Is this it for Jaromir Jagr?


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When Jaromir Jagr signed with the Devils last week, it guaranteed at least one more year for one of the game’s ambassadors. At 41, Jagr goes year to year which better explains his NHL tour. Since returning from Russia, he’s gone from Philadelphia to Dallas to Boston to New Jersey over two years. When No.68 lines up for the Devils in October, it’ll be his fourth stop. Will it be his final one? That remains to be seen.

At the twilight of a brilliant Hall Of Fame career, Jagr seems to enjoy the game more. It’s one of the things we noticed during his stay in New York. In three-plus seasons, he brought back respectability to a struggling franchise once considered a laughingstock. Following the ’04-05 lockout, he guaranteed the playoffs for the Rangers when many had them ranked 30th. With help from rookie goalie Henrik Lundqvist alongside respected vet Kevin Weekes, Jagr delivered on that promise…

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About Derek

Derek is a creative writer who enjoys taking photographs, working on poetry, and covering hockey. A free spirit who loves the outdoors, a diverse selection of music, and writing, he's a former St. John's University alumni with a degree in Sports Management. Derek covers the Rangers for Battle of Hudson and is a contributor to The Hockey Writers. His appreciation of art and nature are his true passions.
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