I try not to be reactionary when a player is either slumping or playing above his head. However, I must tell you I am a little concerned about two veteran stars who may be nearing the end of their productive years as NHL players. Doug Weight and Mike Modano have for many seasons been offensive leaders on their respective teams. This season it seems that Father Time has caught up to both of them.

Despite the fact that Modano is chasing Phil Housley's American-born player scoring record, the pivot seems to have lost his swagger. The deterioration of his skills is evident.

Weight is even in worse shape. Without a record to chase, he looks lost with and without the puck. He is centering the Blues' second line because he can't be trusted to play anywhere else.

I hope I am wrong. I hope that Modano and Weight are just taking a bit longer than usual to warm up.

I just want to put those of you who are certain that they will recover on notice.

Please don't hold your breath waiting!