First of all, who ever mentioned bass guitar??? Second of all, how is the statement out to lunch? Linden'
s points declined from a peak in 1996 of 80, to 40 (49 games the next season),38,47...he never got more than 41 again. But notice when he was declining in points that there were others ahead of him to be counted on for offence - in 96/97 Mike Ridley at Centre and in 1997/99 Mark Messier (Van), and Robert Reichel/Bryan Smolinski (NYI). Here it seems as playes lose their point production they have waited to long to have others take on the role. So, for you, you lose...cue bass solo!!