Penguins to retire Jagr’s #68

[edog37]

I wouldn’t retire this piece of garbage’s number. Let the Caps or Flyers do it. It’s an insult to the logo & to Mario.

bout time. most decorated penguin of all time

In what universe?

 

[Slapshot Sultan]

I wouldn’t retire this piece of garbage’s number. Let the Caps or Flyers do it. It’s an insult to the logo & to Mario.


In what universe?

in the universe of 5 art rosses. More than any other penguin. He is the franchise.

 

[The Crypto Guy]

Nah, Ranger's should retire his number. Pens fans don't deserve to

I wouldn’t retire this piece of garbage’s number. Let the Caps or Flyers do it. It’s an insult to the logo & to Mario.

Might point exactly.

 

[Not Jared Cowen]

in the universe of 5 art rosses. More than any other penguin. He is the franchise.

Might want to check Mario's Art Ross count.

 

[These Are The Days]

How in God's name did this not happen sooner? Even Marty St. Louis made it to the rafters in Tampa in what was basically as soon as possible and he didn't exactly leave on great terms

 

[Slapshot Sultan]

Might want to check Mario's Art Ross count.

too lazy. did he win?

 

[orby]

Jagr was an amazing player for a very, very long time. His is one of the most unique careers for any athlete I can think of. Personal gripes and grudges aside, he absolutely deserves to watch 68 go up in the rafters in Pittsburgh. 66, 68, 71, and 87 all being up there just feels right.

 

[the]

Congratulation to Jagr! Him, Lemieux and Kovalev were my favorites from the early 2000’s.

 

[Not Jared Cowen]

too lazy. did he win?

Yes, he has 6. Actually more than any other Penguin.

 

[Slapshot Sultan]

Yes, he has 6. Actually more than any other Penguin.

Ok,, well f***! If I wasn't drunk I would admit that Mario was great, but in reality just a soft Canadien who was shown how to use his size when Lindros came in to the league, and when Forsberg came, he got cancer or so he told

Ok,, well f***! If I wasn't drunk I would admit that Mario was great, but in reality just a soft Canadien who was shown how to use his size when Lindros came in to the league, and when Forsberg came, he got cancer or so he told

Dont commet on that one

 

[CanadienShark]

Long overdue, but maybe the Pens thought he'd come back to play more.

Ok,, well f***! If I wasn't drunk I would admit that Mario was great, but in reality just a soft Canadien who was shown how to use his size when Lindros came in to the league, and when Forsberg came, he got cancer or so he told


Dont commet on that one

Uh dude, maybe not a good time to be posting this type of thing given your current state of inebriation.

And did you quote yourself just to say "don't comment" on said post? Huh?

 

[Slapshot Sultan]

Long overdue, but maybe the Pens thought he'd come back to play more.


Uh dude, maybe not a good time to be posting this type of thing given your current state of inebriation.

And did you quote yourself just to say "don't comment" on said post? Huh?

I think yes

I think yes

I also think it's water under the bridge so there is that..

 

[IamNotADancer]

That's a good compromise for Jagr. Hang a jersey into the rafters, but don't have to live in Pittsburgh, good deal!

 

[The Panther]

Just a little overdue.

 

[Pablo El Perro]

Bout time.

 

[ClydeLee]

How in God's name did this not happen sooner? Even Marty St. Louis made it to the rafters in Tampa in what was basically as soon as possible and he didn't exactly leave on great terms

Did they retire his jersey when be was still playing for the Rangers?

There's this weird initial reaction here, even an Athletic article about it being overdue or why not sooner.

Jagr had still been aging. Jagr had not retired. I guess plenty people see out of the NHL as defacto retired(same kinds thoughts in the thread about Datsyuk getting a jersey retired) but these guys have still been playing. Jagr only this season hasn't suited up for his team.

 

[EdmFlyersfan]

Glad a Flyers legend is getting recognition...

 

[CanadienShark]

I think yes


I also think it's water under the bridge so there is that..

I like you, you're funny.

Didn't play 1 minute against either Nashville or San Jose. 1 Stanley cup.

I understand what you're trying to say, but that's not how Stanley Cups are counted. There is very specific criteria, but exceptions can be made. No matter what, Fleury was part of multiple runs.

 

[The Panther]

Did they retire his jersey when be was still playing for the Rangers?

There's this weird initial reaction here, even an Athletic article about it being overdue or why not sooner.

Jagr had still been aging. Jagr had not retired. I guess plenty people see out of the NHL as defacto retired(same kinds thoughts in the thread about Datsyuk getting a jersey retired) but these guys have still been playing. Jagr only this season hasn't suited up for his team.

Team number retirement doesn't require a player to be retired -- it's not the Hall of Fame. If it wants to, a franchise can retire a guy's number while he's playing for another NHL team! (not that anyone would do that)

Jagr's last NHL appearance was almost six years ago. Given his enormous status in the game, I just think the Pens waited a bit long.

 

[ClydeLee]

Team number retirement doesn't require a player to be retired -- it's not the Hall of Fame. If it wants to, a franchise can retire a guy's number while he's playing for another NHL team! (not that anyone would do that)

Jagr's last NHL appearance was almost six years ago. Given his enormous status in the game, I just think the Pens waited a bit long.

Doing so would require Jagr to block out schedule of games of the team he played for, owns, and is president of. It is not that was retired and free because he was out of the NHL. It seems excessive to think it would happen.

Has anyone had a jersey retirement while still playing? Maybe Pens fans think this is a long time coming because Mario had his jersey retired and then he unretired to play some more.

I think if you think they waited too long, you aren't considering he's been quite busy still

 

[chethejet]

Pens don't win 2 cups without him. Yes his rime is checkered but he was a significant player as a Pen.

 

[Video Nasty]

Despite how much shit they’ve talked about him for nearly a quarter of a century, so many phony Pens fans will be standing and weeping for the ceremony. *gags*

 

[Perfect_Drug]

The absolute travesty is that Jagr is not in the HHOF.

 

[Felidae]

The absolute travesty is that Jagr is not in the HHOF.

He's not even officially retired yet and is still listed as active on Kladno's roster.

 

[HansonBro]

Kovalev prepping his 5 minute speech...