Is it possible for a North American person over the age of 20 to ever get into the NHL?
2007-11-02 11:45:29 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Sports ➔ Hockey
Asking since the max. draft age for North Americans is 20.
2007-11-02 11:46:02 · update #1
Forgive me; I meant hypothetical, not rhetorical.
2007-11-02 17:20:16 · update #2
You can make the league without being drafted. Look up Steve Thomas. Not a bad career for a walk on.
2007-11-02 13:51:36 · answer #1 · answered by PuckDat 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Most definitely. Though it is kid of rare, it has been happening more and more lately (due to a number of factors - faster game, better training, etc). Obviously Sidney Crosby was a teen, as was Jordan Staal on Pittsburgh when they started.
This year you have Patrick Kane and Jonathan Toews on the Blackhawks to name a few.
It used to be more rare, but it seems you're seeing a couple teenagers make an NHL roster each year now.
2007-11-02 18:55:27 · answer #2 · answered by mebm14th 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Many of those going into the NHl are over 20. Its less likely that those under 19é20 get in. Crosby, Kane, Toews are exceptions....
2007-11-02 19:32:20 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Yes definately, Jan Hlinka for an example (plays for Colorado) just started this year and he's in his late 20's
2007-11-02 21:02:04 · answer #4 · answered by buck_futter32 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If the question is rhetorical, then why do you expect answers?
2007-11-02 19:21:44 · answer #5 · answered by TBL 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
happens all the time.
Magnus Johanson (D-man for Chicago) is 34 (I THINK) and this is his rookie year now
2007-11-02 19:36:01 · answer #6 · answered by Siggy 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Depends on your experience and skill. The more you ahve of both, the better your chances.
2007-11-02 20:51:23 · answer #7 · answered by Like I'm Telling You Who I A 7 · 1⤊ 2⤋
yes
2007-11-02 18:48:27 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