Zdeno Chara, Joe Thornton and Craig Anderson all entered this season in their 40s, with Chara being the oldest of the bunch at age 44. ... Oldest players in the NHL this season. PLAYERTEAMAGE Zdeno CharaNew York Islanders45 Joe ThorntonFlorida Panthers42 Craig AndersonBuffalo Sabres41 Mike SmithEdmonton Oilers40 12 more rows Jun 4, 2022