He's Still Got It

I love the Olympics because you get to watch former NHL stars like Ziggy Palfy and the great Jaromir Jagr. Last night, we got to once again witness the magic of Jaromir Jagr. Though he celebrated his 38th birthday earlier this week, JJ turned in a masterful performance last night that reminded a lot of New Yorkers just how fortunate we were to watch this legend don the Rangers sweater.

Relying more on his hockey smarts and instincts as opposed to the sheer power and speed he would use to dominate in the past, JJ was able to overcome a shaky first period and lead the Czechs to a 3-1 victory.

Some people said Jagr was over the hill, that he could no longer compete at the NHL level, or that he simply wanted too much money. In my opinion, he is a still a force and could easily contribute at the NHL level. There are very few players who can take over a game the way Jagr can.

Do I think that one of Sather's terrible contracts would have been better suited going to Jagr? Absolutely.

Do I wish the current NYR Captain could show half the intensity, heart, ability, skill, or timeliness of our previous Captain? Yes, but that's a whole lot to ask out of an undersized checking center, no?

Jagr: How you like me now, Glen?