Breaking: Another twist in the Jagr saga

Earlier today Sportsnet reporter and NHL insider Elliotte Friedman broke the news that future Hall of Famer Jaromir Jagr had been placed on waivers by the Calgary Flames. That means that as of noon ET today, Jagr is officially available FOR FREE to any team in the NHL.

Hearing Jaromir Jagr will be on waivers at noon ET today...understand he and the Flames are working together on this. Jagr wants to resume his career and this is the next step
— Elliotte Friedman (@FriedgeHNIC) January 28, 2018

Well, that report was followed up almost immediately by Friedman’s counterpoint at TSN Bob McKenzie, who announced that Jagr had actually been placed on unconditional waivers. What this means is that Jagr won’t be available to other teams and his contract will be terminated in 24 hours.

Hold the phone… McKenzie corrected himself shortly after, clarifying that Jagr is in fact on “regular” waivers and not unconditional waivers.

Correction: Jagr is on regular waivers.
— Bob McKenzie (@TSNBobMcKenzie) January 28, 2018

So, Jagr is in fact available to other NHL clubs... if they're so inclined.

Process is first to make him available to rest of NHL. If he clears, intention is to put him on unconditional waivers for mutual termination of contract, freeing him to play in Europe.
— Bob McKenzie (@TSNBobMcKenzie) January 28, 2018

If, in fact, other teams pass on Jagr... what's next?

It would be a surprise if anyone claims Jagr but, hey, you never know. Failing that, he’ll be heading to Europe. Bottom line is he still wants to keep playing.
— Bob McKenzie (@TSNBobMcKenzie) January 28, 2018

If Jagr clears regular waivers tomorrow at noon, he could conceivably be assigned by CGY to a European team to finish out the contract. Would not require going on unconditional waivers for termination. Either way, European bound unless claimed tomorrow.
— Bob McKenzie (@TSNBobMcKenzie) January 28, 2018

In fact, Friedman reports that Jagr will in fact return to Europe to play with his hometown Kladno HC, which he just so happens to own, as well.

Most likely going to Kladno in Czech Republic https://t.co/ThdhE5BxLB
— Elliotte Friedman (@FriedgeHNIC) January 28, 2018

Breaking: Another twist in the Jagr saga

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