Panthers Acquire Jagr from Devils
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Glenn James/NHLI via Getty Images(SUNRISE, Fla.) — The Florida Panthers have acquired winger Jaromir Jagr from the New Jersey Devils in exchange for a second-round draft pick in 2015 and a conditional third-round draft pick in 2016.
The Panthers are fighting for the final playoff spot in the Eastern Conference, and Jagr’s presence should make that goal more obtainable.
The 43-year-old, five-time scoring champion has 11 goals and 18 assists in 57 games this season.
The 6-foot-3, 230-pound Jagr won back-to-back Stanley Cup Championships with the Pittsburgh Penguins in 1991 and 1992. Following the 1998-99 season, Jagr received the Hart Memorial Trophy which is given to the player deemed most valuable to his team.
Jagr currently ranks first among active NHL leaders in points (1,784), games played (1,530), assists (1,068), goals (716), power play goals (202), and plus/minus (+284).
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