships.
Johnson won his medals in his 20s, and was doping anyway. Even in his comeback he was 31-32 and was doping.
The oldest person to *ever* medal in the 100m was 32 years old. Sprinting is fundamentally not something athletes do well as they age.
“At this age”? Kane is 30 bud. That’s not shocking at all.Crosby hit 100 points
OV hit 50+ goals
Kane had a career high in points with 110
Insane that they're doing this at this age with the skill present in this league.
Such a shame Karlsson, Doughty, Keith, and Subban had such underwhelming seasons
Crosby hit 100 points
OV hit 50+ goals
Kane had a career high in points with 110
Insane that they're doing this at this age with the skill present in this league.