Here is the Czech newspaper article: Link
Here is a summary since it is written is Czech:
An interview done with Jagr:
Do you have any news on your desire to leave ?
“Who told you about this?“
Russian journalists are talking about it, they say your departure is imminent because of the financial problems in Omsk.
“I have no idea, you have to wait.“
Do you at least have the slightest sign that you may actually leave?
“As I said, I have no idea.“
According to information “Sport” found out, Edmonton is back in the race to sign you and is very much desperate to do so before this seasons deadline.Is that true?
“I will again repeat myself, I don’t know. You have to wait“ (laughs)
Realistically Omsk is in big danger of missing the playoffs. Did you watch any of the scores from other games, that in the end, didn’t help you?
“Not alot.“
How much of a chance do you give yourself that you will somehow slide into the playoffs?
“What can I say… We made it hard for ourselves. We’ll see on Thursday. I can’t tell you right now.”
Now where would he go?
Edmonton Oilers – Jagr has verbally stated often that he would love to play with Ales Hemsky. Kevin Lowe would snag Jagr up in seconds if possible.
Pittsburgh Penguins – Jagr has stated that he would play for the league minimum in Pittsburgh if possible because he owes his career to Mario Lemieux.
New York Rangers – Under John Tortorella, there is an offensive system that Jaromir Jagr would potentially thrive on. He loved playing in New York.
All teams are a long-shot at this moment for this season, but possibly next season or even next years trade deadline?
…..Or maybe I am just hoping too much.
I think Jagr will be back next year. I’m praying it is in the east, preferably and feasibly Penguins.