Avalanche's Jarome Iginla: Still major piece at age 39

Iginla is projected to open the new season in the top six for Colorado once again, and he's notched assists in his first two preseason contests.

Analysis:

The 39-year-old winger is coming off a down year, as his 47 points in 82 games fall well short of the standard he's set throughout his career. Iginla's clearly feeling his age -- he doesn't deliver hits or shots as frequently as he used to -- but he should still be good for another 20-goal campaign.