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Nashville Predators: Jaromir Jagr Should Get a Chance

By Jake Evans

WASHINGTON, DC - APRIL 09: Florida Panthers right wing Jaromir Jagr (68) during a NHL game between the Washington Capitals and the Florida Panthers on April 09, 2017, at the Verizon Center, in Washington, DC. The Florida Panthers defeated the Washington Capitals 2-0.(Photo by Tony Quinn/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
WASHINGTON, DC - APRIL 09: Florida Panthers right wing Jaromir Jagr (68) during a NHL game between the Washington Capitals and the Florida Panthers on April 09, 2017, at the Verizon Center, in Washington, DC. The Florida Panthers defeated the Washington Capitals 2-0.(Photo by Tony Quinn/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) /
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(Photo by Eliot J. Schechter/NHLI via Getty Images)
(Photo by Eliot J. Schechter/NHLI via Getty Images) /

Consistent Production

Although Jagr has had a fantastic offensive career, his work since turning 40, is what impresses me. In his five seasons since turning 40, Jagr has churned out four 45+ point seasons, and even a 66 point year in the 2015-2016 season. Jagr and his timeless mullet continue to produce steady and reliable offense no matter what. Although the speed and physicality that was a staple of his game in his early years isn’t around as much, Jagr can still dish the puck and score when given the chance.

On top of consistent offense, Jagr also stays healthy. Most NHL players have a hard time making it through all 82 games when healthy, so the fact that Jagr played all 82 games last year, at 45 years old, tells me that he isn’t slowing down anytime soon.

The timeless wonder wants to keep playing as long as he can, however he hasn’t received much attention since becoming a free agent on July 1st.

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