Jaromir Jagr has once again found himself at the center of attention for addressing rumors about his retirement. Gino Hard's recent post on X (formerly Twitter) drew speculation regarding Jagr's future in the NHL, to which the Czech icon responded:
"I'll die on the ice."
Indeed, retirement seems to be far from Jagr's mind as he continues to lace up his skates and compete at the highest level, even at 52. Jagr's home country is Czechia, which organized the 2024 IIHF World Championship.
The IIHF picked this particular occasion to honor Jagr's name in the IIHF Hall of Fame for the class of 2024. The IIHF stated:
"The legend of Jaromir Jagr grows by the day, as it has for the last three decades and more. Indeed, Czechia’s Number 68 continues to play for his club team, Kladno, even though he is 52 years old and more than a decade past a typical age of retirement."
Jagr, 52, will be playing for Kladno this year. Jagr, who has been based in his hometown of Kladno, Czechia, since 2017, has been a pivotal figure for the Czechia Extraliga's Rytiri Kladno.
Whenever the time comes for Jagr to hang up his skates, it will be a memorable day for the hockey world.
Jaromir Jagr in talks to join Pittsburgh Penguins front office
According to the NY Times, the Pittsburgh Penguins are reportedly interested in bringing legendary Jaromir Jagr into their front office following his jersey retirement ceremony in February.
The Penguins are keen to tap into his expertise, though his exact role is still up in the air. However, Jagr's busy schedule in Czechia means he might only make it to Pittsburgh a few times a year. The Penguins see value in his potential contributions, likely in a scouting capacity, given his understanding of the business side of European hockey.
There's no set timeline for his return, and final decisions rest with Penguins GM Kyle Dubas. Nonetheless, his reunion with the Penguins, particularly with former teammate Mario Lemieux, would be a significant addition to Jagr's storied career in the hockey world.
