Confirmed with Link: Jagrwatch over - traded to Panthers

[Callista Rhian]

SUNRISE, Fla. – Florida Panthers Executive Vice President and General Manager Dale Tallon announced today that the club has acquired F Jaromir Jagr from the New Jersey Devils in exchange for Florida’s second-round draft pick in 2015 and a conditional third-round draft pick in 2016.

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[mikethelegacy]

So much for "I want to go to a contender".

 

[Big McLargehuge]

Well that's just going to look weird...er.

But good, this was not the time to bring him back. He's just not that good anymore.

 

[Black Label]

Good. Did not want him on the Pens.

 

[T1K]

That's a pretty big return for him.

 

[Big McLargehuge]

2nd & 3rd? Yeah, very glad we stayed away, especially with that 2nd being this year.

 

[billybudd]

Jagr better sign in Brooklyn next year. It would be a shame for him to retire without completing the Patrick Division Grand Slam.

Anyways, this move will put Florida in the playoffs, in my opinion. The last month or two they dominate--dominate--almost every game when it comes to territory, but lose them all in overtime or in a 1 goal game because they can't score.

Jagr's yet another big body, but does not have that problem. Perfect fit. I expect at least one upset from the cats in the likely event they make the playoffs.

 

[Callista Rhian]

I can't believe that a non-contender was willing to pay so much for him. You'd think they'd want to stock the cupboard, especially with the draft this year.

 

[Frederick Stanley]

Jagr on the Panthers? That's just weird.

 

[canadianguy77]

That warm weather should do wonders for his achy bones.

 

[T1K]

I can't believe that a non-contender was willing to pay so much for him. You'd think they'd want to stock the cupboard, especially with the draft this year.

Florida already has their core so at this point getting them playoff experience is more important than a few prospects they really don't need.

 

[Callista Rhian]

Florida already has their core so at this point getting them playoff experience is more important than a few prospects they really don't need.

I guess, but it's not like they'll advance beyond the first round...

 

[UnderratedBrooks44]

That's a solid return for him. Couldn't match that in our case.

 

[Callista Rhian]

That's a solid return for him. Couldn't match that in our case.

I don't see why we'd want to, either.

 

[Stad]

Why does this need a thread on our board? he was never coming here in the 1st place lol, glad we didn't pay that tbh.

 

[systemsgo]

That's a solid return for him. Couldn't match that in our case.

Wouldn't want to either.

I can't believe that a non-contender was willing to pay so much for him. You'd think they'd want to stock the cupboard, especially with the draft this year.

They're having a good year, can't blame them for wanting to try to make the playoffs.

At least they didn't move their first.

 

[Callista Rhian]

Why does this need a thread on our board? he was never coming here in the 1st place lol, glad we didn't pay that tbh.

To dash the perennial dreams of #Jagrwatch, lol.

 

[Mordax]

Why does this need a thread on our board? he was never coming here in the 1st place lol, glad we didn't pay that tbh.

 

[Shady Machine]

I guess, but it's not like they'll advance beyond the first round...

You never know. I think if they get in, they could upset someone.

 

[CommonForte]

Never understood why anyone would want a 43 year old Jagr eseciallynfor 2nd and 3rd round pick. Atleast with Winnik theres a realistic chance if hi resigning for multiple years.

 

[Winger for Hire]

I was secretly hoping for the Isles, only because I wanted him to complete the old Atlantic Division Bingo.

 

[systemsgo]

 

[Big McLargehuge]

I guess, but it's not like they'll advance beyond the first round...

Just getting there would be huge for their young core.


I don't think the Panthers will make it, but it's far from impossible. Boston just isn't playing good hockey and they're sans Krejci for the rest of the regular season. They're only 2 points out with the same amount of games played, this may well push the Panthers over the top there.

I mean they're not going anywhere in the playoffs without Luongo going into God mode, but as I said just getting there would be huge for that young team and for the market.

 

[Shady Machine]

Why does this need a thread on our board? he was never coming here in the 1st place lol, glad we didn't pay that tbh.

Because every other thread will be filled with Jagr talk, so at least with this thread we can try to limit where it goes.

 

[Callista Rhian]

I was secretly hoping for the Isles, only because I wanted him to complete the old Atlantic Division Bingo.

There's always next year?