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Old 11-21-2017, 11:20 AM   #3
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Here's one on Jagr from NHL.com:

Jagr not interested in farewell tour with Flames

https://www.nhl.com/news/jaromir-jag...?tid=277548856

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If it was Jaromir Jagr's final game at Capital One Arena on Monday, neither he nor the Washington Capitals fans seemed to care.

Jagr, who has said that this, his 24th season, will likely be his last in the NHL, isn't interested in a farewell tour. After getting an assist on the Calgary Flames' final goal in their 4-1 victory against the Capitals, his focus was on getting ready for the next game at the Columbus Blue Jackets on Wednesday (7 p.m. ET; SN360, FS-O, NHL.TV).

"First of all, I don't think like that," Jagr said when asked if he had considered that it might be his last time playing in Washington where he played for the Capitals from 2001-04. "I'm trying to concentrate on every shift, every minute with the opportunity I've got."

Jagr said this while completing his postgame ride on a stationary bicycle. At 45, it's normal for him to fit in a workout after a game, but he said he's had to change how he utilizes his time on and off the ice between games this season because of his reduced role.
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"That's a different role than I've ever been on," Jagr said. "I don't mind it. It's a new challenge. I've got to do stuff differently than I'm used to, but there are big opportunities, I would say. I don't have to play much minutes, so if I'm ready we can score from the third line."
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Flames coach Glen Gulutzan, who also coached Jagr with the Dallas Stars in 2012-13, likes what he's brought to the Flames, particularly the influence he's had on younger players such as Bennett, 21, Jankowski , 23, and Johnny Gaudreau, 24.

"He's loving the chance to work with and speak with Johnny," Gulutzan said. "He thinks Johnny's a real good player, and I always thought in Dallas and here he's been really good for our young players. He stays out [on the ice]. They see him out there. He loves the game. He's in the gym after. He's always open to talk with them about the game and different things."
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