Then and Now

When we think Red Wings, we think old. And while the NHL's geriatric ward is surely headquartered in Detroit, the Wings are not alone in these playoffs with representation from the older set. Sports Illustrated's photographers help us reach back to the early playing days of some well-known postseason veterans, each of whom is taking another playoff turn in 2002. Roll over the images below to view the aging process in two steps, and click on any player to check out some of the statistics that suggested greatness at a younger age.