DOOR'S A-JAR TO KEEP JAGR

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The Jagr Solution
Published 6/30/2008 by Paul at KK Hockey
... Malone as their head of scouting. A few days later they acquired the rights to his son, Ryan Malone, whom they are poised to sign to a multi-year deal. What a coincidence. The Rangers should hire Jagr’s father, also named Jaromir and the president of Kladno of the Czech League, as their director of Czech hockey operations. Why not? They should hire Mr. Jagr and then sign No. 68. The Lightning opened the door. Let the NHL try to close it on Jagr and the Rangers. Just let them try. more on Jagr…

The Act that Keeps Entertaining
Published 6/30/2008 by The Peerless (noreply@blogger.com) at The Peerless Prognosticator
... Can you guess who wrote them? Of course, it's our old pal, Larry Brooks, who never ceases to bring a frothing message board fantasy league perspective to these times of year, when there is the possibility of player movement and the Rangers doing something dopey in that regard. ...

It won't be easy for Sather to re-sign Jagr
Published 6/30/2008 by noreply@blogger.com (Richard Pollock) at IllegalCurve.com
... highest-paid player while giving them the maneuverability to: A) add Sundin on the same type of over-35, one-year deal; B) retain Sean Avery ; and C) re-sign Michal Rozsival as the No. 1 defenseman. It's not going to be easy for the Rangers to appeal to this immensely proud man, not with the clock about to strike midnight and the GM having allowed the sands to slip through the hourglass without a care in the world. Read more from Brooks here. It seems fairly simple, if the Rangers offer Jagr ...

NHL: Off-season Wish List and Predictions
Published 6/30/2008 by Nick Scala (noreply@blogger.com) at Mets Prospects Minors Blog | MetsProspectus.com
... force, and was the best player during the playoffs during his time and when he wants to be can be the best player on the ice. Brad Stuart, d- Big Physical defenseman who can contribute offensively. Stephen Valiquette, g- Great back-up. Michael Ryder, rw- Great goal scorer on the wing and should come cheaper than some other options on the market. Predictions: Most of the predictions is based off a recent Larry Brooks article who seems to have cracked the Rangers plan. Jaromir ...

Tick-Tock: 3... 2... 1
Published 7/1/2008 by jb (noreply@blogger.com) at Ranger Pundit
... Larry Brooks updates on the Jagr negotiations. It's coming down to start of NHL free agency (noon on July 1st) before we find out if "Captain Perimeter" stays. Is that one-year $6 million offer still on the table? Every perimeter needs a center. But does every team need a $6 million dollar perimeter? Larry Brooks / NY Post: DOOR'S A-JAR TO KEEP JAGR -- THE Rangers' perfect 2008-09 world would feature Jaromir Jagr and Mats Sundin combining forces on the first line with Chris Drury moving to left wing to skate with Scott Gomez on the second unit. It's anybody's guess why Glen ...

Lightning Strikes Twice in the Same Place
Published 7/1/2008 at PuckUpdate
... (And did anyone else know Tampa got this signing party started by signing Ryan Malone's dad as their head of scouting last week?). ...