but when I see Trevor Linden playing for the Canucks it reminds me just how much good players stick around. First off, let me state that the strike and ESPN dropping their coverage made me completely lose touch with hockey until this year's playoffs began. Playoff hockey always fired me up and I'm really getting back into it now to the point where I'll be buying Center Ice next year. Regarding Colby's point, I think in the example you cited, Linden, he's more of a character/captain type these days. His line this year was 12 G, 13 A, -6, so he's really not a threat like he once was, but more of a respected veteran presence who will give you decent shifts. Guys like that will always have a place on teams, especially if they are good face-off guys. A couple more who come to mind are Stu Barnes and Kris Draper. Both are character guys whose scoring line will not dazzle you, but both fill a role for their team.