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Originally Posted by goo3
they were both young once and pushing the older guys out too.
there's only so many jobs and new players come in every year.
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Situations have changed since these players were young but its basically true. The nhl has changed younger players are in higher demand because of 2 main reasons lower cap hits, 2 way eligibility and in lesser turns better possible outcomes. You look at the teams that go after ufas and after they sign 2 players because of inflation of peoples contracts your looking at around 10million for those 2 players who may not even be top of the line talent. Thats around 1/5, 1/6 of your cap, teams cant be willing to pay a proven vet 1m+ when 2 spots could be taken with young cheap players. This is one of the downsides with the salary cap, people being forced out of the league earlier than they should. Previously younger players would spend a couple years in the ahl except crosby/ov type players. Young players are are now rushed straight up to create additional cap room this is a common occurance in probably all the teams except detroit and possibly van this year because of decent contracts.