Whoever acquires Mark Stone will win the Stanley Cup

[Connor McConnor]

Cute, an Edmonton fan. You're still relevant?

A hockey fan first. Someone who tries to stay objective on these forums unlike you and your peers.

You keep holding onto that regular season success though. Whatever helps you sleep at night

 

[SirClintonPortis]

No rule, but it’s the norm. Almost every player starts declining in late 20’s. Literally the only exception I can think of is Brad Marchant. Not saying Stone won’t improve, but I doubt his points continue too go up after the next year or two.

Age 33 is the landmark age of of irreversible decline. Before that, players usually perform at a consistent level. Those with grittier styles might wear out sooner.

 

[Sky04]

A hockey fan first. Someone who tries to stay objective on these forums unlike you and your peers.

You keep holding onto that regular season success though. Whatever helps you sleep at night

some success better than none

 

[KCC]

Cute, an Edmonton fan. You're still relevant?

Throwing out the team they cheer for is irrevelevant. Your post did not age well as stated.

 

[Teemu Salami]

Cute, an Edmonton fan. You're still relevant?

Cool it, champ. Take a deep breath and eat some crow.

 

[CRDragon]

But Tampa has all 4 trophies

Norris
Vezina
Hart
Art ross

Look at them now.

 

[Phil120362]

Such a fantastic player, i'm still blown away that ottawa felt that he wasn't good enough to keep at only 26.

I heard Mothra ate Melnyks wallet

 

[SensontheRush]

Cute, an Edmonton fan. You're still relevant?

You are still proving their point.

 

[SensontheRush]

No rule, but it’s the norm. Almost every player starts declining in late 20’s. Literally the only exception I can think of is Brad Marchant. Not saying Stone won’t improve, but I doubt his points continue too go up after the next year or two.

You can't let abstract norms blind you when analyzing players. Norms don't exist in the real world, and macro trends don't mix with micro analysis, because macro trends are bell curved. You are right that the typical player peaks in their mid 20s. The typical player doesn't exist though; you need to look at Stone as an individual, and Stone is a stud.

 

[ImNeverWrong]

Another overrated player from Ottawa.

Wasn't Karlsson supposed to torch the league once he got on a new team? Getting outplayed by Burns who Ottawa fans said wasn't on the same level.

 

[Agent Zub]

He's also got the same amount of cups stone will choke like he did in 2016 and like Vegas last year. Welcome to the club.

damn you guys are just lashing out everywhere huh lol

 

[Doodootheclown]

But Tampa has all 4 trophies

Norris
Vezina
Hart
Art ross

They didn't get the most important one..not even close

 

[NyQuil]

Such a fantastic player, i'm still blown away that ottawa felt that he wasn't good enough to keep at only 26.

Yeah, that's what they were thinking.

 

[BankStreetParade]

Such a fantastic player, i'm still blown away that ottawa felt that he wasn't good enough to keep at only 26.

He didn't want to stay in Ottawa and no one blames him for feeling that way given the situation. Your characterization of this trade is very flawed.

 

[Sensmileletsgo]

This isn’t true. He’s in his prime. By the second half of his contract he’ll be declining. He’s a great player though, worth every penny.

I agree with you. Stone is in his prime right now. I wouldnt expect him to get better, he is already a fantastic player. Hopefully his late 20s and 30s treat him well. Tough to predict how that will go with hockey players.

 

[Xanner]

He didn't want to stay in Ottawa and no one blames him for feeling that way given the situation. Your characterization of this trade is very flawed.

I just feel that through the actions of the franchise they showed stone that they didn't seriously want to keep him, but thats me, feel free to disagree.