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 host Toronto in final game before All-Star break, Jagr a reluctant All Star but jerseys almost sold out
Game 48: Florida 5-Tampa Bay 2; Jagr assist 1198 & point 1835, NEW: THE WEEK of JAGR
Game 47: Florida 4-Chicago 0 as Ekblad returns
Chicago, Panthers meet Friday; Special Jagr workout edition of JAGRometer.com
Chicago gets double dose of sunshine, Tampa Bay tonight, rested Panthers Friday
Game 46: Edmonton 4-Florida 2, top line held scoreless, pulled goalie discussion
Game 45: Lighting 3-Panthers 1, Florida hosts Edmonton Monday
Florida at Tampa Bay Sunday night, updated Standings, All-Star news