Marian Hossa's skill set is so complete that there's a belief he can do whatever he wants every time he steps on the ice.
When it comes to size, strength and speed, Hossa has all the measurables and that makes him a very difficult matchup for every opponent of the Chicago Blackhawks.
However, the man known as "Hoss" is not immune to the aging process. Hossa just passed his 35th birthday and has been playing in the NHL since the 1997-98 season, when he started his career with the Ottawa Senators.
He may look like he can go on forever, but the Slovakian star faces the same problems associated with aging that every other NHL All-Star has faced throughout their careers.
Just how much does Hossa have left in the tank? Does he have enough to play a key role for the Blackhawks as they prepare to make another Stanley Cup run in the spring?
There are a number of NHL players who have passed their 35th birthday and are still going strong. Hossa's countryman and soon-to-be teammate on the Slovakian Olympic team, Zdeno Chara, is still going strong for the Boston Bruins at the age of 36.
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