Coyotes start road trip with loss Oct 27, 2009
Rangers top Coyotes, snap losing streak. Rangers top Coyotes, snap losing streak. (AZCentral -- Sports)
Rangers tame Coyotes, snap three-game losing skid Oct 27, 2009
By Bruce Bennett, Getty Images. Marian Gaborik celebrates after scoring one of his two goals in the Rangers' victory over the Coyotes. (USA Today -- Sports)
Molinari on the Penguins: Cease & De-Kid Sidney Crosby Oct 25, 2009
That makes Talbot the latest member of a most exclusive club, etching an entry on his resume that the storied likes of Mario Lemieux, Steve Yzerman, Phil Esposito, Bryan Trottier, Joe Sakic and Jaromir Jagr, among others, cannot claim. That slice of professional immortality isn't something he dwells on, however. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Does Don Cherry hate the Penguins? Oct 13, 2009
MOLINARI: Whether Cherry actually believes many of the things he says is conjecture -- remember, he's more of an entertainer than a straight-up analyst -- but he has been rather harsh in his treatment of Mario Lemieux, Jaromir Jagr, Sidney Crosby and, now, Kris Letang over the years. Of course, there are people in Canada who believe he has a strong bias against European players and French-Canadians, so Cherry isn't necessarily singling out players associated with the Penguins. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
On the Penguins: Games that made the arena Oct 4, 2009
The Sabres' victory lifts the Islanders into the playoffs, but also makes it possible for the Penguins to draft Jaromir Jagr. Nov. 27, 1991. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
GAME REPORT: Penguins 3, Rangers 2 Oct 3, 2009
It was the first title for the team since going back-to-back in 1991 and 1992, when the team sported another all-time great tandem -- Mario Lemieux and Jaromir Jagr. Tyler Kennedy scored the other goal for Pittsburgh, while Alex Goligoski added two assists in the win, the Penguins' sixth straight at home versus the Rangers. (USA Today -- Sports)
Penguins raise title banner, kickstart season by topping Rangers Oct 3, 2009
It was the first title for the team since going back-to-back in 1991 and 1992, when the team sported another all-time great tandem -- Mario Lemieux and Jaromir Jagr. ABC 7 Talkback. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Avalanche extend Hejduk's contract 1 year Sep 25, 2009
The Czech Republic native has scored 298 goals since the start of the 1999-2000 season, the fourth highest total in the NHL behind Jarome Iginla (347), Marian Hossa (324) and Jaromir Jagr (301). 2009 The Associated Press. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Eddie Johnston: A Hockey Life Jul 26, 2009
Search post-gazette NOW. After moving to Pittsburgh, Johnston was present at the dawn of the Age of Mario. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Gomez goes from Rangers to Canadiens Jul 1, 2009
Once a cornerstone of the franchise, Gomez became one of the sport s all-time salary dumps (nearly akin to the Rangers once assuming Jaromir Jagr from the Capitals). Not the expected legacy. (Boston Globe)
Fedorov signs 2-year contract with Russian club Jun 26, 2009
Fedorov's departure is another coup for the KHL, which has lured Jaromir Jagr among other former NHL stars to the upstart league. Fedorov will also get to play alongside his younger brother Fedor, who spent parts of three NHL seasons with the Rangers and Vancouver Canucks. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Ovechkin Voted Most Outstanding by NHL Peers Jun 19, 2009
He edged fellow Russian players Evgeni Malkin of Pittsburgh and Detroit's Pavel Datsyuk, the other two finalists for the Hart, to become the first repeat winner of the Pearson Award since Jaromir Jagr in 1999 and 2000. read more stories in. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Penguins Victory Parade: Everyone had a special reason to be there Jun 16, 2009
Until 1991, he said, he supported mostly Canadian hockey teams but shifted allegiances after the Penguins signed Mario Lemieux and Jaromir Jagr, among others. "I thought to myself, 'That's the kind of team I want to follow,' " Mr. Desrochers recalled. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Not winging it: Pens better prepared for finals May 28, 2009
Crosby and Malkin also are being linked to Mario Lemieux and Jaromir Jagr, who led the Penguins' 1991-92 Stanley Cup runs. To Crosby, no such comparisons are valid until he wins a Stanley Cup. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Tips on how to contain Penguins duo May 28, 2009
This is as good a duo as you have had since Mario Lemieux and Jaromir Jagr or Wayne Gretzky and Jari Kurri. Maybe Jonathan Toews and Patrick Kane can one day match them, but for now, they're the biggest double threat in the league. (USA Today -- Sports)
