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Originally Posted by jayswin
I don't think it's dead at all, I think Brad would like to add at least one more vet to the forward group, to add a real NHL depth forward in case of injury. He needed to get Bennett dealt with and may even wait through training camp a bit to see what the young guys have to give.
I think for the first time in years this franchise is content at defense heading into camp and won't add, you can't say the same for forwards, you'll likely see some kind of addition and Jagr would make a lot of sense.
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I agree. From both sides (Brad Treliving's, and Jagr's) I think the signs pointed to seeing what training camp brings, but that there is still a real possibility that he lands in Calgary at some point. When Jagr's side was hinting that he might play for his own minor league club in Europe because it gave the flexibility to join an NHL team even midway through the season, they were really communicating that there is/are target team(s) that Jagr wants to play for if they have space and a need for him, and he is willing to wait some.
BT hinted that there has been some interest but, alas, he is non-committal and won't sign him yet, like a good GM would do in this scenario. With so much promise in a number of prospects, one would want to see what the young guys truly have first, if they are legitimately ready and bring sufficient talent. Giving them experience and allowing them to grow with the young team would be the most desirable outcome. It would also leave cap flexibility to work with throughout the season. Jagr is a great plan B that brings other intangibles, and it's even possible he signs somewhere midway into the season. I don't see it as being dead either. It's not dead until he commits to another club.