Author: jagrometer
While I escaped the day to day rigors of journalism in the 90's, I created the Jagr-O-Meter for anyone who cares to keep abreast of Jaromir Jagr's march through the NHL record books. Jagr is setting standards that will take decades to surpass (other than eclipsing the astronomical numbers posted by Wayne Gretzky). As an intrigued observer since first watching Jagr play for the Pittsburgh Penguins in a pre-season game vs. the New York Islanders in 1990, Jagr has confirmed my first impression that with good health he could become one of the greatest players of all time. I covered his first four seasons in the NHL for a small town newspaper in Indiana, PA. During that time I also was among credited advisers to Czech reporter Jan Smid, who worked with the legend to produce, "Jagr," an autobiography in the late 90s. As teams, continents and leagues have changed, I continue to be thrilled with his game and grateful he resumed his NHL career. No longer the shy teen that that came to the NHL, his wit and wisdom are sought by media after games and practices. He's a productive player with occasional displays of brilliance that reminds long-time fans of great things we've seen before.
Panthers visit Toronto, writers score with stories on Jagr
Game 70: @FlaPanthers 4-@CanadiensMTl 1, Reclaim first place in Atlantic, Jagr assist 1,111
Game 69: @NYIslanders three late goals top @FlaPanthers 3-2, Jagr O points
Panthers visit NY Islanders Monday, play 4 games this week
GAME 68: @FLAPanthers 5-@NHLFlyers 4 (SO); Smith two goals, Jagr two assists, Barkov clinches shootout victory
Florida hosts Philadelphia with a multiple homecomings at play
Game 67: @FlaPanthers 6-@senators 2; Jagr two goals, one tooth, Trocheck 1 goal, 3 assists
@FLAPanthers host Ottawa Thursday night; Jagr ranks high in production league-wide and among right wings