joemon999
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- Sep 12, 2011
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I feel this article needs to be posted again from the CBC. I remember it was first posted here back in 2014, but it seems a lot of people have forgotten about it when evaluating players.
This article had a lot of research and stats put into it. It goes into detail when certain style players peak, go into their prime, and start to decline on average. It separates forwards into skill forwards and power forwards. There's also a segment on defensmen as well.
Pretty much, the article claims that skill forwards peak mid 20s while power forwards peak late 20s or early 30s. Defensemen also peak late 20s as well. The exception is elite players which have a wider window.
Take a read if you like, and let's use this thread to discuss the conclusions or any problems you may have with the conclusions made.
Here's the article: Hockey metrics: Measuring when and why NHL players peak
This article had a lot of research and stats put into it. It goes into detail when certain style players peak, go into their prime, and start to decline on average. It separates forwards into skill forwards and power forwards. There's also a segment on defensmen as well.
Pretty much, the article claims that skill forwards peak mid 20s while power forwards peak late 20s or early 30s. Defensemen also peak late 20s as well. The exception is elite players which have a wider window.
Take a read if you like, and let's use this thread to discuss the conclusions or any problems you may have with the conclusions made.
Here's the article: Hockey metrics: Measuring when and why NHL players peak