[News] UPD: Jagr assigned to Kladno

[Bunk]

Got to see his only goal as a Flame at the Dome. It was a great moment (same night of Janko’s first goal, assisted by him). Sad to see it didn’t work out, but that’s ok, it was still fun.

[browna]

Originally Posted by Locke

Its a good question though, if he were recalled would he have to clear waivers again?

“No”

[Gaskal]

Originally Posted by Strange Brew

No harm in keeping the door open. But if this team is playing well with some speed and energy, I’d be reluctant to work him back into the lineup. Am I right in assuming he won’t be playing very high level hockey over there?

Wikipedia says they're the equivalent of the Czech AHL, so definitely not.

But for someone who's spent as many games in the NHL as Jagr has, I don't think the level of league he's skating in is important... it's more about quietly getting the ice time in, getting his fitness to a more manageable level while at the same time avoiding being a distraction in the local media hotbed of hockey that Calgary is.

[browna]

Originally Posted by Gaskal

Wikipedia says they're the equivalent of the Czech AHL, so definitely not.

But for someone who's spent as many games in the NHL as Jagr has, I don't think the level of league he's skating in is important... it's more about quietly getting the ice time in, getting his fitness to a more manageable level while at the same time avoiding being a distraction in the local media hotbed of hockey that Calgary is.

I don’t know about the quiet part of getting ice time in. He owns the team and it will be a pretty big deal in the Czech Republic if Jagr is suiting up for any team.
It’s is to get game time in, get rehabbed after you’d assume the injury is feeling much better, and get confidence back too, and then see where everything lays when that season is over.

[N-E-B]

He just can't skate at an NHL level anymore. I will be stunned and confused if any team picks him up.

Loved having him here, and I'm so glad I was in the building for his only goal as a Flame.

[browna]

Originally Posted by browna

“No”

“Oops, I mean yes...at least in this case I didn’t almost give up Monahan and then still not get the player returning from Europe”

[Flash Walken]

Originally Posted by browna

“Oops, I mean yes...at least in this case I didn’t almost give up Monahan and then still not get the player returning from Europe”

triggered

[Iniggywetrust]

Originally Posted by Corral

If I had inside facts to support a comment like that - i'd be working for the Athletic rather than posted on CP

So yes - it is just baseless speculation if you feel the need to avoid seeing the obvious in what was made publicly available on how this situation played out in Calgary for Jagr.

I was not a fan of this from the get go. I'm glad its over.

Quickest ignore ever...

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[csnarpy]

Poor Calgaryboy, he’s going to land in Calgary the day the Jagr starts back up in his hometown...



[/sarcasm]

[Corral]

Originally Posted by Iniggywetrust

Quickest ignore ever...

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Stop crying in your cornflakes over Jagr.

[Reggie Dunlop]

Hope Jaromir comes back for a "Forever A Flame" ceremony.

[Canuck-Hater]

Hahaha oh the comments on twitter from Oiler fans are priceless "You ruined a legend Calgary" What an unbelievably stupid fanbase.

[memphusk]

Not really any kind of a loss. Never expected him to do anything at 100 years old. Nevermind not having a training camp.

[McG]

Originally Posted by Canuck-Hater

Hahaha oh the comments on twitter from Oiler fans are priceless "You ruined a legend Calgary" What an unbelievably stupid fanbase.

That is a franchise that knows all about ruining players... from the draft forward.

[PaperBagger'14]

Jagr holds a flames record for most goals by a player over age 45.

[カナダ人です]

Originally Posted by Corral

He could have retired from the NHL with dignity - no waivers.

2122 career NHL points (regular season and playoffs). I think his dignity is just fine.

[djsFlames]

Originally Posted by Strange Brew

No harm in keeping the door open. But if this team is playing well with some speed and energy, I’d be reluctant to work him back into the lineup. Am I right in assuming he won’t be playing very high level hockey over there?

I'd argue when he wasn't injured he was more beneficial than detrimental to the team. He made things happen on the ice. Problem was (aside from getting hurt) the endurance and conditioning showing up as at times he would labour getting around.

If he's playing full games and doing a lot of skating with ample ice time then it may help set up him to be in a place to contribute again if he comes back.

[4X4]

Originally Posted by Corral

Stop crying in your cornflakes over Jagr.

Ba BAM! You sure told him!

[Northendzone]

Originally Posted by Reggie Dunlop

Hope Jaromir comes back for a "Forever A Flame" ceremony.

This raised to the power of something large

[OzSome]

I still think it was a good gamble by the Flames in signing him. Unfortunately Jagr could not finish the season here in Calgary. Jagr made some impact though on and off the ice. Flames also sold a tons of Jagr merchandise as well.
Good luck on Jagr. I was hoping he'll break the record for the most games in the NHL as a Flame. oh well..