Despite the NHL trending toward younger talent, some old-timers have suited up and made a difference in their later years.
Some of these players have shown the durability to continue playing at older ages, and they’ve also found ways to contribute to the scoresheet.
Oldest NHL Players of All Time
Most NHL players that have suited up past the age of 40 have been position players, but some goaltenders have factored into the equation. Gordie Howe is the oldest NHL player to ever lace them up, which saw him play a season with the Hartford Whalers as a 52-year-old.