His career took a downturn when he went to the Isles.
- Rinosaur

Eh, he was clearly slowing down his last year at the Peg before being traded to Chicago where he faceplanted. Everyone knew his next contract was gonna be a cap killer.

His career took a downturn when he went to the Isles.
- Rinosaur

He was 31 it was going to happen no matter what.

Eh, he was clearly slowing down his last year at the Peg before being traded to Chicago where he faceplanted. Everyone knew his next contract was gonna be a cap killer.
- Victoro311

Yeah its more like the Isles took a downturn because they signed Ladd.

He was 31 it was going to happen no matter what.
- Feds91Stammer

Not that sudden though IMO.

Not that sudden though IMO.
- Rinosaur

That is literally how the aging curve works. Once a player hits 28 or so the risk of extreme drop in production increases significantly

That is literally how the aging curve works. Once a player hits 28 or so the risk of extreme drop in production increases significantly
- Feds91Stammer

Yeah Def, when you're a player of his level you drop off quicker. He's not anywhere near the Sid, Geno, ovi, etc..level where points may drop but it's still like 70-90 points.

Yeah Def, when you're a player of his level you drop off quicker. He's not anywhere near the Sid, Geno, ovi, etc..level where points may drop but it's still like 70-90 points.
- 668710

exactly.

That is literally how the aging curve works. Once a player hits 28 or so the risk of extreme drop in production increases significantly
- Feds91Stammer

I understand that, but not all players get affected that harshly. It didn’t seen like a player who would drop off so hard.

exactly.
- Feds91Stammer

And that's why the Horny extension can hurt us. As Sid Geno (and even Phil if he's around) age we need to give them young good wingers to play with. Guetzel is one and even Pearson for the next 2-3 years is ok too. Hopefully Hallander can be one of those wingers.

I understand that, but not all players get affected that harshly. It didn’t seen like a player who would drop off so hard.
- Rinosaur

He was a 46 point guy before NYI

Now he is a 30 point guy.

To use Crosby as an example it would be like if he came a 60 point guy

The age curve does not care about your feelings.

And that's why the Horny extension can hurt us. As Sid Geno (and even Phil if he's around) age we need to give them young good wingers to play with. Guetzel is one and even Pearson for the next 2-3 years is ok too. Hopefully Hallander can be one of those wingers.
- 668710

mikey won't use him and jimmy will run him outta town after 2 seasons

ANA claimed Chad Johnson. Should we fire up the Ryan Miller rumors?

He was a 46 point guy before NYI

Now he is a 30 point guy.

To use Crosby as an example it would be like if he came a 60 point guy

The age curve does not care about your feelings.
- Feds91Stammer

I’m just saying that while I agree regarding the age curve. It’s not a steadfast rule. Some players take less if a hit, some stay pretty consistent and some get hit hard.

ANA claimed Chad Johnson. Should we fire up the Ryan Miller rumors?
- YouMeAndDupuis9

Miller is injured

I’m just saying that while I agree regarding the age curve. It’s not a steadfast rule. Some players take less if a hit, some stay pretty consistent and some get hit hard.
- Rinosaur

So Ladd got hit hard then

Miller is injured
- Feds91Stammer

ah perfect buy low opportunity