Former Boston Bruin Admits He Regrets This About His Career
In the annals of hockey history, few names shine as brightly as Jaromir Jagr's.
As the Pittsburgh Penguins prepare to immortalize his jersey, Jagr reflected on a pivotal moment: his 2011 decision to spurn the Penguins for bitter rivals, the Philadelphia Flyers.
Surprisingly, Jagr confessed a tinge of selfishness in his choice, driven by a desire to prove his prowess without the Penguins' star lineup. Yet, amidst retrospection, Jagr wonders if it was a misstep.
As fans ponder what could have been, Jagr's journey illustrates the complexities of greatness.
For him, maturity has shifted focus from on-ice glory to personal integrity.
"I was thinking about myself and wanted to show what I could still do," admitted Jagr as per Josh Yohe. "Sid had his line. Geno had his. But maybe it was a mistake."
"God is going to ask you what you've done with your life," said Jagr. "I'm trying to be a good person."
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FEVRIER 18 | 394 ANSWERS Former Boston Bruin Admits He Regrets This About His Career Do you think Jagr would be a good NHL coach? |
Yes | 217 | 55.1 % |
No | 177 | 44.9 % |
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