Report: Jagr receives offer to play in Russia

The NHL Arena Program found this 6/27/2008 on www.tsn.ca [flag]

The New York Post reports that New York Rangers winger Jaromir Jagr has received a three-year, $35 million contract offer to play with Omsk of the Russian Super League next season. A source with connections in the Czech Republic told The Post that Jagr received the formal offer this week from Omsk general manager Anatoly Bardin after months of conversations. But Jagr's agent Pat Brisson told ... [link]

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Your Slot Here
Published 6/27/2008 by Stevens8204 (noreply@blogger.com) at The NHL Arena Program
Good morning and welcome to another Your Slot Here. Proving that I indeed still have a hockey player's mentality...I am typing with a dislocated, blood blistered index finger. You have to be tough after all, even when its the "offseason". Here are a few things and blogs I have been reading this morning. The Jagr story: This never does get old...does it? Salary Cap UP: Why did we ever have a lockout? Really! Spectors Goes American Teams and Canadian Teams: Yes! The Fourth Period: The latest on Zetterberg..... A Few Blogs I Have ...

Jagr offered $35 million over 3 years to play in Russia
Published 6/27/2008 by Joe (noreply@blogger.com) at Mets Prospects Minors Blog | MetsProspectus.com
According to TSN, Rangers RW Jaromir Jagr was offered a deal worth approximately $35 million dollars over 3 years tax free. However, the word is that Jagr will not make a decision on his future until July 1, at the start of NHL Free Agency. Upon this news, Free Agency is looking to be very interesting for the New York Rangers, as Jagr's decision will likely influence how the Rangers go about offering contracts to free agents this offseason. ...

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