Strongly disagree... the Flames could most definitely use Jagr's creativity and size up front. Last night was evident they just get bumped off the puck so easily, same with the Ducks in playoffs last year. Or the opposition will use their size to create space and protect the puck with body positioning... a guy like Jagr will help the offense create a good cycle down low and he can move the puck really well as he's an excellent passer / playmaker. He could be used on the powerplay (much better option than say, Versteeg or Brouwer which had looks on PP last night) and I think his experience would still be useful as Gaudreau and Monahan are still young.
Lots of good reasons to consider the guy, the risk being his speed and willingness to play a full game / commitment to both sides of the ice I'd think.
I'd do it though if it can be done cheap enough. He'll help Calgary in an area they're weak.
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