Jaromir Jagr ponders 2018 Winter Olympics if no NHL deal surfaces






The article doesn't get into it, but Jagr could
1. sit out for the first half-season
2. play an easier schedule in the Czech league, stay fresh
3. go to the Olympics if he wants, because he's a grown man
4. see which NHL teams are set for good playoff runs
5. sign a contract with a team that has banked cap space, and has double the cap room they did at the start of the season

The additional benefit for Jagr is there no question about asking him to waive his no-trade clause if the team is going to miss the playoffs. GMs will love it because Jagr will be fresher, and they'll know exactly what minutes he'd play at a time when they have double the cap space to use.


So who do you think will snag Jagr?

I went off the board a bit, and picked Dallas. They've had some of the worst goaltending and they have Bishop now.
Jagr could fit as RW on either of the top 2 lines, and would be a huge complementary player on the PP.
If Dallas bounces back from their injuries, I think they can and would go after Jagr.

Calgary has been mentioned, and it is a good fit but it's a much better fit late in the season once travel is out of the way and if they can trade RW Brouwer to somewhere of his choosing.

New Jersey might be a good candidate for the eastern conference.

goldie078. Think you're right, he just might sit out. Kinda like Sundin did after he is free agency as a Leaf and joined Canucks mid season. Jagr will see who is a contender and maybe fill a need replacing an injured player..
I'll vote Pens.

I wouldn't be surprised to see Tampa sign him right after the Olympics. Adding another dangerous scorer such as Jagr for a Cup run would be huge for them, and it fits all of his boxes. Pittsburgh does too, but I hate them, so I'll go with Tampa

Who voted for Vancouver? That's not gonna happen.

Edmonton has some question marks on the right side for which we should have answers by midseason. They also have the cap space to sign Jagr if need be.