Hopeful update on Jaromir Jagr's situation!

Straight from the horse’s mouth!

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Published 6 years ago
Hopeful update on Jaromir Jagr's situation!
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Jaromir Jagr is a patient man. 

Though the 45-year-old mentioned on TV that if he remains without a deal, he will join the Czech team for the 2018 Olympics, he also told Česká televise in his native country that he still wants to win another Stanley Cup and that the is willing to wait for the right offer from the National Hockey League

"I love NHL hockey. That's the reason I'm able to wait," Jagr said on the program, which was translated by NHL.com. "So many people would love to play at least one game in the NHL. And me, if I didn't go to Russia, I would have the most games played of all players, so I was extremely lucky. I like the conveniences, environment and all the things around [the NHL] so much that still I want to extend my career there."

The free agent also confirmed that the Calgary Flames have shown some interest, but is unaware of how legitimate it is.

"The interest has been there from the [July 1,]" Jagr added. "But it's tough to consider how big that interest really was, especially when it's changing from one day to another."

Hoping to play for a Stanley Cup contender, Jagr also explained that money is an important factor in his decision-making. 

"Money is a factor too," Jagr said. "But not because of the money itself, but because if you took an offer with a minimal salary, it could easily happen that after the first half of the season they tell you, 'Bye,' and you don't have a spot on the roster anymore. Myself, I'm curious to see how it's [going to] turn out."

If nothing happens in the NHL, Jagr will consider the KHL and playing in Europe. 

"It wouldn't necessarily have to be the [Kontinental Hockey League,] but it has to be a top league," he said.

Jagr is patient... but are you?