The modern NHL game is much faster than it was 40 years ago, owing to nutrition, advances in training, equipment and other elements that have helped to develop high-performance athletes. Most players who are in the league for any length of time have an abundance of size, speed and skill.
There are a few throwback types who would have flourished in the NHL decades ago. Some are sublime offensive players who lack foot speed. Others possess unique skills that no longer have the exceptional value of 40 years ago.
Here are seven NHL players who would have thrived in bygone eras, and their special skills that would have allowed it.
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