Jaromir Jagr

Jaromir Jagr apologizes to Capitals fans for his years in Washington: ‘I wanted to be the best and it didn’t work out’

NHL legend Jaromir Jagr was TNT’s first intermission guest during the Washington Capitals’ nationally-broadcast game against the Edmonton Oilers on Wednesday.

Taking questions from Wayne Gretzky, Rich Tocchet, and Anson Carter, Jagr gave an update on his life as majority owner and player for HC Kladno via videoconference from his native Czechia

Jagr (766 goals) was not asked about Alex Ovechkin (759) breathing down his neck for third on the all-time goals list but did end up talking about his days in Washington.

And he was apologetic to fans.

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By Ian Oland 2 years ago

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Jaromir Jagr’s first tweet in four years jokingly challenges Alex Ovechkin

Former Capital Jaromir Jagr had a merry Christmas. Now, the fourth greatest goal-scorer in NHL history is turning his focus back to hockey and scoaring moar goals.

On Saturday, Jagr signed into his Twitter account for the first time in four years to challenge Alex Ovechkin. Ovi is currently breathing down Jagr’s neck on the NHL’s all-time goals list.

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By Ian Oland 2 years ago

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Incredibly, every Stanley Cup Final since 1980 has featured at least one of Jaromir Jagr’s former teammates

Jaromir Jagr spent 24 years in the NHL and played for nine different teams. According to NHL Europe, Jagr’s seemingly never-ending career has given the Czech superstar an obscure, Kevin Bacon-esque streak that continues to this day.

According to the NHL, the Stanley Cup Final has featured at least one of Jaromir Jagr’s teammates since 1980 – a 41-year streak.

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By Ian Oland 2 years ago

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Jaromir Jagr legitimately believes Alex Ovechkin can break Wayne Gretzky’s goal record

While two lockouts and the coronavirus pandemic have robbed Alex Ovechkin of countless NHL games during his prime, NHL legend Jaromir Jagr, who is still playing hockey at age 48, still thinks that his friend can overtake Wayne Gretzky and capture the NHL goals record.

Jagr, who scored 766 goals in 1,733 NHL games, made the comments on Monday while making an appearance at Moscow’s VTB Arena for the 70th anniversary celebration of Avangard Omsk, his former KHL team.

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By Ian Oland 3 years ago

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Jakub Vrana finishes fourth in voting for Czech Hockey Player of the Year award

David Pastrnak, who tied Alex Ovechkin for the league lead in goals (48) this season, received his home country’s Golden Hockey Stick after being voted Czech Hockey Player of the Year. Pastrnak (519 points) beat out the Blackhawks’ Dominik Kubalik (370) and the Flyers’ Jakub Voracek (312), winning the Czech award for the fourth straight season. Pastrnak was voted first on 51 of 52 ballots.

“I want to hold a cup for the world champions and a Stanley Cup above my head,” Pastrnak said, according to NHL.com. “This is a pure individual trophy. I am very honored to have it, it is an inspiration for me. But I don’t play golf or tennis, so I won’t favor myself before my team.”

Jakub Vrana, who had 25 goals and 52 points in 69 games, was voted fourth best with 301 points.

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By Ian Oland 3 years ago

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Alex Ovechkin honored by Wayne Gretzky, parents, and son for scoring 700 goals in touching pregame ceremony

Alex Ovechkin was honored in a pregame ceremony by the Washington Capitals after scoring his 700th career goal Saturday against the Devils.

Ovechkin left the Capitals bench after an introduction video aired on the jumbotron and joined his son Sergei, his wife Nastya (who’s expecting baby number two), Capitals majority owner Ted Leonsis, president Dick Patrick, and NHL deputy commissioner Bill Daly who were already on the ice.

By the end of the ceremony, there wasn’t a dry eye in the house.

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By Ian Oland 4 years ago

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Jaromir Jagr jokingly takes credit for Capitals drafting Alex Ovechkin, winning Stanley Cup on 18th anniversary of trade

Thursday marked the 18th anniversary of the blockbuster Jaromir Jagr trade that sent the Pittsburgh Penguins legend to the Washington Capitals for prospects Kris Beech, Michal Sivek, and Ross Lupaschuk. In his final season with Pittsburgh, Jagr racked up his fourth consecutive Art Ross Trophy for leading the league in points. Shortly after the Capitals acquired Jagr, they signed him to a seven-year, $77 million contract – with an option for an eighth – the most ever for a hockey player at that time.

But Jagr’s first year in Washington did not meet expectations. It was a disaster. The future Hall of Famer’s numbers plummeted from 121 to 79 as did the team’s record (96 standings points to 85). The Capitals missed the playoffs, finishing ninth in the Eastern Conference. Jagr stayed in Washington for only three seasons total before being dealt to the New York Rangers at the 2004 trade deadline. The Capitals only made the playoffs once during his time in Washington.

Jagr addressed the deal with humor on his Instagram page.

“Caps fans. Sorry it didn’t work out, but I try my best,” Jagr wrote. “After 18 years we should look the positive way. If I would play very good, you would never had a chance to draft OVI. And you would probably didn’t win the cup last year😀👍…….. you welcome😎”

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By Ian Oland 4 years ago

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A very good photo of three Stanley Cup champions in Prague

Carl Hagelin traveled from his native Sweden and had dinner last night with his “brother in law,” Capitals teammate Jakub Vrana, in Prague. And now there’s another confusing layer to this onion dip of a trip to the Czech Republic.

Jaromir Jagr was there too!

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By Ian Oland 4 years ago

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Jaromir Jagr moving toward exit from Calgary, according to Elliotte Friedman

After just three months with the Flames, NHL legend and possible superhuman Jaromir Jagr seems to be on his way out of Calgary.

Rumors have swirled for a few days about the status of the 45-year-old Czech. Saturday night, Sportsnet insider Elliotte Friedman confirmed that Jagr was moving towards a mutual exit from Calgary.

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By Brendan Doyle 6 years ago

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NowThis puts into perspective just how old Jaromir Jagr is

Tonight, the Capitals will match up against the Calgary Flames for the second time this season. The game will be the first time that NHL legend Jaromir Jagr plays against the Capitals as a Flame.

Known for his mullet and being one of the highest point producers of all time, the 45-year-old winger is playing his 23rd season in the NHL, in an insane career spanning nine teams and 27 years. In that time, he’s registered 1,914 points, putting him only second to Wayne Gretzky in all-time NHL scoring.

Right now you’re probably thinking to yourself “Wow, that’s pretty impressive. That guy is really old for an NHL player.” Well, get ready for your mind to absolutely explode.

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By Madeline Dement 6 years ago

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