11-14-2008, 09:54 AM
Old farts get the job done. Look at the Red Wings, one of the best teams in the league for the last 20 years and no sign of letting up. They're on the longest playoff streak out of any team in any sport in history. They've thrived on having older players play for them. You have to understand that even though players are old and they may not be as good on the ice as they once were, they're invaluable in the locker room. Those guys teach the young guys the game and teach them how to overcome tough losses. Why do you think Zetterberg and Datsyuk are so good at a young age? They've played with old guys like Yzerman, Chelios, Lidstrom, Draper, Maltby, McCartey, etc.