Does NHL expansion mean longer careers for older players?

Terry 3Gs · 2025-07-29T17:57:36-04:00

I was thinking about this the other day. IF/when the NHL officially expands another 2-3 teams, is this going to mean some older players stick around longer OR younger players finally make it into the nhl as they haven't yet. Thoughts?

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- July 29, 2025 at 5:57 pm #18751
  
  Terry 3Gs
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  I was thinking about this the other day. IF/when the NHL officially expands another 2-3 teams, is this going to mean some older players stick around longer OR younger players finally make it into the nhl as they haven’t yet.
  
  Thoughts?
- August 11, 2025 at 9:56 am #20505
  
  Bill Meltzer
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  Short answer: yes, I think expansion prolongs certain careers. However,I also think it creates more young players who get rushed to the NHL before they’re quite ready.
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