Panthers' Jagr close to re-signing: 'I want to be here, they want me here'

Jaromir Jagr appears eager to continue his NHL career with the Florida Panthers.

Jagr says he and the Panthers are very close to agreeing on a new contract following Florida's season finale against the New Jersey Devils on Saturday.

"I want to be here, they want me here," the 43-year-old told reporters.

Jagr earned $3.5 million with $2 million in bonuses in the final year of his current deal - a two-year pact signed with the Devils in 2013. He is fourth in all-time scoring with 1,802 points.