News Article Jagr's interview to Sovetskiy Sport (12/26/2011)

[Vincent05]

Credit to CSKA1974

I offer you the NHL relevant excerpts from Jagr’s interview to Sovetskiy Sport (12/26/2011).

The interview was given in Russian after the game in NYC, and I tried to keep the translation as close to the original as possible

By A. Volbidaht

I call Bryzgalov: “Mr. Universe”

Q: Do you call Bryzgalov Mr. Universe?

A: Do you watch 24/7 show on HBO? Bryz reasoned there that the Earth is very small and all our troubles are minuscule on the Universe scale. I have not seen the show yet. But everyone calls Bryz that way, and so do I.

Q: Have you met a funnier goalie in your career?

A: I am glad that Bryz is always joyful. But generally, everyone in the locker room is.

Q: Bryzgalov joined you for breakfast in the second episode, but you left. Why?

A: He is always being followed by a camera man. I did not want to be on the camera- laughs Jagr

Q: What if you share a hotel room with Brysgalov….

A: I would not! And I am NHL veteran; by league’s rules after playing 600 games, I have earned a right to a single room.

Q: But Datsyuk shared a room with him during Olympic Games.

A: I would not! I would demand a trade to another team.- laughs.

On NHL

Q: What to do with concussion epidemic in the NHL?

A: Hockey has become very fast, the players are very strong. They have to punish offenders more seriously. If you caused concussion- large fine and significant DQ; so that they would think twice.

Q: Would NHL ever agree to switch to larger rinks?

A: The league will never do it!

After the NHL I will go to Czech Republic

Q: How are you able to manage your team in Kladno?

A: I manage; happy they have been playing better this season.

Q: Is there a possibility that you will return to play in Russia?

A: I do not think so. I would like to finish my NHL career and then return to Czech. Will play there for a while. I will make my decision after the season.

Q: What would you wish yourself for Christmas?

A: Most importantly- health.

Q: What are you biggest impressions of 2011

A: Flyers. I enjoy playing for this team.

Looks like he will be retiring soon as he wants to play in his home country. Will be a dam shame if this is his only season here as he and G are doing great together.

Edited December 28, 2011 by Vincent05

[flyercanuck]

Jagr could play one more here then go home and play one or two more years.

Bryz is an idiot.

[TedZep]

Jagr/Giroux have been a joy to watch. Hartnell has been a pleasant addition to that line as well.

[Spinorama]

Hartnell has been a pleasant addition

an extremely unexpected pleasant addition in this fan's eyes