Stars eventually burn out. It's as inevitable on the NHL ice as it is in our skies.
The ebb and flow of every franchise's roster includes the addition of young talent and the support of outgoing stars, followed by the eventual aging of those youngsters, who replace the veterans and complete the cycle.
The players on this list are a collection of former greats experiencing a downturn in their careers either because of age, injury, a lack of speed or vision or even simple opportunity. It happens to the best of them and can come at any age.
As always, feel free to offer your choices for your team in the comments section.
Unless otherwise noted, player statistics are via NHL.com; salary information is courtesy of General Fanager.
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