Eklund: Jagr says he's Pessimistic. Jagr is a keen businessman. Getting Good.

Fist

first ?? should have known better

first ?? should have known better
- JETSWIN

Dallas had the advantage, because the taxes in Quebec are what they are and Texas is the best tax situation in the NHL

Well, I know Florida has no income tax. Hard to beat that.

Id take him back for the right price

mediocre? jagr was one of the best players in the world when he was playing for the rangers after the lockout.

Much ado about another washed up player.

Id take him back for the right price
- FlyersFirst

So would a lot of teams.

Well, I know Florida has no income tax. Hard to beat that.
- Blackstrom2

Neither does Texas. And the cost of living is less

mediocre? jagr was one of the best players in the world when he was playing for the rangers after the lockout.
- mftonjes

I would hardly say he was one of the best players in the world with the NYR

Neither does Texas. And the cost of living is less
- Eklund

But then you live in Texas.

But then you live in Texas.
- Blackstrom2

That's right...you're not from Texas. Clear eyes. Full hearts. Can't lose.

Hey Ek, how are talks between habs and kings? Do you think if the trade happen, it will change habs interest in Jagr?

I would hardly say he was one of the best players in the world with the NYR
- Eklund

He was only 2 points behind Art Ross winner Joe Thornton his first full year. Top 10 his next year. He dropped off a bit in his third. In those 3 years, he was top 10 in points scored, the names ahead of him include Joe Thornton (when he was consistent), Crosby, Ovi, etc.

Hey Ek, how are talks between habs and kings? Do you think if the trade happen, it will change habs interest in Jagr?
- Frank0721

Still ongoing. Very secretive. Montreal definitely playing a few angles here.

Still ongoing. Very secretive. Montreal definitely playing a few angles here.
- Eklund

is Montreal looking at grit/depth or more frontline?

As I said a few days ago in another thread, maybe someone will back me up, Jagr has got to be the biggest mercenary in the league. They are all in it for the money, but he is way over the top. You've got maybe 1 good year left, play for a contender and try to win a cup! You really need the money that bad to sign with whoever pays the most. At least maybe we won't hear as much "spin" now when he signs with Carolina or the Oilers or something about how he signed there to mentor the young kids. Money money money

Still ongoing. Very secretive. Montreal definitely playing a few angles here.
- Eklund

Ek, how is the Gio to Washington rumour panning out?

He was only 2 points behind Art Ross winner Joe Thornton his first full year. Top 10 his next year. He dropped off a bit in his third. In those 3 years, he was top 10 in points scored, the names ahead of him include Joe Thornton (when he was consistent), Crosby, Ovi, etc.
- Blackstrom2

I retrac the mediocre comment.

Ek, how is the Gio to Washington rumour panning out?
- The-O-G

Green for Gio, pick.

Take it, take it, take it. He's a Calgary boy, I think.

As I said a few days ago in another thread, maybe someone will back me up, Jagr has got to be the biggest mercenary in the league. They are all in it for the money, but he is way over the top. You've got maybe 1 good year left, play for a contender and try to win a cup! You really need the money that bad to sign with whoever pays the most. At least maybe we won't hear as much "spin" now when he signs with Carolina or the Oilers or something about how he signed there to mentor the young kids. Money money money
- FlyerAdam30

I will back you up there.

I retrac the mediocre comment.
- Eklund

He was surely mediocre with us. It's funny though, he still was over a PPG with the Caps, but it's considered mediocre because he was expected to put 120 points.

I would hardly say he was one of the best players in the world with the NYR
- Eklund

He won the Pearson in 2005-06, and was runner-up for the Art Ross and Hart Trophies.

is Montreal looking at grit/depth or more frontline?
- DoubleDown

If Jagr signed in Montreal, would he be considered their power forward and/or fighter?