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.
Game 54: Florida 7-Buffalo 4; Jagr nets #739
Game 53: DET 3-FLA 0; Barkov KO’d, Panthers angry, Jagr plays game 1600th game
Game 52: PIT 3-FLA 2 (OT) as Penguins rally late
Game 51: FLA 6-Detroit 3, Jagr Goal (738), 2 assists (1100+1101)
Update 2/4/2016: Florida hosts Detroit
Game 50: @FLAPanthers 5-@Washcaps 2; Jagr assist (1099), leaves game in third
Pacific bests Atlantic 1-0 as unlikely All-Star John Scott wins MVP. Panthers visit Washington Tuesday
NHL Skills competition: Eastern conference wins, Atlantic vs. Metropolitan at 5 pm. Subban steals show with Jagr tribute and legend 68 being legendary