the max 0 Report post Posted November 27, 2003 The New York Rangers are on the verge of acquiring sniper Jaromir Jagr from the Washington Capitals, according to reports out of New York. The Post says Jagr has told two longtime confidantes that a deal to send him to the Rangers is near completion, if not already done. The newspaper also quotes unnamed sources who say talks between the Rangers and Capitals have heated up the past two weeks. Washington has reportedly agreed to pay $20-million of the $45-million guaranteed on Jagr's contract starting next year as part of the deal. There's no word yet on which players the Capitals would receive in the transaction. The Rangers are said to be hedging on the deal due to the uncertain nature of what a new collective bargaining agreement will mean to the financial landscape of the NHL. However, the Rangers may have some competition in the Jagr sweepstakes as the Detroit Red Wings have now jumped into the mix. The Post says general manager Ken Holland has at least indicated an interest in a deal for Jagr. After starting the season with five points in his first 11 games, Jagr has snapped out of his slump, registering 15 points in the last 10 games. You know, as much fun as I poke at the Rangers, depending on who they give up, this might actually help them if they make the playoffs. Jagr is a top-quality goalscorer, and passer. Put say...Hlavic-Lindros-Jagr...as a #1 line and watch points pile up. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Czech Republic 0 Report post Posted November 27, 2003 Watch the Rangers finish 9th, like one point or less behind like, Pittsburgh or Buffalo. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CanadianChris 0 Report post Posted November 27, 2003 Watch the Rangers finish 9th, like one point or less behind like, Pittsburgh or Buffalo. Watch me laugh my ass off at that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Salacious Crumb Report post Posted November 27, 2003 Just another over the hill vet being added to the team. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the pinjockey 0 Report post Posted November 27, 2003 :eagerly awaits Jagr's reaction to the New York media: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Czech Republic 0 Report post Posted November 27, 2003 Watch the Rangers finish 9th, like one point or less behind like, Pittsburgh or Buffalo. Watch me laugh my ass off at that. Let's say Pittsburgh and New York have the same point total, but New York has more overtime losses than Pittsburgh, but Pittsburgh has more wins over New York. Who advances? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MarvinisaLunatic 0 Report post Posted November 27, 2003 I heard that it there would probably only be 1 player of little significance or a draft pick in return, the deal for the Caps would be just do dump his salary. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kkktookmybabyaway 0 Report post Posted November 27, 2003 Jagr going to the Rangers. Yet another reason for Pens fans, as scarce as they may be, to hate NY... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DerangedHermit 0 Report post Posted November 27, 2003 Jagr going to the Rangers. Yet another reason for Pens fans, as scarce as they may be, to hate NY... Pens fans....that's a new one. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kkktookmybabyaway 0 Report post Posted November 27, 2003 They were around 10 years ago, or so I was told... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MrRant 0 Report post Posted November 27, 2003 ^^^ BWAHAHAAHAHA Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Red Baron 0 Report post Posted November 27, 2003 Pens fans are few and far between these days. Devils fans are impossible to find. Hurricane fans are dumb ass drunkin NASCAR fans, that they don't know what sport they are watching Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fazzle 0 Report post Posted November 27, 2003 Let's say Pittsburgh and New York have the same point total, but New York has more overtime losses than Pittsburgh, but Pittsburgh has more wins over New York. Who advances? Pens. Total wins is the first tiebreaker for the playoffs Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kkktookmybabyaway 0 Report post Posted November 27, 2003 Pens fans are few and far between these days. Devils fans are impossible to find. Hurricane fans are dumb ass drunkin NASCAR fans, that they don't know what sport they are watching I Remember reading a Wall Street Journal article YEARS ago about the Hurricanes trying to entice NASCAR fans to hockey games by comparing their sport to NASCAR's. One of the ad campaigns revolved around all the crashing/hitting a hockey player endures over the course of game. Was an interesting read... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Slingshot Suplex 0 Report post Posted November 27, 2003 Please,Ken Holland,back away. Don't attempt to trade for Jagr......please?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Red Baron 0 Report post Posted November 27, 2003 don't you want lots of ego's and superstars to make a sub-par team, that a fledgeling team like Buffalo gets into the playoffs Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Slingshot Suplex 0 Report post Posted November 27, 2003 I just don't want Ken Holland the Red Wings GM to get involved in this. Sure,let the Sabres in the playoffs Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dr. Tom 0 Report post Posted November 27, 2003 Since there's still a part of me that roots for the Crapitals, I'd love to see them unload Jagr. If they can get some talent in return for him, fine, but a sack of hockey pucks and a booklet of tomato sauce coupons is probably a good enough return at this point. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DangerousDamon 0 Report post Posted November 27, 2003 Isn't Jagr actually in shape this season, but just not getting enough ice time to do anything worthwhile Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Czech Republic 0 Report post Posted November 28, 2003 I Remember reading a Wall Street Journal article YEARS ago about the Hurricanes trying to entice NASCAR fans to hockey games by comparing their sport to NASCAR's. One of the ad campaigns revolved around all the crashing/hitting a hockey player endures over the course of game. Was an interesting read... I've obtained a script from the NHL that was an early idea for a TV spot advertising the Whalers moving to Raleigh: (Two men with mullets, John Deere hats, and Lynyrd Skynyrd t-shirts stand in front of a pickup truck mounted on cinder blocks.) Redneck 1: Hey, do you like hockey? Redneck 2: What's that?" Redneck 1: It's like that grass-fairy game them Messicans always playin but it's on ice and they have sticks. It's sorta like NASCAR. Redneck 2: Howdya reckon that? Redneck 1: Well, they've got mullets, they crash into the sides, they move really fast, and they're missing teeth. Redneck 2: Hot damn! That sounds cool! Redneck 1: It is cool...(turns to face camera, gives thumbs-up)the coolest sport on earth, that is! Announcer: The NHL. It's the coolest sport on earth. HHH: (poses, spits water) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Highland 0 Report post Posted November 30, 2003 They would actually have such a lame ass commercial on TV about hicks from Caroli~~what am I saying of course they would. Why the NHL tries to get into a market where there is negligible interest in hockey escapes me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Red Baron 0 Report post Posted November 30, 2003 They would actually have such a lame ass commercial on TV about hicks from Caroli~~what am I saying of course they would. Why the NHL tries to get into a market where there is negligible interest in hockey escapes me. Ask Gary Bettman Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
