Ushering in a New Generation: New Jersey Devils
In our newest feature, Ushering in a New Generation, our talented writer Katlyn Gambill takes a deeper look into team success based on a player’s age. Today, she looks at the New Jersey Devils, who are for the eighth oldest team in the league.
Lou Lamoriello’s New Jersey Devils are the eighth oldest team, with an average age of 27.92 years. Though the Devils are on the older side of the NHL, their young talent is often the focus of many fans.
Categories: 30 Team Series, NHLHS Features, Ushering in a New Generation Tags: Andy Greene, Anssi Salmela, David Clarkson, Dean McAmmond, Ilya Kovalchuk, Jamie Langenbrunner, Jay Pandolfo, Mark Fraser, Martin Brodeur, Martin Skoula, New Jersey Devils, Patrik Elias, Paul Martin, Rob Niedermayer, Rod Pelley, Travis Zajac, Vladimir Zharkov, Yann Danis, Zach Parise
Cost Efficiency: Duncan Keith Leads the Pack
As of the Olympic break, Duncan Keith (Chicago Blackhawks) is the most cost effective player among the top 50 scorers. Bobby Ryan, from the Anaheim Ducks, leads the top 50 in goals per dollar ($68,642.90). Keith, however, leads in points per dollar, as well as assists per dollar.
Categories: Cost Efficiency, NHLHS Features Tags: Alexander Ovechkin, Alexander Semin, Alexandre Burrows, Antoine Vermette, Anze Kopitar, Bobby Ryan, Brad Richards, Chicago Blackhawks, Corey Perry, Daniel Alfredsson, Daniel Sedin, Dany Heatley, Duncan Keith, Dustin Penner, Eric Staal, Evgeni Malkin, Henrik Sedin, Henrik Zetterberg, Ilya Kovalchuk, Jamie Langenbrunner, Jarome Iginla, Jeff Carter, Joe Thornton, Jonathan Toews, Jussi Jokinen, Loui Eriksson, Marian Gaborik, Martin St.Louis, Michael Cammalleri, Mike Green, Mikko Koivu, Nicklas Backstrom, Nik Antropov, Patrick Kane, Patrick Marleau, Patrick Sharp, Paul Stastny, Pavel Datsyuk, Ray Whitney, Rich Peverley, Rick Nash, Ryan Getzlaf, Ryan Kesler, Shane Doan, Sidney Crosby, Stephen Weiss, Steven Stamkos, Tim Connolly, Tomas Plekanec, Travis Zajac, Vincent Lecavalier, Zach Parise
Ushering in a New Generation: St. Louis Blues
In our newest feature, Ushering in a New Generation, our talented writer Katlyn Gambill takes a deeper look into team success based on a player’s age. Today, she looks at St. Louis Blues, who tie as the sixth oldest team with the Minnesota Wild.
When referencing the St. Louis Blues, a few names immediately pop up: T.J. Oshie, Erik Johnson, Brad Boyes, Andy McDonald, and David Backes. Among those players, only McDonald (32 years) is older than the team average of 27.96 years (the Blues tie with the Minnesota Wild as the sixth oldest NHL team).
Categories: 30 Team Series, NHLHS Features, Ushering in a New Generation Tags: Andy McDonald, Barret Jackman, Brad Boyes, Chris Mason, David Backes, David Perron, Eric Brewer, Erik Johnson, Keith Tkachuk, Paul Kariya, St. Louis Blues, T.J. Oshie
Ushering in a New Generation: Minnesota Wild
In our newest feature, Ushering in a New Generation, our talented writer Katlyn Gambill takes a deeper look into team success based on a player’s age. Today, she looks at the Minnesota Wild, who are for the sixth oldest team in the league.
As the sixth oldest team in the National Hockey League, the Minnesota Wild (average age of 27.96 years) sit five points out of the eighth and final playoff spot in the Western Conference.
Categories: 30 Team Series, NHLHS Features, Ushering in a New Generation Tags: Andrew Brunette, Chuck Kobasew, Clayton Stoner, Martin Havlat, Mikko Koivu, Minnesota Wild, Niklas Backstrom, Owen Nolan, Pierre-Marc Bouchard
Ushering in a New Generation: San Jose Sharks
In our newest feature, Ushering in a New Generation, our talented writer Katlyn Gambill takes a deeper look into team success based on a player’s age. Today, she looks at the San Jose Sharks, who are for the fifth oldest team in the league.
As the fifth oldest team in the league, the San Jose Sharks sit atop the Western Conference. Their average age of 28.04 years, places them as the third oldest in the Western Conference.
