"One) The Central Division should be ultra-competitive in 2025-26. Two) The Jets have the oldest roster in the NHL and only got older this offseason. Related: NHL's Top 10 Centres for 2025-26: Preseason Update They let the 29-year-old Nikolaj Ehlers walk in free agency and signed 37-year-old Jonathan Toews, 36-year-old Gustav Nyquist, and 33-year-old Tanner Pearson. Those signings give the Jets an average of 30.17, the only NHL roster with an average age over 30 entering the 2025-26 season."
"The Kings had arguably the worst offseason in the NHL, and it could come back to haunt them this season. Their offseason acquisitions included Cody Ceci, Corey Perry, Brian Dumoulin, Anton Forsberg and Joel Armia, all players who are 32 or older. Forsberg's age is the least concerning since he's still a solid backup and goalies tend to age better than"
Younger players like Macklin Celebrini, Connor Bedard, Lane Hutson, and Matvei Michkov are gaining impact and shifting the NHL toward youth-driven success. Rosters with higher average ages face increased risk of regression as speed, stamina, and emerging young stars alter competitive balance. The Winnipeg Jets produced 116 points but now hold the NHL's oldest roster (average 30.17) after signing veterans Jonathan Toews, Gustav Nyquist, and Tanner Pearson and losing Nikolaj Ehlers. The Los Angeles Kings added multiple players aged 32 or older, raising concerns about depth, durability, and long-term competitiveness.
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