Penguins Notebook: Let the comparisons start ... May 27, 2009
Malkin reminds Carolina coach Paul Maurice of former Penguins winger Jaromir Jagr. "Jagr was a player who wanted you right on his hip. He wanted you right in tight on him. And, then if you want to be physical, I'll spin off," Maurice said. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Cook: Hits and Hypocricy ... A case in point (Yesterday) May 21, 2009
But if Neely had hit Ron Francis, Jaromir Jagr or -- heaven forbid -- Mario Lemieux like that. It is worth saying one more time. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
GAME REPORT: Red Wings 5, Blackhawks 2 May 18, 2009
Chicago is looking for its first trip to the Stanley Cup Finals since 1992, when it was swept by Mario Lemieux, Jaromir Jagr and the Pittsburgh Penguins. "We move on," Chicago head coach Joel Quenneville said of his team's mentality. (USA Today -- Sports)
Cook: This group may top '08 model (Yesterday) May 16, 2009
All it had to do to reach the Cup final was beat a bad Ottawa Senators team in four games, a weak New York Rangers team that was little more than Jaromir Jagr and Henrik Lundqvist in five and a battered and bruised Flyers team in five. Not that those experiences and the losses in the Cup final to the Red Wings didn't help this year's team. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
It's down to 60 minutes May 13, 2009
Consider that when the Penguins beat Buffalo in their most recent Game 7, in the second round in 2001, it was low-scoring defenseman Darius Kasparaitis, not Mario Lemieux or Jaromir Jagr, who got a puck past Sabres goalie Dominik Hasek in overtime. The Penguins are 5-4 in Game 7s, 3-0 when playing them on the road. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Marketing the Penguins May 13, 2009
"When we had names like Mario Lemieux, Jaromir Jagr, Paul Coffey and Kevin Stevens, we never sold out an entire season," as the Penguins did the last two years, said team President David Morehouse. "It's not just about talent and not just about winning. We won two Stanley Cups and didn't sell out. We knew because of that there needed to be some work.". (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Penguins have Ovechkin, Caps on the brink May 11, 2009
The Penguins go down two games, only to snatch back control with a late surge as a Mario Lemieux or a Jaromir Jagr, a Sidney Crosby or an Evgeni Malkin take change. Happened in 1992, 1995 and 1996. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Penguins Notebook: Kunitz pleased he only was fined May 7, 2009
Mario Lemieux won the Pearson four times, while Jaromir Jagr did it three times and Crosby once. One draftee to go. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Penguins goal: Stop Ovechkin, start up Malkin May 6, 2009
The one difference is the Penguins possessed the games signature star be it Lemieux or Jaromir Jagr in each series. This time, its Washington who apparently has that player. (MSNBC -- Sports)
U.S. hoping for improved play at hockey worlds May 6, 2009
"There are so many great players there and lots of them can play in the NHL, no question,'' Kovalchuk said.Sweden and the Czech Republic also have players from the KHL. Swedish forward Mattias Weinhandl, who has four goals and three assists, plays for Dynamo Moscow, while the Czech Republic has former NHL star Jaromir Jagr, who is with Avangard Omsk.Sweden improved mid-tournament by adding Columbus Blue Jackets forward Kristian Huselius and New Jersey Devils defenseman Johnny Oduya to the... (MSNBC -- Sports)
NHL summaries May 5, 2009
Tuesday, May 5, 2009. Search stories on N&O.com. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Latvia, Czechs dominate in hockey world wins May 3, 2009
In Zurich, Jaromir Jagr scored the first two of the Czechs' four first-period goals, with Miroslav Blatak and Roman Cervenka also finding the net. Slovakia pulled goalie Jan Lasak in the second but Cervenka scored again with Ales Kotalik, Milan Michalek and Patrik Elias also adding goals. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- More)
NHL star Ovechkin like little kid over LeBron jersey May 2, 2009
"They blew their team up by trading Jaromir Jagr to us, and then a couple of years later we had to blow our team up by trading Jaromir Jagr and a bunch of players and rebuilding through the draft."They have some transcendent young talent, and I think we do, too. Even the story of the coach is a similar story line, so we're mirror images of each other. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Penguins Notebook: Ovechkin gives his body a rest, misses workout May 1, 2009
