As an NHL player progresses into his 30s, his production typically dips. It's a slow decline—sometimes more rapid than expected—that awaits them statistically.
Some, however, discover the Fountain of Youth and see a jump in numbers even as their years move forward. It's a rare thing, but there are more than a handful of prime examples of these kinds of players this season.
Career years are being carved out by some. Others are rebounding nicely from injury or tough seasons plagued by turmoil.
All of the players on this slideshow are in their 30s. One is even in his 40s. And each is having a big impact on his team and its standing in the league.
Click ahead to check out a collection of aging NHL stars who've found the Fountain of Youth in 2015-16.
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Aging NHL Stars Finding the Fountain of Youth in 2015-16
December 17th, 2015 by Steve Macfarlane Leave a reply »
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