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Originally posted by Chief Rum
The understanding NHL fan in me thinks you have a point about all those injuries.
But the realist in me notes that almost all of those guys are pretty damn old (Zetterberg excepting), so you get what you pay for. Maybe it's about time the Wings realized there is a downside to throwing money at older stars.
CR
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Well, less than half of those listed can really be considered "old:" Chelios, Yzerman, Hasek, and Thomas. Then again a Wings' fan perception of "old" for a NHLer is likely drastically different than your typical NHL fan.
That being said, the old, aged Wings have held up pretty well the last few years. Yzerman's knee troubles (and Chelios as well) aside. The other elder statesmen have been surprisingly healthy.
And, by the way, the upside of "throwing money at older stars" is worth it... Trust me.
