I gave up hockey to join the military, but now, getting closer to retiring from the military, am toying with the idea of attempting to gain a tryout. I have stayed in excellent physical shape, and haven't had my body beaten on for the last 17 years like the NHLers. What are the chances of a team taking a chance on a 38 yr old rookie? I know I still have what it takes to keep up with the younger ones. Any ideas?
2007-09-14 17:29:45 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Sports ➔ Hockey
None.
The new collective bargaining agreement pretty much did away with that.
Also, none of the current 38 yr olds in the league today can keep up with the younger players, so I doubt you can too. The difference between them and you is that they've played at this level for the last 20 years and have the smarts to battle the speed.
Note
Sergei Makarov was 29 when he played his first NHL game, he was retired by the time he was 38.
I've seen thousands of 38 yr olds playing over the last 40-50 years...........none of them can keep up to today's younger ones (okay, Mike Gartner maybe).
2007-09-14 17:37:00 · answer #1 · answered by Like I'm Telling You Who I A 7 · 4⤊ 0⤋
dude, if you have a dream and it is strong, run with it!!! Dont listen to these people tell you that you cant make a comeback!
I completely understand what you are going through. I too am going to make a comeback to hockey. Although i am not as old as you are, im 23. But the best thing you can do is start practicing your game at drop ins at a local rink. Get into an old mans league and bust your balls. Work out with weights and get as strong and flexible as you can. Build some nice strong hockey legs. Im sure you are in really good shape but hockey is different as we both know.
After you feel you have a good grip on your skills and endurance, go see about getting on a minor league team. You may have to do some travelling and go to more than a few tryouts and such, but if you are good, you can make it.
Keep motivated though it all. I know how much your dreams can fade when things start getting tough or long and miserable.
I gave up hockey when i left high school because i got out of hockey shape and wanted to do powerlifting. I did that for a few years, then just casually lifted for the rest of the time. Now im training to make a comeback. Ive been rollerblading about 10 to 12 miles about 5 days a week and im getting in great shape. Im taking care of some injuries so im not lifting, but i will soon be doing that.
Hang in there man, go after this
2007-09-15 14:22:37 · answer #2 · answered by Mike G 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Wasn't there a 38-year-old rookie for the Portland Trailblazers about a decade ago? Apples and oranges, I know...
Unless you used to be a SEAL and taking in your military experience, I'll give you more of a chance that the others. But, hey, don't let anyone else here tell you otherwise. Go for it anyways. Nothing wrong with that. The only setback I can see you having is trying to find your balance again on skates.
Actually, now that I read the rest of the answers with some coffee, Like I'm Telling You may be right. The CBA may have an age limit on rookies.
2007-09-15 04:29:16 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
I think your basic problem is to get a chance. I'm not sure where you would play to show off your skills in order to show what you can do. Pro teams tend to take players from colleges and juniors, and there's no real tryout mechanism. If you played in a pickup league in a town with a team, maybe you could get good enough so that a team might at least look at you in the case of an emergency -- but that would be in the very low minors.
Meanwhile, NHL players tend to fall off statistically pretty quick after the age of 30. They peak around 25-26. The only rookies of that age were the guys who played in the Eastern Bloc nations and were allowed to come over well past their prime. Nedomansky comes to mind.
2007-09-14 17:44:06 · answer #4 · answered by wdx2bb 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Do yourself a favor and forget about it. If you are 38 and think you are good enough to play in the NHL after 17 years away from the game, you are either completely disillusioned or in one of the worst midlife crisis I have ever heard of.
If you really love the game, and you think you have the kind of skill and understanding that it would take to compete in the NHL, why not take up coaching? Give some back to the stars of tomorrow... just a piece of advice though, don't tell them or anybody else about your NHL aspirations.... hrm....
2007-09-14 18:37:41 · answer #5 · answered by anystroem 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
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2017-01-02 05:28:39 · answer #6 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No chance. You could join a travel adult team sponsored by your local rink, but NHL is out of the question now. You have to be young now, the older guys have to be really smart to keep up with the speed.
2007-09-15 04:01:37 · answer #7 · answered by The Big Box 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The chances are really slim. But if you want to try, I wouldn't go against it. Just give your best shot.
2007-09-14 19:33:17 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
<---- If you look like that and can play hockey- I dont see why not. Cheli is not going to quit anytime soon. Follow his workout and I think you could! Good Luck!
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You know the worst that could happen is that they could tell you no- but you never know- I think you should go for it!
2007-09-15 01:25:37 · answer #9 · answered by CHELIFAN24 THE CUP IS HOME!!!!!! 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Your only slim to none hope in hell is to get on that reality TV Show in Canada called "Making the Cut" if they are even doing another season.
http://www.makingthecut.ca/about.html
2007-09-14 18:08:38 · answer #10 · answered by Bob Loblaw 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