Mad Dog Posted July 8, 2013 Share Posted July 8, 2013 (edited) Obligatory disclaimer: it is Eklund.But according to the link below (towards the very end of the piece), G is reportedly a big advocate for bringing Jagr back. I just can't see where he would play.... I mean.... I DON'T SEE IT AT ALL. The 4th line? But why?http://www.hockeybuz...ck-Hits/1/52683 Edited July 8, 2013 by Mad Dog Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
murraycraven Posted July 8, 2013 Share Posted July 8, 2013 I posted a week or so ago saying that I could totally see this happening. Where does he play? I have no idea and think it is silly to even entertain the thought honestly. I would think he goes right to the first line w/ G and Jake. Vinny centers the second line...Likewise MD, I just dont see where else he would play... I have friends on my hockey team that I like playing w/ but it usually b/c they bring good beer! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beachflyer Posted July 8, 2013 Share Posted July 8, 2013 Doubt Jagr would agree to sign for 1.5 mil. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InHexyWeTrust Posted July 8, 2013 Share Posted July 8, 2013 I would think he goes right to the first line w/ G and Jake.Didn't Jagr say the first time around that he need to play right side (either with JVR or Hartnell)? It doesn't make sense to force Voracek over to the left when he's had so much success on the off wing. But I'm likewise confused, I don't see where he fits in. Between Voracek, Simmonds, Read, there doesn't seem to be enough top RW spots to go around. Someone obviously has to get traded in order to fit him under the cap, but I'm not sure I want any part of Jagr for an 82 game season--or rather, Jagr only makes sense for part of an 82 game season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackStraw Posted July 8, 2013 Share Posted July 8, 2013 One word... "Eklund" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
murraycraven Posted July 8, 2013 Share Posted July 8, 2013 Maybe G wants to use him for team dinners so they get the AARP discount? 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
murraycraven Posted July 8, 2013 Share Posted July 8, 2013 One word... "Eklund"Definition: (verb) to throw feces at the wall and hope something sticks. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OH1FlyersFan Posted July 8, 2013 Share Posted July 8, 2013 Come on, G! Focus on defense!! Use your influence to secure the services of some capable d-man. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruxpin Posted July 8, 2013 Share Posted July 8, 2013 I would entertain bringing Jagr back for one year on the cheap, but I do think he's proven in each of the last two seasons that he is out of gas by playoff time.I would not put him on the Giroux line. I agree that Voracek should not be moved and Jagr doesn't play so well (as well?) on the left side.What would he look like on the Vinny line with Schenn on the left? Put Simmonds up with Giroux and bump Hartnell to the fourth line where he belongs? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ctid Posted July 8, 2013 Share Posted July 8, 2013 It doesn't make sense to force Voracek over to the left when he's had so much success on the off wing.Jagr and Voracek have played together on the same line for the Czech Republic. I believe Voracek played on the left. They were really good together and had alot of chemistry. Throw Giroux in the middle and you have a deadly line....although, there is this thing called the cap. Have no idea how we'd fit him in. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Digityman Posted July 8, 2013 Share Posted July 8, 2013 bump Hartnell to the fourth line where he belongs?THIS!What would he look like on the Vinny line with Schenn on the left?Na. Vinny needs speed. Schenn and Simmonds is a good fit for him.Jagr was great at helping the kids learn what it takes to becoming successful at this level. I appreciated watching just that.However, with a decent off-season by Homer by keeping the core intact, let's just pass on this option unless Jagr wants forth line duty and 2nd PP unit for 1.5m 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruxpin Posted July 8, 2013 Share Posted July 8, 2013 Na. Vinny needs speed. Schenn and Simmonds is a good fit for him.Yeah, I was actually thinking the speed thing when I typed my post. Completely agree. Plus, I really like the idea of Schenn/Vinny/Simmonds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
murraycraven Posted July 8, 2013 Share Posted July 8, 2013 Jagr and Voracek have played together on the same line for the Czech Republic. I believe Voracek played on the left. They were really good together and had alot of chemistry. Throw Giroux in the middle and you have a deadly line....although, there is this thing called the cap. Have no idea how we'd fit him in.They did play on the same line but I am not going to say that Jake-G-Jagr would be a deadly line. Only b/c Jagr will (and has for the past two years) run out of gas. It would make no sense to bring him here unless he is playing top 6 minutes as he is below average defensively. I just dont see how he will fit on this team unless you roll the dice and think he can last a full season w/out tiring - which he wont.I rather one of the young kids come in and get time w/ the big club. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJgoal Posted July 8, 2013 Share Posted July 8, 2013 Sign him, have him "pull his groin" in game 1, and only reactivate him with 20 games to go... At this point, nah. Though I won't scream if they do bring him in for 1 year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InHexyWeTrust Posted July 8, 2013 Share Posted July 8, 2013 I don't know. Coburn read and a pick for pietrangelo or bogosian, sign Jagr to replace read. That's a mighty good hockey team. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ctid Posted July 8, 2013 Share Posted July 8, 2013 I don't know. Coburn read and a pick for pietrangelo or bogosian, sign Jagr to replace read. That's a mighty good hockey team.Not enough for Pietrangelo. Couts and a 1st round pick to get them to the table to start the discussion. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InHexyWeTrust Posted July 8, 2013 Share Posted July 8, 2013 Not enough for Pietrangelo. Couts and a 1st round pick to get them to the table to start the discussion.Probably right. But the chances we get pietrangelo are just as unlikely as getting jagr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vincent05 Posted July 8, 2013 Share Posted July 8, 2013 (edited) I wouldn't put it past Homer, he loves signing old guys and especially bringing back ex-Flyers. Remember they are "all in" this year. Edited July 8, 2013 by Vincent05 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mojo1917 Posted July 8, 2013 Share Posted July 8, 2013 @Vincent05i believe this year's term is "high alert"FWIW 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaGreatGazoo Posted July 8, 2013 Share Posted July 8, 2013 No. No. No. And........No.I hated when they signed him the first time, became a total convert with how he played here, and what he did as a Flyer, but really...42 yrs old? He doesn't fit the lines very well at this point, doesn't really fit into the cap, and well, he's 42. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackStraw Posted July 8, 2013 Share Posted July 8, 2013 I would much rather have Gags than Jags at this point. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
radoran Posted July 8, 2013 Share Posted July 8, 2013 The phrase that comes to mind is "fighting the last war."Like others, I don't see how (or why) he fits into the team next season.Last year? Might have been a difference maker. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter puck Posted July 8, 2013 Share Posted July 8, 2013 Just the fact they are considering Jagr is proof positive that this organization is still willing to travel the same bumpy 30+ year road to nowhere. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canoli Posted July 8, 2013 Share Posted July 8, 2013 no goals and 10 assists in 22 PO games for the Bruins who didn't re-sign him. But supposedly 3 teams are "very interested" according to Svoboda his agent. I just hope we're not 1 of them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Podein25 Posted July 8, 2013 Share Posted July 8, 2013 Not interested.Prefer speed. Also, prefer players who can skate. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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