"The organization worked on it," he said, starting with bringing in former Penguins winger Jaromir Jagr. "And then, obviously, Alex [Ovechkin]. He's a great thing for the city, as a player and as a person. He brought a lot of attention to himself, and that's why hockey is getting bigger and bigger there.". (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Ovechkin, Malkin, Datsyuk finalists for NHL's Hart Apr 30, 2009
Ovechkin finished three points shy of becoming the NHL's first repeat scoring champion since Jaromir Jagr in 2000-01. Malkin was runner-up for the Hart Trophy last year and has already won the Art Ross Trophy for leading the league in scoring with 113 points. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Ring Around The Blogosphere Apr 18, 2009
I would point to Brendan Shanahan, Jaromir Jagr, and Jeremy frickin Roenick (who I also hate but he s ridiculously talented). Crosby is talented, but he s not that kind of talented. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
* Sports Briefs Apr 18, 2009
Jaromir Jagr scored a power-play goal with 5 minutes, 6 seconds left to give the Czech Republic a 2-1 victory over Sweden in the first round of the Ceska Pojistovna Cup on Thursday. The Czech forward also set up Petr Cajaneks opening goal for the host nation after 12 minutes, 33 seconds of the second period. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
Boston accent is detected Apr 15, 2009
NY Rangers (43-30-9)Season series: Washington, 3-0-1 The Rangers didn't think they would miss Jaromir Jagr, he of 290 points over the previous three seasons. Like a lot of things in New York, it made no sense. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Malkin's goal now is to down the Flyers Apr 13, 2009
And now, he'll be on it -- or some reconfigured version of it, anyway -- joining Mario Lemieux, Jaromir Jagr and Sidney Crosby. Those four have combined to win 13 of the past 21 league scoring titles, including the one Malkin locked up with 113 points in 2008-09. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Malkin Wins Art Ross Trophy Apr 12, 2009
Jaromir Jagr continued what Lemieux started. Jagr won his first scoring title in the lockout-shortened 1994-95 season while Lemieux recovered from a bad back and his battle with cancer. (Suite101.com)
NHL Adjusted Point Totals Apr 12, 2009
The only other players to have multiple adjusted seasons worth more than 150 points are Jaromir Jagr (6), Guy Lafleur (3), Eric Lindros (3), and Bryan Trottier (2) ... 175 Jaromir Jagr, Pittsburgh Penguins, 1995-96 ... 167 Jaromir Jagr, Pittsburgh Penguins, 1998-99. (Suite101.com)
Wild night in Minnesota Apr 11, 2009
Those absences may prevent Ovechkin from becoming the first repeat champion since former Penguins star Jaromir Jagr won four in a row ending in 2000-01. SATAN RETURNS TO PENGUINS: Longtime NHL forward Miroslav Satan has cleared waivers and been recalled by Pittsburgh. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Once a second choice, Malkin nears scoring title Apr 11, 2009
NHL on NBC: Coming up. Red Wings at BlackhawksApril 12, 2 p.m. ET. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Isles could lock up best odds in Tavares lottery Apr 9, 2009
This is the first time two Penguins have reached the 100-point mark in a season since Mario Lemieux (161), Jaromir Jagr (149) and Ron Francis (119) did it in the 1995-96 season. That team also had Petr Nedved at 99 points, while the closest Penguin to Crosby and Malkin this season is Jordan Staal at 47. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Prucha happy Apr 9, 2009
He went from a 30-goal season and top power play billing alongside Jaromir Jagr and Martin Straka to limited ice time during intermittent stretches of the season in a three-year span with the Rangers. "It was really tough because I was just waiting to get my chance and when I did get my chance, it was usually just for a few games," Prucha said. (AZCentral -- Sports)
Crosby scores twice,Penguins secure playoff spot Apr 8, 2009
It is the first time two Pittsburgh players have reached 100 points during the same season since Mario Lemieux (161) and Jaromir Jagr (149) in the 1995-96 season. "> Curious? Search ScoutPA. lect> Your online website and business directory. Daily American Archive Search Search for an Event Search our Classifieds ? Crosby scores twice,Penguins secure playoff spot Rating: 0 Tuesday, April 7, 2009 11:02 PM EDT TAMPA, Fla. (AP) Sidney Crosby scored twice in a 1-minute, 4-second span midway through... (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Crosby's 2 goals help Pens wrap up playoff spot Apr 8, 2009
