Three Older NHL Stars Struggling In The Early Parts Of The 2026-27 Season; Will They Bounce Back?

If you’ve been around long enough, you know aging can present some significant issues. If you’re a professional athlete who has performed at an elite level, the effect of aging means there’s really no telling when your impact isn’t going to be what you wanted it to be – and when you get to a point it may never be again. The NHL is no different. As we get past the 10-percent mark of the 2026-27 regular season, a number of prominent veterans – including a few superstar talents – are struggling to replicate their career-long success as needle-movers.