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Originally Posted by the-rasta-masta
Yep, the NHL has told the 2nd all time leading scorer that he can't break a record from the 4th all time leading scorer. If the Flames are pushing for the playoffs, and Jagr gets near the record, "Nope, sorry Jags, you can't help this team. Press box for you."
And what NHL team would want a player, no matter how great he is, to only want to play 12 games of a season, just so he can pass a record? That would be a major distraction. It's all about full commitment to a team in the NHL.
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If seen enough of "Jags" to know his presence or not will not be a deciding factor on whether this team makes the playoffs.
Hmmm. the same NHL team that is willing to sign a player solely to say he retires as a Flame ... would be the same team that would agree to a 12 game stint.