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 34: FLA 5-Vancouver 4 (SO)…Au revoir Dionne–Jagr scores #732, now fourth all-time
Florida hosts Vancouver in first of six game homestand. Link to Sportsnet article on Jagr here today:
Game 33: FLA 2-Carolina 0 as Luongo gains 70th career shutout
Game 32: FLA 5-NJ Devils 1 Panthers match Devils record (16-12-4), Jagr assist
Florida and New Jersey meet in battle for second wild card position, Jagr expected back from illness
Game 31: FLA 5-NYI 1, Panthers win without Jagr (flu) others
Panthers at NY Islanders Tuesday, Dionne speaks about Jagr and 731
GAME 30: Boston 3-FLA 1, Jagr 0 pts Season Breakdown by 10 game segments