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Report- Jagr Signs With Russian Team
by Paul on 07/04/08 at 08:06 AM ET
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Numerous reports stating Jagr has signed with Avangard Omsk. His picture is on the front page of their site.
A quick translation from the website…
On July, 4th general manager ХК “Avant-guard” Anatoly Bardin has concluded the contract on the scheme «2+1» with one of the most productive [forward in the] NHL Jaromir Jagr.
President [of the Continental Hockey League] Alexander Medvedev has highly appreciated [the] contract signing [by] management of Omsk “Avant-guard” with a star of world hockey In the near future there will be a press release of a management of league.
added 8:25am, via Bloomberg,
Jaromir Jagr, the former winner of the National Hockey League’s Hart Trophy as its most valuable player, has signed a deal to play with Avangard Omsk of the top Russian hockey league.
Club boss Anatoly Bardin signed a two-year contract that will bring Jagr, the five-time winner of the NHL’s scoring title, to the Siberian club after the 36 year-old’s contract ran out with the New York Rangers at the end of last season, a statement on the Russian club’s Web site said.
added 12:43pm, from TSN,
The Russian hockey team Avangard Omsk announced it has signed the former New York Rangers star and Jagr’s agent, Pat Brisson, confirmed the move Friday afternoon.
“Jaromir signed a letter of intent with the Avangard Omsk Hockey team of the Russian CHL on or about 3am EST this morning. I won’t comment on the terms of the agreement at this time.It was a very difficult but personal decision to make in light of the many NHL teams interested in his services. He is grateful to the NHL and especially the Rangers in recent years.”
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Aftonbladet of all places is reporting that Jagr signed a 3-year, 200-million Swedish Kronor salary, which translates to 3 years and $$33.5 million U.S. dollars.
Posted by George James Malik from South Lyon, MI on 07/04/08 at 08:03 AM ET
It’s also on Eurohockey.net (under Transfers), for what it’s worth.
Posted by Alan from Atlanta on 07/04/08 at 08:17 AM ET
boo, he should have went back to pittsburgh for a mil
Posted by callmedrw on 07/04/08 at 08:40 AM ET
boo, he should have went back to pittsburgh for a mil
Don’t you know that taking less money to play on a cup contender qualifies you as a Mercenary?
Is that where Grigerenko plays George?
Posted by Osrt on 07/04/08 at 08:49 AM ET
Last I heard, Grigorenko was playing for Salavat Yulaev. They won the Superleague title.
Posted by George James Malik from South Lyon, MI on 07/04/08 at 09:02 AM ET
Wasn’t Omsk where he played during the lockout? I know he said he enjoyed his time with whichever team he was skating for.
Posted by Baroque from Michigan on 07/04/08 at 09:24 AM ET
Yup, Jagr played for Avangard (thus, the picture of him in an Avangard jersey), and he actually promised that he’d return at the end of his career.
Posted by George James Malik from South Lyon, MI on 07/04/08 at 09:41 AM ET
...Jagr signed a 3-year, 200-million Swedish Kronor salary, which translates to 3 years and $$33.5 million U.S. dollars.
Looks like the price of gas will be going up again. 
Seriously, The Evil Empire couldn’t beat the West during the Cold War, now it appears their plan is to slowly steal every player they can from the NHL. Damn Rooskies. 
Posted by OlderThanChelios from Grand Rapids on 07/04/08 at 09:57 AM ET
He’s just got to be laughing all the way to the bank. He’s actually doubling his pre-lockout $11M salary b/c I presume it’s tax-free. I guess going from NYC to Siberia has many advantages.
Is Shanny still on contract with the NYR? or UFA?
Posted by RWBill from jabbing a six inch sewing needle into my eye. on 07/04/08 at 10:03 AM ET
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