It’s been a long and lengthy NHL career for Scott Hannan, but for the past couple seasons, time has been catching up with him.
Hannan, who was originally drafted in the first round by the San Jose Sharks back in 1997, returned to the Sharks back in 2012-13 to provide a veteran presence on the blue line. While Hannan has done so, his play has been on the decline.
Today’s NHL is a fast-paced game where speed is a required asset. Hannan’s foot speed has declined substantially and he served as a sixth or seventh option for San Jose last season.