It is the first time two Pittsburgh players have reached 100 points during the same season since Mario Lemieux (161) and Jaromir Jagr (149) in the 1995-96 season. Ruslan Fedotenko, Matt Cooke, Petr Sykora and Jordan Staal also scored for the Penguins, who are 16-3-4 under Bylsma. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Rangers score crucial win over Canadiens Apr 8, 2009
It is the first time two Pittsburgh players have reached 100 points during the same season since Mario Lemieux (161) and Jaromir Jagr (149) in the 1995-96 season. Hurricanes 9, Islanders 0 - Eric Staal had three goals and an assist and host Carolina matched a club record with its ninth straight win by giving New York the worst beating in franchise history. (Boston Globe)
Carter's 45th helps Flyers reach playoffs Apr 8, 2009
It is the first time two Pittsburgh players have reached 100 during the same season since Mario Lemieux (161) and Jaromir Jagr (149) in the 1995-96 season. CAPITALS 4, THRASHERS 2: Tomas Fleischmann had a goal and an assist, and Washington beat host Atlanta to strengthen its hold on second place in the Eastern Conference. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Brodeur All-Time Wins Leader Mar 20, 2009
Granted, there were some very good players taken ahead of Brodeur, such as Jaromir Jagr (selected 5th overall) and Owen Nolan (1st overall). But Brodeur was also drafted behind busts like Scott Scissons (6th overall) and Michael Stewart (13th overall). (Suite101.com)
Selanne's milestone point lifts Ducks past Predators in OT Mar 19, 2009
Game Notes Selanne became the sixth non-North American player to record 1,400 points, joining Jaromir Jagr, Stan Mikita, Jari Kurri, Mats Sundin and Peter Stastny. Nashville still leads the season series, 2-1. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Brodeur Can't Be Stopped Mar 2, 2009
In a draft year that saw Owen Nolan, Jaromir Jagr, Mike Ricci, Darryl Sydor, Keith Primeau and Derian Hatcher all go before him, the New Jersey Devils selected Brodeur in the first round, 20th overall Devils in the 1990 NHL entry draft. Since then, Brodeur has gone on to win almost everything there is. (Suite101.com)
Rangers' woes Sather's doing Feb 26, 2009
In 2007-08, with winger Jaromir Jagr enjoying his best season in years, the Rangers were a fast, puck-pressure team that could score. They had one of the best goaltenders in the league in Henrik Lundqvist, but they stalled in the Eastern semi-final because the Pittsburgh Penguins were a little quicker and had a lot more talent. (Globe and Mail -- Sports)
Tortorella hire could fix Sathe00004000r's mess Feb 25, 2009
The franchise is still looking to replace the goal-scoring that left with Jaromir Jagr and Brendan Shanahan. "The whole thing isn't put together well," an NHL scout told Sporting News Today. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Reeling Rangers Fire Coach Renney, Hire Tortorella Feb 24, 2009
" Renney is the second Atlantic Division coach fired in a week, following Pittsburgh's dismissal of Michel Therrien last weekend - a move also made one day after a loss to Toronto. Renney is the sixth NHL coach let go this season, which includes all four coaches whose teams started the season in Europe. Renney went 2-0 against former Lightning coach Barry Melrose in games in Prague. Therrien and the Penguins faced Craig Hartsburg and the Ottawa Senators in Stockholm. After a two-season stint as... (ABC 7 News, DC)
Memorable Mike Milbury quotes Feb 20, 2009
On Jaromir Jagr last season. "The Rangers' problem is Jagr. He has to carry so much responsibility and his psyche is so fragile. At times, he's been missing his buddy, [Michael] Nylander, or can't find chemistry with somebody else, but he's one of those guys who demands constant attention from the coaches and you wonder whether it's worth it. He's one of the great all-time players of the game and he's frustrating.". (Boston Globe)
No Bang For Your NHL Buck Feb 17, 2009
Centre - Chris Drury, New York Rangers - It's amazing the Rangers are doing as well as they are with the off-season losses of Avery and Jaromir Jagr, and the disappointing season some of their players like Drury are having. He's making first-line money (the second year into a five-year, $35. (Suite101.com)
Molinari on the Penguins: Boo if you must, but ... (Today) Feb 8, 2009
At least a portion of the Penguins' fan base was outraged and offended when he left, however, and Hossa -- despite being part of the organization for barely four months -- replaced Jaromir Jagr atop many lists of ex-Penguins who had morphed into arch-villains. Most of Hossa's former teammates didn't take his departure that personally, and neither does the guy who brought him in and, ultimately, was unable to convince him to stay. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
