DFF
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Only for reasons other than him playing cause he cant.
Waived: Jaromir Jagr
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Only for reasons other than him playing cause he cant.
Uncle Scrooge
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ncm7772
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Not surprised. Not disappointed in the man himself, but disappointed with how it ended. Still one of the best of all-time and it was beyond impressive to watch him continue to be so effective well into his 40's.
Wish him the best going forward, no matter what he ends up doing.
Wish him the best going forward, no matter what he ends up doing.
Dessloch
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Holy bananas. Someone claiming Jaromir Jagr not willing to pay to the price to play and not willing to train. I never thought I hear that one.
Its not true. Jagr was training daily in Floridas gym all summer because he had been promised a contract there after the expansion draft.
Then Bob Boughner arrived and said he did not want Jagr, and after that I assume Jagr could not train specificly for NHL or European hockey which is a different type of style since the size of the rinks.
Also, Jagr had no pre-season games and was starting to get the rust off, when he got hurt. Then he came back too soon and it all went downhill from there.
Flames decision to sign him was a good one, if they had signed him in the summer, it would have been a different story.
Especially bag skating him, at age 46, probably was the cause of the groin injuries. Just unfortunate events. I dont blame Jagr, he played 82 games, 2 seasons in a row. I dont blame the Flames either, just unfortunate events.
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If Jagr had got his Florida contract I am sure he would put up 30-40 points easily. He fit in great there and the weather was great for his body. A shame Florida ended what could have been the most fascinating time in NHL history.
Skip2myBordyloo
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We got a spot on my beer league team if he wants to keep playing. He's probably get better options but the offer is on the table.
Reality Czech
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I doubt it since the Czech team is already set, and he may not be 100% healthy. Plus, he said the last time that he was "retiring" from national team play. So wouldn't expect to see him there, although I personally think it would be great.
I'd love to see him finish the season with PIT then call er quits with dignity.
Which playoff hopefuls or contenders need a PP specialist/sometimes healthy scratch? STL?
Which playoff hopefuls or contenders need a PP specialist/sometimes healthy scratch? STL?
SantosHalper
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Flamesfan62
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Jacob
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maplepred
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If he comes to Nashville I’m buying a jersey immediately!!
The guy needs to break the record for all time games played, whoever claims him will have that honour in the history books forever (or until someone ever breaks it)
You can do it Jagr! Only 34 more games brother!!
The guy needs to break the record for all time games played, whoever claims him will have that honour in the history books forever (or until someone ever breaks it)
You can do it Jagr! Only 34 more games brother!!
Terry Yake
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i hope he goes to the islanders or sabres
just because he's played for every other team in the northeastern US
just because he's played for every other team in the northeastern US
SpeakingOfTheDevils
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Such a nonsense franchise.
Of course, Jagr was on his last legs regardless of what transpired, but come on.
Harvey Birdman
…Need some law books, with pictures this time…
I held quite a bit of resentment towards Jagr for years, then the Pittsburgh Is Home documentary put all of that to rest seeing the whole picture 360 degrees of how his situation played out and his interview about it. Dude is a living legend, one of the VERY best ever to play the game. I hope he finds a way to still be involved with the NHL or hockey in general the game is better with him in it at any capacity.
jetsforever
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Wow - is this actually the end?
Just to be clear - are they allowed to end the contract because both parties want to? (just thinking of all those horrible contracts teams want to get rid of)
Just to be clear - are they allowed to end the contract because both parties want to? (just thinking of all those horrible contracts teams want to get rid of)
