Why do certain offensive players peak early, then fizzle out before their late-20s while masters such as Joe Thornton remain productive well into their 30s and 40s?
The former exploit space, while the latter create it.
Late-career Thornton no longer has the speed to be a middle speed option off the rush. Unable to create depth in the attack by carrying t…
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